This is my hot take. The wired is a better version. I returned the wireless, it felt janky and cheap in hand. Wonderful shape, great specs, but it was like the beta version. I tried the wired, keeping it... Wonderful coating, and despite being a few grams lighter it actually feels more solid. The wire isn't a hinderance, it's a better connection. It's an improvement that costs less. For those on the fence, buy the wired Deathadder V3, it's fantastic.
I've bought 3 of them, had to return ALL OF THEM BECAUSE they all arrived with issues, it's so trash quality control wise, If you check your polling rates it will be nowhere near what they say. all 3 mice had different feeling mouse clicks, some sharper than others and one of them had mushy side buttons. It's all bs and actually should be illegal, the amount of money and time I have spent returning the same item is NOT OK
@@dundun8323 Fcking true. My 5 mounths old DAv3 Pro wireless has her dongle die yersterday (I use it secondary like 1-3 times a week) Razer is a big joke with QC the only shit that I like is my huntsman mini keyboard.
I actually did the same as you today. I got rid of the wireless version of the deathadder and bought it with a cord. After a few months of use, the wireless deathadder creaked at even a gentle touch, I also noticed that the coating was wearing off just like in the logitech gpx. In addition, we have an 8khz polling rate as standard. Dongles for the wireless version cost 35% of the mouse price in my country.
The shocking part to me is that I feel slightly insane when Boardzy talks about the GPX having a "rubberized coating" I have a GPX on my desk at this very moment and there's nothing rubberized about it. It feels like smooth plastic, like an ABS plastic keycap that can develop shine over time.
My copy is near flawless and the wired connection feels more accurate. I felt sporadic on the pro and less on target, but this one I flick and it's precise. Best mouse on the market, for price to performance. Mentioned all this in my review as well it's a definite buy if you can handle wired connection
I think Razer splits the front feet apart to make the friction more consistent. Since you move a mouse in an arc the front feet have to travel farther than the bottom, so if they had the same friction properties it would mess with your aim slightly and force the body to recorrect the slight tilt that friction would create. Also typically the front of the mouse controls aim the most so by splitting the feet it makes the front easier to dig into pads and create more friction when stopping the mouse. Palm grip users can often been heavy handed since they use their arm to aim so if the back end also was split it could make aiming really inconsistent with players digging into the mousepad on accident. Rubberized coatings are a little thicker and could explain why it flexes less. These coatings add a couple grams of weight, which is why this mouse isn’t like 8grams lighter without the battery. (Batteries typically weigh 8-10grams) I’ve also noticed that the scrollwheel is trash. I wonder if they changed the encoder, will have to wait for beardedbob to crack it open. When playing games the scrollwheel is fine I guess, its pretty tactile for how light it is, but its so damn loud, no where bear as satisfying to use as a TTC Gold.
I honestly wish that razer had made the scroll wheel from the ouroborus the standard scroll wheel, it was metal instead of plastic and was wider but with a lower profile and imo was the best mouse scroll wheel I've seen. Obviously it would add a little bit of extra weight, but when your mouse only weighs 59 grams, I think adding a few more grams of weight isn't going to hurt.
just got the mouse and it has HANDS DOWN the best features out of every mouse ive tried. gpx, xm1r, viper, viper mini, x2, orochi v2, model o..... the clicks, scroll wheel, side buttons, cable and most importantly for me who has dry hands.. the coating is fucking phenomenal. i thought the xm1r had a great coating but my god this mouse leaves even that thing in the dust.
Yeah I just got the DAV3 wired and am so pleased. I always loved the shape of the Deathadder but thought it was too heavy. I never was a fan of wireless mice having to either change batteries or plug in the charger. The DAV3 wire is not really noticeable I put on grip tape for better control and it is my number one mouse now.
My first actual “gaming” mouse was a DAV2 wired and I’m even still using it now but I’m considering the DAV3 wired now cuz of how much better it is in every. Single. Way.
I have both the wired and wireless and I can honestly say I prefer the wired. At the end of the day, wired, still has (albeit it very minimal nowadays) slightly less latency. 8k hz didn't work on CSGO for me but 4k was fine. The cable definitely isn't perfect but I think it's at least top 3 stock cables on a wired mouse right now. The smooth coating ends up being a negative for me since I have sweatier hands than most but I just moved my grips from the wireless and was fine. I was disappointed that the mouse doesn't come with it's own grips this time though.
also besides probably razer 4k wireless all other wireless are just not as stable and fast as wired especially on LAN. not even talking about the sleepmode delay from pulsar, lamzu etc. so you get a better performing mouse for 2/3 or half price by going with wired mouse and just get an pulsar micro bungee
@@FaultyWalnut a lot of games are not optimized for such high polling rates. most fps games had problems in the beginning with 4k aswell but thats mostly fixed
Yeah i like wired mice too and all i want in a gaming mouse is wired with top tier specs, and also a mini version. Wish razer will make a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
I've tried so many different mice over the years, but i've had a deathadder from the very beginning and i've genuinely never found a better mouse for my personal preference, this mouse is literally the definition of "simplicity perfected". The only thing i would change about the deathadder v3 is replacing its scroll wheel with the scroll wheel from the razer ouroborus. Thinking about it, the ouroborus is probably my favourite razer mouse, but sadly mine broke a couple of years back, and its geniuenly extremely difficult to find it anymore. I would love to see a v2 with all the latest tech and improvements.
I noticed on my copy that the main buttons M1/M2 was quieter and the scroll wheel feels lighter, but makes more sound than on my Dav3 Pro. The new coating is really nice! The cable don't bother me at all. So I'm keeping the new V3 and getting rid of Dav3 Pro. What a mouse for that price!!
you can't use standard mouse cables on the dav3 unless you modify them yourself. The dav3 doesn't use the JST connector that other mice use, it uses a smaller one. Unless you have a crimping tool or a soldering iron you can't paracord the dav3, i tried it... Edit: I just found out that paracords with the right connector are being sold by paracord makers. So no problem, just need to buy a new one if you don't want to solder yourself
Plenty of people out there that still want a wired mouse. I'm just glad that Razer didn't leave them out of the equation for the future. BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS PEOPLE NEED OPTIONS, WE CAN'T LEAVE EITHER CROWD BEHIND.
Glad razer is giving people some options because not everyone wants wireless mice so kudos to razer, i just hope it won't be the last razer wired mouse i hope more and more wired mice from razer to come. Dav3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
I prefer wired mice because they are cheaper, you don't have to worry about charging, and cable never bothered me. I can afford to buy high end wireless mice but i just don't like the feel of wireless. Now on to the product i bought the dav3 wired and it's amazing, no issues on qc perfect jut like zowie and vaxee build quality, v3 opticals crispy sound, snappy, cable is also good flexible yet sturdy i even use it w/o a bungee and i never think about it. But i have small hands and i prefer smaller mice so i just give it to my friend because his hand size is bigger than mine. I hope this won't be the last razer wired mice and more wired mice from razer to come. Still praying for razer to make a deathadder v3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
I love wired mice for stationary PCs. Just bought it, comming from a Roccat Kone Pure Optical which belongs to Turtle Beach now and is not available anymore. I have to say it's actualy pretty good. The Roccat mouse was 67g and the sligtly lighter Razer mouse is 59g which is quite comfortable to move. The soft touch feels good and the clicks are easy to press but you still feel it. The mouse wheel felt different in the store but using it in a 90° angle on the desk is a positive experience.
Wireless is nice, but with a half decent cable + mouse bungee/setup, I have a hard time saying no to wired with how much cash you save. Plus some companies don't pull off a good wired to wireless transition: basically end up adding a lot of weight to the mouse. Obviously Razer didn't have this issue with the weight of DAV3 wired vs wireless. I have a Kone pro that I really like, but I've no desire buying the wireless because my setup negates a lot of the issues with cables.
Sad to hear they made the wheel LESS notchy. I already found the DA V3 wireless wheel to be too far on the “smooth scroll” side of thing, I like the Zowie EC2-C wheel for games personally. Not for browsing though - even the DA V2 wired had a better scroll wheel to my taste than the V3 Pro.
Hey, kept coming across your videos while choosing a new mouse for myself (current logitech office mouse is killing my hand after 3 years lol) and loved all your videos, very simple but detailed explanation with exact info I needed on mouses. Stopped on DA V3 after this review. Contrary to your video title, it is actually shocking to me how much cheaper it costs compared to what I expected it to cost.
I honestly think that it is one of the best things that Razer is doing compared to most other brands. Why does it only have to be that mice have to be just the top of the line specs and just be sold in flagships? Its still a bit pricey for an “affordable” gaming mouse but its offering most of what the pro can do while catering to most noobs lmao Idk if its a good idea but I think there should be a Seal of Approval for cheaper mice for noobies, I mean I think the market and in the gaming industry there are newer and newer people gaming and whatnot, plus the fact that perhaps some people don’t really have a good idea that there are actually much more affordable mice that are offering pro-like specs to these markets.
I’m glad that razer is giving people some options because not everyone wants wireless mice. I bought this mouse and all i for $70 this one is hard to beat i just wish razer eill makr a dav3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
@@paulmartinez34 honestly people who dislike wireless mouse can solve their problems literally by just plugging in their wires. I mean look at the Vaxee XE wired one
I will admit that I wouldn’t have even consider the wired version in the past but I recently picked up a Zowie ZA because I really wanted to try the shape and I will say the wire ended up not bugging me at all.
I had so manny mices like gpx ,deathadder v3 pro , viper v2 pro.. but never had better than the zowie za13 .. idk maybe the shape is perfect or the zowie brand but its sich to the aim..🧐😄
I prefer wired mice but i have a question for you once the zowie za13-cw comes out are you going to ditch out your za13-c? I hope not pls don’t look down on wired mice not everyone wants wireless mice
I found that the "agility" of this mouse was incredible for making my massive skill issue in shooters much more adaptable. I found that the inertia of the mouse made it easier to correct for over-flicking and my horrid tendency to move in "circles" until I find my target. The shape and finish make it attractive to use outside of gaming as well. I never was a fan of the idea behind wireless mice, being scared away by the latency I expected, so this was my choice. Perfect mouse for me, stepping away from my Prebuilt's setup package. No hate to Skytech, but I like THIS better.
This might be a cop honestly considering I was waiting to buy a V3 Pro for under 100€ used... 8Khz and not having to ever charge it/turn it on-off, better coating, half the price, the few gram difference (though I don't give a fuck about weight once under 75ish grams)... Cool product :D
@@GankAlpaca Yeah man I know, I have a G Pro X Superlight since launch, so I know why I'm saying I don't want that xD that battery lasts forever but I always forget to turn it off and I don't like the idea of leaving it on standby the whole time... Literally came back home 2 weeks ago from a trip where I was a month away, grab the superlight and it was on red (low) battery, I didn't know I forgot it on the night before I left... lmao
Wired will always win in my book. I already have a bunch of devices I need to charge on a regular basis on my desk, and if I can avoid adding ANOTHER one, I will. No battery also means no battery that can lose charging capability over time. Heck, the only reason I'm replacing my Logitech G9x after 15 years of service is because the right mouse button is getting a bit wonky. Thanks for the review!
I cant do wireless, i get burning pains/sensation in my ulnar nerve due to previous injury there when using wireless and kinda jams up my fingers more due to reynauds, weird feeling, doubt it's placebo i tested it multiple times, easiest answer is to just avoid it(wireless).
@@jokur7You’re also getting 4k and 8k polling rate right out of the box whereas you need to spend an extra 30 bucks to get 4k polling on their wireless variant.
No seal though? Seems to deliver the exact same performance, even perhaps edging the wireless version by a hairs length considering the 8K Hz, the skates and the coating. My unit is so on its way, can't wait to try it. 2 years since my last wired model, oh lord
@@boardzy ah lol ok. My eyes won't get one, that's for certain. Watching vids while the kids are all over the place is obviously distracting. Glad to see you cover this model though, not many vids about. Cheers B
I love my v3 pro so much. I know i could do better with a lighter and/or smaller mouse but for comfortability and the performance I am achieving it has been my favorite purchase since it released.
I think theoretically a lot of people aim better with smaller symmetrical mice, but you also have to factor in things like being able to put in work and stay injury free. Ergo shapes can help with that.
mine came in today and it feels super premium in hand it also feels better than my viper ultimate due to its ergo shape 10 outta 10 solid mouse for 70$
I think the skates are the same colour, it's just that grey on black looks whiter than grey on white - if you use a colour picker they're the same rgb values roughly
Found your channel when looking for new mouse upgrade. After watching a bunch of your reviews. I ended up getting the wired Dav3. Previously I was using the viper 8k which I liked but the ambi grip and lower back end was giving me hands issues. Now the Dav3 melts into my hand and feels amazing.
@FPSGunnar I used it for about 6 months straight, and it was great. It's one of the best mice I've used. I recently started using the xtrfy mz1, though, due to playing a lot of overwatch 2.
DA V3 Pro mini with the updated quality improvements of this would be amazing. The only thing left to address for the original DA V3 Pro is the battery life. The superlight destroys it in that regard.
What do you mean? Superlight has 70 hours battery life. DAV3 has 90 hours of battery life. DAV3 literally destroys superlight in EVERY regard. I have both. I am selling my superlight. Source: Immortal 3 in Valorant. Close to rad.
@@Version-ru1mj What has your rank in a videogame got to do with battery life lmao. Anyway, I also have both. Reading off numbers in the spec sheet is irrelevant. Real world use over all. My superlight lasts longer but of course that's a sample size of 1. Do what you wish with that information.
My unit failles to trigger the scroll wheel some times in game no mater the scroll wheel sensibility i use in warzone. Besides the scrollwheel, its perfect in every single way. im learning to swap the weapons with side buttons, because i just loved this mouse. But do not hear my opinion about the mouse, because i came from a mamba elite. lol From my researches, changing the tcc encoder for tcc gold would give the scroll wheel better defined steps. But im not sure of it.
Hey man, great review, I am currently choosing between deathadder v3, viper v3 hyperspeed, asus rog keris wireless, g305 lightspeed, ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless, the hyperx pulsefire haste 2 or viper 8khz which one should I get haha?
About the polling tech.. I think this one has the 8k? Ah you mention it in the end. But that's actually relatively huge looking at the table you provided (0.09 VS 0.5)
hey boardzy what are your thoughts on the infinity mice the duel mousepad? I really like the design and cant seem to find a proper review are you planning on doing one in the near future?
Hey i just watched your review and I liked the video. I do have a personal question I use the dav2 (wired) and I was curious if the dav3 (wired) is worth the upgrade. (I play a lot of fps games and aim trainers.)
@@paulmartinez34 it’s been really nice but i’m actually experiencing micro stutters and i’m unsure why. i’m running 2k polling and have some solid specs. i’m updating my pc rn and my drivers are up to date :(
I "upgraded" to a wireless mouse. I went back to wired mouse. It's not really an upgrade if you think of all factors surrounding the wireless mice technology.
Interesting:). Have the elite/chroma version. And i hate the slimy feeling rubber "grip" that mouse has. But i remember the responsiveness was amazing.
hi. I got karge 20x11cm hands too. Would you recommend getting this? Was looking for wireless though with deathadder v2x hyperspeed and vxe r1 in budget available in my region. I use a relaxed claw need bottom palm support. Currently using g402. What to get within these 3? Actually also viper 8khz. A reply would be really helpful.
4:04 the skates are still the same color-wise, you were just fooled by the illusion of a white feet on a black mouse looking more white than the same shade of white feet on a white mouse shell
Ive tried viper ultimate wiresless, and g pro wireless, and model o wireless, and i have to say that i prefer wired, just get a bungee, my model o wireless was amazing until it literally just stopped working, i tried EVERYTHING. for weeks, contacted support went inside the pcb board, nothing could work. wireless is just too new for high end gaming mice. wired is just much more reliable for me.
Battery is so fucking horrible on V3 i prefer wired at this point. Like 3 days of gaming 5-6 hours a day and its dead? I was used to that months of battery life on G305.
Agree for $70 specs wise and value dav3 wired beats the entire zowie c series line up. Just wish there is a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
@@paulmartinez34 but look they will have viper mini wireless and a v2 pro wired also 8khz so they completely dominating them in this year. It’s smart it will either force zowie to actually step up there spec work
bought this mouse recently. the coating becomes very sticky if your hand sweats at least a bit. you would have to wipe it at least every 2 game sessions for it not to get too bad. just because of this i had to return, but besides that it is a very good mouse.
I have that issue on my Deathadder Chromas. I hope it's at least better than these. My hands do sweat because I use the mouse so much, so maybe I can't get around that with any mouse.
Just got it to replace my third dead model D (idk why I kept trying) and Iove it so far, shape reminds me of the g403, like it more than the old deathadder shape. Coming from a wireless mouse, I haven't had any issues with the cable.
@@cuentaalternativa6724 I've not had issues with it, although I'm not a super insanely competitive player. I'm sure with a bungie it would be basically unnoticeable
Amazing shape, amazing specs but in my opinion it's absolutely ridiculous for any modern wired gaming mouse to not include any RGB at all. I think I'll probably end up going with Basilisk V3 even tho it's heavier and has older gen 2 optical switches but still they are rated for 70 milion clicks so it should be pretty good still. Hopefully they start giving rgb on all their wired mice. For wireless of course no rgb is fine because that gives you better battery life but for wired mice there is no downside to rgb.
people dont want wired mouses anymore? why? i wouldnt trust a wired mouse to be good unless it cost way too much money and since its wireless itd need batteries or to be charged which is a massive minus. how is the top right part of the mouse? my deathadder elite is dying so and i got a logitech g502 x because it was on sale but it honestly feels uncomfortable for my ring finger and pinky finger cant rest on it because the edge turns inwards on the bottom unlike the deathadder elite. how is it on the deathadder v3? the elite feels really nice in my hand unlike the g502 x which im debating on returning (the m1 and m2 buttons on the g502 are also way too tiny).
I never had problems with a mouse before i bought this one. I replaced my razer deathadder elite but my asus hero VII motherboard had a hard time with this mouse. Many times i got an asus errorcode 64(mb looking for usb device), took forever to boot into windows most of the time. No cursor in uefi bios with this mouse even i tried all settings in bios. No chroma is also a minus compared to elite. Was looking for v2 now but can't find an store who have it atm.
I just got this mouse, and remembered you saying the feet on the wired viper were brighter ptfe, this is not true, it just looks brighter due to an optical illusion, just compare all the mice feet with eachother in mspaint or something
Lol I'm trying to upgrade from my 2013 deathadder, which still works perfectly. Dunno if I'll do this or the viper (slower but has RGB, and honestly like twice as fast as my 12 y/o mouse).
Im facing a polling rate issue with the Dav3 wired. Im only getting 125 hz on devicetest when i set polling rate to 1khz in Synapse. I had to bump it to 8k to get 1khz on devicetest. The only solution I found is to reconnect my mouse after every pc reboot.
Honestly seeing the title say NOT SHOCKING is actually way more shocking then shocking
Shocking
@@boardzy 😳
I am shockingly shocked by Shockzys non shocking video
@@Gone29364 😱
😂 I love it
This is my hot take. The wired is a better version. I returned the wireless, it felt janky and cheap in hand. Wonderful shape, great specs, but it was like the beta version. I tried the wired, keeping it... Wonderful coating, and despite being a few grams lighter it actually feels more solid. The wire isn't a hinderance, it's a better connection. It's an improvement that costs less. For those on the fence, buy the wired Deathadder V3, it's fantastic.
I've bought 3 of them, had to return ALL OF THEM BECAUSE they all arrived with issues, it's so trash quality control wise, If you check your polling rates it will be nowhere near what they say. all 3 mice had different feeling mouse clicks, some sharper than others and one of them had mushy side buttons. It's all bs and actually should be illegal, the amount of money and time I have spent returning the same item is NOT OK
@@dundun8323 Fcking true. My 5 mounths old DAv3 Pro wireless has her dongle die yersterday (I use it secondary like 1-3 times a week)
Razer is a big joke with QC the only shit that I like is my huntsman mini keyboard.
@@dundun8323Did you have the wireless one? I got wired one and zero issues so far. If I get issues however I will prolly go back to the xm1r
I actually did the same as you today. I got rid of the wireless version of the deathadder and bought it with a cord. After a few months of use, the wireless deathadder creaked at even a gentle touch, I also noticed that the coating was wearing off just like in the logitech gpx. In addition, we have an 8khz polling rate as standard. Dongles for the wireless version cost 35% of the mouse price in my country.
Is there the scroll wheel issue ?
The shocking part to me is that I feel slightly insane when Boardzy talks about the GPX having a "rubberized coating" I have a GPX on my desk at this very moment and there's nothing rubberized about it. It feels like smooth plastic, like an ABS plastic keycap that can develop shine over time.
100% true
The only coating that I feel has a "rubbery" touch is the XM1 v2 and beyond. They really nailed the coating on that one.
Feels more rubberized than other mice but not 100% rubberized.
Same. I assume he means compared to razer products it feels softer I dunno
i 100% agree. there’s nothing rubbery about the GPX coating; it honestly doesn’t even feel that grippy
4:52 props to you for sacrificing your last couple of minute in your phone's battery to show us those great click latency results.
My copy is near flawless and the wired connection feels more accurate. I felt sporadic on the pro and less on target, but this one I flick and it's precise. Best mouse on the market, for price to performance. Mentioned all this in my review as well it's a definite buy if you can handle wired connection
I think Razer splits the front feet apart to make the friction more consistent. Since you move a mouse in an arc the front feet have to travel farther than the bottom, so if they had the same friction properties it would mess with your aim slightly and force the body to recorrect the slight tilt that friction would create. Also typically the front of the mouse controls aim the most so by splitting the feet it makes the front easier to dig into pads and create more friction when stopping the mouse. Palm grip users can often been heavy handed since they use their arm to aim so if the back end also was split it could make aiming really inconsistent with players digging into the mousepad on accident.
Rubberized coatings are a little thicker and could explain why it flexes less. These coatings add a couple grams of weight, which is why this mouse isn’t like 8grams lighter without the battery. (Batteries typically weigh 8-10grams)
I’ve also noticed that the scrollwheel is trash. I wonder if they changed the encoder, will have to wait for beardedbob to crack it open. When playing games the scrollwheel is fine I guess, its pretty tactile for how light it is, but its so damn loud, no where bear as satisfying to use as a TTC Gold.
true, superlight's large front skate surface actually fucks up my aim because of that
I honestly wish that razer had made the scroll wheel from the ouroborus the standard scroll wheel, it was metal instead of plastic and was wider but with a lower profile and imo was the best mouse scroll wheel I've seen. Obviously it would add a little bit of extra weight, but when your mouse only weighs 59 grams, I think adding a few more grams of weight isn't going to hurt.
just got the mouse and it has HANDS DOWN the best features out of every mouse ive tried. gpx, xm1r, viper, viper mini, x2, orochi v2, model o..... the clicks, scroll wheel, side buttons, cable and most importantly for me who has dry hands.. the coating is fucking phenomenal. i thought the xm1r had a great coating but my god this mouse leaves even that thing in the dust.
Side buttons are top tier u say?
@@km7136 theyre big and very clicky. i like them
Yeah I just got the DAV3 wired and am so pleased. I always loved the shape of the Deathadder but thought it was too heavy. I never was a fan of wireless mice having to either change batteries or plug in the charger. The DAV3 wire is not really noticeable I put on grip tape for better control and it is my number one mouse now.
My first actual “gaming” mouse was a DAV2 wired and I’m even still using it now but I’m considering the DAV3 wired now cuz of how much better it is in every. Single. Way.
I have both the wired and wireless and I can honestly say I prefer the wired. At the end of the day, wired, still has (albeit it very minimal nowadays) slightly less latency. 8k hz didn't work on CSGO for me but 4k was fine. The cable definitely isn't perfect but I think it's at least top 3 stock cables on a wired mouse right now. The smooth coating ends up being a negative for me since I have sweatier hands than most but I just moved my grips from the wireless and was fine. I was disappointed that the mouse doesn't come with it's own grips this time though.
also besides probably razer 4k wireless all other wireless are just not as stable and fast as wired especially on LAN. not even talking about the sleepmode delay from pulsar, lamzu etc. so you get a better performing mouse for 2/3 or half price by going with wired mouse and just get an pulsar micro bungee
why didn't 8k hz work on CSGO?
@@FaultyWalnut a lot of games are not optimized for such high polling rates. most fps games had problems in the beginning with 4k aswell but thats mostly fixed
I like wired too until the wire gets in your way which is all the time...
@@DJaquithFL than either you dont have a bungee or your wire is too flexible
Finally a wired mouse with top specs, almost bought a wireless mouse. Thanks razer
Yeah i like wired mice too and all i want in a gaming mouse is wired with top tier specs, and also a mini version. Wish razer will make a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
I've tried so many different mice over the years, but i've had a deathadder from the very beginning and i've genuinely never found a better mouse for my personal preference, this mouse is literally the definition of "simplicity perfected". The only thing i would change about the deathadder v3 is replacing its scroll wheel with the scroll wheel from the razer ouroborus. Thinking about it, the ouroborus is probably my favourite razer mouse, but sadly mine broke a couple of years back, and its geniuenly extremely difficult to find it anymore. I would love to see a v2 with all the latest tech and improvements.
I noticed on my copy that the main buttons M1/M2 was quieter and the scroll wheel feels lighter, but makes more sound than on my Dav3 Pro.
The new coating is really nice! The cable don't bother me at all. So I'm keeping the new V3 and getting rid of Dav3 Pro. What a mouse for that price!!
Yeah a banger mouse better than the zowie ec-c specs wise
I use the Lethal Cable for the Viper 8k, which is honestly a little too thin but is crazy flexible. Would recommend.
I use the micro usb lethal cable for my Superlight. It’s phenomenal. I just wish the usbc lethal cable actually fit into a single mouse.
Can you still use the 8k features in you viper 8kz despite replacing it with aftermarket cable?
@@paulmartinez34 Yes
Ty
you can't use standard mouse cables on the dav3 unless you modify them yourself. The dav3 doesn't use the JST connector that other mice use, it uses a smaller one. Unless you have a crimping tool or a soldering iron you can't paracord the dav3, i tried it...
Edit: I just found out that paracords with the right connector are being sold by paracord makers. So no problem, just need to buy a new one if you don't want to solder yourself
boardzy video is not SHOCKING for once (SHOCKING)
Review was so good I went ahead and ordered it just to give >1000 hz polling rates a shot. Shocking
incredible value for the price, easily one of the best pieces of gaming peripheral I've ever bought
Totally agree with you
@unholydonutsif you are in india amazon sells it for 7k but if you buy from EliteHubs like i did you get it for 6k
@@anonymous9843 It's around 3.7k now
Plenty of people out there that still want a wired mouse. I'm just glad that Razer didn't leave them out of the equation for the future. BOTH WIRED AND WIRELESS PEOPLE NEED OPTIONS, WE CAN'T LEAVE EITHER CROWD BEHIND.
Glad razer is giving people some options because not everyone wants wireless mice so kudos to razer, i just hope it won't be the last razer wired mouse i hope more and more wired mice from razer to come. Dav3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
I prefer wired mice because they are cheaper, you don't have to worry about charging, and cable never bothered me. I can afford to buy high end wireless mice but i just don't like the feel of wireless. Now on to the product i bought the dav3 wired and it's amazing, no issues on qc perfect jut like zowie and vaxee build quality, v3 opticals crispy sound, snappy, cable is also good flexible yet sturdy i even use it w/o a bungee and i never think about it. But i have small hands and i prefer smaller mice so i just give it to my friend because his hand size is bigger than mine. I hope this won't be the last razer wired mice and more wired mice from razer to come. Still praying for razer to make a deathadder v3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
Finally a wired v3! I only use wired mice. Don't want the hassle of charging a mouse, just me.
I also prefer wired mice
I'm actually glad this came out because if I decide to get it it will help me choose whether or not to get the dav3 wireless
Find a show room in your city and then check of they have it and whether or not you van try it
I love wired mice for stationary PCs. Just bought it, comming from a Roccat Kone Pure Optical which belongs to Turtle Beach now and is not available anymore. I have to say it's actualy pretty good. The Roccat mouse was 67g and the sligtly lighter Razer mouse is 59g which is quite comfortable to move. The soft touch feels good and the clicks are easy to press but you still feel it.
The mouse wheel felt different in the store but using it in a 90° angle on the desk is a positive experience.
Wireless is nice, but with a half decent cable + mouse bungee/setup, I have a hard time saying no to wired with how much cash you save. Plus some companies don't pull off a good wired to wireless transition: basically end up adding a lot of weight to the mouse. Obviously Razer didn't have this issue with the weight of DAV3 wired vs wireless.
I have a Kone pro that I really like, but I've no desire buying the wireless because my setup negates a lot of the issues with cables.
Just waiting for the dav3 mini wired 8khz and also viper mini wired 8khz
Sad to hear they made the wheel LESS notchy. I already found the DA V3 wireless wheel to be too far on the “smooth scroll” side of thing, I like the Zowie EC2-C wheel for games personally. Not for browsing though - even the DA V2 wired had a better scroll wheel to my taste than the V3 Pro.
It feels the same from my experience
Hey, kept coming across your videos while choosing a new mouse for myself (current logitech office mouse is killing my hand after 3 years lol) and loved all your videos, very simple but detailed explanation with exact info I needed on mouses. Stopped on DA V3 after this review.
Contrary to your video title, it is actually shocking to me how much cheaper it costs compared to what I expected it to cost.
Everyone was tired of waiting for the wired version, and we finally got it.
Got one feels amazing
I honestly think that it is one of the best things that Razer is doing compared to most other brands. Why does it only have to be that mice have to be just the top of the line specs and just be sold in flagships? Its still a bit pricey for an “affordable” gaming mouse but its offering most of what the pro can do while catering to most noobs lmao
Idk if its a good idea but I think there should be a Seal of Approval for cheaper mice for noobies, I mean I think the market and in the gaming industry there are newer and newer people gaming and whatnot, plus the fact that perhaps some people don’t really have a good idea that there are actually much more affordable mice that are offering pro-like specs to these markets.
I’m glad that razer is giving people some options because not everyone wants wireless mice. I bought this mouse and all i for $70 this one is hard to beat i just wish razer eill makr a dav3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
@@paulmartinez34 honestly people who dislike wireless mouse can solve their problems literally by just plugging in their wires. I mean look at the Vaxee XE wired one
@@mt.sefuri3909 yeah but then it's heavier for no benefit lol.
This is my new main. Thanks boardzy! PS: 8K polling works quite well with 360hz and 240hz monitors :)
Thank you so much that was helpful especially that I am thinking of going 240 hz
I will admit that I wouldn’t have even consider the wired version in the past but I recently picked up a Zowie ZA because I really wanted to try the shape and I will say the wire ended up not bugging me at all.
Yeah they don’t annoy me at all either. Rather use any wired c series then most mice on the market right now
I had so manny mices like gpx ,deathadder v3 pro , viper v2 pro.. but never had better than the zowie za13 .. idk maybe the shape is perfect or the zowie brand but its sich to the aim..🧐😄
I prefer wired mice but i have a question for you once the zowie za13-cw comes out are you going to ditch out your za13-c? I hope not pls don’t look down on wired mice not everyone wants wireless mice
Probably just stick to the wired version since I don't see an issue with a wired mouse now.
@@paulmartinez34 i want to try the wireless verzion too
I found that the "agility" of this mouse was incredible for making my massive skill issue in shooters much more adaptable. I found that the inertia of the mouse made it easier to correct for over-flicking and my horrid tendency to move in "circles" until I find my target. The shape and finish make it attractive to use outside of gaming as well. I never was a fan of the idea behind wireless mice, being scared away by the latency I expected, so this was my choice. Perfect mouse for me, stepping away from my Prebuilt's setup package. No hate to Skytech, but I like THIS better.
Currently ( 4/1/24) this thing is 49.99 on Amazon. Seems like it could be worth trying at that price.
This might be a cop honestly considering I was waiting to buy a V3 Pro for under 100€ used... 8Khz and not having to ever charge it/turn it on-off, better coating, half the price, the few gram difference (though I don't give a fuck about weight once under 75ish grams)... Cool product :D
Wireless mice have good batteries now. And even they die when you game you can play with a cable. Lamzu atlantis has a really soft charging cable.
@@GankAlpaca Yeah man I know, I have a G Pro X Superlight since launch, so I know why I'm saying I don't want that xD that battery lasts forever but I always forget to turn it off and I don't like the idea of leaving it on standby the whole time... Literally came back home 2 weeks ago from a trip where I was a month away, grab the superlight and it was on red (low) battery, I didn't know I forgot it on the night before I left... lmao
I personally think the cable is up there with the xm1r… you can easily set it up in bungee in a way that it never touches the mousepad
4:05 the skates are white on black dav3 pro and viper v2 pro, but on white editions they are gray. they did it on purpose
5:42 my fav part :'D
Wired will always win in my book. I already have a bunch of devices I need to charge on a regular basis on my desk, and if I can avoid adding ANOTHER one, I will. No battery also means no battery that can lose charging capability over time. Heck, the only reason I'm replacing my Logitech G9x after 15 years of service is because the right mouse button is getting a bit wonky. Thanks for the review!
"Razer Deathadder V3 Wired" remains the best competitive Ergo mouse ever made.
This combined with a Vaxee bungee will be Endgame for me 😎
I really like the pulsar micro bungee as it takes 0 desk space.
Waiting for the vaxee mouse bungee to come out
I cant do wireless, i get burning pains/sensation in my ulnar nerve due to previous injury there when using wireless and kinda jams up my fingers more due to reynauds, weird feeling, doubt it's placebo i tested it multiple times, easiest answer is to just avoid it(wireless).
Pretty good move here by Razer I guess. Lower price, 8khz and as long as the wire isn't shit it should feel just fine.
The cable is good better than the viper 8khz
$70 to $80 for a wired mouse though in 2023 shouldn't be passable imo
@@jokur7You’re also getting 4k and 8k polling rate right out of the box whereas you need to spend an extra 30 bucks to get 4k polling on their wireless variant.
Now will they release a Viper Mini 8k wired? That would be truly SHOCKING
350 US dollars? Hell, yes!
Hopefully the 3rd version of the viper mini will be a wired 8khz and also a dav3 mini wired 8khz
No seal though? Seems to deliver the exact same performance, even perhaps edging the wireless version by a hairs length considering the 8K Hz, the skates and the coating. My unit is so on its way, can't wait to try it. 2 years since my last wired model, oh lord
I did give the seal
@@boardzy ah lol ok. My eyes won't get one, that's for certain. Watching vids while the kids are all over the place is obviously distracting. Glad to see you cover this model though, not many vids about. Cheers B
Banger mouse boardzy gave it a seal
I love my v3 pro so much. I know i could do better with a lighter and/or smaller mouse but for comfortability and the performance I am achieving it has been my favorite purchase since it released.
I think theoretically a lot of people aim better with smaller symmetrical mice, but you also have to factor in things like being able to put in work and stay injury free. Ergo shapes can help with that.
@@daniellozobia5386 i agree completely. Its not always so easy as using the best because sometimes there is a “best for you”.
I wish razer will make a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
@Paul martinez you literally just keep spamming this comment.
mine came in today and it feels super premium in hand it also feels better than my viper ultimate due to its ergo shape 10 outta 10 solid mouse for 70$
I got mine yesterday and would have to say it's pretty nice so far.
Amazing mouse isn’t it?
@@paulmartinez34 For sure !
Went out and bought one after I watched this. It feels fantastic. Thanks boardzy
Wired mice are back in business… SHOCKING
Yeah
@Boardzy try the DAV3 Pro Faker Edition , it has the same coating and wireless!
I think the skates are the same colour, it's just that grey on black looks whiter than grey on white - if you use a colour picker they're the same rgb values roughly
Found your channel when looking for new mouse upgrade. After watching a bunch of your reviews. I ended up getting the wired Dav3. Previously I was using the viper 8k which I liked but the ambi grip and lower back end was giving me hands issues. Now the Dav3 melts into my hand and feels amazing.
Happy to hear this enjoy the dav3!
how's your da v3 going?
@FPSGunnar I used it for about 6 months straight, and it was great. It's one of the best mice I've used. I recently started using the xtrfy mz1, though, due to playing a lot of overwatch 2.
This is probably the best razed mouse, the build is so good my hand feels so comfortable
Good timing. Just bought it. thx
DA V3 Pro mini with the updated quality improvements of this would be amazing. The only thing left to address for the original DA V3 Pro is the battery life. The superlight destroys it in that regard.
a dav3 mini wired 8khz and viper mini wired 8khz
What do you mean? Superlight has 70 hours battery life. DAV3 has 90 hours of battery life. DAV3 literally destroys superlight in EVERY regard. I have both. I am selling my superlight. Source: Immortal 3 in Valorant. Close to rad.
@@Version-ru1mj What has your rank in a videogame got to do with battery life lmao. Anyway, I also have both. Reading off numbers in the spec sheet is irrelevant. Real world use over all. My superlight lasts longer but of course that's a sample size of 1. Do what you wish with that information.
That “not shocking” in the title shocked me
Hope they release a mini version, wired or wireless. My hand is very small ;-;
I want a viper mini wired 8khz and a dav3 mini wired 8khz
What's SHOCKING is that there isn't a video on the FinalMouse Last Legend yet 😱😱
My unit failles to trigger the scroll wheel some times in game no mater the scroll wheel sensibility i use in warzone. Besides the scrollwheel, its perfect in every single way. im learning to swap the weapons with side buttons, because i just loved this mouse. But do not hear my opinion about the mouse, because i came from a mamba elite. lol From my researches, changing the tcc encoder for tcc gold would give the scroll wheel better defined steps. But im not sure of it.
Hey man, great review, I am currently choosing between deathadder v3, viper v3 hyperspeed, asus rog keris wireless, g305 lightspeed, ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless, the hyperx pulsefire haste 2 or viper 8khz which one should I get haha?
Which one did u get?
About the polling tech.. I think this one has the 8k? Ah you mention it in the end. But that's actually relatively huge looking at the table you provided (0.09 VS 0.5)
thx for this video I'm getting a brand new gaming rig and most likely will be getting this mouse.
hey boardzy what are your thoughts on the infinity mice the duel mousepad? I really like the design and cant seem to find a proper review are you planning on doing one in the near future?
Hey i just watched your review and I liked the video. I do have a personal question I use the dav2 (wired) and I was curious if the dav3 (wired) is worth the upgrade. (I play a lot of fps games and aim trainers.)
Yes because it has better specs than the v2 wired however they change the shape on the v3 so if you don’t like ec style shape just keep your v2 wired
@@paulmartinez34 I ordered one, and it comes in tomorrow. Thanks for the insight.
Nice let me know your thoughts
@@paulmartinez34 it’s been really nice but i’m actually experiencing micro stutters and i’m unsure why. i’m running 2k polling and have some solid specs. i’m updating my pc rn and my drivers are up to date :(
"your just gonna have to deal with the fucking wire" - boardzy 2023
I've been waiting for this mouse since V3 pro came out. Fuck spending 150 USD to get rid of a wire
Yeah agree
I "upgraded" to a wireless mouse. I went back to wired mouse. It's not really an upgrade if you think of all factors surrounding the wireless mice technology.
everything is perfect, the only thing missing is just the money to buy one 😬🙃✌️
Only thing missing is a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
Like fr fr I got this not expecting much, but it's simply the best mouse I've bought so far
Interesting:). Have the elite/chroma version. And i hate the slimy feeling rubber "grip" that mouse has. But i remember the responsiveness was amazing.
hi. I got karge 20x11cm hands too. Would you recommend getting this? Was looking for wireless though with deathadder v2x hyperspeed and vxe r1 in budget available in my region. I use a relaxed claw need bottom palm support. Currently using g402. What to get within these 3? Actually also viper 8khz. A reply would be really helpful.
4:04 the skates are still the same color-wise, you were just fooled by the illusion of a white feet on a black mouse looking more white than the same shade of white feet on a white mouse shell
Ive tried viper ultimate wiresless, and g pro wireless, and model o wireless, and i have to say that i prefer wired, just get a bungee, my model o wireless was amazing until it literally just stopped working, i tried EVERYTHING. for weeks, contacted support went inside the pcb board, nothing could work. wireless is just too new for high end gaming mice. wired is just much more reliable for me.
I will consider the dav3 wired one of the best wired mice
Nice review, thanks!
Why would you want the rubber coating over chalky? I feel like if your hands sweat the rubberized would be worse?
Can't argue that price
And it’s the same price as the zowie ec-c series specs wise and value dav3 wired wins
I think the rubber coating is on the faker edition of the DA3. Not sure about new shipments of the regular black and white versions
Battery is so fucking horrible on V3 i prefer wired at this point. Like 3 days of gaming 5-6 hours a day and its dead? I was used to that months of battery life on G305.
Dave wired is love, dave wired is life.
Hello bro, i know this is off topic but what mouse pad are you using?
Razer said let’s fuck up zowie market and show them a top tier wired mouse with specs that are are through the roof
Agree for $70 specs wise and value dav3 wired beats the entire zowie c series line up. Just wish there is a dav3 mini wired 8khz and also a viper mini wired 8khz
@@paulmartinez34 but look they will have viper mini wireless and a v2 pro wired also 8khz so they completely dominating them in this year. It’s smart it will either force zowie to actually step up there spec work
Yeah zowie mice have good shapes it’s just for the specs it offers for $70
Maybe someday zowie will up there specs
70$ for wired, 150$ for wireless (without 30$ dongle). Wireless mouse are overpriced af. Double price for battery that costs a penny for Razer.
157.14% higher cost (including 8k dongle bc the wired has 8k) for 4 to 5 more grams, no wire, worse qc, more latency and a battery.
Upgraded from a previous Deathadder and disappointed that this one doesn't have lights.
Where the review of the infinitymice duel mousepad
Does Synapse have to be running to get the 8k polling?
Nope. You can adjust the polling right on the mouse itself. No software needed
bought this mouse recently. the coating becomes very sticky if your hand sweats at least a bit. you would have to wipe it at least every 2 game sessions for it not to get too bad. just because of this i had to return, but besides that it is a very good mouse.
I have that issue on my Deathadder Chromas. I hope it's at least better than these. My hands do sweat because I use the mouse so much, so maybe I can't get around that with any mouse.
Just got it to replace my third dead model D (idk why I kept trying) and Iove it so far, shape reminds me of the g403, like it more than the old deathadder shape. Coming from a wireless mouse, I haven't had any issues with the cable.
Is the cable good
@@cuentaalternativa6724 I've not had issues with it, although I'm not a super insanely competitive player. I'm sure with a bungie it would be basically unnoticeable
Really happy with my wired V3, the coating feels much better than the wireless one
i prefer the wireless one
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Why my new Dethadder V3 has no lights? No Chroma effects, no nothing. It's pitch black.
I prefer the wired version
Same
Amazing shape, amazing specs but in my opinion it's absolutely ridiculous for any modern wired gaming mouse to not include any RGB at all. I think I'll probably end up going with Basilisk V3 even tho it's heavier and has older gen 2 optical switches but still they are rated for 70 milion clicks so it should be pretty good still. Hopefully they start giving rgb on all their wired mice. For wireless of course no rgb is fine because that gives you better battery life but for wired mice there is no downside to rgb.
Im not gettin 8k pollin rate it stops at 4k any suggestions on fixin it? my hardware can handle it so i dont understand
people dont want wired mouses anymore? why? i wouldnt trust a wired mouse to be good unless it cost way too much money and since its wireless itd need batteries or to be charged which is a massive minus.
how is the top right part of the mouse? my deathadder elite is dying so and i got a logitech g502 x because it was on sale but it honestly feels uncomfortable for my ring finger and pinky finger cant rest on it because the edge turns inwards on the bottom unlike the deathadder elite. how is it on the deathadder v3? the elite feels really nice in my hand unlike the g502 x which im debating on returning (the m1 and m2 buttons on the g502 are also way too tiny).
what’s you’re personal favorite mouse?
Wonder if you can take the top of the case and modify it to fit on the pro to take advantage of the rubber coating.
I never had problems with a mouse before i bought this one. I replaced my razer deathadder elite but my asus hero VII motherboard had a hard time with this mouse. Many times i got an asus errorcode 64(mb looking for usb device), took forever to boot into windows most of the time. No cursor in uefi bios with this mouse even i tried all settings in bios. No chroma is also a minus compared to elite. Was looking for v2 now but can't find an store who have it atm.
I just got this mouse, and remembered you saying the feet on the wired viper were brighter ptfe, this is not true, it just looks brighter due to an optical illusion, just compare all the mice feet with eachother in mspaint or something
will going from viper mini to this make a huge difference?
Depends on your hand size. If you have small hands, then stick with the viper mini
@@Blue-jn1ph is 19cm a good fit for dav3?
I had the same question
@@Blue-jn1ph medium hands claw grip?
hyperx haste(€31) vs deathadder v2(€47) vs deathadder v3(€88)?
Lol I'm trying to upgrade from my 2013 deathadder, which still works perfectly. Dunno if I'll do this or the viper (slower but has RGB, and honestly like twice as fast as my 12 y/o mouse).
Im facing a polling rate issue with the Dav3 wired. Im only getting 125 hz on devicetest when i set polling rate to 1khz in Synapse. I had to bump it to 8k to get 1khz on devicetest. The only solution I found is to reconnect my mouse after every pc reboot.
Does this still happen? You should post this on r/mousereview and or r/razer
If you a gamer wireless is a nono the latency will never be as good.
Obviously, but the difference is 1-2 Ms.