Razer is yet again expanding its gaming mouse lineup, one to fit into the gap between the pro and standard versions of the model in question. That’s where we now get hands-on with the product for its launch and review the Razer DeathAdder v3 Hyperspeed. With quite a long name, it is now an in-between of the Razer DeathAdder V3 and V3 Pro, sitting in the middle with its specs and options. So we see what the wireless mouse has to offer.
- Sensor: Focus X 26K Optical Sensor
- DPI: 100 – 26,000
- Weight: 55g
- Size (LxWxH): 122 x 65 x 41mm (4.51 x 2.55 x 1.62in)
- Buttons: 6
- Battery life: Up to 100 hours at 1000Hz (41 @ 2000, 31 @ 4000, 20 @ 8000)
The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is a good competitive wireless gaming mouse. It compares well to the competition and brings plenty of speed and with little weight to it. That is impressive to make the incredibly fast and long-lasting, likely thanks to minimal RGB as well, as performance, and battery.
It is a more ergonomic design and with a wider back, for right-handed and bigger-handed people, it is comfortable and easy to use. Although lacking grip tape does make it quite slippery to hold. It also lacks the HyperPolling Wireless Dongle that would unlock up to 8000Hz polling. But in general, for under $100, it’s a great choice for esports competition.
- One of the lightest wireless mice out there
- Great range of battery life polling dependent
- Right-handed ergonomic, large enough for palm and claw grip
- Good-sized side buttons are easier to hit and find
- Good sounding and fast optical switches
- No included grip tape for a slippery finish
- Does not include a HyperPolling dongle even though it’s supported
Design and features
As with the rest of the DeathAdder series, the mouse is shaped for ergonomics, opting for a right-handed preference with a tilted body, it also has buttons on the left-hand side. With the dimensions of 122 x 65 x 41mm, it is an improvement over the Pro but still has plenty of space for your palm for those like me who use a claw or palm grip. With that, it’s down 12.7% over the Pro dropping from 63g to 55g, and in general tweaks down most dimensions.
Compared to the Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 that we’ve been daily it certainly fits the hand better and feels more ergonomic to have in that shape and angle. Plus it comes in lighter by about 8g with the grip tape on top, but to our bulky hands, it doesn’t seem to make that big of a difference but certainly a lot more than those over 100g standard mice. In comparison, the Razer mouse doesn’t come with any grip tape but sticks to the smoothness of it all, if that’s your preference.
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed back, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed front profile buttons, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed front, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed dongle, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed profile, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed top in hand, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed box contents, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed box profile, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed mouse with box, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed mouse on box, Image by PC Guide
Otherwise, the mouse is all rather stealthy and can blend in with any black mousemat. Not even the Razer logo gives out any color other than the shine of its lines. You won’t find any RGB (although there is a connection/power indicator above the scroll wheel) on this mouse either since every gram matters, which might be why there is limited skate coverage underneath. It’s still a lot with the top and back large pieces, and an edge around the sensor, but still a lot uncovered in between.
The scroll wheel is very low down too, you can barely see gaps through the wheel. Which is also one of the 6 programmable buttons you can reassign in Razer Synapse. Along with the two main buttons and two side buttons, which themselves are rather large and positioned well for easy and quick access they come with a satisfying click. That is the same for the main left and right buttons, containing the Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 that are responsive and nice to click as well.
impressive to make the incredibly fast and long-lasting
Along with that, the HyperSpeed comes with the new Focus X 26K Optical Sensor. It has a range of 100-26,000 DPI you can select from. Whilst the polling rate is at 1000Hz it is compatible with the HyperPolling Wireless Dongle allows you to raise it to 8000Hz but that is sold separately, and that’s going to cost you an extra $60 on top if you want the upgrade. Which is quite a lot but unless you’re in a noisy traffic-heavy area for 2.4GHz, you’re not going to need it really.
Pricing
The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed comes in at a reasonable price of just under $100, with a price of $99.99 in the US and €119.99 in Europe. It sits in the middle of the lineup and the price reflects that, with the DeathAdder V3 priced at $69.99/€79.99, and the V3 Pro at $149.99/€159.99.
That is even a comparable price to the competition. Like the Corsair M75 Air which is also $99.99, whilst the Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 jumps up to $159.99 instead. Quite the competitive choice especially knocking down to under $100 for a good competitive mouse choice in esports.
Performance
The skate dispersal underneath doesn’t detriment the usage, the PTFE feet still let it glide without any hitches. There you’ll find the DPI/power switch, so although you don’t need the Razer Synapse software to control you won’t be able to change it up. You’re likely not going to get away with it either since as soon as you plug it in, the app automatically asks to be downloaded.
In weighing the mouse it does come in at 54g on our kitchen scale, with the adapter inside underneath giving it an extra 1g if you leave it in. But that might be a risky thing unless you do plan on running it wired too. In comparison with the grip tape, our Logitech weighs 62g.
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed on desk, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed underneath, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed weight, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed nutton customization, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed power settings, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed performance tab, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, Image by PC Guide
Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed dynamic sensitivity Razer Synapse, Image by PC Guide
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 weight, Image by PC Guide
With that, dialing in the mouse is pretty simple, and the customization in software is quite extensive. By changing the macro on each button and using Razer’s Hypershift you can get a second layer of options. Along with the changing polling rate you can pick from although without the HyperPolling there’s only 125, 500, and 1000Hz to pick from. Sensitivity offers up to 5 stages between 100-26,000 DPI for a precise range of options for each choice you want.
For calibration, there isn’t too much to choose from though, as smart tracking is only available in 1 or 2mm above the surface. Then under power you can there are wireless mouse options for power saving and low power modes for setting sleep and prolonging your battery. This does last quite a while anyway, even on the highest settings for us it suggests up to 100 hours at 1000Hz, but cranking that to 8000Hz will drastically lower that to 20 hours according to Razer.
great piece of kit for any esports gamers
Finally, there are the advanced options, which offer you dynamic sensitivity ranges, it does take some getting used to but is an interesting feature. Depending on the curve you can increase the output of your mouse the faster the input, so no one sets DPI across the board, but multiplying the speeds of your hand movements. That can make it a good option for flicks and varying speeds when you need to without having to click through DPI speeds.
Conclusion
Overall the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is a great piece of kit for any esports gamers. If you want to be on the edge of competition, it is a strong choice to go for. One of the most lightweight options whilst still being wireless and incredibly fast it holds up well. It is unfortunate the HyperPolling dongle isn’t bundled in with it, or at least pre embargo it isn’t, since it is compatible, and the Pro has that option for cheaper than buying it separately.
That is compared to the competition as well, with the competitive pricing and specs it has a lot to offer. It’s pretty seamless to get started and use it, as you barely feel the weight of it in your hands. As well as being ergonomic and well-designed to fit well in your palm and is ideal for those with a palm-type grip.
- Sensor: Focus X 26K Optical Sensor
- DPI: 100 – 26,000
- Weight: 55g
- Size (LxWxH): 122 x 65 x 41mm (4.51 x 2.55 x 1.62in)
- Buttons: 6
- Battery life: Up to 100 hours at 1000Hz (41 @ 2000, 31 @ 4000, 20 @ 8000)
