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The name DeathAdder is certainly not new in the world of gaming peripherals. Launched for the first time in 2006, it is one of Razer's best-selling mice, which has renewed it cyclically, keeping the design but modifying the internal hardware to keep it always in step with the latest technologies.
The DeathAdder V2 is a perfect example of this ongoing
renewal process , but until now it was only available in a wired version. Now,
thanks to this wireless variant, gamers will be able to take advantage of its
features without the need for a connection cable.
Sales and design pack
The expectations on this mouse are high, both for the name
it bears, and for the selling price, of 149.99 €, about double compared to its
wired version. Before buying it, therefore, it is worthwhile to understand if
the wireless connection is really necessary, because otherwise the variant with
cable offers a better quality-price ratio . The sales pack immediately conveys
the feeling of being in front of a premium product, the mouse is in fact
enclosed inside a small fabric case. The bundle includes a high quality canvas
charging cable, which allows you to use the mouse even with a low battery if
necessary. We then find the stylus for the Wi-Fi connection and an adapter to
be used in pairs with the cable.
In this way, when the wireless mode is active, the stylus
remains in an easily accessible area and, when you need to charge the mouse,
just disconnect the cable and connect it directly to the peripheral.
The bundle does not include the charging base , which we had
seen instead in the review of the Razer Viper Ultimate , much more comfortable
than the cable. A real shame, also because this DeathAdder V2 Pro already has
the connectors to be able to use it and the price of the Viper is the same.
Turning instead to the mouse, the first thing that strikes
you is the weight, of only 88 grams , very little for a peripheral with an
integrated battery. The design, on the other hand, is the classic one we have
appreciated over the years, suitable for both a Palm Grip and a Fingertip Grip.
We mainly used it with the first type of grip, but a lot depends on your habits
and the size of your hand.
The structure of the mouse is not symmetrical and the
position of the side buttons also makes the DeathAdder more suitable for use
for right-handed users . In all there are seven buttons, in addition to the two
main ones we find one under the mouse wheel, two that work as selectors for the
DPI and two side ones.
Right on the sides Razer has used a rubberized material to
increase grip. At the bottom instead there is a small slot in which to insert
the connecting stylus when not in use. Also noteworthy is the excellent RGB
lighting , precise and able to best represent the 16.8 million colors
available.
Technical characteristics, software and user experience
Razer has equipped the DeathAdder V2 Pro with its best
sensor, the Focus +, which reaches 20,000 DPI , a very high value and suitable
for all types of gamers, even professionals. The connections to the PC takes
place via cable, via Bluetooth or with the decidedly more performing Razer's
Hyperspeed technology, which reduces latency and allows you to play without
differences compared to wired mode. The two main buttons are based on optical
switches, with an actuation time of 0.2 ms. The main advantages of this
technology is to limit involuntary clicks to a minimum, it is really difficult
to operate one of the two keys without wanting to. The mouse has built-in
memory that allows you to save up to five customizable profiles, alternatively
the Razer Synapse 3 configuration software also offers cloud saving.
The user experience with this mouse is simply excellent, it
is no coincidence that its line, although renewed over time, has remained
similar to that of the original version. Ergonomics, for a right-handed person,
is at the highest level, the keys are positioned perfectly and the side rubber
really helps in improving grip. The performance is also exceptional, the Focus
+ sensor is always very precise and responsive , even too much for non-professionals,
who will hardly use it to its full potential.
The feedback on autonomy is also positive, even after two
weeks of testing the battery still has over 50% charge, a sign that this mouse
does not need to be recharged often. As always excellent also the Razer Synapse
3 software, which is confirmed as one of the best available, from which it is
possible to customize the RGB lighting, assign special functions to the
available keys and select the DPI levels to be used during the game, which can
be changed using the buttons. dedicated.