Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse , Black

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Historically the answer was always: no. The wireless connection, though convenient, was used to add extra latency to the connection compared with a wired cable, which meant input lag in games was 'a a thing'. For reference, that is also seen as a 'very bad thing' in competitive online games. The Razer DeathAdder V2 improves on everything we love about the DeathAdder Elite, itself one of the best gaming mice, and one that has been around since 2016 in various forms. The G203 Lightsync is a wired mouse—it's Lightspeed that you're looking for if you're after a wireless rodent. Instead, Lightsync denotes this mouse's compatibility with the Logitech G app and RGB lighting system, which is able to unify RGB lighting effects across compatible Logitech products. What's somewhat confusing is that non-Lightsync products are also able to integrate with said app to varying degrees. The new DeathAdder, like its predecessors, is light on buttons, having only five which is laughable compared to the 11 you'll find on the Basilisk V3. I like how chunky and accessible the side buttons are since I don’t have to awkwardly contort my thumb just to use them. I’m not too enamoured with the scroll wheel though. Sure it’s tactile with steps that are great for weapon switching in-game, but it gets very tedious to do lots of scrolling with this mouse.

The mouse blitzes through the portal, moving at such speed that it transforms into a green bolt of energy. Finally, the ‘Power’ tab provides a few power saving features for when you would like the mouse to enter sleep mode, and when it should enable the power saving mode depending on the battery percentage you select. The mouse floats high above the arena, pulling all electrical power from the environment into itself, causing the arena to go dark once again.The scroll wheel is coated with a thin piece of rubber with indents on them, and it's quite smooth to operate. It also has a subtle and almost subdued ‘steps’ that allows reasonable accuracy when shifting through in-game inventory or even scrubbing through large documents or excel sheets. Angle snapping, also called prediction, takes data from a mouse sensor and modifies the output to create smoother movements. For example, if you try to draw a horizontal line with your mouse, it won’t be perfect—you’ll make some subtle curves in the line, especially at higher sensitivities. Angle snapping smooths out those curves and gives you a straight line instead. This is generally bad because it means your cursor movements won’t match your hand’s movements 1:1, and angle snapping will not be useful in most games. Thankfully, almost all gaming mice have angle snapping disabled by default.

The Logitech G Pro isn't going to wow you with its looks, but what will impress you is how it plays. It's a tried and true design, so long as you're not expecting a boatload of features. In the last few years, most gaming mice have also adopted very high DPI sensors (or, more accurately: CPI), so even a budget mouse will likely perform well. Most of these sensors can handle extremely high DPI counts at up to 20,000 DPI when realistically, you'll play on a much lower sensitivity—generally under 2,000 DPI. The consensus is not to worry about that number too much. Instead, concentrate on finding a mouse with the ideal shape and weight, and obviously, one that'll match your stylish set-up. The mouse features a subtly textured matte finish that grips well even in sweaty and heated sessions, however it is not resistant to erosion and will most certainly develop dark blotches on the main buttons over time (especially if you get the white variant). If you would like to reinforce the grip, and maybe even protect the mouse from damage over time, you can install the self-adhesive grip tapes that are included in the box. The grips are made out of anti-slip polyurethane, are pre-cut to the V3 Pro, and can be easily applied and removed without leaving any residue. The screen glitches as the mouse now rests atop a high-tech weighing scale in a white futuristic lab. We previously incorrectly stated that this mouse works on glass when, in fact, it doesn't. The review has been updated to reflect this change.The three titular lighting zones all lie within the thin strip that spans the rear palm rest, with the logo above taking the same color as the middle RGB lighting zone. While it might've been nice to have independent control of the logo itself, the option does allow for gorgeous tri-color gradient effects sweeping from one side of the mouse to the other. I've gone for the white colorway for the test unit for this review, and while I can't tell you what it will look like in five years' time, I can tell you that it looks quite stunning out of the box. Pro gamers generally recommend lighter, more straightforward mice with few buttons to get in the way. Lighter mice won't fatigue your wrist and can easily glide across the mouse pad at high speeds. Anything below 100 grams is often ideal for competitive mice. But something has to be said about how powerful you feel at the helm of a nice heavy mouse. How we test gaming mice

The feature list of the Razer DeathAdder V3 is more focused on speed than extra quality-of-life enhancements. There are some serious upgrades over the previous generation here, all making for a much faster, much snappier experience. This is one of the very latest Razer mice to hit the market, so it's sporting all the latest tech. The Focus Pro 30K sensor is a blinder in here, with Gen 3 Optical switches offering up an incredibly satisfying clunk with every shot. Everything works together to create a seamless experience no matter the game. We tested across everything from Halo Infinite to Planet Coaster and the Cobra Pro felt great every time. You can read more about our commitment to providing honest recommendations through extensive testing in our Hardware Policy, and we're also showing you exactly how we test gaming mice in more detail as well. But modern wireless interfaces, primarily the 2.4GHz radio connections, have zero perceptible difference in latency compared to a standard wired connection. Blind tests have been done with pro gamers using wired and wireless mice, and if the most sensitive players around can't tell the difference, we're confident you won't be able to either. Interestingly (and most evidently) there's now an interchangeable thumb button with a little lip that can be rotated. I assume for use with larger or smaller hands, though hand positioning could also be a factor, or perhaps aimed more at fingertip grippers.The biggest difference between the wired and the wireless version is the weight. Due to the internal battery, the Deathadder V3 Pro is 63g, while the wired Deathadder V3 is around 59g, but the difference is marginal at best and hardly felt. If you are looking to upgrade from the Deathadder V2 Pro, however, which is around 88g, you will notice a big difference as it's around 30 per cent lighter.

If you find the Logitech G203 Lightsync familiar, you're not the only one. This mouse may be tipped as a fairly recent arrival, but it is almost functionally identical to the G203 Prodigy that preceded it. The build quality is expectedly great for a mouse that costs as much. There is no rattle from the internal hardware, the shell doesn’t creak or groan when squeezed from the sides, and the wobble on the main buttons is non-existent. However, I cannot vouch for the longevity of the device with just one week of use. From my experience, Razer makes generally solid products that lasts for a long time, however, my Razer Viper V2 Pro, which is just over a year old, fried its USB receiver randomly a few months ago, and a little bit of sleuthing on Reddit showed that many users shared a similar faith with their mouse as well. I am hoping that the Deathadder V3 Pro doesn’t share the same quality control issues but I cannot guarantee that as of yet.The camera cuts to a closeup of the mouse, as we see strings of white pixels burst out from its base and off the weighing scale. We use each mouse with its wireless receiver plugged into close by USB port, giving it the best possible wireless situation to work with. We also tested the wireless receivers plugged into our test system a few feet away with my legs in between, increasing the opportunity for lag and interference. Jargon buster