Razer DeathAdder Gaming Mouse Review

The Razer DeathAdder is a good all round performer and sure it may not be up to the standards of some of the higher end of the Razer range, or some rival companies product range, it was never meant to be. The DeathAdder offers some of the best build quality I’ve seen in this price range and some really nice ergonomics. If you want higher performance or more features than the DeathAdder you can expect to pay 50% more and beyond.

I do have three minor issues with the DeathAdder and they really are quite minor, given that most qualities in a mouse are subjective and general just a matter of preference for each user. The first is that right-click, it really does bug me and while yes I did get used to it, the problem didn’t exactly go away either, you might not have this issue with it, but others may.

Secondly are the slipmats on the underside, I would have liked them to be a little bigger as if you’re a bit heavy-handed it can grip a little more than I like on a cloth mat, again a matter of preference as I know some people prefer that extra level of control.

The final issue is the Razer logo on the mouse, if can be turned on and off in the Razer software, which is fine, but when I set it to on I would like it to stay constantly lit and not pulse on and off. The light looks cool but I would have liked an always on feature as I find the slow blink distracting.

Ok so I’m clearly being a bit of a pedant with some of these issues because otherwise this is a great product and should you reach out and buy one of these today its likely that you’ll absolutely love it. I don’t just mean fans of Razer products will love it either, it’s a really well made, high performance and quality peripheral that is leaps and bounds about most standard PC mice. However, it’s just not for me, and that’s ok, because there is a lot of choice on the market and having the right peripheral is important, its all about finding the one that is perfect for you.

It’s not the best value for money at £50, but it is really well made and well designed and that goes a long way to justifying the price. If you’re looking for something uncomplicated and precise, look no further. If you want anything better that is really going to blow you away, then you best start saving up for something further up the Razers product range.