Razer DeathAdder Essential (2021) - Wired Gaming Mouse (Optical Sensor, 6400 DPI, 5 Programmable Buttons, Ergonomic Form Fact
Product details checked 5 September 2026 · price checked live
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Razer DeathAdder Essential (2021) - Wired Gaming Mouse sits in our pc listings, where we rank by how buyers actually rate a product rather than by brand. The manufacturer says: True 6,400 DPI Optical Sensor For fast and precise swipes: Always stay in control. The Razer DeathAdder Essential features a true 6,400 DPI optical sensor with a proven history of performanc. Ergonomic Form To enjoy extended hours of gaming in comfort: Maintain high performance during gaming marathons. The ergonomic form provides a comfortable fit for your hands. Those are the seller's own claims rather than our testing, so treat them as a starting point. On Amazon it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 7,169 ratings. What that score is worth next to its rivals is set out below.
- Brand
- Razer
- Amazon rating
- 4.5 / 5 from 7,169 ratings
- vs PC
- level with the category median of 4.5
- Rank in category
- 13 of 42 rated pc we track
- Price position
- Among the cheaper options (category spans £3.39 to £189)
- How proven
- Well established, above-average review volume
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How it compares in PC
Across the 42 rated pc products we track, the typical score is 4.5 out of 5. This one sits at 4.5, which is around the middle of the category. Ratings alone will not separate it from its rivals here, so price and the specifics below matter more than the star count.
It carries 7,169 ratings against a category median of 3,550. That is enough of a base to take the score seriously without treating it as settled.
On price it sits in the lower third of a category running from £3.39 to £189, where the midpoint is about £26.99. Cheaper than most while rating at or above the category norm is the combination worth looking for, and it is the main argument for this one.
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Key features, as the manufacturer lists them
Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.
- True 6,400 DPI Optical Sensor For fast and precise swipes: Always stay in control. The Razer DeathAdder Essential features a true 6,400 DPI optical sensor with a proven history of performance for fast and precise swipes. This allows you smooth and seamless control in the face of a chaotic battle.
- Ergonomic Form To enjoy extended hours of gaming in comfort: Maintain high performance during gaming marathons. The ergonomic form provides a comfortable fit for your hands, so you’ll never falter in the heat of battle during long hours of gaming.
- High Durability For a gaming mouse that’s built to last: The Razer DeathAdder Essential is designed with high durability to maintain high performance quality to last intense gaming sessions. Its 5 Hyperesponse buttons have been laboratory tested for up to 10 million clicks to ensure that this is the last mouse standing in battle.
- Rubberized, textured scroll wheel: Small, tactile bumps increases grip and allows for more controlled scrolling in high-stakes gaming situations
- Durable mechanical switches: The multi-award winning razer mechanical switches last up to 10 million clicks for longer lifespan and extreme reliability
