DeathAdder Elite Gaming Mouse: 16,000 DPI Optical Sensor - Chroma RGB Lighting - 7 Programmable Buttons - Mechanical Switches - Rubber Side Grips - Matte Black

Last week the middle mouse button on my Corsair M65 finally gave out after months of poor functionality, and I was compelled to buy a new mouse. On Amazon, I looked at reviews for a Logitech Mouse, a similar Corsair, and the Death Adder. At the time, I liked my Corsair very much and probably would have bought another one if it hadn't been for a few reviews stating that the middle mouse button was effectively prone to failure. So I went with the Death Adder despite some otherwise glowing reviews of the Corsair, and a higher price tag. The first thing I noticed about the Death Adder was how light it is. The box itself felt feather light. The next, how large; it really is a big mouse. The cord, too, is light but supple, an improvement over the thicker, stiffer Corsair's. When I plugged it in, the Razer logo was set to "breathing." After downloading Synapse, the Razer software app, I changed the lighting to "static" and lowered the brightness to its dimmest setting. My Death Adder now emits a dim green glow that is not over powering. The Corsair's lighting effects were so aggressive I'd turned them off long ago. After getting into a game to check out the mouse feel, I realized I didn't like the default lack of acceleration. Many gamers think acceleration is entirely bad, but in my experience a touch of acceleration is a good thing (for an example of awful acceleration software, use a mouse on a Macintosh computer). So I went into Synapse and landed on a DPI of 1800, with acceleration at "2" out of 10. With those settings I was very happy with the mouse performance, and am using it like that a few days later without complaint. After I'd calibrated the mouse to my liking I decided to plug in the Corsair to see how they compared. At the time, I expected no big difference. I thought, if someone were to ask me about which mouse to buy, I wouldn't have a strong opinion. A mouse is a mouse. The Corsair is heavier, so if you want a heavy mouse, avoid the lighter Death Adder.... Wow, was I wrong. Even after trying to tweak the Corsair settings (which were less robust, with seemingly no way to adjust acceleration), I could not get it to feel as zippy and responsive as the Death Adder. The heaviness of the mouse was oppressive, whereas the lightness of the Death Adder made it slightly addictive and fun to use. Now, I find myself holding the Death Adder and mousing around for no reason but the pleasure of it. The only thing I'm on the fence about with this mouse is the size. It really is a big mouse, with a pronounced arch. I think I've gotten used to it, though. This is coming from a really big guy who can almost palm a basketball. So if you have small hands you may not like this mouse, though it most certainly is worth giving a shot. Another thing I'd like to touch on is the aesthetics. I think this is a really cool looking mouse, though some may find it tacky. It's a fun gaming mouse design with a really neat logo that glows dim green (as per my setting). I find myself glancing over at it a lot, and I think it's cool. One thing this experience has reminded me of is how important it is to invest in quality products. I got into a game of Borderlands 2 the other day, and I couldn't believe how great it felt. It's because of the mouse. Don't cheat yourself by using cheap stuff if you can afford otherwise.

Updated Review (original review listed at bottom) I have been using this mouse for almost 6 years (I bought it in September 2017), and it is still working very nicely. The main isues I have noticed is that I have to clean the mouse every few months to remove dust that accumulates mainly attaching to the braided cord and the rubber side grips. Plus, I have had issues in the past with synapse version 3 not saving its profiles correctly for a couple of months period about a year ago. The one main pain point I have found is that the synapse software doesn't always work. In the past I have had periods where my saved button profiles stopped in being able to work properly. Basically, it would stop being able to utilize the cloud saved profiles and if I tried to change them locally it would basically fail to save and or crash the program. After a bunch of troubleshooting which I don't really remember but most likely involve things like uninstalling and reinstalling the program and drivers et cetera, I was able to get it to work again and since then I have not really had any issue with the software. One thing I you think may have caused the issue was a conflict between the razor drivers and windows, that issue not withstanding I have not really noticed any major issues with the mouse. Certainly not enough where I would consider getting another mouse. The only exception being that sometimes the cord gets in the way, and I have considered replacing it because of that, however I have not been bothered quite enough to fully committed to doing that. - My favorite part of this mouse is the reprogrammable buttons, especially the Razer Hypershift button that allows you to basically double the number of buttons available. I think that one of my favorite shortcuts to program into my mouse is being able to execute a "CTRL+Up arrow key" macro or the "CTRL+W key" macro. These two handy shortcuts allow me to go up a level in folders while using the file explorer or to either close tabs I am done with in a browser or to close folders I am done using. However, I also, love being able to control the volume of my music using my mouse. This is very nice to easily adjust the volume of video games while playing or to adjust the volume of music on the fly. - One other issue I wanted to point out was that finger oil sometimes accumulates on the rubber side grips and is actually pretty gross if I think about it too long. Most of the time I ignore it, but every once in a while, I clean it off. The best way to do so I have found is putting rubbing alcohol on a cloth and rubbing that. It actually works surprisingly well. One tip for cleaning is to either use a microfiber cloth or a denser than normal paper towel. Personally, I use the blue paper towels that are designed for machine shops or mechanics. They can either be found online or you can always get them in places like AutoZone or Home Depot/Lowes. The reason I prefer these types of paper towels is that they are a lot more tightly woven and don't fall apart as easily as white paper towels you find in kitchens. -------- Original Review Below -------- The mouse works well. I like the DPI adjustment buttons on the top of the mouse. I also like how I can use the software to adjust the increments of the jumps in DPI.

first i want to start with looks and feel and than ill move on to performance. if yo were to go out and buy a cheap mouse at the store for 10-20 bucks that is about what this mouse feels like in your hand and that is about what it looks like too. it just feels and looks like your average mouse if you turn off the decorative lights. its ergonomic and comfortable in my hands, from the tip of my middle finger to my wrist my hand is almost almost exactly 7 inches long and its just about the right size, if my hands were any smaller it might be a little on the large size as far as the length of the mouse goes, but over all its a nice comfortable fit and feel. my only complaint about the functionality in my hand would be the buttons on the side of the mouse, my thumb rest right on the rear button and if i want to press front side button i need to kind of lift my hand up off the mouse and move my hand forward move my whole hand forward to reach it. maybe i have a short thumb. if i palm grip the mouse and move my whole hand forward this is not a issue, i can get to both buttons easily like that but that is a awkward feel for me when gaming. i like to claw/palm type grip with my hand back further on the mouse so i may not be holding it the mouse the way its designed to be held making it hard to get to that button. besides that no other complaints. i have been playing my First person shooter games with this mouse and it preforms very well, i have no problem lining up the sights on my target, its very accurate and the pointer goes exactly where i tell it to go. all of the buttons and the wheel work great on this mouse, it seems like a great mouse over all and its kind of a light weight mouse which i like, if you like a heavy mouse or you have really small hands those are the only reason i think your average person would dislike this mouse. but bottom line this death adder is just a average feeling comfortable mouse with a very accurate sensor and its got some lights on it that make it look nice. so far its a great gaming mouse that does not break the bank i have had some logitech and R.A.T gaming mice in the past. this does not feel as well built as the others and its lighter weight, i actually think i like the lighter weight but as long as its durable and last a while i think this is a great mouse.

For an "elite" gaming mouse with impressive features and a price to match, the quality of Razer is absolute trash. I don't know anyone who buys high-end mouses with the expectation of them being disposable in 6 months. I looked at the bottom of the mouse and it says its made in China, go figure. The limited warranty is for 2 years, so this mouse is now going through the RMA process. But after searching online about this problem, I'm not hopeful that the mouse will not return to this state after another 6 months. It seems that Razer mouses have been having this scroll-wheel-failure issue for years. Now I know what mouse brand I'm no longer buying. If you want a mouse that will stay working, looking elsewhere! UPDATE: My Razer Deathadder Elite's failed scroll wheel was determined irrepairable and required a replacement, but this mouse is now out of stock (probably discontinued due to its failures). I was offered the newer Deathadder to replace it, and so I'm now quite happy with the superior mouse. What I appreciate most bout the Deathadder is its incredible ergonomics, among many other well-designed features. So I've revised my rating from 1 star to 4 stars, because of the replacement and the fact that it is a top-of-the-line gaming mouse--if it doesn't fail. I wouldn't give it five stars just because the previous model died within six months, and the mandatory bloatware is not appreciated for a mouse.

I've only had this mouse for about 3 weeks but it's already the best mouse I've ever bought. I've had a few cheap ones before that had a big problem here and there so I decided to invest in a pricier one and I'm glad it has paid off so far. The only problem I have with this mouse is that it's wired. I'm obviously nitpicking at this point because if you buy a wired mouse you should be prepared to deal with the wire. I will say though that it is relieving to be able to play without the fear of your mouse dying or losing connection like with wireless mice. You are able to use the razer software to change the color of the mouse and also play around with the different lighting effects. I've had a lot of fun with this. I originally had the light stay red to match my laptop's red backlit keyboard, but now I find that having the mouse constantly changing colors all the time is pretty neat too. I had a problem with accidentally pressing the two buttons on the side but since you can just disable them with the software, that isn't a problem anymore. I also found it neat that you can customize your DPI to any number you want. I'm not a serious gamer so I don't need my DPI to be constantly changing for different games or anything, so I just keep mine at 1600 all the time. But for those that are serious about DPI, you can change the settings so that the five DPI levels can be whatever you want them to be. Compared to other gaming mice, this mouse is on the bigger side. I've only had a few but this is the biggest one I've ever had. But even though my hands are smaller than the average man's, I've had no problem getting used to it. It doesn't feel weird at all. TL;DR this mouse is great and easily customizable. If you are dissatisfied with your mouse and thinking about investing in an expensive mouse that will last you a while, you can't go wrong with this one. UPDATE: updating this review in 2023, I forgot I had written a review all the way back in 2019. I still use this mouse all the time whenever I game and it has served me well this whole time.

- I have big hands - My hands often sweat a lot(Playing games) - I play League of Legend, Overwatch. - I didn't get any money for writing this. DeathAdder Elite (Been only a week) - Just purchased, I think it's pretty good. Personally the height is lacking for my hands I think. Imma update soon. I played league with this, and there were lots of mis-clicking moments(eg: misclicked and didn't aa resulting - missing a kill). Maybe it is because the fact that I have only used for a week. I'll see. M7000 (Been a year and a half) - This is the most recent mouse I've been using. It's been a year. legit. good for big hands. Although it's been really ergonomic mouse, when I used to play 8+ hrs gaming during summer break, my right hand was in pain. Anker 8200 DPI(Been 2 yrs) - this was great, I personally felt it was somewhat flat, and my hand was in pain sometimes. *My palm was sweating a lot by this mouse somehow. Twisted Gamer (Been 2 yrs)- Sinister Arch FPS/MMO Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - This was really cheap and was really great quality. Was my laptop mouse(portable). Gigabyte GM-M6980 Pro-Laser Gaming Mouse - Was good mouse for a while. However, the rubber started to fall apart after a year I think. Mainly, it was so easy to accidentally click middle button, causing dpi changing. Had the worst sweating experience. =================== (PHOTO) CURRENTLY TRYING: Corsair M65 (just got it) - Clicking buttons somewhat require more force, compared to the G502. G502 (just got it)- extremely comfortable to click side button(left). I see why people are calling this mouse #1mouse for overwatch. So convenient setting for melee button. Razer DeathAdder Elite - (previously mentioned) Conclusion: Had enough time to pick my favorite. The deathadder Chroma wasn't comfortable for me, unfortunately. I think its height was a bit too high for me. Corsair was really good, but bcz I also play mmorpg/league , which require frequent right clicking, this wasn't for me. This mouse is definitely specialized as "sniper mouse", where clicking once(shooting) requires stable, precise clicking. personally g900 fit my hand perfectly. This was good for both League and Overwatch plays. And my right hand was in rarely sweat. Naos M7000 is perfect mouse, but can't play with it unless I have my fan on in front of my hand. so conclusion: 1st: g900, 2nd: Naos7000, 3rd~#th: rest I don't know.

I've had 3 generations of Deathadders. 2013 model, Chroma, and now Elite. The material from the 2013 model was replaced with a more lighter weight material that made the mouse feel a little "cheaper" but not to say the it wasn't welcome as the lighter feeling is pretty comfortable and the mouse is pretty rigid. I have moderately bigger hands, and I don't need all the crazy buttons on the side of most modern mouses. The two buttons are really nice for me because I dedicated the two for VOIP programs and mic in games. The Mouse wheel has had a nice surface upgrade from the Chroma and the 2013 model as it feels nice and you can scroll pretty accurately with the grips. I plug and play the mouse and don't install any of the software Razer throws in my face. Windows drivers automatically downloads the needed software. The thing you can't control without the Razer Software is fine tuning the DPI and the color control. Other than that, the new addition to the DPI adjustment buttons on the top of the mouse suffices just fine. The grips on the side are nice, but my hands tend to get a little sweaty so after 3 years or so, I noticed the glue used on the thumb pad wore on my Chroma model and the grip pad came off. Many hours of gaming, so it seemed natural. I could just have re-glued it, but I took it as a hint to upgrade to the Elite. TL;DR version: It's a nice, simple gaming mouse with high accuracy DPI settings. Avoid the software and it's a wonderful plug n' play mouse for the price.

Let me just start by saying that this mouse is a huge upgrade from my old one, which was a cheap Azza. I always just thought a mouse was a mouse so I never bothered investing in a high-quality one. I only have positive things to say about this product: ~ This mouse has a very comfortable feel to it. It snuggly fits in the palm of my hand and I can easily access every button, including the topmost button located on the left; something that I couldn't do with my old mouse as it was too big. The scroll wheel has a nice rubber grip to make scrolling more precise. The mouse itself is noticeably very light. ~ The DPI and lighting are both customizable to fit any need. Do you play a lot of FPS games like Overwatch or Rainbow Six: Siege? You can customize your DPI as fast or as slow as you want it to be to give you that extra edge. Though many seem to hate RGB products, I actually prefer them. You can customize the lighting any way you want to suit your overall theme. For me at least, that's a plus. ~ Macros. It took me a while to get used to the macro software, as my old mouse couldn't do anything of the sort. Macros can be useful in a variety of situations. I play a lot of Dark Souls III, so I programmed my right click to parry upon clicking it and then swap to a Dagger right afterward for a riposte. That's just on example of what you can do with macros. A small quality of life feature, but a nice one nonetheless. ~ That's it for my review. All in all, I'm very satisfied with this product and I would definitely recommend it.