DeathAdder Essential vs Viper Mini
DeathAdder Essential
2017 · $24.99 today
6746
Viper Mini
2020 · $24.99 today
6449
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why DeathAdder Essential is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Viper Mini is better
- Weight: 61 g vs 96 g(57% less)
- Max Speed: 300 IPS vs 220 IPS(36% more)
- Max DPI: 8500 vs 6400(33% more)
- Buttons: 6 vs 5(20% more)
Verdict
Viper Mini leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | DeathAdder Essential | Viper Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Max DPI | 6400 | 8500● |
| Max Speed | 220 IPS | 300 IPS● |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 96 g | 61 g● |
| Buttons | 5 | 6● |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Software | ||
| Onboard Profiles | 1 | 1 |
| RGB Zones | 1 | — |
| Customization App | — | Synapse 3 |