Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Review

Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro specs

Alternatives

If you prefer a fast Logitech gaming mouse: The Logitech G Pro X Superlight goes toe-to-toe with the DeathAdder V3 Pro regarding performance and weight. Both models are pricey, but you’ll get lightning-fast performance. The G Pro X Superlight is shaped differently with a symmetrical design that many gamers prefer. You’ll also get onboard storage for the USB receiver but lower advertised battery life.

If you want a symmetrical Razer gaming mouse: The Razer Viper V2 Pro packs in the same high-performing internals, including Razer’s Focus 30K sensor and gen-3 switches. But the Viper V2 Pro’s shape is more symmetrical with a lower profile. The Viper V2 Pro also weighs a hair less and has a slightly lower advertised battery life.

If you want a cheaper gaming mouse: The Razer Viper 8K Hz is far cheaper and is still lightning-fast with great build quality. It is a wired gaming mouse, so it may not be a fit if you want a cable-free setup. The Viper 8K Hz also weighs slightly more and includes Razer’s gen-2 optical switches.

Performance

Weight

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is incredibly light compared to the highest-end gaming mice. Sure, some ultralight models barely register on the scale at under 50 grams. But 63 grams is superlight and beats out some of the best gaming mice.

Sensor

Razer’s gaming mice consistently have a leg up on the competition thanks to what’s under the hood. In this case, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro includes Razer’s high-end Focus 30K DPI optical sensor. This sensor is incredibly accurate with 99.8% resolution accuracy and fast with the ability to track at up to 750 inches per second.

The Focus 30K sensor unlocks several unique features, including tracking on glass surfaces. You’ll also get Razer’s Asymmetric Cut off and Smart Tracking features, which you can customize so the mouse tracks more accurately across surfaces and at different lift-off distances.

Polling rate

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro offers several custom polling rates that can be set inside Synapse. You can choose a 125, 500, or 1000 Hz polling rate. We don’t see much reason not to max out the polling rate. This way, your Razer DeathAdder reports back to your PC 1,000 times per second. This high polling rate contributes to the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro’s lightning-fast performance.

While 1000 Hz is a high polling rate, it’s not the highest out there. In fact, the Razer Viper 8K Hz has a max 8000 Hz polling rate. Razer also sells its aftermarket HyperPolling dongle that can amp up the DeathAdder’s polling rate to 4000 Hz.

Switches performance and sound

This is a flagship Razer gaming mouse, so we should expect the switches to feel great, fast, and durable. All of this can be said for the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, which includes Razer’s gen-3 optical switches in the L/R buttons. These switches are rated for a whopping 90 million clicks, almost double what some high-end competing models offer.

The gen-3 switches require little downforce to actuate, feel crisp and soft (not mushy) simultaneously, and aren’t overly loud. If you like to nerd out on switch feel and sound, then you’ll likely find that the Razer DaethAdder V3 Pro feels great overall.

We tested for double-clicking issues but didn’t experience any problems with these switches.

Gliding

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro glides exceptionally across a mousepad or bare desktop. The combination of four PTFE feet and the lightness ensure the mouse glides effortlessly, which can reduce hand and arm fatigue over long sessions. Beyond fatigue, the weight and smooth gliding also help performance, particularly aiming precisely and quickly in FPS titles.

Interestingly, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro’s feet take up comparatively less area on the bottom of the mouse than other competing models. There is a small sliver of a foot on the back of the mouse, two small feet in the front, and one foot surrounding the sensor.

Connectivity

The best FPS gaming mice don’t typically offer many connectivity options, and that’s no different with the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro, which runs wirelessly on a 2.4 GHz USB receiver, not BlueTooth as well.

Inside the box, you’ll also get a USB extender and charging cable to plug the USB dongle into and move closer to your mouse to further improve click latency performance. This is a nice added feature that similar high-end gaming mice offer, and it does improve latency, but most gamers won’t notice the fractions of a millisecond difference.

Regardless of the extender’s utility for most gamers, it’s nice that the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro works when plugged in and charging. But you may find that you won’t need to use the mouse when charging with the insane advertised battery life of 90 hours. Other competing models at a similar price point will only run for 70 hours.

Design

Buttons

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro uses a familiar six-button layout with the standard L/R buttons, two buttons on the side, a clickable scroll wheel, and a button on the underside. There are no side buttons on the right, so this gaming mouse won’t work if you’re left-handed.

One button design feature we appreciate is the positioning and size of the two side buttons, which are positioned perfectly on your thumb if you have medium to larger hands. The two buttons are also slightly bigger than some other models, so they’re hard to miss.

Scroll wheel

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro’s scroll wheel has limited functionality but is precise and well-designed. There is no L/R tilt scroll or free-scroll functionality, which is pretty standard for fast gaming mice, just the ability to click the scroll wheel.

That said, a knobby rubberized material surrounds the scroll wheel’s circumference. The material provides a nice amount of friction to help precisely control the wheel. Each step of the scroll wheel also feels relatively smooth, making it easy to scroll the wheel rapidly.

Shape

If you’ve been gaming long enough, there’s a good chance you’ve owned at least one DeathAdder gaming mouse before. The DeathAdder is one of the best Razer gaming mice because of its ergonomic shape.

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro slants gently downward from left to right to put your hand in a more comfortable position than a symmetrical gaming mouse where your hand lays flat. But the ergonomic design isn’t what we’d characterize as a full-on ergonomic gaming mouse, such as the design of the Razer Basilisk V3. There’s no steep slant downward on the top or a ledge on the right or left to rest your finger and thumb on. More, slight recesses on both sides curve slightly inward for additional gripping power.

So, the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is a good option if you want some added comfort over a symmetrical gaming mouse but without more accentuated ergonomic features offered with other models.

Hand size and grip style

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro is best suited for medium and larger hands. We would not recommend the somewhat-high profile and longer length if you have small hands. The Razer Viper Mini is better if you want a small gaming mouse.

While this mouse doesn’t fit all hand sizes, it is suitable for all grip types. The high-profile hump on the back provides great palm support for palm grips without being too high to obstruct claw grips and fingertip grips. The slight recesses on both sides provide extra holding power for palm and fingertip grips.

Customization and software

RGB

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro does not include RGB. The lack of RGB is common among the fastest gaming mice. Razer is focused on fast performance and reducing weight, and adding RGB doesn’t help achieve any of those goals.

Memory profiles

The Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro includes the convenience of onboard memory, allowing you to customize Synapse profiles and then cycle through them on-the-fly with Synapse closed. The memory profiles do carry over when using the mouse on macOS.

Synapse software

Synapse software is one of the most robust and user-friendly options we’ve come across, beating out Logitech’s G Hub software in many areas, including ease of use and customization options. Within Synapse, you can customize your Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro with the following settings:

• Remap your mouse buttons and enable HyperShift for an added layer of customization
• Adjust the DPI presets in increments of 50 from 100 to 30,000
• Enable custom X and Y sensitivities
• Adjust the polling rate to 125, 500, and 1000 Hz presets
• Customize the RGB effects in Razer’s Chroma software
• Calibrate the mouse to enable features such as Smart Tracking and Asymmetric Cut-off
• Customize the power savings and low power mode to put the mouse to sleep after up to 15 minutes and to enter low power mode once the battery reaches a certain percentage
• Set custom configurations to automatically change profiles when opening specific games

Note the full suite of customization options is only available on PC. Synapse doesn’t run on macOS, though you can use the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro on macOS. Your configured onboard profiles do work in macOS, but you’ll need a PC to customize the settings in the first place.

In the box

• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro
• Charging cable (1.9m)
• Rubber cable tie
• USB receiver
• USB extender
• Grip tape
• Sticker pack
• Product card
• Operating manual