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Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:20000 DPIWeight:82 g

Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.1

Technical Score

20%

9.6

User score

â–²Better than 80% of mice
7.1

Technical Score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

36%

7.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.3

Controls

16%

7.2

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

1.2

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 74% of mice
9.6

User score

User score
9.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 18,959 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 99% of mice
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Verdict

The Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring an iconic right-handed ergonomic design and a Focus+ 20,000 DPI optical sensor with 99.6% resolution accuracy. This edition distinguishes itself with a unique Razer-green Speedflex cable and subtle green body accents, while maintaining core specs like a lightweight 82g frame, 8 programmable buttons, and optical switches rated for 70 million clicks. Main pros include its best-in-class comfort for various grip styles, exceptionally low click latency, 100% PTFE feet for smooth gliding, and onboard memory for up to 5 profiles. Potential cons include a bulky size that may be difficult for users with small hands to use with claw or fingertip grips, and a lack of horizontal scroll or free-scrolling modes on the wheel.

Technical Specifications of mouse Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition

Technical Score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components:

36%

7.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.3

Controls

16%

7.2

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

1.2

Battery & Charging

7.1
Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a technical score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 74.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 18,959 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.6
Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a user score of 9.58 points, which is higher than that of 99.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
10
Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.3
Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Razer
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
8
N. of buttons
8
â–² Better than 79% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 8 buttons, which is more than 78.5% of mice and equal to 9.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
8
N. of programmable buttons
8
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, which is more than 79.8% of mice and equal to 8.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
82 g
Weight
82 g
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 82 g, which makes it lighter than 49.8% of mice and equal to 1.1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
2.1 m
Cable length
2.1 m
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, which is longer than 95.9% of mice and equal to 3.8% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Razer Synapse
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    20,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
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    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 19.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.58 vs 8.000).
    9.58 vs 8
  • 56.6% more popular
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition is more popular than the average mouse (10 vs 6.4).
    10 vs 6.38
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    20,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    8
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 8 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.7 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.7 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 3.14x more expensive
    Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition is more expensive than the average mouse (£110 vs £35).
    £110 vs £35
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.7 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.7 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 6.9 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    72.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 72.9 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    72.9 mm vs 66 mm
  • 2.9 mm longer mouse length
    Length
    42.9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <39.2 mm – >128.5 mm
    This mouse has a length of 42.9 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    42.9 mm vs 40 mm

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Based on 18,959 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition?

  • Iconic and highly comfortable ergonomic shape, especially for palm grip users
  • Significant weight reduction (82g) compared to previous generations, making it easier to maneuver
  • Excellent optical sensor (Focus+ 20K) providing high precision and smart tracking features
  • Highly flexible and light 'Speedflex' cable that minimizes drag during gameplay
  • Extremely low click latency and fast response times due to optical mouse switches
  • Onboard memory allows saving up to 5 profiles directly to the mouse

What customers dislike about Razer DeathAdder V2 Special Edition?

  • Optical switches can feel 'mushy' or lack the tactile 'crispness' of traditional mechanical switches
  • Size may be too large for users with small hands, particularly for claw or fingertip grips
  • Injection-molded side grips can feel slippery to some users compared to older rubberized versions
  • Scroll wheel lacks features found in competitors, such as infinite scrolling or horizontal tilt
  • Occasional reports of build quality issues, such as lateral movement in main buttons or creaking
  • Synapse 3 software is not compatible with macOS, limiting customization for Mac users

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