Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Overview
The DeathAdder V3 Pro has that same iconic shape we are used to seeing from a DeathAdder mouse. Now compared to the original and even the last generation the new DeathAdder V3 pro is much lighter at only 64 grams (63 grams for the black version). That is an incredible 25% reduction in weight from the V2 Pro! Like we saw on the Viper V2 Pro, Razer has taken many steps to reduce the weight without losing features or functionality.
As far as the design of the mouse itself this is of course designed to be an ergonomic mouse. Razer has made some changes to the shape though. These changes have been made in conjunction and feedback from esports pros who use a palm or claw-style grips and mainly play FPS games. The buttons at the front of the mouse do not flare out as much they have been split from a unibody design to a split-key design. You are also not going to get built-in grips on the side of the mouse, but as we mentioned you get a set of side grips as well as grips for the main two buttons.
We received the white version of the mouse, but it also comes in black. The only real difference is that the white version weights 1 gram more (64g vs 63g). On the palm rest of the mouse you’ll find a Razer logo. On both versions it is a reflective black, but of course you can see it more clearly on the white version of the mouse. This logo does not light up, which is one of the ways Razer was able to cut-down on the weight.
On the top of the mouse we have our two main buttons, a scroll wheel which is wrapped in rubber, and a small indication LED which will let you know which profile / DPI level you are on. It is interesting that this LED is in front of the scroll wheel, I am not sure how visible it is actually going to be. The two main buttons are powered by Razer’s gen 3 optical mouse switches. These switches have improved tactility over the previous generation and have a 90 million click lifecycle. Looking at the mouse from the front we can see how your hand and fingers will sit sloped down to the right. Also on the front of the mouse is a USB-C you can use to charge the mouse or use it in wired mode.
On the left side of the mouse we have two buttons and there are no buttons on the right side. For those wondering how solid the frame of the mouse is we did our standard test where we press as hard as we can on the sides and the mouse didn’t fail at all.
Flipping the mouse over we find three PTFE feet, our sensor, and a power / DPI button. Razer has gone with three PFTE feet this time (1 large one and two smaller) which provide a more optimal and smoother glide. Razer has also combined the the power and DPI into a single button which also reduces weight. As far as the sensor is concerned we have Razer’s new Focus Pro 30K optical sensor which was developed in partnership with Pixart. This sensor has a DPI of 30,000, max speed of 750 IPS, max acceleration of 70g, and resolution accuracy of 99.8%. This new sensor will actually track on glass surfaces that are at least 2mm thick.
