Mice / Comparison

Razer DeathAdder Essential vs Razer Mamba Tournament Edition

Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder Essential

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

Razer Mamba Tournament Edition

133 g · 16,000 DPI · Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor74
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency25
Verdict

Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer Mamba Tournament Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 49.

  • Razer DeathAdder Essential is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Mamba Tournament Edition leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Pick this

Razer DeathAdder Essential

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

Razer Mamba Tournament Edition

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer DeathAdder EssentialRazer Mamba Tournament Edition
51Gear score49
96 gWeight133 g
6,400Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2018Release year2015
≈ $21Estimated price≈ $89
1Setups using it0

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 Essential or Razer Mamba Tournament Edition better?

Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer Mamba Tournament Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 49. Razer DeathAdder Essential is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g). Max DPI: Razer Mamba Tournament Edition leads (16,000 vs 6,400).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder Essential is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Razer DeathAdder Essential ≈ $21, Razer Mamba Tournament Edition ≈ $89. Current prices vary by store.