The Razer DeathAdder gaming mouse has been one of the best gaming mouse to ever land on a gamer’s hands. It’s been loved by both professional and casual gamers alike. It’s been a few years since it first launched, and now Razer has decided to update it with the Razer DeathAdder V2. How does it perform?
Games Tested:
- Borderlands 3
- Monster Hunter
- Devil May Cry 5
- Stardew Valley
Design
They say don’t fix it if it’s not broken, and the same goes for the Razer DeathAdder. It still has the familiar design as the V1, that’s comfortable as ever. It’s plain, but in this case, that’s a good thing. I liked that Razer kept it simple, without adding anything to destroy its minimalist beauty.
Compared to the original DeathAdder V1, it’s not entirely the same mouse either. The Razer DeathAdder V2 gets updated with the powerful Focus+ optical sensor, infrared optical switches, as well as a dedicated profile-switching button on the bottom of the mouse.
Putting it up against with the DeathAdder Elite, it’s slightly lighter and you can actually feel it. This is great when paired with the 100% PTFE mouse feet and Speedflex cable to enhance the glide experience when gaming.
Comfort
In this section, I’m giving the Razer DeathAdder V2 a ten out of ten. It is no doubt one of the most comfortable gaming mouse to ever grace my hands. The overall grip just feels right under my palm, and I barely feel any sore after gaming for hours.
The matte surface on the Razer DeathAdder V2 also helps to reduce any discomfort if you’re a “palm sweater” during gaming. The side buttons are very accessible cause of their large size. They’re also each to reach with my thumb because of how strategically placed they are.
Performance
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is comfortable when you’re on your PC browsing and doing daily tasks, but what about gaming performance? I’d say it performs pretty well. The sensitivity toggle key is placed slightly below the surface, so the chances of me misclicking it is pretty low. The key also requires a deeper click and has a loud click sound. So if I accidentally clicked it, I would know.
That being said, the middle mouse button on the scroll wheel is a little too soft for me. I’d almost always accidentally press on it when I’m fast scrolling a page.
Software – Razer Synapse 3
The Razer Synapse 3 is pretty straightforward for the DeathAdder V2. there’s button mapping, changing sensitivity up to five preset DPI settings, and of course, customising the mouse’s RGB lighting. But, one of the biggest upgrade to the DeathAdder V2 is the onboard memory. You can now store up to five profiles on the mouse, making it easier if you’re often switching between devices and games.
Apart from that, the V2 also gets new surface calibration options. Instead of just scanning a mouse pad, there’s now a “smart tracking” feature that automatically calibrates liftoff and landing to height range between 1mm and 3mm. You can either keep the two distances the same, or go asymmetric, giving you a higher liftoff but firmer landing.
Conclusion
Overall, the Razer DeathAdder V2 still impresses. It’s a familiar mouse, but packed with features to make it feel different at the same time. Like an old friend who I know, but has grown and matured over time that they’re a completely different person. It’s comfortable, it looks good, and is great for those long gaming sessions. For the price of RM339, it’s worth every cent.