Razer DeathAdder Chroma vs Razer DeathAdder Essential
Razer DeathAdder Chroma
105 g · 10,000 DPI · Wired · 2014Razer DeathAdder Essential
96 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2018Razer DeathAdder Chroma and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 51.
- Razer DeathAdder Essential is 9 g lighter (96 g vs 105 g).
- Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder Chroma leads (10,000 vs 6,400).
Razer DeathAdder Chroma
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer DeathAdder Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer DeathAdder Chroma | Razer DeathAdder Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 51 |
| 105 g | Weight | 96 g |
| 10,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2014 | 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 Razer DeathAdder Chroma or Razer DeathAdder Essential better?
Razer DeathAdder Chroma and Razer DeathAdder Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 51. Razer DeathAdder Essential is 9 g lighter (96 g vs 105 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder Chroma leads (10,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer DeathAdder Essential is 9 g lighter (96 g vs 105 g).