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Razer DeathAdder Essential

Black · RZ01-03850100-R3M1 · UK manufacturer configuration
Weight
96 g
Listed controls
5
Connection
Wired
Length
127.3 mm
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Razer DeathAdder V3 wired mouse in black, angled view showing the left-side buttons and braided cable
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Razer DeathAdder V3

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 59 g
  • Listed controls5 → 6
  • Length127.3 mm → 128 mm
  • SwitchesRazer Mechanical Switches → Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
1 more difference
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → None

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Exact model: Black · RZ01-04640100-R3M1 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 24 of 26 specifications cited.

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Weight59 g
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed mouse weight; Razer does not state whether the cable is included.

Razer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Listed controls6
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Manufacturer specification

Razer's specification table lists 6 programmable buttons. The feature section is headed "8 programmable controls" without itemising the extra two.

Razer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 — Razer UK product overview and FAQ
ConnectionsWired
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Manufacturer specification

Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Razer Speedflex cable). Wired only; Razer lists no wireless mode or battery. The overview explicitly instructs plugging the mouse into a PC USB port. The common wired availability value does not infer connector shape, cable construction equivalence, protocol generation or wireless support.

Razer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 — Razer UK product overview and FAQRazer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Body length128 mm
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Manufacturer specification

Mouse body length; cable excluded.

Razer DeathAdder V3 (RZ01-04640100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specs
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Razer Basilisk V3 wired mouse in black, rear three-quarter view showing the thumb rest, left side buttons, lit Razer logo and RGB underglow strip
UK model

Razer Basilisk V3

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 101 g
  • Length127.3 mm → 130 mm
  • Hand orientationRight-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left → Right-handed ergonomic shape with thumb rest; multi-function trigger on the left
  • SwitchesRazer Mechanical Switches → Razer Optical Mouse Switches (2nd generation)
  • Scroll controlsStandard scroll wheel; no tilt-click → 4-way HyperScroll tilt wheel; electronically switched notched and free-spin modes (Smart-Reel auto-switching via Synapse)
  • Listed controls5 → Conflicting sources
2 more differences
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → RGB

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Exact model: Black · RZ01-04000100-R3M1 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 20 of 26 specifications cited · 3 with conflicting sources, shown as such.

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0
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3
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ConnectionsWired
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Manufacturer specification

Original manufacturer description: Wired (Razer Speedflex cable). Wired only; Razer lists no wireless mode or battery. The connector type is not stated on these pages. Shared wired availability is comparable. Manufacturer cable and connector details retain their own scope; no unlisted connector is inferred.

Razer Basilisk V3 (RZ01-04000100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Basilisk V3 (RZ01-04000100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Body length130 mm
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Manufacturer specification

Mouse body length; cable excluded.

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Razer Cobra wired mouse in black, angled top view showing the left-side buttons, green Razer logo, rear underglow and braided cable
UK model

Razer Cobra

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 58 g
  • Listed controls5 → 6
  • Length127.3 mm → 119.6 mm
  • Hand orientationRight-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left → Right-handed symmetrical compact shape; side buttons on the left
  • SwitchesRazer Mechanical Switches → Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
3 more differences
  • Scroll controlsStandard scroll wheel; no tilt-click → Scroll wheel; no left/right tilt
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → RGB

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Exact model: Black · RZ01-04650100-R3M1 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 21 of 25 specifications cited.

Evidence · Some facts need verification

21/25 listed facts sourced. Checked 28 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

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21
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0
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Not available
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Not available
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Key specification sources
Weight58 g
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Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed weight excluding the cable.

Razer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Listed controls6
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Manufacturer specification

Razer's specification table lists 6 programmable buttons.

Razer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
ConnectionsWired
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Manufacturer specification

Original manufacturer description: Wired (Razer Speedflex cable). Wired only; Razer lists no wireless mode or battery. The connector type is not stated on these pages. Shared wired availability is comparable. Manufacturer cable and connector details retain their own scope; no unlisted connector is inferred.

Razer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3M1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Cobra (RZ01-04650100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Body length119.6 mm
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Manufacturer specification

Mouse body length; cable excluded.

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Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed wireless mouse in black, top view beside its USB-C cable, dongle adapter and HyperSpeed USB dongle
UK model

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 55 g
  • Listed controls5 → 6
  • ConnectionWired → Wireless receiver; wired USB data
  • Length127.3 mm → 122.2 mm
  • SwitchesRazer Mechanical Switches → Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3
2 more differences
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → None
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Exact model: Black · RZ01-05140100-R3G1 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 30 of 34 specifications cited.

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30/34 listed facts sourced. Checked 28 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

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Key specification sources
Listed controls6
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Manufacturer specification

Razer's specification table lists 6 programmable buttons. The exact master-guide technical table separately states 8 programmable controls without itemising eight physical buttons. Six remains the store specification programmable-button count; no extra physical total is inferred. Shared display uses neutral Listed controls.

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed (RZ01-05140100-R3G1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed (RZ01-05140100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed — official English master guide
ConnectionsWireless receiver; wired USB data
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Manufacturer specification

Original exact connection description: Razer HyperSpeed wireless (USB dongle); wired USB-C. Razer lists HyperSpeed wireless and wired modes; no Bluetooth is listed. The included dongle supports HyperSpeed multi-device pairing. This common availability value does not equate proprietary receiver systems: the distinct sourced ecosystem is retained in wireless_ecosystem. The exact package names USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable; standard HyperSpeed dongle multi-device support remains positive. Bluetooth support is unverified.

Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed (RZ01-05140100-R3G1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed — Razer UK product overview and FAQRazer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed (RZ01-05140100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Body length122.2 mm
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Manufacturer specification

Mouse body length.

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Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC in Black: exact official product gallery view
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Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 85 g
  • Listed controls5 → 6
  • Length127.3 mm → 116.6 mm
  • Hand orientationRight-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left → Symmetric shell; side buttons on the left only
  • Scroll controlsStandard scroll wheel; no tilt-click → Wheel scrolling and middle click; no left/right tilt
3 more differences
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → RGB
  • Cable length1.8 m → 2.1 m

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More details & evidence

Exact model: Black · 910-005796 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 21 of 24 specifications cited.

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21/24 listed facts sourced. Checked 28 Sept 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

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21
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0
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Not available
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UK exact model

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UK specification. UK availability not verified.

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Key specification sources
Weight85 g
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed mouse weight.

Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC — manufacturer specifications
Listed controls6
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Programmable in G HUB.

Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC — manufacturer specifications
ConnectionsWired
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Manufacturer specification

Original manufacturer description: Wired USB. Shared wired availability is comparable. Manufacturer cable and connector details retain their own scope; no unlisted connector is inferred.

Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC — manufacturer specifications
Body length116.6 mm
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Manufacturer specification

Mouse body, length × width × height; cable excluded.

Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC — manufacturer specifications
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Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed in black, complete front-left view showing the green-lit wheel, upper side buttons and lower thumb trigger in a manufacturer desk scene
UK model

Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed

Compared with yours · Razer DeathAdder Essential

  • Weight96 g → 110 g
  • Listed controls5 → 7
  • ConnectionWired → Razer HyperSpeed wireless (USB dongle); Bluetooth
  • Length127.3 mm → 130.1 mm
  • Hand orientationRight-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left → Right-handed ergonomic shape with thumb rest; multi-function trigger on the left
3 more differences
  • SwitchesRazer Mechanical Switches → Razer Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2
  • Onboard memoryNo → Yes
  • LightingSingle-colour green lighting; no RGB → RGB
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Full comparison vs Razer Basilisk V3

More details & evidence

Exact model: Black · RZ01-04870100-R3G1 · UK manufacturer configuration

Sources: 22 of 25 specifications cited.

Evidence · Some facts need verification

22/25 listed facts sourced. Checked 16 Oct 2026. This describes source coverage, not product quality or independent testing.

Manufacturer facts
22
Calculated from sources
0
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Not available
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Not available
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UK exact model

Market details

UK specification. UK availability not verified.

The specification region comes from this product’s reviewed variant record. It does not confirm local stock, warranty or delivery.

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Key specification sources
Weight110 g
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Manufacturer-listed weight; Razer does not state whether the AA battery is included.

Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ01-04870100-R3G1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ01-04870100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Listed controls7
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Manufacturer specification

Razer states 7 programmable buttons and 9 programmable controls (the 9 include scroll up and scroll down).

Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ01-04870100-R3G1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed — Razer UK product overview and FAQ
ConnectionsRazer HyperSpeed wireless (USB dongle); Bluetooth
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Wireless only: Razer lists no cable or wired mode. The dongle stores under the top cover and supports HyperSpeed multi-device pairing.

Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ01-04870100-R3G1) — Razer UK store page and tech specsRazer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed — Razer UK product overview and FAQRazer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed (RZ01-04870100-R3U1) — Razer US store page and tech specs
Body length130.1 mm
Evidence & conditions

Manufacturer specification

Mouse body length.

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