HP OMEN Reactor vs Razer DeathAdder Essential
HP OMEN Reactor
160 g · PMW3389 · WiredRazer DeathAdder Essential
96 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2018HP OMEN Reactor and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51.
- Razer DeathAdder Essential is 64 g lighter (96 g vs 160 g).
- Max DPI: HP OMEN Reactor leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
HP OMEN Reactor
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer DeathAdder Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HP OMEN Reactor | Razer DeathAdder Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 51 |
| 160 g | Weight | 96 g |
| PMW3389 | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2018 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $21 |
| 0 | Setups using it | 1 |
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 HP OMEN Reactor or Razer DeathAdder Essential better?
HP OMEN Reactor and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51. Razer DeathAdder Essential is 64 g lighter (96 g vs 160 g). Max DPI: HP OMEN Reactor leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer DeathAdder Essential is 64 g lighter (96 g vs 160 g).