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The short version

The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is symmetrical and the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is ergonomic, and the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is 5 mm longer (127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm vs 122.2 × 64.8 × 41.3 mm). By length that is large against medium-sized. The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is 27 g lighter (82 g vs 55 g). The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed uses the newer Razer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 26,000), and both poll at up to 8,000 Hz. At 8,000 Hz, Razer claims 50 hours for the Viper V3 HyperSpeed and 20 hours for the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, so the Viper V3 HyperSpeed lasts longer on paper. The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed came out 9 months later (September 2023 vs June 2024). In our rankings the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is #22 overall and the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is #21.

What actually separates them

RazerViper V3 HyperSpeedVSRazerDeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
2023/09Release Date2024/06
#22Overall Rank#21
#17FPS Rank#14
#17MOBA Rank#14
#26MMO Rank#28
30000Max DPI26000
-13.3%
70 GAcceleration40 G
-42.9%
750IPS500
-33.3%
Focus Pro 30K Optical SensorSensorRazer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor
SymmetricalShapeErgonomic
127.1 mmLength122.2 mm
63.9 mmWidth64.8 mm
39.9 mmHeight41.3 mm
82gWeight55g
-32.9%
Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2Main SwitchOptical Mouse Switches Gen-3
MechanicalMain Switch TypeOptical
60MSwitch Lifespan90M
+50%
WirelessConnectionWireless, Wired
AABattery TypeBuilt In
50 h at 8,000 HzBattery Life20 h at 8,000 Hz
-60%

Every spec, side by side

RazerViper V3 HyperSpeedVSRazerDeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
General
RazerBrandRazer
2023/09Release Date2024/06
Rankings
#22Overall Rank#21
#17FPS Rank#14
#17MOBA Rank#14
#26MMO Rank#28
Performance
30000Max DPI26000
70 GAcceleration40 G
750IPS500
1000-8000Poll Rate (Hz)1000-8000
1.2Lift-off Distance1.2
OpticalSensor TypeOptical
Focus Pro 30K Optical SensorSensorRazer Focus X 26K Optical Sensor
Ergo & Design
NoRGB LightingNo
RightHandednessRight
SymmetricalShapeErgonomic
SolidShell TypeSolid
Colors
127.1 mmLength122.2 mm
63.9 mmWidth64.8 mm
39.9 mmHeight41.3 mm
82gWeight55g
NoExtra WeightsNo
Buttons
6Total Buttons6
2Buttons (Left)2
0Buttons (Right)0
NotchedScroll Wheel TypeNotched
Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2Main SwitchOptical Mouse Switches Gen-3
MechanicalMain Switch TypeOptical
60MSwitch Lifespan90M
Connectivity
WirelessConnectionWireless, Wired
AABattery TypeBuilt In
50 h at 8,000 HzBattery Life20 h at 8,000 Hz
Software Features
UnknownHardware AccelerationUnknown
UnknownSoftware AccelerationUnknown
UnknownAngle SnappingUnknown
UnknownSmoothingUnknown
Always OnMotion SyncUnknown

Where to buy

Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed

Common questions

Which is lighter, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed?

The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is lighter: 82 g vs 55 g.

Are the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed and Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed the same shape and size?

No, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is symmetrical and the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is ergonomic, and the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is 5 mm longer (127.1 × 63.9 × 39.9 mm vs 122.2 × 64.8 × 41.3 mm). By length that is large against medium-sized.

Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed?

The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 26,000 DPI and 750 vs 500 IPS.

Which has longer battery life, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed?

The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed, on the manufacturer's own claim: 50 hours vs 20 hours at 8,000 Hz.

Which is newer, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed or the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed?

The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, by 9 months: September 2023 vs June 2024.

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