Razer DeathAdder Essential
The classic DeathAdder shape at a budget price.
The Razer DeathAdder Essential is a medium-weight wired ergonomic mouse with the Optical 6.4K sensor. It weighs 96 g, has 5 buttons and suits palm and claw grips and medium and large hands. It’s mainly for work and creative apps and FPS.
The numbers, explained
What each spec means in plain English, and who the DeathAdder Essential suits. We don’t rank mice against each other — the right one depends on your hands, games and budget.
- Weight
- 96 g
- Max DPI
- 6,400
- Tracking speed
- 220 IPS
- Max acceleration
- 30 G
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
- Connection
- Wired
- Battery life
- None (wired)
- Programmable buttons
- 5
- Sensor
- Optical 6.4K
- Switches
- Razer mechanical
- Shape
- Ergonomic · Right-handed
- Best grips
- Palm / Claw
- Hand sizes
- Medium / Large
- Minecraft CPS potential
- Moderate CPS (3/5)
- Lowest trusted price
- ₹1,299 · Approx. India street price, Oct 2026
- ProMouser rating
- Not published
Specs are manufacturer-published headline figures and may differ by variant or region. Confirm current details with the manufacturer or seller before buying.
Strengths and trade-offs
Worked out from the spec sheet and how the shape and switches behave in games. We haven’t written a hands-on review of this one yet.
Why you’d pick it
- Very comfortableA contoured shape that’s easy to hold for hours.
- Great valueAround ₹1,299 in India.
Think twice if…
- Right-handed onlyThe sculpted shape won’t work for left-handed players.
Check the price
Usually around ₹1,299 in India (approximate street price, October 2026). Prices move often, so compare a few sellers and buy from the brand’s official store or an authorised reseller.
