Redragon M602
Score: 72/100
Razer Deathadder Essential
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Redragon M602 is an ergonomic wired mouse with 9 programmable buttons, RGB lighting, and DPI up to 7200. Its heavy weight and reported click latency limit its appeal for fast-paced competitive play. Ideal for casual gamers and MMO players needing extra buttons.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
7,200 dpibest | 6,400 dpi | |
| ↓ lower better | 132 g | 96 gbest |
— | 1,000 Hzbest | |
9best | 5 | |
125 mm | 127 mmbest | |
73 mmbest | 61.7 mm | |
40 mm | 42.7 mmbest | |
— | 30 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(4) | ||
Weight (g) | 132 g | 96 g |
Length (mm) | 125 mm | 127.0 mm |
Width (mm) | 73 mm | 61.7 mm |
Height (mm) | 40 mm | 42.7 mm |
Controls(1) | ||
Programmable Buttons | 9 | 5 |
Lighting(1) | ||
RGB Lighting | true | false |
Performance(1) | ||
Maximum DPI (dpi) | 7200 dpi | 6400 dpi |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers acknowledge the M602's comfortable ergonomics, solid RGB customization, and generous button count as strong points for a budget mouse, but they consistently criticize its heavy weight, high click latency, and large lift-off distance, which make it less suitable for fast-paced competitive FPS titles.
Everyday users love the mouse's vibrant lighting, ergonomic feel, and long wireless battery life, especially for casual gaming and office work, yet many complain about the excessive weight, click latency, and occasional software or double-click glitches, making it a mixed-feel product for the broader audience.
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Essential as a reliable, comfortable entry-level mouse that works well for casual gamers, but they point out its outdated sensor, heavier weight, and missing premium features make it unsuitable for competitive esports or users seeking extensive customization.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.
“Too heavy (feels 'twice as heavy' as 80-100g mice)”
“"clearance sale item" good for entry-level but notes noticeable control differences at 96 g vs. 87 g dailies”
