Razer DeathAdder Elite Review (VS Chroma)
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- Опубликовано: 1 дек 2016
- In-depth review of the new DeathAdder Elite with some comparisons to the Razer DeathAdder Chroma (previous version). The Elite is featuring a new sensor and DPI buttons, but is has some other improvements too. Overall, I think they've made good changes, but it may not be enough to inspire people to upgrade from the Chroma.
Still one of the best and most popular mice around, especially if you have a large hand. There aren't many light weight, large mice around, especially with good sensors and buttons.
Recommended for all game types except MMO.
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I'm still waiting for that day when a mice company approaches you and makes a mouse in collaboration with you.
But that wouldn't be fair to other mouse companies.
idkthetime i would really hope it would be logitech. so we wouldnt have like... a final mouse rocket jump ninja with shitty quality lol
I think Zy will make the best shape for all grip styles. Who knows.
Should be a zowie. The Zowie RJN Series ;P
Paco XD Bro wtf are you even saying? It was a joke and 4 people seemed to like it so I don't see what's the problem...
you're the best mouse reviewing guy on youtube, quality review. keep it up always :)
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in case you want to know the sensor it's 3389, newer than the 3360/3366
Thanks. I was about to search for the sensor :P
You're like a soothing white Morgan freeman
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he isn't a weeb(sorry for bad english)
Bulllet barry has an amazing voice
Raptorr xD
NotMei Ayyyy.
First time commenting on one of your videos (I think?), but you seriously deserve more subscribers than what you've got. These are some quality reviews.
You aren't just talking about the specs like most other reviewers, but you actually put them to the test in game, which is very nice.
Thanks for the comment and kind words!
I switched to this from the G502 and i love the G502. But for my hands, the Deathadder really did improve how well my aim was. I noticed the difference Immedietly.
So mad that I bought my Chroma before I found your reviews. Way too big, and hate that about it. Got a G303 for a bit and I aimed soooo much better, but had to return it thanks to lens rattle, twice
Did you make sure you bought the newer batch of G303's? Apparently they were fixed from what I know
Totally Radical Dude yeah you need to get the "Performance Edition" one, it has the rattle fixed
mine was so bad that it moved the cursor back when i stopped it, but i just fixed it with some double sided tape between the lens and the PCB. not that hard to do, and considering how awesome the 303 is totally worth it.
Try the abyssus its smaller and basically the dame thing i hace the v2 and liked it allot ;)
i bought the g203, cost me 30 bucks, has the shell of the g pro, and i can't find a difference in feel between it and the g303 sensor wise, but i aim even better with it. for small mice, this has to be the absolute new budget king.
This is what we need. This review is so fucking perfect I can't even.. You're the only one so far with a geek aproach and I can't tell you enough how much I love it. The best in deph review so far. Not that "it's nice, sensor's good - buy it" bullshit. Thanks bud! I'm getting one.
3:13 "size doesn't matter so much,as long as it's comfortable, you should be fine"
thats what I said :'D
THAT's WHAT SHE SAID!
Loved the review! You're straight the point and as a bonus you have a sweet voice. I liked the Deathadder Chroma for its sensor, but not the shape. It felt very cumbersome in my hand (too big) and was just awkward to hold and grip. I found the mouse slipping and difficult to aim with. The Zowie BenQ ZA13 arrived and it feels amazing! The plastic material could be improved along with the side buttons, but overall, is pretty good. The sensor feels raw and accurate, at least for me. Again, nice review! (:
Thanks Kitty! Good to hear you like the ZA13 too... I actually aimed quite well with it, but I preferred the feel of the FK2.
So after all the theorizing, how do you find the size? It's one of the smallest mice around so there's not much other choice... I'd imagine it'd feel pretty good though. And no accidental clicks on the ring finger side buttons?
Rocket Jump Ninja The ZA13 is really comfortable for far! I've had no problems with clicking the right side buttons. Since I bind the left side buttons in game, it makes the right side ones useless. So clicking them doesn't effect me, even if I did manage to. I instantly saw an improvement in aim. With the Razer Deathadder Chroma, due to its size and general shape, I was over aiming to compensate. But with the ZA13, it doesn't stress my arm, wrist and feels more natural to me. Feels more like an extension of my arm. The RDC's flare at the front was too wide for my taste. By the way, i use both mice at 800 dpi and I noticed the ZA13 performed better. Or else I performed better with its shape.
Absolutely, I found the same with the DA, it's just too big. And Zowie mice don't let you bind the right side buttons... it's the actual physical clicking in that can get annoying. But if your fingers dodge them, it's all good!
800 DPI is fine, I personally use 1600 because it's a bit smoother... the argument against higher DPI is that it adds some delay, but I can't notice any, so I choose the smoothness.
Rocket Jump Ninja Yeah, I understand. I prefer a lower dpi. Feels balanced to some degree, depending on the mouse you own. I've used higher dpi's before (1600) and I didn't notice much difference. Maybe it's my system. (:
60hz monitor?
After using the Deathadder Elite for 6 months I can safely suggest this mouse to anyone that has the money to purchase it. The sensor is phenomenal.
Should I get a Rival 700 or a Deathadder Elite?
DA Elite. If you mean the Rival 300, still probably the DA Elite. Rival 700 is heavy, as loads of gimmicks and is just not that good. Rival 300 is good, but lacks a 3360 sensor to compete with the DA. However, the 3360 is not a huge improvement over the 3310 and a Rival 300 will not spin out in most cases. Check out both and see what shape fits you the best.
I own the Rival 300 for about 9 months now, it works perfectly for me except the sensor. Mine is having an issue after 8 months of use, the sensor has some kind of smoothing, making it feels like a deceleration. It's just my copy maybe, but I've seen reports saying that they're having the same issue, some even worst. Not to blame the mouse pad surface and dusts, it is just a faulty mouse.
I have a lenght of 17.5 centimeters and a width of 10.25 centimeters, Is that a hand big enough for the DA Elite?
48BestiaL48 You have a pretty wide hand. Mine is 9cm wide, and 18cm long. I gotta say DA feels comfortable when I use it. Might be better for you.
I have a Rival 300, and I am handling it pretty well.
my only issue with this mouse is the texture on the scroll wheel. and the scroll wheel likes to double click every once and a while. other than that, it's a great mouse.
Now this is how you review mice, big tech channels!
I have deathadder chroma and it's perfect though my finers are like mid not that tiny like middle no large nor small
ahhh finners xD
casey alexzander c'mon fingers I know you can understand missing words :P
rofl, i re turned my deathadder because my hands were to small
What is the size of your hand? Cuz I need help deciding the Ec2a or the deathadder. My hands are 18x9cm hands and the ec2a may be a perfect fit for me but I love he shape and look of the deathadder which makes me want to buy it. What do you think?
get DA, Ec2a is too slippery
I'd say this is a solid mouse i came from a EC2-A (White Logo) which had a messed up scroll wheel that sometimes skipped in games but other than that I loved that mouse. I like the feel buttons/scroll wheel are much better and the tracking seems to be the same as ec2-a which had a good sensor as well. I tested the G403 in stores and really didn't like the feel and it just felt cheaper I had bad experiences in the past with logitech mice. I will be keeping the EC2-A for LANs since it has no software and i wish razer had offline mode -_- only flaw for me
I have had the deathadder elite for a year and it is such a good mouse. Would totally recommend this mouse.
Lol they double click after 2 years. Had to buy a new one
5:13 I'm no expert...
*proceeds to do rocket jumps that i can only dream to have the skill to do*
well done review, I've been looking for an in depth review like this for so long! Wish I found you much sooner... I already been through 3 mice. 2x Naga chroma's & a G403...
Been using mine today for Doom. I had awful issues with my second Mamba TE losing all functionality and having it's tracking bounce around. The Elite is incredible so far. It handles similarly to my chroma but the pads are much better.
Thank you Zy for making such videos... I just bought myself the Zowie EC1-A and I fucking love it.
Just an opinion as someone with both, I agree it gets sweaty and the scroll/side buttons are useless but it's still my choice for games. The 403 has a larger hump and doesn't fit in the hand quite so well with a palm/fingertip grip @ 19cm. Logitech is miles ahead for normal use as the dpi button is great for mouse3.
bought the fk2 off his recommendation... omg is it nice. Fucking love this mouse - side buttons ofc
i wanna get the fk1
as someone with 19cm long by 10.5cm wide, i regret buying the ec2-a. i wish i got the ec1-a, but i also think i prefer ambidextrous mice so the fk1 might be better.
Boyd Albanna FK1/G502/G900/Rival 700/Mionix Castor best mouses you can buyyyyy
Awww yisssssss Been waiting for so long for this review! Great stuff as always Zy! Now I am thinking to get this mouse.
Thanks Roy!
Rocket Jump Ninja That's the quickest reply ever!
Yeah I usually watch comments after an upload...
Rocket Jump Ninja I see :D
***** I never had the Chroma as well. But the Elite looks promising.
Hand lenght is 16.6cm and width 8.4 cm, should i pick deathadder elite
Honestly: no, the mouse would be way to big for you. I's recommend a Logitech G Pro (wired) or a G305 OR a Zowie Divina S2, those are all fairly small mice and should be appropriate for your handsize (and all of these are very good mice).
I just replaced my old Deathadder 3500 with this mouse, after years of trusty service. I wanted something as close to my old mouse as possible. My hands are large and unfortunately several nerves are dead so I feel almost nothing with them. I also lack movement in both hands. But even with my hands, this mouse is responsive and the grip is perfect. Some people seem to complain about the buttons, how they're just a tiny bit heavier than most mice, but this is a massive advantage to me. It gives that slight audible feedback. I hope they never stop producing this line.
Those mouse button sounds gave me an ASMR
Niko Bellic I’m replaying that part over and over again because of the ASMR lol
Asmr is annoying
I bought some Logitech mice and brought them back. I have a big hand. Ended up buying the Deathadder Elite. It fits my hand perfect.
I have a normal hand and this mouse is perfect
same
Is it better than the G302? I want a very snappy mouse experience
MasterMooper it is.
I want to say thanks for your amazing reviews. They've been extremely helpful to me the past couple of weeks! You really cover all the bases when you review a mouse.
I picked up a DeathAdder Elite, a Logitech G303, Logitech G pro, and a SteelSeries Rival 300 in my quest to finally find a good mouse after not gaming seriously since the days of HL1 and TFC. I really needed a mouse with usable side buttons, so that pretty much ruled out Zowie mice, from what I've seen. Unfortunately, I am really struggling to find a good way to grip these mice. My hands are about 20cm with long fingers, so I think due to that, I've become accustomed to a sort of claw/fingertip grip. The last mouse I had that worked well with my grip was an original Razer Diamondback. After that I used a Logitech G9 up until this week. I generally pinch the sides of the mouse with my thumb and ring/pinky finger.
I've adjusted a bit and find the DA Elite to be the one I can work with the best. I wish there were more mice available that weren't 'dome shaped' and designed to simply rest your hand on top. It makes it difficult for people with long fingers/wide palms to pick up and reset the mouse position. This is why I liked the old diamondback.
The G Pro was too thin and the rounded sides (which you covered in your review) really made it a pain. The G303 is SO CLOSE but it needs to be a tiny bit wider, perhaps with some rubber around the back like an old Razer Boomslang. I don't think putting it on the sides would work since the mouse would then tilt backwards upon lifting, which is one of the things I hated most about Logitech mice of the past.
Hopefully Razer does away with the nonsense laser sensors in the rest of their mice. An updated Diamondback Chroma with this sensor would be great... The optical sensor in the elite seems excellent and honestly feels a little snappier than the Logitech mice, which surprised me since I know they use excellent sensors. Thanks again for your reviews and I hope that someone with a similar grip style might find this comment!
I watch these reviews not because i want to buy a certain mouse, I watch them because of how good they are made and because how much hard work you put into them :) Nice review, looking forward to the next one.
FINNALY! been waiting for this! jst ordered mine now!
I just noticed that my hand is 19cm exactly
Might give a try to this one
Deathadder elite is also around 9-10 grams lighter. Deathadder chroma/2013 is 105 grams without the cable. I tried both and can notice the weight difference
Hello everyone! I want to give my opinion on this mouse. I’ve had this mouse for about two years now and I think it is excellent! However there are some major flaws with the quality control of this mouse. I’ve had to return this mouse and get a replacement every time the side grips started to peel/side buttons started to degrade or for some other reason. I’m too bothered to look for side grip replacements just so I can use my mouse. I’ve used this mouse in my counterstrike days and oh boy it sure did it’s job. I climbed ranks so quickly because I could aim finally same thing Overwatch. Though I love it to death, I’d rather have a different mouse only because of quality. If razer happens to improve its quality control then I may stay with this mouse but right now I would rather use something else.
I beg to you on my knees, please compare it to the G403 Prodigy
shaakeh don't
yep I want that too, im stuck between the two of them 2yrs ago you😂
HILTEE PH just bought the G403. I have both of them now so I can tell you my opinion on it after I used it for some time. 18.5/9.5. cm hands
@@mike_qt thanks man your hand size is close to mine soooo yeah... i will get the g403 thanks man
@@HILTEEPH remember man it's all about personal preference, good choice too! :)
deathadder elite Vs g403 (fps+moba, claw and fingertip)
wtf
I'm around 16.5 cm and 8 cm. The Deathadder still feels comfortable with my hand, even though smaller mice like the abbysus feel comfortable as well, but i use the palm grip every single time.
For any of you guys planning to get either of these mice, I would suggest you buy it off amazon and get their 4 year protection plan. These razer mouses have amazing performance but can break down fast. The plan is like 4 dollars for 4 years so its definitely worth it. I have personally replace my deathadder elite twice after my 1st year of usage.
Does it still force you to create a Razer account to use the software? I think you should've addressed that, because it's one of the reasons some people avoid (or boycott) Razer products entirely.
ext3rN CS yeah you do. you need razer synapse and an account for it to work
Hey zy! Love your vids man. Btw which keyboard do you use? Keep up the reviews
Thanks! www.rocketjumpninja.com/2016/06/21/what-i-use/
pls logitech g300s review
Still on the Swift-RX? I've been on one for a few months but I had to replace it with a new one because the glide diminished entirely , any durability issues with your swift-rx?
My Swift-RX is all good.
G300S is no good.
what is better in your opinion? Razer improved elite or Prodigy g403 Logitech wireless (in wired mode)?
I have a 7.5" x 4" hand, and this mouse feels way too big for my hand. I just returned it (sad, because it's an awesome mouse otherwise). It feels good at first with a casual grip, but when I am playing an FPS intensely for a few hours, I begin to get considerable pain in my hand. I use claw grip, and this mouse feels way too big for it. I use my thumb, pinky, and ring fingers to hold the mouse on the sides, flick it, fine tune aim, and sometimes lift momentarily. The back of this mouse feels very wide, and it is tall. While clicking with my pointer and middle finger, the whole top of my hand hurt from trying to arch over the tall hump and widen to hold on. The 2005 Razer Diamondback is MUCH more my style, and I still have it, but the buttons are getting weird. I may try the Abyssus next. I think I much prefer having a small mouse with a good inward taper on both sides to allow easy grip/flick/lifting, and a somewhat closed claw hand that allows for fine tuning aim with my fingers rather than wrist/arm.
I had the Destiny 2 edition, and man it was a pretty mouse. The sensor, buttons, and scroll wheel felt fantastic. If your hand fits it, I think it's a great mouse.
damn I wish I had your hand size lol. I fingertip grip and ive used this for two years it's not been a pretty two years :( I just don thave money for a smlaler though.
there was a post on reddit where someone disassemble the mouse and it was a pixart 3389 or something the same one in the asus spatha wireless just a customized version of it.keep up the good work Zy!
I just realized where your name comes from. Touche.
u probably got a fake one
My DA Chroma makes loud sound when I shake it
Don't shake it then.
Kit Fisto but i can hear it when i do flicks
rise the volume of the game then!
Yea, mine does the same. It's the scroll wheel. Though, I don't see a problem with it since it's not meant to be shaked, lol.
The scroll wheel is kinda loose. Mine does that as well.
My problem with the DA Elite is that the scroll wheel sucks and the right click feels really different from the left click. Right click is really bad imo
Really glad I stumbled onto your Channel almost a year ago Zy, I always come to you when I'm thinking about trying a new mouse out. I honestly feel like there isn't a better mouse than the DA for All game types if you have larger hands. It's what I settled on after going through 10+ mice(having a 21cm hand is a struggle in the mouse world) Can't wait to see what Zowie has in store for us in the coming months.
If you want a Zowie I think the EC1-A would be good for you because I've heard that it has a similar shape to the DeathAdder
35k1l I actually bought and still have the EC1-A and FK1+ lol. Love them both but I can't use them for MOBAS or RTS. The clicks are just too stiff because of the shell. It's just so hard to find a large, relatively light mouse with a top sensor that I can use for all game types. So far the DA family has been the best and that's why I'm still using it.
Thanks for the suggestion though!
Crema? Crema? Oh Chroma.
Fairly distinct "o" sound in there, maybe see a hearing specialist. Make sure they type out their analysis for you.
I'm sure it sounds fine to you, but to my Asian ears, the 'r' sound you make masks the 'o' which makes it sound like you said crema. I have to be honest I found it very hard to not notice, but I did not mean in any way to offend you or anything.
That's actually pretty interesting... what's your native language?
Malaysian Malay.
That's cool... sounds fairly different, so no doubt the sounds could get lost. From what I just heard on RUclips, the tongue is more forward than Australian English, but then that might be true for most languages. We have really relaxed tongues, apparently.
I bought mine direct off the razer store and the bottom mouse foot started peeling immediatly. Contacting them Is a long winded process & they dont stock any spare feet. Also they make you jump through like 50 differant hoops to RMA it back to them. Would never buy off this trash company again.
I haven't had to deal with Razer support in a long time, but they used to be good... sucks that it had that issue, just unlucky really. Personally I'd still contact them, but it's up to you.
Rocket Jump Ninja Yea im on my 15th email back and forth. Apparently I need to have some Customs documents and a special code from fed-ex. Which they need to give me but are reluctant to do so. It's a shame the mouse felt good for the half of a day i was able to use it.
But meh i actually prefer my logitech 303 over it so w/e.
15th wow, times have changed. I had an entire mouse replaced after only 2 or 3 emails.
I'd prefer G303 as well, but hope you get your money back or something. Good luck!
Rocket Jump Ninja Thanks. :)
Also another great review! Look forwards to the Finalmouse "scream one" If you get that in. The cs players have hyped it up for ages.
Thanks! Yeah they said next review sample they have, they'll send it to me. Just waiting on the next lot of stock I guess!
i have double jointed hands, i have a RATX mouse which is pretty flat but my fingers lock in place and i cant move them properly, fast firing is next to impossible, i need that arc in the middle.
I've never heard or seen anyone to hold their middle finger over mouse2, it's supposed to sit on scroll for utility while the ring finger is used on mouse2 for scoping in and all that kind of stuff
Some people don’t use the scroll wheel tho
First mouse I ever bought. After using it for almost two years I've noticed that when I palm grip it it's harder to press in the buttons because they're too high up. I have 19×9.4 cm hands and when I palm grip it what happens is that my fingertip is at the same level as my knuckle. Just a weird observation.
I've had my Razer Deathadder Elite for about a year or so now (daily use) and the only issues I've gotten are: rubber mats on both sides start to come off because the glue isn't holding them that well, middle mouse button light sometimes works but sometimes it doesn't, left mouse button has too much dust under it(I think, since it works fine after i blow on it) and so it causes the mouse to skip the button. Except these few issues the mouse works perfectly fine, just have to blow air under the left mouse button to clean it so the mouse doesn't skip over clicks and I have to move the rubber mats into the right place when they slip off, its a bit annoying but manageable.
After so many videos seen, I finally measured my hand and realized you and I have pretty much the same sized hand. Funny that's what finally convinced me to sub. Now the problem is that I'm happy with my Corsair Sabre RGB, and you consistently make me want to change it out for no reason Great job!
Never thought that choosing ,,the right" mouse would be that difficult :)
Lately bought two from Zowie and its been mixed experience.
*ZA12- Just about the right size (my hand nearly 19cm in lenght), but the back of this mouse is too high and gives stress to my wrist. Its as if the highest part is too far back and unbalanced. The curve goes up too aggressively. Would like to have little more support a bit further instead (to evenly distribute it). If I could only ,,shave off" that pumpy part :)
*FK1- Very comfortable but maybe a bit too low for its length. Also too big for my hand.
The ideal mouse would be something between these two. Recommendations?
I had both. Both died because of a bad mouse wheel. Wheel is always the biggest problem with all mice I had. I use a Razer Basilisk now. Better constructed wheel, not wobbly like the Deathadder. And the Basilisk allows me more precise handling. Feels way better for me.
can the mouse be used without the software. as in I use it on my friends laptop the doesn't have the software.
Yes you dont need the software to use the mouse but will if you want to use the light, macro etc functions. I dont use it but I had to install it to change the polling rate of the mouse to 1000hz but you can then uninstall it and it keeps the setting.
hey ! great review.
i am looking for a big mouse (hand 20cm) what are you recommend between those 3:
DeathAdder Elite - G403 - ec2-a ?
I saw all your reviews on them but cant decide.
I have now g502, great shape but small for me. my wrist all the time touch the pad.
I have hard pad
ירון שמגר DE Elite great
Thats the first video I have seen from you and I need to say this is one of the most detailed Comparisions I have ever seen and I enjoyed it ! I'm looking to buy a Razer mouse and I'm in stuck between the Mamba tournament and Deathadder Elite.
Keep it up! Great work and editing !!
Greetings from Germany
Don't get the mamba tournament. Its really bad
bought the g303 based on you review. weight was perfect but the left button did not always click. I am talking 1 out of 100. the button would make the click sound but do nothing. so i got the g403. same thing. two mice with bad buttons ? maybe but probably more a design flaw. people rave about the buttons but they are raving about the sound imho. gamers clicking repeatedly are not noticing the missed clicks. i use it for business and gaming, so i did notice.
next I got the death adder. wow, the da is a much much better mouse. it just feels fast in reaction. buttons always worked. and no review i could find showed the most amazing thing. the da software allows mouse adj to x and y dpi.....omfg.
this allowed me to get the perfect feel to the mouse for my movement and screens. this is a game changer.
this one feature makes the da a hands down winner.
here is my review: buy or try the death adder elite first for a week, above all other mice. if it fits your hand and weight is live able, the da is the best mouse you can buy and should be your core mouse. then buy / try mice from there.
rocket jump: you should use your review power to get razer to make a light version of the death adder elite, shedding about 10 grams would make this mouse perfect. no change in size, shape or anything else. repeat: no changes to the form of the mouse.... the same mouse but 10 grams lighter.
imho this should be simple / easy and would give razer a huuuuge sales boost. most who own and love the da would go out
and get the light version.
How long until the rubberised grips fall off? Both my 2 death adders, 2013 and chroma lasted about 3-6 months before the glue fell off. Then they both succumbed to hardware issues conveniently few months after the 2 year warranty runs out... why I do keep coming back...
I've had a Razer Mamba for years, and it's always given me grief and I've never been able to pin down exactly why, holding it was always slightly awkward to hold and use, and it ended up causing hand cramps during long play sessions. The deep pocket and the small width of the mouse was causing me issues. I have 19 cm by 12 cm hands. For awhile I thought maybe I was just losing my touch, my reflexes didn't seem as good and my performance in many games dropped. My accuracy became abysmal. After years of using this mouse, it began to act up, random disconnects the mouse just generally being laggy, so my brother gave me his old Steelseries Sensei Blue to tide me over until I could buy a new mouse. The Sensei blue isn't an amazing mouse, but the difference was instantaneous. No more hand cramps, and my in-game performance skyrocketed, I can aim again. In Overwatch as Widowmaker I got a triple kill with headshots insanely quick, I even had one guy accuse me of aim botting. The Razer Deathadder, Mamba, Chroma line mice are not good for large hands, pr, at the very least, wide hands, BEWARE!
The spot for your thumb to rest is way too small, or the side buttons are way too big depending on how you look at it. Plus the grip for your thumb peels off after extensive use. Wouldnt recommend.
Thanks for showing the click sound. Not everyone includes that in their review. :)
BTW Razer deathadder Elite has kinda a autoclicker in its software...
Very pleased with the tracking of this mouse over the past month. Not sure I'm used to the shape still. My hand is quite wide but not especially long, and the back hump is pretty odd coming from a Mionix Avior. Wish that wasn't quite as pronounced, with make it easier for fingertip grippers like myself.
you forgot to mention that the actuation point is lower, atleast mine version, on my old chroma i was able to press the left/right clicks all the way to the shell, but on my Elite, even if i forced it, i wont go further than half of the gap between the shell and the button, and my version has no rattling even without the buttons held in, looks like i got lucky on the build quality
-Razer Deathadder Elite USER
Thanks for these reviews man, you helped me decide on the G900, and I picked one up for $70 on black friday!
I think it's the modified version (the 5G Sensor) of the 3389.
Just got the za13, it fits my hand better than I expected. Glad I picked this up instead of the fk2, since as it turns out all I was missing in a mouse for my grip style was a high profile back to support part of my palm in claw grip.
Update: I just switched to the Ec2-a since the za13 was too narrow and felt a bit cramped when playing in tense situations. The Ec2-a fits my grip style very well, a hybrid palm/claw close to the front of the mouse with 19cm x 8 cm sized hands.
Another great review Zy. Thanks again Mate. I have the same hand size and grip method as you so you drawing my attention to the size of the Logitech 303 was invaluable a while ago. The Deathadders are still fantastic mice though. Keep up the great work!
Love your content, super in-depth and informative! Keep it up!
I should have watched this video before purchasing this mouse. 18 x 10 hands here it's nice to see you confirming the grip that smaller hands tend to gravitate too. And it ain't comfortable :(
Very informative video! I was wondering if you had any issues with accidentally pressing the side buttons while using the mouse. I tried the logitech g502 and returned it the next day because I kept accidentally clicking the side buttons. I gained interest in the DeathAdder because I want a mouse that's clean and has minimal extra buttons that could interfere with my gameplay. So would you recommend this mouse for me?
My hand measures around the same length as yours but my fingers will actually come off the end of the mouse buttons if I put my palm right on the logo. I have to use a more finger tip grip where I leave a bit of space between my palm and the mouse and have my fingers in an arch in order for my fingers not to come over the edge of the mouse buttons. I must have long fingers...
Just got my DeathAdder Elite and Razer Goliathus Control yesterday must say it's really good only downside is that it's a bit smaller than my previous mouse (Sharkoon Rush Fireglider ) which I had for 5 years
The only thing I I'll disagree with are the symmetrical grooves. I love them myself and think that they fit your fingers better than any other mouse around.
Got the DeathAdder Elite for $25 on Amazon and I'm loving it. I bought a Razer Blade 15 for $1,099 on Prime Day after my 2016 Macbook Pro was stolen in a robbery. I've only used my Razer Blade 15 for school work until recently when I downloaded Steam. This is the only gaming mouse I've ever used, but it's a huge improvement over my Logitech MX Master 2S that I was mainly using for Microsoft Excel and web browsing. My gaming performance on COD and Fortnite is significantly better since using this mouse. My arm, wrist, hand, and fingers don't ache as much after long periods of gaming either. I love being able to customize all the settings for my mouse which wasn't possible with any mouse I've ever used before.
I highly recommend getting this mouse at $25 if you're looking for a mouse for shooting games. I wouldn't pay the original price of $70-100 for this, but I don't think there's a better deal out there for a gaming mouse.
Jackson Walter same I got the mouse too because it was on sale for so much
Your comprehensive review is what convinced me to buy the DA Elite. I wish my experience had been all positive. I have two issues not covered in your review: (1) The surface of the scroll wheel is quite harsh on the finger. After a while, it feels like I'm using a sea urchin as a scroll wheel. (2) The mouse by default has a distracting color-shifting light show, which requires the cumbersome Synapse account-creation-forcing, online-requiring software to turn off. This last travesty alone makes the DA Elite the last Razer product I ever intend to buy. If Razer can't figure out how to be less self-serving with what should be a simple driver, they don't deserve my patronage.
Hey Zy, I have one of these and a G403 and a G303 and a bunch of other mouses actually.... but this is the last mouse I purchased, I am wondering... are the clicks on yours more 'mushy' than the G403/303's buttons? Like not totally mushy, just in comparison to the Logitech's?
I hate to say it, but the Deathadder mice are probably the most comfortable mice I've ever used.
I've used mice like the Logitech G502 and the Razer Lancehead and both weren't comfortable for my ring finger and made it ache. But for the Deathadders, it fit the shape of my hand perfectly. And I have 19-20 cm hands, which is fairly big, so I thought the Deathadders were perfect for me.
I've also tried the Steelseries Rival 600 but the sensor seemed to die down after a few months. I've used the Deathadder for a long time and it still works great. It's a damn fine mouse. Definitely worth your attention, I promise.
i have the rival 600 as of now (bought last night). same hand size (20cm) and im thinking about taking it back to get the deathadder elite..isnt the DA bigger than the Rival 600?
Awesome video dude, i'll think on going back to the deathadder from the fk1+, keep it up bro!
i have a razer Lachesis and its finally dying after 10years of everyday heavy use and im after an alternative of a similar size and shape and this fits it really well, problem is the hump is in the middle rather than the back, i might just buy and give it a try.
ok and whatsabout the mouse1 and 2 travel distance?
the problem i got is like the mouse1 button got so much travel distance than i have sometimes to prefire to kill guys instandly - playing actually ec1-a but this 2 mm killing me ......
That thing you said in the beginning with small mice is very true. I have a friend that was pretty decent at cs go and then he bought one of those small cheap Logitech mouse. You know those really small ones. And he got better instantly
great review, can i ask one thing?
im thinking of getting this mouse and im used to using claw grip on previous mice which were small, my hand dimensions are 18.5/9.5
would you recommend this mouse for my hand size and still use claw grip?
Hey! Best mouse reviews I have found on RUclips by far. I recently purchased a G403, but had to take it back the next day because of the clicks. They worked properly, but seemed REALLY loud. It might sound weird, but noise level is a bit of an issue for me. Seeing as how it is a bit difficult to tell over the internet, I was wondering if you could tell me how the clicks compare in terms of noise level between the G403 and the Elite. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
As someone who has 22cm hands I'm wondering if the flare on the right side of this mouse won't be disturbing, because since my fingers are very long, they could hit it ?
It's personally my favorite mouse shape. One thing I dislike about it is the shell and it's odd texture. It feels too slippy despite it's textured feel.
is it weird that i have my ringfinger on the right mouse button? my middle finger sits on the wheel. i like it that way since i never need to take my fingers off the mouse buttons. just something i've got used to. am i the only one who does this??
You are only true professional on this theme on youtube! Keep it up!
Zy, are you still using the FK2? If so, does the ambidextrous design not make it less comfortable than the EC1/2-A?
i bought it and i'm a claw grip, the mouse is ok (i used a g402 before this) but i have no space for my ring finger so i accidentaly right click in fps, now im trying to pick it in another way and now it feels better, just need to get used to it.
Would you recommend having a lower or higher sens for fps games like quake and overwatch
I'm 3 years late but on overwatch it depends on preferences and on MCcRee you should use low sensivity but if youre playing Tracer or Genji you should have a sensivity with which you can easily do 180's but you can do that with low sensivity aswell but only if you have a good mouse
For normal user experience ignoring the price. What mouse recommend me between the g900 or the g403? Also what mouse is most easy to clean? What is your opinion about the click experience of the g900 mechanical switches? Can you upload a video about how to maintain your mouse in optimal conditions? Sorry for so many question and thanks you for your videos, you do a really amazing work.
My own preference would be the g403, just make sure you don't get an open box item as I have been having exchange hell with mine because of best buy putting opened items back on the shelves as new. But I love the mouse so much I keep exchanging until I get the perfect one. Should have new stock by now thanks to the holidays, so maybe I can go do one final exchange!
I’ve had the deathadder elite for about a month or so, and I dread the fact that’s it’s so slippery.
How can I prevent or even fix this permanently, as my only solution consists of wetting my hands with water and hoping it doesn’t dry too quickly.
Great Video Zy, I Only wish you would do something like the bump test to compare click latency.
Thanks, but the bump test is in the click latency part... that's the "key tests" bit on the right, tested against the G403. On the other side is the reaction time test.
Oh, that's great, I missed it totally
My only gripe with the DeathAdder chroma was that the rubber grips fell off after 3 weeks. I hope this one doesn't have the same issue
Hey! I've been wanting a gaming mouse (and to build a pc) for about 3 months. I figured this Christmas I'd start with the mouse, and this review helped me a lot. I did have one question for you, and that is would this mouse fit my hand? I'm only 12 years old so I don't have big hands yet so I was just curious so I don't waste any money. I'm also wondering if you have any good starter PC setups on the channel or just that you know of. Thanks!
Hey Zy,
I'd love to see an updated comparison video of your top recommended palm grip mice for large hands. Would you ever considering creating a video like that, comparing the new DeathAdder Elite, EC1-A, and G403? I think a lot of RUclips searches are being done in hopes that these three (updated) mice have been compared to one another. Just a thought and I'd love to see it.
Thanks!
I am sorry but I have to disagree with your hand size guide :) grip that you call "palm" is hybrid but not palm at all, because you dont touch mouse by bottom part of your palm. I have exactly same hand size and if I trying fully cover mouse by palm my ring-finger and middle finger stands out from mouse body(for 0.5cm). So i think this shape is better for hand sizes below 17.5 cm for palm grip, around 18-19 cm for claw and other hybrid grips, and most comfortable grip for 20+ cm hands is fingertip.
I'm a bit worried because I just bought my DA Elite, but the buttons sound different. Right click has a quiter and deeper sound while the left click has a more clicky and loud sound. The front side button is a bit harder to press than the back side button. What should I do?
He says zowie cables are the best but when I try and move the cable the zowie mouse moves. When I try and bend the zowie cable it pushes back a lot