Razer DeathAdder Elite

Overview

For the third year in a row, the Razer DeathAdder is our top mouse pick above all others. The DeathAdder is consistently mentioned and chosen by reviewers and gamers alike as the best mouse around. 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: its comfortable and ergonomic design, accurate sensor, and most recently, proven endurance.

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Razer DeathAdder V2

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Best Mice 2020

Chosen by our editors as one of the best products in its category.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 24 expert reviews

Excellent:

18
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

3

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Last revision on September 7, 2022

Reviewers Liked

Sturdy, solid construction
Great price
Pretty illumination
5G sensor
16,000 DPI

Reviewers Didn't Like

RGB lighting is covered during use
Almost the same as last year's model
No on-board memory for fast profile switch

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on December 07, 2016 95

The Razer DeathAdder Elite preserves the same comfortable and ergonomic design that we know and love, with a few improvements inside and out, most importantly endurance. While it's billed as a gaming mouse, its simple, effective design makes it suitable for any type of user.

By CGM on May 03, 2019 85

While the Deathadder Elite is a more visually subdued peripheral, it makes up for it with its top tier sensor and good switches.

By Armchair Empire on October 03, 2017 88

If you’re exclusively into MMOs or FPSes you may want to consider opting for a genre-specific mouse, but the Elite is one of the best mice out there for any other type of gamer. Razer’s DeathAdder line is universally lauded for a reason, and this latest iteration does nothing but bolster that reputation.

By GameAxis on February 21, 2017 97

10 years is plenty of time to perfect a product that was born pretty close to perfect anyway. it’s hard to think of other improvements (apart from sensor upgrades) they can make while retaining its sane price point. For that, it remains (and deserves to be) one of the most efficient, versatile and comfortable gaming mice the market has to offer.

By AsiaOne on February 01, 2017 100

The Elite is a substantial upgrade to the DeathAdder line, with a new sensor and switches, and it will appeal to both DeathAdder fans and new users alike.

By Craving Tech on November 29, 2016 100

Razer DeathAdder Elite has simply become my most favourite gaming mouse to date and will still be in the months to come. Its sensor is really accurate (goes to where I want my cursor to be), has a lightweight design, comfortable to hold and use for hours, and simply has the best feel when I game.

By bjorn3d.com on November 22, 2016 88

With the technology tied up in the DeathAdder Elite and the 16,000 DPI sensor and 16.8 million colors and all the positive features, we award the Razer DeathAdder with the Bjorn3D Silver Bear Award for great technology, but deny it Gold for falling short in the versatility arena.

By Venture Beat on October 29, 2016 90

The DeathAdder Elite is such a damn pleasure to use. It makes me want to play games even more than I already do. I’ve seen an absolute bump in my performance since starting to play with it, and that alone has made it worth the investment. I would also suggest picking up the Gigantus mouse pad to go along with it to get the most from the Elite.

By Digital Trends on October 21, 2016 80

The DeathAdder Elite looks familiar, but the power under its hood takes it to new heights.

By Tom's Guide on October 20, 2016 80

The Razer DeathAdder Elite is a comfortable, easy-to-use option for stay-at-home adventurers and tournament jockeys alike.

By gamecrate.com on October 23, 2018

You've been playing DOTA2, LOL, or HOTS, and you're getting better, when suddenly it feels like you've hit a wall. You're always just a little bit late with your abilities, and you always seem to miss your skill shots. You think to yourself “maybe if I...

By Legit Reviews on June 07, 2017

There’s a reason why the Razer DeathAdder line of mice have been so popular over the years and the latest updates to the DeathAdder Elite make it even more refined than before so if you’ve been wanting to pick up a mouse from one of the biggest names in gaming, this may just be the one to get.

By Gizmodo on March 09, 2017

But cheaper in the context of gaming mice is about $10 or $20, which is not a great deal for a product you're going to use ideally for years on end. And so I come back to the same point. If you're not sure of what to get, and just want something that will feel good to use day in and day out - the Elite is a solid choice.

By LanOC Reviews on December 30, 2016

With the Deathadder Elite, Razer comes in at a bit of a disadvantage because most of the Deathadders in the past have been good, so the expectation is that it continues being a good mouse. Because I know things like the shape are good, I spent more...

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