Razer hasn't changed the overall shape of the mouse: it has the same classic scooped body, two oversized thumb buttons, and its sides are slightly slanted inwards which along with the textured rubber pads offer a nice and secure grip. This is a direct replacement to the DeathAdder Chroma that was released a couple of years ago, bringing modest upgrades to sensor DPI, accuracy, and a couple extra buttons. While it's billed as a gaming mouse, its simple, effective design makes it suitable for any type of user. Weighing in at 105 grams, it's among the lightest mice of its size and is a good fit for a variety of hand sizes and grips. The Elite is around 5 inches long, 1.7 inches high, and 2.7 inches at its widest. The mouse preserves the same comfortable and ergonomic design that we know, with a few improvements inside and out, most importantly endurance.
RAZER DEATHADDER 2013 VS CHROMA WEIGHT UPDATE
While there have been a few iterations over the years, Razer has focused on incremental upgrades without ever changing what makes the DeathAdder beloved by so many.įor its tenth anniversary the update came in the form of the DeathAdder Elite. Usually retailing around $130 (although it’s $105 on Amazon), it’s a case of ‘you get what you pay for.’ This is the best mouse in the MMO category, as well as an excellent wireless peripheral.The Razer DeathAdder has often been regarded as one of the top gaming mice since it emerged back in 2006. The Razer Naga Epic Chroma really is the Rolls-Royce of MMO mice, meaning that it doesn’t come cheap. You also get the same cloud-storage system as the DeathAdder, an in-game MMO configurator, 16.8 million color customization options, a mouse wheel that can tilt from side to side, a 8200 CPI sensor, and a built-in 32-bit ARM processor. Furthermore, plugging in the USB charges the Naga as you use it, so no more waiting for it to power up. It also comes with a dock - which doubles as a wireless receiver - that gives the mouse about 20 hours of use. One major feature with this mouse is that is can be used wirelessly while still keeping its 1000Hz polling rate. They also use mechanical switches, giving each button a nice clicking action. And even though it has twelve buttons next to your thumb, their size and shape makes it easy to select the right one. But as it follows a similar design to the DeathAdder, the Naga is very comfortable, even when used for 10-hour Guild Wars 2 sessions. The Naga Epic Chroma is no exception, featuring a massive 19 programmable buttons, including a 12-button thumb grid.īeing the size that it is, this mouse is really only usable with a palm grip. That means these mice tend to have more buttons than your average numeric keypad. MMO mice are, obviously, aimed at fans of Massively Multiplayer games. You can buy the DeathAdder 2013 for $55 here Razer Naga Epic Chroma MMO mouse (wireless) The cherry on top of Razer’s DeathAdder cake is the fact that you can find this mouse for around $55 – an amazing price for what is: in my opinion, the best gaming mouse you can buy today. On top of all this, the DeathAdder uses cloud storage for storable profiles and configurations, rather than onboard device memory, meaning you can store a near-infinite number of settings as well as allowing for longer, more complex macros. The DeathAdder isn’t lacking in the features department, either, as it boasts a 6400 CPI optical sensor, polling rates up to 1000Hz, a huge scroll wheel, lift-off tracking, surface calibration, green LED lighting, and five programmable buttons (the LMB always stays the same). And the mouse buttons have a perfect actuation force, making them easy to click yet not so sensitive that you’ll find yourself hitting them by accident. Its 105 gram weight is perfect – not so light that it feels floaty and not so heavy that it feels cumbersome. I use my DeathAdder for up to fifteen hours a day, 5 days a week, and not once have I experienced any hand cramp or discomfort. The subtle contours, left and right button grooves, and textured side pads make this a joy to use, while the matte plastic finish feels beautiful and lets users keep a firm grip. The shape means it’s one of the few mice that can be used with a claw, palm or hybrid grip. The DeathAdder’s best feature is, arguably, how incredibly comfortable it is to use. Why is it so great? Because it manages to somehow attain an almost mystical balance of comfort, features, reliability, durability, sensors, weight, size, and price. Put simply, the Razer DeathAdder 2013 is the best all-around mouse you can buy, which is why it’s been my mouse of choice for the past year. Razer DeathAdder 2013 All-around gaming mouse