Logitech M185 vs Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer DeathAdder Essential
96 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2018Logitech M185 and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51.
- Logitech M185 is 21 g lighter (75 g vs 96 g).
- Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder Essential leads (6,400 vs 1,000).
- Logitech M185 is wireless; Razer DeathAdder Essential is wired.
Logitech M185
If you care most about weight, connection.
Razer DeathAdder Essential
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech M185 | Razer DeathAdder Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 51 |
| 75 g | Weight | 96 g |
| 1,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2018 |
| ≈ $14 | 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 Logitech M185 or Razer DeathAdder Essential better?
Logitech M185 and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51. Logitech M185 is 21 g lighter (75 g vs 96 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder Essential leads (6,400 vs 1,000). Logitech M185 is wireless; Razer DeathAdder Essential is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Logitech M185 is 21 g lighter (75 g vs 96 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech M185 ≈ $14, Razer DeathAdder Essential ≈ $21. Current prices vary by store.