Mice / Comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980X vs Razer DeathAdder

Mouse · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

106 g · ADNS-9500 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Lightness35
Sensor42
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

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and Razer DeathAdder are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42.

  • Razer DeathAdder is 1 g lighter (105 g vs 106 g).
  • Max DPI: Gigabyte GM-M6980X leads (5,600 vs 3,500).
Pick this

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

Razer DeathAdder

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980XRazer DeathAdder
42Gear score42
106 gWeight105 g
ADNS-9500Sensor—
5,600Max DPI3,500
—Polling 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 Gigabyte GM-M6980X or Razer DeathAdder better?

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and Razer DeathAdder are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 42. Razer DeathAdder is 1 g lighter (105 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: Gigabyte GM-M6980X leads (5,600 vs 3,500).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder is 1 g lighter (105 g vs 106 g).