Mice / Comparison

Patriot Viper 551 vs Razer DeathAdder Essential

Mouse · Patriot

Patriot Viper 551

166 g · PMW3327 · Wired · 2019
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency47
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Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder Essential

96 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2018
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Lightness44
Sensor45
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency40
Verdict

Patriot Viper 551 and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Razer DeathAdder Essential is 70 g lighter (96 g vs 166 g).
  • Max DPI: Patriot Viper 551 leads (10,000 vs 6,400).
Pick this

Patriot Viper 551

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

Razer DeathAdder Essential

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Patriot Viper 551Razer DeathAdder Essential
51Gear score51
166 gWeight96 g
PMW3327Sensor—
10,000Max DPI6,400
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2019Release year2018
≈ $40Estimated price≈ $21
0Setups using it1

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 Patriot Viper 551 or Razer DeathAdder Essential better?

Patriot Viper 551 and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Razer DeathAdder Essential is 70 g lighter (96 g vs 166 g). Max DPI: Patriot Viper 551 leads (10,000 vs 6,400).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder Essential is 70 g lighter (96 g vs 166 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Patriot Viper 551 ≈ $40, Razer DeathAdder Essential ≈ $21. Current prices vary by store.