Razer is one of the manufacturers with the greatest impact on the PC gaming peripherals market, and within its catalog it has always stood out for the design of its mice, with several very remarkable families and also long duration, as the manufacturer is accustomed to renewing its design and functionality over time. This is exactly what is currently happening with the DeathAdder family, as Razer has just announced the new DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed which improves the design and functionality of the previous version.
It’s normal. Imagine you are a gaming peripheral manufacturer like Razer, and you have different product families on the market, some more capable than others. Over time, you continue to look for improvements, both in design and for example in button switches or of course in the sensor. Some of these families have always been very successful, but their features become obsolete over time, so it’s a matter of taking the usual product and adding new technologies to adapt it to new times. And, in this case, the result is the DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed.
This is the new Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed
With more than 20 million units sold worldwide, the DeathAdder family already deserved renewal to adapt it to the new technologies that Razer is developing. The manufacturer wanted the new mouse to be aimed at professional eSports players, and that is why it designed it in collaboration with professional gamers to improve aspects such as grip, shape and size of the mouse. mouse.
But since the design of the previous DeathAdder was already quite good, in terms of design, the changes are not too big, but rather small tweaks here and there to fine-tune its design. Of course, technically it has improved a lot:
- Lightweight at only 55 grams, 12% less than the previous version (the V3 Pro) with a shape perfected thanks to contributions from professional eSports players.
- Ergonomic design with soft-touch texture, optimized for comfort and control.
- Up to 100 hours of battery life. In addition, the connector is now USB-C for greater comfort and fast charging.
- Razer HyperSpeed wireless technology ensures reliable, low-latency connectivity essential for competitive gaming.
- True wireless polling rate up to 8000 Hz with Razer HyperPolling wireless dongle sold separately.
- Third-generation Razer Focus X 26K optical sensor for the best possible precision. Includes a new dynamic sensitivity feature for greater customization.
Differences from the previous model
As we mentioned before, the physical differences aren’t too visible, but they exist. So that you can see the difference, we have prepared a comparison table, but you can also see the two mice side by side in the following photo.
| DeathAdder V3 Pro | DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | Focus Pro 30K DPI, 750 IPS and 70G optics | Focus X 26K DPI, 400 IPS and 40G optics |
| Weight | 63 grams | 55 grams |
| Dimensions | Size: 128.0 mm Anchorage: 68.0 mm Height: 44.0mm |
Size: 122.2 mm Anchorage: 64.8 mm Height: 41.3mm |
| Base | 4 pieces PTFE | 3 larger pieces of PTFE |
| Cable | Braided USB-C | USB-C PVC |
As you can see, although the two mice are very similar, they actually have notable differences in design, with this new version being a little smaller and above all lighter.
The new DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is now on sale for $119.99, while the HyperPolling wireless dongle to run it at 8,000Hz is priced at $34.99.
