Razer DeathAdder Elite — Professional Esports Gaming Mouse Review and Stats
About the Razer DeathAdder Elite
The Razer DeathAdder Elite was the definitive version of the DeathAdder during the mid-2010s at 105 grams wired with the PMW3389 sensor. The Elite brought the DeathAdder into the modern sensor era while maintaining the iconic ergonomic shape that had made Razer famous since 2006. It was one of the most popular gaming mice in the world during its production run, trusted by both casual gamers and competitive professionals alike. The PMW3389 sensor delivered flawless tracking that finally matched dedicated esports mice. The DeathAdder Elite served as many players' introduction to high-performance gaming peripherals. It bridged the gap between the classic DeathAdder and the lightweight V3 generation that would follow.
Razer DeathAdder Elite Full Specifications
| Brand | Razer |
|---|---|
| Weight | 105 grams |
| Sensor | PMW3389 |
| Max DPI | 16,000 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity | Wired |
| Price | $69 USD |
| Switches | Omron |
| Battery Life | hours |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| Pro Usage | 0% of tracked professional players |
| Rating | 8.7 out of 10 |
Professional Players Using the Razer DeathAdder Elite
The Razer DeathAdder Elite is used by 16+ professional esports players across CS2, Dota 2, R6 Siege, PUBG, Fortnite and Valorant.
- hampus — CS2 (Free Agent) — 400 DPI, 1.67 sens, 668 eDPI
- ana — Dota 2 (Retired) — 800 DPI, sens, eDPI
- cr1t- — Dota 2 (Falcons Esports) — 800 DPI, sens, eDPI
- Renshiro — R6 Siege (Free Agent) — 800 DPI, 7 sens, 112 eDPI
- xxxLu — PUBG (Four Angry Men) — 400 DPI, 40 sens, eDPI
- McCreamy — Fortnite (Content Creator) — 400 DPI, 13 sens, eDPI
- robo — CS2 (Team Spirit Academy) — 800 DPI, 1.4 sens, 1120 eDPI
- Beccie — CS2 (Sashi) — 400 DPI, 1.6 sens, 640 eDPI
- Veccil — CS2 (The Huns Esports) — 400 DPI, 2.4 sens, 960 eDPI
- Zesta — CS2 (ATOX Esports) — 800 DPI, 1.25 sens, 1000 eDPI
- swicher — CS2 (Viperio) — 400 DPI, 2.4 sens, 960 eDPI
- hfah — CS2 (Venom) — 400 DPI, 1.4 sens, 560 eDPI
- Sukker — CS2 (Free Agent) — 400 DPI, 3.05 sens, 1220 eDPI
- SeoeuN — Valorant (Free Agent) — 800 DPI, 0.38 sens, 304 eDPI
- YuRiHaNa — Valorant (Free Agent) — 400 DPI, 0.56 sens, 226 eDPI
- Marz — Fortnite (Content Creator) — 800 DPI, 8.5 sens, eDPI
Key Highlights
- definitive version of the DeathAdder during the mid-2010s
- most popular gaming mice in the world
- bridged the gap between classic and modern DeathAdder
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Other Razer Esports Mice
- Razer Viper V3 Pro — 54g, 21% pro usage, $159
- Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro — 55g, 6% pro usage, $159
- Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro — 63g, 5% pro usage, $149
- Razer Viper V2 Pro — 58g, 3% pro usage, $149
- Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed — 82g, 1% pro usage, $99
- Razer DeathAdder V3 — 59g, 1% pro usage, $90
- Razer Basilisk V3 Pro — 112g, 1% pro usage, $160
- Razer Viper Ultimate — 74g, 1% pro usage, $129
- Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition — 49g, 0% pro usage, $139
- Razer Viper V4 Pro — 52g, 0% pro usage, $179
- Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed — 55g, 0% pro usage, $99
- Razer Viper Mini — 61g, 0% pro usage, $39
- Razer DeathAdder V2 — 82g, 0% pro usage, $69
- Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro — 88g, 0% pro usage, $129
- Razer DeathAdder — 105g, 0% pro usage, $49
- Razer Viper 8KHz — 71g, 0% pro usage, $79
- Razer Mamba Wireless — 106g, 0% pro usage, $99
- Razer DeathAdder Chroma — 105g, 0% pro usage, $59
- Razer Abyssus — 85g, 0% pro usage, $49
Other Mice with the PMW3389 Sensor
- Razer DeathAdder (Razer) — 105g, $49
- Razer Mamba Wireless (Razer) — 106g, $99
- Razer Abyssus (Razer) — 85g, $49
Similar Weight Esports Mice (±10g of 105g)
- Razer DeathAdder (Razer) — 105g, 0% pro usage
- Razer DeathAdder Chroma (Razer) — 105g, 0% pro usage
- Logitech G502 X Plus (Logitech) — 106g, 1% pro usage
- Razer Mamba Wireless (Razer) — 106g, 0% pro usage
- Logitech G900 (Logitech) — 107g, 0% pro usage
- Logitech G402 (Logitech) — 108g, 0% pro usage
- SteelSeries Xai (SteelSeries) — 100g, 0% pro usage
- Logitech G903 (Logitech) — 110g, 0% pro usage
Other Ergonomic Shape Esports Mice
- Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro (Razer) — 55g, $159
- Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro (Razer) — 63g, $149
- Zowie EC2-CW (Zowie) — 77g, $99
- Zowie EC2-DW (Zowie) — 75g, $109
- Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex (Logitech) — 60g, $169
- Vaxee Outset AX (Vaxee) — 67g, $79
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (SteelSeries) — 74g, $139
- Razer DeathAdder V3 (Razer) — 59g, $90
