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Razer DeathAdder vs ZOWIE EC2-A

Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder

105 g · 3,500 DPI · Wired · 2013
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Lightness36
Sensor31
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency20
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE EC2-A

90 g · PMW3310 · Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Lightness49
Sensor29
Connection65
Recency25
Verdict

Razer DeathAdder and ZOWIE EC2-A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • ZOWIE EC2-A is 15 g lighter (90 g vs 105 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder leads (3,500 vs 3,200).
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Razer DeathAdder

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

ZOWIE EC2-A

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer DeathAdderZOWIE EC2-A
42Gear score41
105 gWeight90 g
—SensorPMW3310
3,500Max DPI3,200
1000 HzPolling rate—
WiredConnectionWired
2013Release year2015
≈ $197Estimated price—

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 or ZOWIE EC2-A better?

Razer DeathAdder and ZOWIE EC2-A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. ZOWIE EC2-A is 15 g lighter (90 g vs 105 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder leads (3,500 vs 3,200).

Which one is lighter?

ZOWIE EC2-A is 15 g lighter (90 g vs 105 g).