It can often be quite challenging to choose a gaming mouse. As a gaming mouse has extra features that all play a key role in determining your playstyle in a game, these factors must be considered. However, when it comes to comparing Razer DeathAdder Essential vs V2 both are gaming mice with the same shape and size.
Overall, the V2 performs better than Razer DeathAdder Essential. It has low click latency, low lift-off distance, wider CPI range, and the CPI can be adjusted precisely. The Razer DeathAdder Essential on the contrary is heavier, has only green backlighting, and has no onboard memory.
Razer DeathAdder Essential vs V2 Comparison
1. Style:
Razer DeathAdder Essential VS V2 shares the same style. The difference is that the CPI switching buttons are of different sizes and shapes. Moreover, the plastic around the CPI buttons is glossy black and the mouse has a Razer logo on the back.
2. Shape:
Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer DeathAdder V2 both have the almost same length, height, width, and grip width. The Razer DeathAdder V2 has a length of 5.0″ (127 mm), a height of 1.7″ (43 mm), a width of 2.8″ (70 mm), and a grip width of 65mm. In contrast, the Razer DeathAdder Essential has a length 5.0″ (128 mm), height 1.7″ (43 mm), width 2.8″ (70 mm), and grip width 66mm.
3. Portability:
As it has a bulky design therefore it is difficult to carry and is favourable for a gaming setup at home. The volume of both the mice is almost the same with a slight difference. The Razer DeathAdder Essential is 23.43 in³ (384 cm³) and Razer DeathAdder V2 is 23.49 in³ (385 cm³). However, both mice have no cable storage capacity.
4. Weight:
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is lighter than Razer DeathAdder Essential. The Razer DeathAdder Essential maximum weight with wire is 113g, the maximum weight without wire is 83g, and the minimum weight without wire is 83g. Moreover, its weight is distributed in the centre and has no extra weights. In contrast, Razer DeathAdder V2 is slightly heavier.
The maximum weight with wire of Razer DeathAdder V2 is 123g, maximum weight without wire is 97g, and minimum weight without wire is 97g. Its weight is distributed in the centre, and it has no extra weights.
5. Build Quality:
The build quality of Razer DeathAdder V2 is better than Razer DeathAdder Essential. Not only that, but it also has great feet, one of the best cables, and is slightly lighter than the previous version.
6. Comfort Of Use:
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is more comfortable to use than Razer DeathAdder Essential. Although both are right-handed with a bit slant design and no finger rest. However, it is more suitable for claw and palm grip.
7. Grip:
Both the mice are suitable for all palm types be that is small, medium, large, or even extra-large hands. Moreover, both of them are not suitable for small hands when it comes to clawing grip. The rest hand size has no difficulty in using these mice.
Similarly, people with small hands have a hard time with finger grip because of its large design. The rest have no difficulty in using Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer DeathAdder V2.
8. Wireless Versatility:
Razer DeathAdder Essential and Razer DeathAdder V2 have no Bluetooth facility. They can not be used while charging. Nor do they have any receiver extender or battery indicator. They also do not have any receiver or on/off activation.
9. Cable:
The biggest improvement in Razer DeathAdder V2 over the previous version is its cable. It is because the cable core is made more consistent with other mice if it is braided cable. This makes the new cable less rigid and more flexible. The cable length of Razer DeathAdder V2 is 7.1 ft (2.2 m). Whereas the cable length of Razer DeathAdder Essential is 5.9 ft (1.8 m). However, overall, Razer DeathAdder V2 is better than Razer DeathAdder Essential.
10. Materials in the Box:
Inside the box of Razer DeathAdder V2, there is a mouse and a user manual only. Whereas in the Razer DeathAdder Essential there is a mouse with a USB tip cover, Razer sticker, and a user manual.