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Razer DeathAdder Essential vs TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Razer DeathAdder Essential scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey at 6.1/10.

The Razer DeathAdder Essential leads on comfort and shape and sensor and tracking.

The TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey leads on connectivity and battery.

They score the same on build and buttons and software and value.

Razer DeathAdder Essential

Razer DeathAdder Essential

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer DeathAdder Essential is for right-handed users with medium to large hands who want a wired mouse with a comfortable shape. It suits desk setups where a 1.8 m cable is fine and wireless is not needed. It is a sensible pick for anyone who values owner-praised comfort and value over long-term switch reliability.

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TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a wireless mouse for people who split work between two computers, such as a desktop and a laptop. It suits small to medium hands and right-handed users who want quiet clicks and no driver installs. It is less suited to gamers, left-handed users or anyone who relies on side buttons on a Mac.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightRazer DeathAdder EssentialTECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
Comfort and shape25%7/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/107/10
Sensor and tracking20%6/105/10
Build and buttons15%5/105/10
Software and value15%7/107/10
Overall6.3/106.1/10

Specifications

SpecRazer DeathAdder EssentialTECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey
ConnectionWired, 1.8 m cable, USBBluetooth 3.0/5.0 or 2.4G USB-A receiver; connects two devices simultaneously with a slide switch
Sensor and DPITrue 6,400 DPI optical sensor, 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, up to 220 IPS / 30 G accelerationOptical, 4800 DPI maximum with six levels (4800/3200/2400/1600/1200/800)
Battery lifeNot applicable (wired)Rechargeable; 1.5 to 2 hours to fully charge; about 3 months at 2 hours a day per charge
Weight96 g (excluding cable)not listed
Buttons5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons, Razer mechanical switches rated to 10 million clicks, tactile scroll wheel6
Shape and handRight-handed ergonomic design, 127 x 73 x 44 mm, for medium to large hands, palm, claw and fingertip gripErgonomic, right-hand design implied; suited to small to medium hands; left-hand option not stated
SoftwareRazer Synapse 3No driver installation needed; compatible with Windows, macOS, Chrome and Linux

Strengths and weaknesses

Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • + Owners praise the comfortable shape
  • + Supports palm, claw and fingertip grips
  • + Owners praise its value
  • − Owners report switch and double-click failures
  • − Right-handed design only
  • − Razer labels it Legacy

Skip it if:

  • Left-handed users, because the shape is right-handed only.
  • Anyone who wants a wireless or Bluetooth mouse.
  • Buyers who want a lightweight mouse or a switch that lasts for years.
Read the full Razer DeathAdder Essential review ›

TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey

  • + Connects two devices at once with a slide switch
  • + Rechargeable, rated at about 3 months per charge
  • + No driver needed on Windows, macOS, Chrome or Linux
  • − Side buttons do not work on macOS
  • − Sensor model, polling rate and weight are not published
  • − Right-hand shape, suited to small to medium hands

Skip it if:

  • Mac users who rely on side buttons for back and forward
  • Left-handed users, as no left-hand option is stated
  • Gamers who need a published sensor model and polling rate
Read the full TECKNET Wireless Mouse BT5.0/3.0 & 2.4G 4800 DPI Grey review ›

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