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Razer DeathAdder V2
HyperX Pulsefire Core
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
79.9 g
Ambidextrous
No
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
91.5 g
Ambidextrous
Yes
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder V2
HyperX Pulsefire Core
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is a better wired gaming mouse than the HyperX Pulsefire Core. It's lighter and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a much wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and significantly lower click latency. On the other hand, the HyperX feels sturdier. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. However, extra-large hands will likely find the Razer more comfortable with a palm grip, and small hands will probably find the HyperX more comfortable when using a claw grip.
Variants
- DeathAdder V2 (Black)
- DeathAdder V2 (Halo Infinite Edition)
- DeathAdder V2 (Special Edition W/ Green Speedflex Cable)
- Pulsefire Core (Black)
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Pulsefire Core
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
6.0
7.2
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
7
Additional Buttons
7.7
6.9
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (127 mm)
4.7" (119 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
2.5" (64 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.6" (41 mm)
Grip Width
65 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
No
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.7
Portability picture
Volume
19.10 in³ (313 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
7.5
6.5
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
79.9 g
91.5 g
Default Weight
79.9 g
91.5 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
Yes
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Receiver Storing
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
7.1 ft (2.2 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Video
Cable Type
Braided
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB-A
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
9.0
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Ok
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Additional Buttons
7.7
6.9
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
8
7
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
7
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.4
6.9
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.6 ms
13.6 ms
Wired
2.6 ms
13.6 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
8.3
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.04%
-1.33%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.08%
-0.83%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
-1.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.21%
0.55%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.21%
3.50%
Worst Tracking Error
-1.88%
7.50%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
20,000 CPI
6,200 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.9
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.1 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.6 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Focus+
PixArt PMW3327
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
NGenuity
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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DeathAdder V2
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Pulsefire Core
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DeathAdder V2
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Pulsefire Core
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