Mice / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW558 vs Razer DeathAdder

Mouse · Dell

Dell Alienware AW558

120 g · PMW3325 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Lightness25
Sensor39
Polling rate66
Connection65
VS
Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder

105 g · 3,500 DPI · Wired · 2013
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Lightness36
Sensor31
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency20
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW558 and Razer DeathAdder are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42.

  • Razer DeathAdder is 15 g lighter (105 g vs 120 g).
  • Max DPI: Dell Alienware AW558 leads (5,000 vs 3,500).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW558

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

Razer DeathAdder

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW558Razer DeathAdder
43Gear score42
120 gWeight105 g
PMW3325Sensor—
5,000Max DPI3,500
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
—Release year2013
—Estimated price≈ $197

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Dell Alienware AW558 or Razer DeathAdder better?

Dell Alienware AW558 and Razer DeathAdder are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 43 and 42. Razer DeathAdder is 15 g lighter (105 g vs 120 g). Max DPI: Dell Alienware AW558 leads (5,000 vs 3,500).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder is 15 g lighter (105 g vs 120 g).