HP Omen Photon (2019) vs Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013)

The HP Omen Photon (2019) makes for a good, if unremarkable Gaming Mouse for people with a $140 budget. The Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013), however, is merely mediocre when compared to other options at its price point and won't satisfy the needs of most people.

In both cases, however, you might want to look into some alternatives at the $140 price range - chances are that there are better options available.

If you're still interested in learning more about the HP Omen Photon (2019) and Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013), however, we put together a summary of what we know:

The HP Omen Photon (2019) has impressed reviewers from two sources that are among the most highly trusted on the internet, namely PCmag and Laptop Mag. It did great in their objective hands-on roundups - it earned the "Best for Buyers Seeking Mouse-Body Customization" and "The best gaming mouse with swappable paddles" awards from PCmag and Laptop Mag, respectively. That's high praise from such reputable sources.

As for the Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013) - CNET, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Razer DeathAdder Left Hand Edition review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

We tried doing a direct HP Omen Photon (2019) vs. Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013) review score comparison but couldn't find any sources that tested both.

Next, we took a look at which sources liked them best and found that the HP Omen Photon (2019) most impressed the reviewers at PCmag, who gave it a score of 8, whereas the Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013) did best in its CNET review - it scored 7.5 points.

Lastly, we calculated their review averages and compared them to their competitors. The average review score for Gaming Mice in general is 7.5 out of 10, while the HP Omen Photon (2019) and Razer DeathAdder Essential Left-Handed Edition (2013) earned averages of 7.5 and 7.5, respectively.