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Avg. price:~£90Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:96 g

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

7.1

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

â–²Better than 72% of mice
6.7

Technical Score

Technical score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

36%

6.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.3

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 67% of mice
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 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
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 8,284 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.
â–²Better than 87% of mice
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Verdict

The Razer Mamba Elite is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring the Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor with a true 16,000 DPI, 450 IPS tracking speed, and 50 G acceleration for pinpoint accuracy. It is characterized by its signature ergonomic design with improved side grips, nine independently programmable buttons—including a tilt-click scroll wheel—and 20 customizable Razer Chroma lighting zones for extensive personalization. Main pros include its durable mechanical switches rated for 50 million clicks, low click latency, and five on-board memory profiles for saving settings directly to the device. However, some users note its relatively high weight of 96 grams and a somewhat stiff braided cable as potential cons for competitive play.

Technical Specifications of mouse Razer Mamba Elite

Technical Score
Technical score
6.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

36%

6.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.3

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

6.7
Razer Mamba Elite has a technical score of 6.7 points, which is higher than that of 66.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.0/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on 8,284 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
9.0
Razer Mamba Elite has a user score of 9.05 points, which is higher than that of 87.3% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Popularity:
Razer Mamba Elite has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
8.7
Razer Mamba Elite has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

7.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.0
Razer Mamba Elite has a value-for-money score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 70.5% 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
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
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
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
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
9
N. of buttons
9
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 9 buttons, which is more than 88.3% of mice and equal to 3.5% 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
9
N. of programmable buttons
9
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, which is more than 88.6% of mice and equal to 3.2% 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
96 g
Weight
96 g
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 96 g, which is heavier than 65.3% of mice and equal to 1.2% 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 Mamba Elite 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
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 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.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 19 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    20
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 20 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    20 vs 1
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 13.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 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
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Mamba Elite
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Razer Mamba Elite has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.05 vs 8.000).
    9.05 vs 8
  • 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.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 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
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 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.
  • 3 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 9 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 19 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    20
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 20 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    20 vs 1
  • 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 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.
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.57x more expensive
    Razer Mamba Elite is more expensive than the average mouse (£90 vs £35).
    £90 vs £35
  • 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
  • 3.6 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43.3 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43.3 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 2.57x more expensive
    Razer Mamba Elite is more expensive than the average mouse (£90 vs £35).
    £90 vs £35
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 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 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.
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.6 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43.3 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43.3 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2018
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse has a release date of 2018, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    August 2018
    2018 vs 2021

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Based on 8,284 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Razer Mamba Elite?

  • Outstanding RGB lighting with 20 customizable zones
  • High-performance PixArt 3389 optical sensor with great tracking
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape suitable for palm and claw grips
  • High-quality, light and crisp main mouse button clicks
  • Added functionality with tilt-click scroll wheel (lateral scroll)
  • Excellent build quality and premium feel
  • Effective rubber side grips for better control
  • Highly customizable through Razer Synapse software

What customers dislike about Razer Mamba Elite?

  • Relatively high weight (96g) compared to modern ultra-light mice
  • Potential quality control issues with scroll wheel rattling or looseness
  • Bulky design may be too large for small hands and certain grip styles
  • Software overhead from Razer Synapse can be resource-intensive
  • Thick braided cable can be stiff and prone to kinking
  • Occasional reports of 'mushy' side buttons or lack of tactile feedback

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