I'm not particularly a huge fan of Razer as most of their products are over priced and they have a tendency to create flashy products while skimping out on build quality, however their mice have always been well made. Before I purchased this mouse I was using a Razer Lachesis (the original model not the second version). I actually still use that mouse with my laptop since I can't stand trackpads, but this DeathAdder Chroma I now use with my desktop. It has a great grip and a great feel to it thanks to the rubber on the sides as well as the weight. It's not light but it certainly isn't heavy. It feels just right.
The millions of colors that is is capable of displaying is completely pointless, but I do admit it looks pretty cool and the colors can be customized via Razer Synapse software.
I won't make any bold claims about this mouse improving my gaming performance as I've been gaming and using gaming mice my whole life so transitioning from one to another isn't going to do anything for me. I play mostly FPS games and RPGs and this mouse has been excellent for me. It's very comfortable and the sensor is very accurate. I sometimes, well very rarely I should say, had an issue with the sensor on my Lachesis but I've owned this mouse for over a year and I've yet to experience any sensor issues.
One thing I should point out is that right after Amazon's return policy expired, I began having a double click issue with this mouse. Sometimes when I would left click, it would register twice. This was extremely annoying. I would shoot more times than I would have to in shooters and when I would click to select a file, it would double click and open it instead. I was so disappointed that I spent so much money on a brand new mouse, the return policy was over, and I'd probably have to contact the manufacturer and get a refurbished one as a replacement.
I contacted Razer and they replied within 24 hours. I already told them I tried uninstalling and re-installing the software as well as testing the mouse on different computers. The customer support person asked me to try updating the device's firmware and linked me to it. Lo and behold, this simple firmware update fixed my issue. It was a huge relief to find out that it wasn't a hardware issue or a manufacturing one.
Lastly, I do dislike the Razer Synapse software (and unfortunately you're forced to use it to keep the device updated and I had to use it to update the firmware) but I've learned to deal with it. Aside from popping up letting you know that there is an update available, it isn't obtrusive. At least it gives you the option to create custom profiles per application which is nice.
| Standing screen display size | 5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Wireless Type | 802.11abg |
