Although you will get a single LED light that looks very good with the Razer logo, the software will allow you to use a breathing effect with it or change its brightness. The Razer DeathAdder Essential lacks RGB lighting, which you can easily get in any other mouse in the same segment. You can also change the polling rate of the mouse, sensitivity, and lighting. This software offers all the basic customization options which you can expect at this price point. Regarding the software, Razer uses the Razer Synapse 3 for customization, which is pretty easy to use. The Razer DeathAdder Essential has a total of 5 buttons that you can easily customize using the compatible software. Overall, the Razer Essential is very comfortable for all types of hand sizes and is easily compatible with all grip types, recommended for palm and claw grip users (best in this price range). The DeathAdder Essential uses Omron switches for the main buttons, which are very satisfying to click meanwhile, the side buttons are also nicely placed, which reduces the chance of accidentally pressing them while still being within reach of your thumb. The mouse has a perfect weight that makes it light enough to bother you while also being heavy enough not to be called an ultra-lightweight. ComfortĬoming to comfort, the Razer DeathAdder Essential is mostly made of hard plastic and is comfortable enough for prolonged usage. The 1.8–meter long non-braided cable which is made of good quality materials and will not break that easily. The bottom of the mouse has PTFE feet that allow the mouse to make smooth movements.
The mouse weighs around 96 grams, which I feel is lightweight enough for most of the games out there, including PUBG PC, Valorant & CS Go. You won’t get any RGB lights in the mouse instead, Razer has placed a green-colored LED light that lights up the Razer logo. It has a Razer logo at the top of it, which glows up when you plug it into your computer. The left side has two buttons and a little texture at the bottom, while the right side also has the same texture that adds a little grip to the mouse. The buttons and scroll wheel are very well built and feel premium with every single click. The mouse has a pretty simple design and is designed only for right-handed users. It has a better build quality than most others in its segment.ĭespite its cheap pricing, it has the same size as the other models from the same family. The mouse is very well built and feels very durable in your hand. You will fall for it the moment you first pick it up. Now, regarding the build quality of the Razer DeathAdder Essential, Razer has done quite an impressive job.
Starting with the box contents, you will get a user manual to help you understand how the mouse works, a Razer logo sticker, and then the mouse itself.