The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is 2 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V3 is 44 g lighter (59 g vs 103 g). The Razer DeathAdder V3 uses the newer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 14,000), and polls faster (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The Razer DeathAdder V3 came out 10 months later (August 2022 vs October 2021). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 is #17 overall and the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is #74.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2021/10 |
| #17 | Overall Rank | #74 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #73 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #73 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #63 |
| 30000 | Max DPI | 14000 -53.3% |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 35 G -50% |
| 750 | IPS | 300 -60% |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 -87.5% |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor |
| 128 mm | Length | 127 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 70.1 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.7 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 103g +74.6% |
| 6 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 60M -33.3% |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| None | Battery Type | AA, AAA |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2021/10 |
| Rankings | ||
| #17 | Overall Rank | #74 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #73 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #73 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #63 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 14000 |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 35 G |
| 750 | IPS | 300 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 127 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 70.1 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.7 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 103g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 60M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| None | Battery Type | AA, AAA |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3
Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is lighter: 59 g vs 103 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 and Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is 2 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 14,000 DPI and 750 vs 300 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer DeathAdder V3, by 10 months: August 2022 vs October 2021.
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