Razer Deathadder Essential
Score: 71/100
Redragon M612 Predator
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Redragon M612 Predator is a wired RGB mouse with 11 programmable buttons and a Pixart P3104 sensor up to 8,000 DPI. Its lower sensor precision, heavier weight, and default 500 Hz polling may limit competitive play. Suitable for casual gamers and productivity users needing extensive button mapping.
The Razer DeathAdder Essential offers an ergonomic right-handed shape, 6400 DPI sensor, and durable switches for comfortable casual gaming. Its older sensor, heavier build, and limited customization make it less competitive for esports. It fits beginners and office users needing a reliable, affordable mouse.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6,400 dpi | 8,000 dpibest | |
| ↓ lower better | 96 gbest | 126 g |
1,000 Hzbest | — | |
5 | 11best | |
127 mmbest | 127 mmbest | |
61.7 mm | 76 mmbest | |
42.7 mmbest | 1 mm | |
30 gbest | 15 g |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensors(1) | ||
Sensor Type | Optical | P3104 |
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 96 g | 126 g |
Length (mm) | 127.0 mm | 127 mm |
Width (mm) | 61.7 mm | 76 mm |
Height (mm) | 42.7 mm | 1 mm |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable Buttons | 5 | 11 |
Lighting(1) | ||
RGB Lighting | false | true |
Performance(3) | ||
Maximum DPI (dpi) | 6400 dpi | 8000 dpi |
Polling Rate (Hz) | 1000 Hz | 125-1000 Hz |
Acceleration (g) | 30 g | 15 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the DeathAdder Essential as a reliable, comfortable entry-level mouse that works well for casual gamers, but they point out its outdated sensor, heavier weight, and missing premium features make it unsuitable for competitive esports or users seeking extensive customization.
Everyday users echo the pros of comfort and build quality, while repeatedly calling out the mouse's weight, sensor jitter, mushy button feel, high scroll wheel, and limited software options as the main drawbacks.
“"clearance sale item" good for entry-level but notes noticeable control differences at 96 g vs. 87 g dailies”
Select the M612 for macro-heavy use and visual flair; select the DeathAdder Essential for lighter ergonomics and competitive precision.
Professional reviewers commend the M612 Predator for its ergonomic comfort, extensive button count, and vibrant RGB lighting, positioning it as a strong budget option for casual and single-player gamers. However, they consistently point out the low default polling rate and the mid-range Pixart 3104 sensor as limiting factors for competitive esports, and note occasional software instability.
Everyday users love the mouse's comfortable grip, customizable buttons, and eye-catching RGB lighting, finding it valuable for both gaming and productivity. Recurring complaints focus on scroll-wheel reliability, software bugs, perceived heaviness, and cable drag, which affect the overall experience during long sessions.
