Pros
- Comfortable form with classic looks
- 14,000 DPI Focus+ sensor is snappy
- Decent battery life
Cons
- No RGB will be limiting for some
- Odd DPI button placement
- Synapse 3 software feels bloated
In terms of gaming mice, the Razer DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is our favourite wireless option for those who don’t want to spend over the odds.
It might not be the most expensive or flashiest wireless gaming option money can buy, but the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is functional, which is what allows it to win here. This becomes especially apparent when taking a look at its design. There might not be any RGB, but this more affordable DeathAdder features the same comfortable, classic shape that works well with all grips.
It is quite heavy with a battery inside, weighing at just over 100g, but for us, it wasn’t too much. The only odd thing here is that the button to change the DPI lives on the underside of the mouse, making on-the-fly changes that little bit more difficult.
The sensor packs in a tidy 14,000 DPI’s worth of sensitivity, which is going to be enough for most people. While there are mice out there, including some from Razer themselves such as the Viper V2 Pro, that double the offered sensitivity here, 14000 DPI will be ideal for those gamers wanting to move up the power ladder and who want a capable option to use across a variety of games.
In testing, we found it offered enough sensitivity to feel nice and responsive, complete with accurate tracking. The fact that the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed can connect by both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz HyperSpeed wireless is especially handy, with both offering very little in the way of latency, as well as seamless connectivity. The battery life on offer proved to be decent, too, with it being a marked improvement over other ‘X’ mice in Razer’s back catalogue. It’s quoted to last for 235 hours with HyperSpeed, and a whopping 615 hours with Bluetooth, which means you can go weeks without even thinking about changing the batteries.
There may not be any RGB lighting to speak of, but the DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed does come with support for Razer’s extensive Synapse 3 software suite. In testing, we found it to be as functional as usual, with options for reprogramming buttons, changing DPI levels and even calibrating the mouse to a specific mat, which is rather clever.
Reviewer: Reece Bithrey
Full review: Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed
