Razer DeathAdder V3 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:8000 HzMaximum DPI:30000 DPIWeight:59 g

Razer DeathAdder V3 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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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.
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80%

8.5

Technical Score

20%

8.3

User score

★Better than 92% of mice
8.5

Technical Score

Technical score
8.5/ 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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Score components

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

4.2

Battery & Charging

★Better than 90% of mice
8.3

User score

User score
8.3/ 10
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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.
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70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6,035 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
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Verdict

The Razer DeathAdder V3 is an ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse featuring an improved ergonomic right-handed shape and a weight of just 59g. It is equipped with the Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, supporting up to 30,000 DPI, 750 IPS tracking speed, and 70G acceleration, alongside Gen-3 Optical Mouse Switches rated for 90 million clicks. Key pros include its native 8000Hz HyperPolling technology for near-zero input latency, a flexible Speedflex cable that minimizes drag, and a smooth-touch finish for enhanced grip. However, some users note cons such as the lack of RGB lighting, its larger size being less suitable for small hands, and the retention of some kinks in the cable from its packaging.

Technical Specifications of mouse Razer DeathAdder V3

Technical Score
Technical score
8.5/ 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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Score components:

36%

10

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.2

Connectivity

5%

4.2

Battery & Charging

8.5
Razer DeathAdder V3 has a technical score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 90.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.3/ 10
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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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Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 6,035 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
8.3
Razer DeathAdder V3 has a user score of 8.34 points, which is higher than that of 64.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 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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Popularity:
Razer DeathAdder V3 has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
8.4
Razer DeathAdder V3 has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.9/ 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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Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.9
Razer DeathAdder V3 has a value-for-money score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 90.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
Razer
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
8,000 Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 88.2% of mice and equal to 11.8% of mice.
Wired polling rate
8,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
8,000 Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which is higher than 93.3% of mice and equal to 6.7% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
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
no
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
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
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
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
59 g
Weight
59 g
This mouse weighs 59 g, which makes it lighter than 78% of mice and equal to 2.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 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
1.9 m
Cable length
1.9 m
This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, which is longer than 84.5% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
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
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Razer DeathAdder V3 vs the average mouse

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  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 3x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    30,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 30000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    30,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 21.9% better value for money
    Razer DeathAdder V3 has better value for money than the average mouse (8.91 vs 7.3).
    8.91 vs 7.31
  • 8x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 3x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    30,000 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 30000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    30,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    8,000 Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 87.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    750 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 750 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    750 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 75% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    70 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 70 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    70 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 60 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 90 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    90 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 0.1 m longer cable
    Cable length
    1.9 m
    This mouse comes with a 1.9 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    1.9 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    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
    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
    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
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    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
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 4.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    44 mm
    This mouse has a height of 44 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    44 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 57.1% more expensive
    Razer DeathAdder V3 is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    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
    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
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    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
    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
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • No RGB lighting
    RGB lighting
    no
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 4.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    44 mm
    This mouse has a height of 44 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    44 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 6,035 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Razer DeathAdder V3?

  • Extremely lightweight design (approx. 59g for wired, 63g for Pro) improves flick accuracy and reduces fatigue
  • Excellent sensor performance with high-precision tracking (Focus Pro 30K) and low click latency
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape optimized for palm and claw grips, particularly for medium to large hands
  • High polling rate support (up to 8000Hz wired) provides a very responsive gaming experience
  • Smooth gliding high-quality PTFE feet that work well on various surfaces
  • Durable build quality with tactile, snappy optical switches that prevent double-clicking issues

What customers dislike about Razer DeathAdder V3?

  • Wired model has a somewhat stiff cable that can retain kinks from packaging
  • Aggressive ergonomic 'hump' may be uncomfortable for users with smaller hands or specific grip styles
  • Lacks extra features such as RGB lighting, Bluetooth (on wireless models), or a tilt scroll wheel
  • Scroll wheel can feel somewhat 'cheap' or loud to some users compared to previous models
  • The smooth matte coating can feel slippery for some until the hand warms up
  • DPI switch is located on the bottom, making on-the-fly adjustments during gameplay difficult

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