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

I had been using a Deathadder 3.5G for about six years so my opinions are mostly going to be based around the comparison between the two (for anyone thinking of upgrading). As far as I have heard, the Deathadder 2013 was the first iteration to change the texture of the mouse's plastic and added rubber grips where your thumb and pinky finger would rest. I believe every version older than that was made up a rubberized plastic on the top and glossy plastic on the sides and mouse 4/5. While the ergonomics have not really changed (that's a good thing) the biggest improvement is that the entire mouse now has the textured plastic rather than the slick and glossy plastic finish on the sides of the pre-2013 Deathadders. As for the mouse, in general, it is extremely comfortable to use although it does feel a tad bit long (which is the only problem I have with the Deathadder mice). I use this mouse on a Razer Vespula pad and find there is not much room to move vertically with length of the mouse as it is without the back of it hitting the wrist rest. Not too much of a problem seeing as how most people won't need to move their mouse too much but if you plan on utilizing the lower DPI settings, you may want to use this mouse on a larger pad or surface area so you don't have to keep picking your mouse up to adjust it so that it doesn't go off of your pad. A small complaint, but something to be aware of if you use a small pad. I don't have the biggest hands. I would say mine are on the higher end of small to about medium size but this mouse fits my hand perfectly although my ring and pinky finger tend to cramp up after hours of use. This likely won't be an issue for anyone that doesn't use their mouse almost all day every day and it is likely just my own problem but I think it's important I recognize even the slightest things about a product you will spend about 60-70 dollars on. The lighting is par for the course with Razer products. I don't see any issue with any off colors in the lighting although that shouldn't matter too much seeing as how your hand will cover all lighting on the mouse anyway when you use it. Each mouse button feels good to the press. My right click has a noticeably softer right click, although it still has a nice tactile feedback. Left click feels much more "clicky" in comparison to the more mushy clicking sound of the right click. The scroll wheel has a nice bumpy feel to it and has nice grip. Clicking it does not feel as though you need to really push down hard to click it but has enough resistance to not accidentally click. Overall, this is a great mouse in comparison to the older Deathadder mice. While you will likely never utilize the insane 16,000 DPI (not sure why companies keep trying to raise the DPI any further than 4,000 or 5,000 since most gamers will usually stay below 2400) and the sensitivity changing buttons below the scroll wheel are rarely used (by me) but those remain out of the way and you hardly notice they are there most of the time, although if you were to use them, it may be a bit uncomfortable to have to adjust your grip and curl your finger in considerably to hit them. This mouse feels incredible to use and the placement of each button makes sense. You shouldn't have to use the sensitivity buttons constantly and the mouse 4 and 5 are large, easy to press and have a nice texture. If you are thinking of getting this mouse, I don't see any serious reason to decide against this choice unless you are tight on cash. Update: After about two months with this mouse, I found the grip on the thumb rest came loose, likely from me gripping it tightly and it sliding off over time. It's strange to think it would come off that easily but I thought I'd try and just fix it myself by putting super glue under it to hold it for sure. I screwed that up though and the grip seemed to suddenly be too big to fit in the space it was meant for so I had to buy a new one since it would have been void for warranty. I'm not sure if the adhesive is really bad or I just fiddled with it too much on my previous one but I wouldn't suggest keeping a very tight grip on it to ensure the grip stays on longer.

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.

- 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.

As a PC gamer, I've long been aware of Razer's reputation for aggressively marketing overpriced products that sell primarily on brand recognition instead of performance. However, looking for a new gaming mouse for the first time in four years, I decided to give them a chance. The DeathAdder Elite appeared to be one of the only mice that met all the criteria I was looking for: On the fly DPI switching, comfortable for fairly large (~20 x 10.5 cm) hands using palm grip, not astronomically expensive, and with an absolute top of the line sensor that would never fail during intense FPS gameplay. Right out of the box, the DA Elite's ergonomics felt as advertised and it mostly conformed to my hand naturally. I would prefer it to maybe be just a half centimeter longer but the finger grooves, button placement, side grips and scroll wheel are all comfortable. My only complaint is it feels a bit less sturdy than expected, as I can sometimes feel the plastic top creaking and adjusting against the chassis of the mouse. It's not something I notice anymore unless I consciously make it happen, though. Overall a very comfortable mouse for extended use. As with any mouse designed for competitive gaming, performance should be the utmost priority and in this regard the DA Elite truly shines. It's definitely the most precise mouse I've ever used, without any tracking issues at all no matter how much movement I put it through in game. All buttons feel tactile and responsive, and I never feel like I'm fighting my own mouse to do what I want to do. I can't vouch for its longevity yet but first impressions are excellent. Now at this point, I would consider this to be a 5-star product. And I understand that this is a review of the mouse itself, not the Razer Synapse software that you must use for lighting, button mapping, DPI assignments and all the other customization options with Razer products. As such I'm only knocking off 1 star, but I would be irresponsible not to warn about the utter disaster that is Synapse and the issues I've had with it. For weeks after installation, I had massive problems with in game mouse stuttering and lag that I traced back to Synapse. There was no rhyme or reason to it. Merely opening Synapse if it was closed, or closing it if it was open, would fix the problem but only for an hour or two. Then the issues would reappear and I'd have to open it or close it AGAIN to fix it. DPI and lighting presets wouldn't save correctly, sensitivity would randomly increase and decrease when alt-tabbing, it was a mess. This happened across multiple games, no matter what settings I tried. Uninstalling and re-installing did nothing, and Razer tech support was absolutely useless with barely intelligible replies. I was about to give up and swear to never buy Razer again after about two weeks of this, when finally Synapse notified me that there was a brand new update available for itself. Lo and behold, after updating to the new version, all the issues disappeared and haven't resurfaced since. I'm utterly refusing to ever update Synapse again if I can help it, for fear that the issues may return and render the mouse inoperable. It's such a shame because the mouse itself is a great piece of hardware that I would highly recommend purchasing, and now that it works properly it's my favorite mouse I've ever owned. But buyer beware that if you're not willing to run the risk of Synapse throwing a perpetual tantrum, and other mice could also suit you without having to rely on Razer's unstable software, you may want to look elsewhere.

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.

Great reliable mouse. Been using it for around 6 years now. It felt a little large in the hand at first but you get used to it like any mouse. The buttons on the side are great for convenience or key binds for gaming. Have had no issues with this mouse in the long time I've used it.

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.

Gut und Günstig !

Para mí, la versión anterior era el mejor ratón del mercado, preciso y muy ergonómico. Con esta nueva versión, lo han empeorado. Estoy muy decepcionada. Le han puesto unas gomas de agarre en los laterales que hacen el agarre más complejo. Lleva varias texturas y te vuelves loc@ para encontrar los botones. Además el ratón se rompe enseguida. Duran.. 3 años? Lo uso bastante, supongo que tendrán una vida en horas. Pero, para el precio que tiene 60-70€, pienso que se rompe demasiado rápido ( doble click, botones rotos, botones que clicas y no van). Creo que después de ¿10 años? usando razer... me cambiaré a otra marca, por ejemplo un Zowie con el mismo agarre y la superficie LISA!!

Great mouse been using it for 3 months love the scroll wheel and the feel of the mouse in my hand, (does take a bit to get used too). It has the 2 buttons behind the scroll wheel for adjusting dpi (or whatever you like) the scroll wheel texture and the better dpi tracker thingy (dont really know what it is). Those are the 3 main differences between this and and deathadder chroma, do be warned my buddy has a deathadder chroma and i tried it and it had a similar feeling at least for me. There is definetly a difference its just very suttle. This is basically the better brother of the deathadder chroma. The deathadder chroma and the elite have the exact same lighting the basic static breathing reactive etc, that you see. It has no wave so it cant sync up with your razer keyboard pretty big bummer cause I thought it did. (if you dont have the razer keyboard no biggy) All the chroma lighting is controlled through the razer synapse software you'll find the chroma there. The mouses dpi is also controlled though there if you dont use the other 2 buttons behind the scroll wheel. It supports up to 16,000 dpi [honestly no reason to go over 5000] the mouse has 5 default presets 800 (pain fully slow :just dont use it, unless you like your mouse extremely slow) 1800 (Basic speed :normal browsing web speed for me maybe gaming for some of you guys) 4500 (Probably the highest you want to go with this mouse: extremely fast for most, took me quite a long time to get used to playing league with this) 9000 (I.. if your high on a day use this) 1600 [MAX] (Litrally nobody uses this l... , you move your mouse 2 inches and its on the other side of the screen:Don't f#$king use it) Or ignore all that and make your own dpi and even change the presets if you like razer is all about that customization life OH YEAH!! Anyways I would recommend this mouse for anyone whos used previous high end gaming mice and need an upgrade. Or if you got some money and wanna treat yourself. Honestly if you dont care about the chroma just get the regular deathadder that was my previous mouse before this I picked this up becausr my old one was getting warn out and I wanted it to match with my keyboard. If you want this to match with your keyboard with the fancy ripples and waves get the lancehead that mouse has those features. I wouldn't have gotten this mouse if I knew about that. DO YOUR RESEARCH KIDS! For a gaming mouse with decent chroma lighting Id give it a 10/10 and its not from ign, its from me.

as someone who games alot i feel this mouse is brilliant for the price, ive bought two after my first one did give up after 6 years of constant use.

Nel complesso e un ottimo maus, un po caro ma ci sta.. P. S. Ottimo e robusto alle TILTATE 😁