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Razer Death Adder Essential RZ01-0254: The Ultimate Gaming Mouse Review

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Connectivity TechnologyUSB
BrandRazer
SeriesDeathadder Essential
Movement Detection TechnologyOptical
ColorClassic Black

Description of Razer Death Adder Essential RZ01-0254: The Ultimate Gaming Mouse

Product Characteristics

The Razer Death Adder Essential RZ01-0254 is a cutting-edge gaming peripheral designed to enhance your gaming and creative work experiences. It features a high-precision 6,400 DPI optical sensor, providing you with unmatched accuracy and responsiveness. With on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment through dedicated DPI buttons, you can easily customize your mouse sensitivity to suit your gaming needs. The reprogrammable buttons offer seamless control, allowing you to execute commands with precision and speed. Additionally, the durable mechanical switches can withstand up to 10...

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mediocre goods, most likely I will not use.

Before Razer, there was a Roccat Kone Pure mouse, but after 5 years of work, Double Click appeared and then the choice fell on the Razer DeathAdder Essential. This model attracted attention with its simplicity and reliability - the model has been produced for several years. Special thanks for the large side buttons Forward & Back - they are pressed gently, they work quickly!

Pros
  • Dimensions - ideal for a large hand, fingers do not get tired during work and joints do not hurt. A tenacious grip of the mouse due to the matte surface of the case. Thank you for not having soft touch coverage! The body of the mouse does not play, does not creak, does not crack. Large side buttons - Forward & Back. Fast gliding on a mat with a smooth surface (speed version) and accurate sensor operation at different DPI values ​​​​(basic work from 1800). Rubberized scroll wheel with a pleasant stroke and finger fixation, does not creak and does not make much noise. Soft braided cable without bends with a long fixation at the beginning of the mouse body. Workhorse for work and play with an affordable price (took for 1990).
Cons
  • Not very user-friendly Razer Synapse 3 software - the interface and Chroma functionality setup sequence makes you read manuals from the manufacturer. If we compare it with the software from Roccat and Steelseries, where everything is intuitive, then here, I had to spend time setting it up for myself. There is no variety of color indication of the mouse, only green (branded) color. There is no central button for changing DPI (dots per inch) - I assigned the F5 functionality to this button (therefore, I assigned the F5 functionality to the central press of the scroll). No native support for Asus Aura. ate 06/19/21: A few months after the purchase, the wheel creaked when scrolling, the sensitivity of the wheel dropped. ate 06/28/2022: We exchanged a defective mouse for a new copy under warranty. Now the scroll works fine. ate 08/11/2022: A few months later, phantom jerks appeared again when scrolling up and down, the sensitivity of the wheel dropped. As a result, I switched to ASUS ROG Gladius II Origin.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Nightmarish quality and complete inconsistency with the description.

Bought this product and everything seems to work. I downloaded the software, registered by number - everything is ok. This rat has two side function keys. In shooters and survival games, they just give me the norms so functional. And just imagine - a type flies out in front of you and you are like that, and hung - the mouse is found on the table, you move the keyboard back and forth in the game, but you cannot look left and right and up and down. Then the mouse hangs and everything is ok. Well,

Pros
  • Comfortable in hand
Cons
  • The hardware is mediocre and the software is crude, despite years of product history.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I like the product, the quality did not disappoint.

A good mouse for the money (bought for 2400), but with a bunch of nuances that you have to put up with, but all these disadvantages are in other mice (for example, even the Logitech G102 has the advantage only that it has a multi-zone RGB backlight, but in general, the same sores as Razer)

Pros
  • Convenient shape, for right-handers (mouse for small and medium hands, may not be suitable for large ones); There are no backlashes, gaps, etc. (may depend on the batch, I got a good one); Support for Razer Synapse 3; Auto-install software for the mouse; Glides, buttons and mouse wheel of good quality (especially for the price); Bright backlight, visible even during the day; Optical mouse (the LED will not burn your eyes); Aiming is clear, fast, without delay; DPI 6400 (there is no tearing, this DPI is enough even for a 4K monitor); The sensor does not break (thanks to PixArt PMW 3327); Braided cable; USB plug; The packaging is nice on the outside;
Cons
  • No RGB backlighting, only dimmable green (in my opinion, this is the entrance ticket to the Razer ecosystem); The sides are not rubberized (already a serious minus, they could have been at least 100 more expensive, but much more convenient); Not the best soft-touch plastic (already in DeathAdder v2 everything is on a par with the top-end Mamba); The packaging inside is cardboard, while the mouse itself is in cardboard, reminiscent of the one in which the cheapest light bulbs are placed; Poor package bundle (in comparison with other mice from Razer, even a little more expensive): the mouse itself with a wire (thank God, at least they wrapped it in some kind of foam and cardboard), documentation, 1 sticker (this is already a shame, as if they followed in the footsteps Apple 😅) and that's it.(; No built-in memory for macros (not a very big minus, because it seems that all macros can be loaded via Razer Synapse 3)

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything in the purchase suits, a very necessary product.

Click test can be found on YouTube Razer DeathAdder click test. Elite vs Essential switches + ShortClickMod! In general, for this money (1450), the mouse is just super! I hope over time juicy clicks will not be lost. By the sensor, the difference cannot be distinguished, that there are no breakdowns on the Elite and on the Essential, positioning and tracking are excellent. According to the sensors Pixart 3389 (aka Razer 5G) in Elite and PixArt 3328 in Essential, that this one is both good…

Pros
  • I have been the owner of the DeathAdder Elite for more than two years, I bought the Essential as a gift for my nephew. According to the first impressions in comparison, I’ll say that the click is very juicy and accurate (the move is more than two times compared to my tuned Elite), the assembly is good, the buttons (oddly enough, they don’t play), ShortClickMod made ShortClickMod on my Elite suffering from this problem (this eliminates cant), then everything is fine from the factory. In general, from the pros. Great click (I'm really impressed), nice plastic, nice backlight (only white), good build quality.
Cons
  • Side holders are not rubberized as on Elite, but plastic. The wire is not braided, ordinary, like from under the printer. The wheel is not very precise.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I really like the product, it fully meets my expectations.

Very good mouse of standard size (not small), for the right hand. Does not rattle, easy to set up. You can even reduce the backlight to a minimum, so that it is barely noticeable. Key travel is pleasant. Took for CS:GO. The most important thing is that high sensitivity is not needed there, I set 400 as on the previous mouse. A good combination of price and quality, in the absence of various backlights and a huge number of buttons. I took Bloody V5M to replace it, I won’t compare it.

Pros
  • Ease of use, braided cord, in-app setup, no extras.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

The product is of poor quality, I don't recommend it.

in general, the mouse is normal for its money, before that it used the same one in black, changed it only because I decided to buy white peripherals for my setup. play comfortably, work too.

Pros
  • lies comfortably in the hand, surprisingly made friends with synapse without any problems, white backlight
Cons
  • not yet discovered. the only thing was that there was no mark (or I didn’t notice) that the model was for the Chinese market. I supplement after 3 months of use - THE WHEEL BROKEN. false scrolling in the opposite direction. At first I thought something was stuck under the button, but in fact it just broke. what a pity. Completely disappointed in Razer.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

I think this is the best mouse you can buy for the money. After all, for only 2022 (I took it at a discount for 1690) you get: a mouse that is easy to set up, comfortable for the hand, which does not break the sensation. I really like it, I'm glad I bought it, and not the well-known Logitech g102 (because I think that the g102 is not convenient, just like a bar of soap). Packed very well, I think that during transportation it is very difficult to break it (it was in a pimple in several layers…

Pros
  • Price Quality Sensu does not break at all Comfortable Good app for customizing your mouse
Cons
  • Not

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I'm satisfied, the product is exactly as described.

Razor didn't surprise me with anything - neither good nor bad, but it will do. Bought for work PC. I got used to the mouse for about a month, since the Pulsefire Surge is already very comfortable in my hand, but taking a second one is just as expensive (the current price of 5k+ is scary, at the old price of 3k it was at least somehow). If you want to jump into the world of gaming devices, feel both this Razor and A4Tech within 2k and decide which suits you best.

Pros
  • Not a bad price for a Razor; Suitable for large hands or palm grip; Matte plastic; The presence of a backlight (it is of the same color - green, turned off in the photo); Weight for lovers of heavy mice.
Cons
  • Cheap plastic relative to mice from a4tech for the same price; The mouse has a slight bend in the middle - those who are used to a different shape will have to get used to it; "Cheap" click and strange wheel movement (compared to HyperX Pulsefire Surge); For that amount, I'd like a little more.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The product is of good quality, there is only one minor defect.

Great option for your money (I took somewhere for 2k) Has pros: The mouse is excellent, fits comfortably in the hand, light, sensitivity is adjustable. It was recognized by the Raiser software without any problems, and by the way, the brightness of the backlight is adjusted there. Some cons: If you scroll a lot and quickly (for example, a web page), the wheel starts to creak, which is annoying. If you need to scroll a little - everything is ok, it goes smoothly. Judging by other reviews, this…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

It's the best purchase I ever made, I will definitely do it again.

What I took into account in the shortcomings is not exactly a shortcoming, since the mouse is significantly cheaper than other new mice in the DeathAdder series, and therefore these shortcomings are simply forced measures to make the mouse cheaper. I have been using the mouse for almost a month, and during this time I have not caused any complaints. I bought it for 3800r in Hong Kong time. There is a backlight, but only one color - green, soft-touch plastic coating of good quality. The sensor…

Pros
  • The price is lower than other mice in the DeathAdder series, but the functionality is the same. Wire in a high-quality braid. Kink protection. High location of the wire, so as not to rub against the mat.
Cons
  • The sides are plastic, not rubber inserts. The USB plug is not gold plated. There are no buttons for changing DPI on the mouse hump.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best thing Ive ever used, a great item for everyone!

A wonderful mouse, especially for its price, was immediately included in the warranty on the Razer website, according to the serial numbers everything came together without any problems.

Pros
  • Large, fits well in the hand, quick setup and a wonderful environment for Razer devices - when connected, a proprietary application is installed immediately.
Cons
  • This is the second mouse of this particular model, only the first in black, I did not find any shortcomings.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I have not regretted the purchase, everything is fine.

I bought this mouse exclusively for games (cs is a priority) because I needed a wired one. it came out 3100 and, it seems to me, this money is not worth it. I watched steelseries 310 in parallel, but this is a different price range. I want high-quality and convenient equipment, but why the hell are there trends to do garbage now .

Pros
  • -response - good sensor - braided long wire
Cons
  • -dimensions (I used a4 bloody r3 wireless before and it seems perfect to me, the size does not completely get tired, I had to get used to it) -flimsy side buttons (compared to the same r3) - the wheel is flimsy and VERY STRANGE. I just pulled it out of the box and it didn’t press at all, I thought I’d break my word of honor. It seems to work now, but something seems to me that this mouse will not live long with me. -the weight. I want to be heavier

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Everything is fine, there are only minor drawbacks.

Bought half a year ago. Since then in use every day Polished legs are now even more accurate. I'm waiting for it to break. Before that, there was YES 3500 ottorobanil on it for 5 years in the cs and dotka. A double click on the left button began to appear. I disassembled the mikrik, bent the contacts, it still works.

Pros
  • In my hand lies like a glove thin soft wire Not easily soiled coverage as on 3.5G The sensor is reliable and accurate
Cons
  • Wheel up noisy They say it breaks quickly - I don’t know such problems yet I did not like the cheapness in performance compared to the classic deathadder. Isn't there that premium?

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

A mouse with minimally sufficient functionality and convenient software for a more than reasonable price tag (which is very surprising for Razer).

Pros
  • - The ergonomics of the "senior" DeathAdder has not changed and is still perfect. - Quite sufficient for 99.99% sensor sensitivity (with a screen resolution of 2560x1440 I use 1600 dpi) with excellent tracking accuracy. - Soft and flexible wire in a fabric braid. - One of the best proprietary software.
Cons
  • - Naked hard plastic of the case - but for such money it is from the category of nit-picking. - Relatively low declared survivability of the buttons (10 million clicks) - but in fact Omron for 20 million clicks is not a guarantee of survivability, and the two previous mice (HyperX and Logitech) were replaced due to jambs with a scroll wheel.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Feel free to buy, for such a price, the quality is simply amazing.

Before that, there was a DeathAdder 2022 mouse, it served 6 years, after a while there were episodic problems with the appearance of a double-click on the left button, which flowed into a constant triple-click after five years. When choosing a new mouse, I considered various options from logitech, but again I took a razer for the best ergonomics and size, according to my feelings. The low cost in comparison and a 2-year warranty have become an additional plus to the choice.

Pros
  • The mouse fits perfectly into the hand, the palm is not small, the fingers are long, all the buttons are practically located under the fingers. Not a lot of weight, reliable braided wire. In games, precise positioning. The backlight looks nice, although it does not spill with all the colors of the rainbow.
Cons
  • At the moment, there are no flaws in this version of the mouse.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mediocre goods, most likely I will not use.

The case does not give away cheapness, 1v1 like the 2022 version. For ease of use, a set of rubber bands was ordered on the well-known site and glued on top of the molding. It sticks out a little, but now the mouse does not fly out of the hands. I have been using razer deathadder since 2022, and this instance can only be called 80% of the same quality as all previous versions, they did not remove the side buttons, and thanks for that .

Pros
  • Price. Proprietary software raiser. Disabled drift control.
Cons
  • The wildest minus is the lack of elastic bands for grip, as in 2022, one feels that the price could be cheaper, and a glossy case could be made for a comfortable grip. A very loud click, the switches are clearly not the same as in the elite versions, the return is felt.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

I'm not particularly happy, but basically everything is fine.

The first time you connect it works at 1800dpi. The software from the mouse did not start on 20H2, I installed it separately from the Razer Synapse 3 website. Someone can attribute the lack of elastic bands on the sides to the minuses, but as for me it would be better not to have them at all, than in a year or two they will completely become unusable, slide down, and so on. The stamping on the plastic is enough to fix it well in the hand. The cord is wrapped in fabric.

Pros
  • A very comfortable mouse. Very accurate sensor. There is an adjustment of the backlight for brightness, if desired, you can turn it off. Very nice click on all buttons. Good wheel, any play is completely absent. Price quality.
Cons
  • After a couple of months, the wheel began to creak terribly, but so far it works.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Disappointed with the purchase, useless products.

bloody has better control than in this nerd, I switched to this misunderstanding with bloody v7m, I immediately felt something was wrong in the control over the sight in BF5, I thought I need to get used to it. I also immediately noticed that it slides poorly on the carpet, I even bought a razer gigantus carpet, but this did not change the situation. I deliberately took bloody back from the closet and immediately after cutting it, I felt a wonderful glide on the carpet.

Pros
  • what are the advantages of a mouse that positions itself as a gaming mouse, but does not meet this requirement?
Cons
  • this is not a gaming mouse, it glides terribly on the carpet, the legs barely protrude above the body. you stupidly slide the edges of the body on the carpet and therefore there is no accuracy in the movements. everything is clearly visible in the photo

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Beyond praise! The product definitely deserves your attention.

Got pros: Good budget mouse. Moved after the usual office, the difference is huge. Nothing superfluous, no pandemonium and 100,500 unnecessary extras. buttons, only the logo is illuminated. Has some cons: I took it blindly, did not look at the indicated sizes, a healthy mouse, my palms are small, so I'm still getting used to it.