When comparing Razer DeathAdder Elite vs Razer Naga Chroma, the Slant community recommends Razer Naga Chroma for most people. In the question“What is the best mouse ("gaming" or otherwise) for Mac for productivity (e.g., assigning tasks to buttons)? ” Razer Naga Chroma is ranked 4th while Razer DeathAdder Elite is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose Razer Naga Chroma is:
Great for MOBAs, MMOs, and even FPSs.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Comfortable for most sizes of hands and grips
The Deathadder gaming mouse has a simple design and ergonomics that makes it comfortable for a wide variety of hand sizes and grips.
Pro Two side buttons in an easily accessible yet unobtrusive position
The two side buttons on this gaming mouse are programmable and have the exact same actuation as the left and right mouse buttons. They are also placed well where they are easy to access but are also unobtrusive.
Pro Synapse is well-designed driver software
Synapse can be a useful tool by saving a users setting to the cloud automatically, setting do not need to be remembered upon re-installs or using a friends PC.
Pro Left- and right-click buttons have a concave that helps fingers stay in place
The concave w design of the left and right mouse buttons allows for fingers to stay easily in place comfortably.
Pro Reasonably lightweight at 105 grams
At 105 grams the Razer Deathadder Chroma gaming mouse is reasonably lightweight.
Pro 5 Independently programmable buttons
All five buttons on the device are independently programmable with the Synapse software.
Pro Tons of easy to program buttons
Great for MOBAs, MMOs, and even FPSs.
Pro Side buttons are mechanical and angled
The 12 side buttons on the Razer Naga Chroma have mechanical switches inside. Mechanical switches have a great tactile and audible feedback while also having great longevity. The buttons themselves are also angled which makes it easier to find the correct button to use.
Pro Tilt-click scroll wheel
The scroll wheel can be pressed left, right, or down.
Pro Braided cord
Pro Super comfortable to use
Perfectly conforms to any grip type in your hand. Can use this mouse for hours on end.
Pro Right or left handed models available
The Razer Naga Chroma comes in either a right or left handed model.
Cons
Con Requires signing in and connecting to a server before the mouse can be used to its full potential
To get the latest drivers or edit settings you have to download "synapse" an "online cloud device updater and profile storage" application. You have to register an account with your email and have it running in the background constantly for changes to take effect.
Con The shape will not feel comfortable for everyone
The shape does not work with palm grips that well.
Con Heavy
Unsuitable for most hardcore FPS games. This mouse will easily make your hand tired due to its weight of 135g.
Con Side buttons are not for everyone
Takes your thumb some getting used to, hitting the correct button.
Con Proprietary software needed to take advantage of all of the mouses features
Users will need to install Razers Synapse software to take advantage of most of this mouses features such as the programmable keys.