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Razer DeathAdder Essential vs UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Razer DeathAdder Essential scores 6.3/10 overall, ahead of the UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery at 6.0/10.

The Razer DeathAdder Essential leads on comfort and shape.

They score the same on connectivity and battery, sensor and tracking, 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.

Typically about £18 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery

UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery

6.0/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a quiet, no-fuss wireless mouse for anyone who wants clicks that don't disturb a shared or quiet room. It suits office desks, laptop bags and general desktop use where a USB receiver and one AA battery are fine. It doesn't suit buyers who want Bluetooth, multi-device switching or a rechargeable battery.

Typically about £12 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightRazer DeathAdder EssentialUGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery
Comfort and shape25%7/106/10
Connectivity and battery25%6/106/10
Sensor and tracking20%6/106/10
Build and buttons15%5/105/10
Software and value15%7/107/10
Overall6.3/106.0/10

Specifications

SpecRazer DeathAdder EssentialUGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery
ConnectionWired, 1.8 m cable, USB2.4GHz USB receiver, no Bluetooth; receiver stored inside the mouse; range up to 15 m
Sensor and DPITrue 6,400 DPI optical sensor, 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, up to 220 IPS / 30 G accelerationOptical, 5 DPI levels: 800, 1200, 1600, 2400 and 4000 DPI
Battery lifeNot applicable (wired)One AA battery (not included), up to approximately 18 months of operation under UGREEN's usage conditions
Weight96 g (excluding cable)72 g
Buttons5 independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons, Razer mechanical switches rated to 10 million clicks, tactile scroll wheel6 buttons per UGREEN's titles (Amazon.ca lists 5)
Shape and handRight-handed ergonomic design, 127 x 73 x 44 mm, for medium to large hands, palm, claw and fingertip gripErgonomic, suitable for left or right hand (Amazon.ca lists ambidextrous)
SoftwareRazer Synapse 3None required; plug-and-play driverless use on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS 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 ›

UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery

  • + Silent switches, claimed at 40dB noise reduction
  • + Plug-and-play on Windows, macOS, Chrome OS and Linux
  • + Battery rated up to about 18 months
  • − No Bluetooth or multi-device switching
  • − Needs a separately bought AA battery; no USB-C charging
  • − Faint click still audible in quiet rooms, per a reviewer

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need Bluetooth or switching between several devices
  • Anyone who wants a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • Users who need completely silent clicks in a very quiet room
Read the full UGREEN Wireless Mouse, Silent Computer Mouse, 18-Month Battery review ›

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