Razer DeathAdder Expert - Optical Esports Ergonomic Professional-Grade Gaming Mouse - 6,400 Adjustible DPI

6400dpi 4G Optical Sensor

Connectivity TechnologyUSBOperating SystemWindows

About this item

  • 6400dpi 4G Optical Sensor
  • Improved ergonomic side grips
  • Razer Synapse 2.0
Category: MiceGaming MiceRanked #99 of 180 in Mice
8.6Our score
Our verdict

6400dpi 4G Optical Sensor

Ranked #99 in Mice · 3 things we like

Quick answer The Razer DeathAdder Expert scores 8.6/10 with us. Amazon owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 3,236 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 46 gaming mice we track. It was listed at $39.72 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. Key facts: connectivity technology USB, operating system Windows.

The all-new Razer DeathAdder has been upgraded with the world's first 6400dpi Optical Sensor. Achieve high levels of performance while retaining the feel of the optical sensor most DeathAdder users have come to love.

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Product information

22 specifications
Additional FeaturesErgonomic Design
Antenna LocationGaming
BrandRazer
Button Quantity5
Colorblack
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Connectivity TechnologyUSB
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Global Trade Identification Number00879862005986, 08886419331162, 08886419331179
Hand OrientationAmbidextrous
Hardware PlatformPC
Item Weight130 g
Mfr Part NumberRZ01-00840100-R3U1
Model NumberRZ01-00840100-R3U1
Mouse Maximum Sensitivity6400 dots_per_inch
Movement DetectionOptical
Number of Batteries1 AAA batteries required.
Operating SystemWindows
Power SourceCorded Electric
Rangefeet
Style NameDeathAdder Essential
Unit Count1 Count

Pros & cons

What we like
  • 6400dpi 4G Optical Sensor
  • Improved ergonomic side grips
  • Razer Synapse 2.0
What could be better

    Razer DeathAdder Expert: questions & answers

    Is the Razer DeathAdder Expert worth buying?

    Yes, it is one of the stronger picks in its group. We score the Razer DeathAdder Expert 8.6 out of 10. Amazon owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 3,236 reviews, in line with the 4.4 average of the 46 gaming mice we track.

    How much does the Razer DeathAdder Expert cost?

    It was listed at $39.72 on Amazon when we last checked in September 2026. That is cheaper than the $59.80 median for gaming mice in our catalog. Amazon prices change daily, so use the price button on this page to see the current figure.

    What are good alternatives to the Razer DeathAdder Expert?

    Similar, well-rated gaming mice in our catalog: Razer RZ01-02120100-R3U1 Lancehead (8.0/10, 4.0 stars from 207 owners); Razer DeathAdder Chroma (8.8/10, 4.4 stars from 4,239 owners); Razer Viper Mini Ultralight Gaming Mouse (9.4/10, 4.7 stars from 21,590 owners).

    Customer reviews

    All reviews on Amazon
    4.33,236 global ratings
    5 star80%
    4 star10%
    3 star0%
    2 star0%
    1 star10%

    Breakdown from the 10 most helpful reviews we imported.

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    Jason Lee
    Verified purchaseDecember 8, 2013
    very good gaming mouse, im convinced, software is easier to use than reviews say it isn't, hassle free, 2 year warranty,

    review is for razer deathadder 2013 edition, since i noticed most reviews don't specify which version they are reviewingi was basically looking for a 1. wired mouse for best response time 2. optical mouse for best tracking ( at least i believe so) 3. simple, left click, right click, mouse wheel and at most 2-4 buttons, i wanted a simple mousei came down to three mouses that fit these criteria a. razer deathadder 2013 edition b. steelseries sensei raw edition c. microsoft intellimouse 3.0just got this through the mail for $41 bucks + roughtly $3 tax, i guess they lowered the price from 59.99 to

    E
    Erik
    Verified purchaseMarch 2, 2015
    A great mouse for gaming or otherwise

    I had bought the original Razer DeathAdder about 5 years ago, and it's a great mouse but after daily use it was starting to show it's age. I decided to get the 2013 DeathAdder because I was used to the ergonomics and fit of the mouse, and I loved it's performance in gaming.The mouse itself is stylish and sleek, and very comfortable in the hand, at least for a palm grip. I use a palm grip, but I tried using a claw grip and it didn't seem to work very well, since the mouse has such a large hump toward the back. The side buttons are very easy to push when needed, but out of the way when they're n

    J
    Jordan Willaims
    Verified purchaseSeptember 16, 2013
    Sensational for competitive gaming!

    After a lot of research for a high performance gaming mouse I decided on the Razer DeathAdder 2013. The short version of this review: The DeathAdder 2013 is an amazing mouse for competitive gaming. If you play games, and you're undecided about upgrading your mouse...do it. My personal experience has been phenomenal.I have used other laser mice in the $30 - $55 range previously that were decent, but not on the same level as this. My needs are: precision accuracy and control (no skipping) for gaming (I also use this mouse for graphic design in Adobe programs...it's amazing), comfort in my hand f

    L
    Lance
    Verified purchaseMay 3, 2013
    I bought 3 mice, including my two old ones, and this one won.

    I got the E-3lue Cobra , this and Razer to replace my MS wireless mice at home and work.All amazing mice. 3lue's thumb buttons are too close to you/palm of your hand and hard to find. But for $11, that was great for work.Anker and this were very comparable. Both have great feel, quite, both have braided cloth cables, though this has a slightly softer thinner cable.As far as design & LEDs, and Anker was better. I like it's curve better and of course you can change the LED color to anything, and you can't change Razer's.The buttons on Anker blew me away. They are ALL comfortably reached and dist

    T
    TrekonBT
    Verified purchaseFebruary 28, 2013
    Completely molded for your hand

    Insight on myself: I am always personally a sucker for gimmicky, cool looking, gadgets, versus what is proven better. This mouse is my personal start in going future-proof/striding away from the gimmicks. You can ask the 'me' of 3 months ago, and I would've said I wanted the Ouroboros mouse because I am personally a fan of both Synapse 2.0 and the R.A.T. mice. But Razer had no such option at the time of the debut of the R.A.T. series so I just bought them instead. The fault of mine there is that I had stuck with the R.A.T. 9. the wireless: horrible. 1 dud battery (to which customer support was

    K
    Kim A. Steiner
    Verified purchaseMarch 29, 2013
    It's always a Razer

    Six years ago I was given, for free, a Razer Diamondback mouse. I would *never* have purchased one on my own. $70 for a MOUSE?!? What were these people smoking?!? But free... free is a price I can get behind! To explain the usage this poor mouse was inflicted, I work in games. So I am constantly on my computer, constantly using programs like 3DS Max, Photoshop, and game editors. Then I would go home and play games on my pc with this mouse. (That's right, I carted the poor thing back and forth to work... for 4 years until I got a Steele Series mouse for free, lol.) I also use two monitors, so h

    A
    Andrew Armaneous
    Verified purchaseSeptember 25, 2013
    I Want to Love It, I Really Do, But...

    Let me start by saying this is an amazing mouse, fits great in the hand and glides so smoothly against that mesh surface of that often dull mouse pad. Sounds like the making of a perfect mouse, right? Wrong. So very, very wrong.My experience has been frustrating and horrendous and will need to be broken up into four sections...The Mouse:For a solid two and a half months it worked spectacularly well, no hiccups or glitches or anything. Heck, I didn't even need the beguiled Synapse software that's recommended to install. It was great, until it wasn't. I was using it perfectly fine until late one

    D
    Deeno
    Verified purchaseSeptember 6, 2014
    First time buyer of "gaming" mouse comparing Deathadder 2013 to Logitech non-gaming wireless mouse

    This is a comparison to my trusty Logitech M510 mouse (non-gaming) which has a very high rating (4.5/5 star based on 3000+ reviews) here on Amazon. M510 is a wireless mouse and it probably belongs in a different class (wireless non-gaming) so it may not be a fair comparison. However, this is for people who are on the fence about whether the change to gaming mouse will be good/bad.Software.I am using my Logitech M510 without any software because I hate Setpoint by Logitech. Razer Deathadder asked to install Synapse 2.0 as soon as it was attached to my Windows 8.1 PC. Set up was a breeze and it

    Customer reviews are shown as published on Amazon and are not written by Do Best Deal.