The short version
They are the same shape and the same size (128 × 68 × 44 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is 3 g lighter (59 g vs 56 g). The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro uses the newer Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 45,000). Both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro came out about 3 years later (August 2022 vs July 2025). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 is #17 overall and the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is #4.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2025/07 |
| #17 | Overall Rank | #4 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #3 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #2 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #12 |
| 30000 | Max DPI | 45000 +50% |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 85 G +21.4% |
| 750 | IPS | 900 +20% |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Colors | ||
| 59g | Weight | 56g -5.1% |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 100M +11.1% |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerDeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2025/07 |
| Rankings | ||
| #17 | Overall Rank | #4 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #3 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #2 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #12 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 45000 |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 85 G |
| 750 | IPS | 900 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 8000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus Pro 45K Optical Sensor Gen-2 |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 128 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 68 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 44 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 56g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 100M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
| Unknown | Battery Life | 22 h at 8,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Always On |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3
Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is lighter: 59 g vs 56 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 and Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and the same size (128 × 68 × 44 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 45,000 DPI and 750 vs 900 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro?
The Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro, by about 3 years: August 2022 vs July 2025.
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