Razer DeathAdder 4G (2013) Ergonomic Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2014-02-24

The 2013 DeathAdder mouse from Razer features noticeable improvements over the previous revisions like a textured top cover but also rubber strips on the sides for additional grip. The updated sensor (Avago ADNS-S3988) provides optimal tracking up to 6400DPI and is capable of mouse movements up to 200 inches per second and 50g acceleration.

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Packaging, A Closer Look

Deathadder is an iconic mouse from Razer, which had its first appearance back in 2006 while sporting an Avago S3668 sensor with 1800DPI; this one featured an upgradeable firmware but no onboard memory was available. Later we had the DeathAdder 3500 with an upgraded sensor, the Avago S3888 and supported DPI up to 3500; a left hand edition appeared in the same time frame with the same specifications; in early 2011 Razer offered us the DeathAdder Black Edition with the same Avago sensor. Jumping to more recent times, we have the DeathAdder 2013 version which we are reviewing in this article, which features an upgraded 6400DPI 4G optical sensor. The box follows the usual design lines as we have been accustomed before, with the photo of the product in the middle along with the main product highlights:

 

 

 

These features are described in detail on both lateral sides of the packaging:

 

 

 

 

On the back side of the box Razer has placed an additional product photo from another angle in order to describe the main components:

 

 

 

The box is sealed on both sides for additional security:

 

 

 

The top cover opens up like a book and gives us a more detailed product description; here we will also be able to take a look at the mouse without unsealing the packaging:

 

 

 

As documentation, we will also receive a small User Guide, a green leaflet which guides us through the product registration steps and shows the benefits, but also a set of nice Razer stickers:

 

 

 

 

The version we are reviewing is suitable for right-handers and sports a textured top (not smooth as with the original version and 3.5G;

 

 

 

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