When comparing Zowie FK1+ vs Razer DeathAdder 3.5G, the Slant community recommends Zowie FK1+ for most people. In the question“What are the best gaming mice for large hands?” Zowie FK1+ is ranked 15th while Razer DeathAdder 3.5G is ranked 16th. The most important reason people chose Zowie FK1+ is:
Whether you have the FK1+ with the older 3310 sensor, or the newer FK1+-B Divina version, you'll not have any issue hitting your shots. Zowie's sensor implementations are definitely some of the better ones.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Good mouse sensor, regardless of whether it's an older FK model or a newer one.
Whether you have the FK1+ with the older 3310 sensor, or the newer FK1+-B Divina version, you'll not have any issue hitting your shots. Zowie's sensor implementations are definitely some of the better ones.
Pro Very flexible cable, albeit not as good as modern paracord-like cables.
The cable is above average in flexibility, and generally quite good at not causing issues mid-game, especially if used with a mouse bungee. But don't think that it'll beat paracorded mice, or similar types of cords.
Pro Great mouse feet, with spares provided in the box.
As is the case with most Zowie mice, the feet on the bottom are very large and above average in smoothness and durability. The mouse also comes with backup feet in case your feet wear out on say, a hard mouse pad.
Pro Mouse wheel is suited to FPS gaming, with very clear steps.
The mouse wheel has fewer steps (16), but because of that the steps are larger and clearer, so it's less likely to cause issues in the midst of a firefight. Note that this can be harder to use in desktop scenarios, as it is slower than normal mouse wheels.
Pro Ambidextrous, with buttons on both sides, allowing for both left and right handed use.
The mouse has an ambidextrous shape, allowing for use by both right and left handed gamers. Ambidextrous shapes are also very good for fingertip and claw grip, so if you use those grip styles, and have a large hand, you're very likely going to find this mouse worthwhile.
Pro Suitable for lefties
This mouse is well-known for its ergonomic shape well-suited for lefties. Its sizable groove on the right side guides the left thumb to a comfortable spot. The left side has a slightly angled surface that gives freedom for the rest of the fingers to position themselves as they please.
Pro Large thumb buttons don't get in the way of the grip
The DeathAdder has two thumb buttons that are quite large and easy to press without getting in the way of the grip.
Pro Fits the hand naturally with a palm grip
Due to its curves, it feels natural to hold the mouse with a palm grip. It has a defined thumb groove on one side and an open side for your ring and pinky fingers on the other. The general contour of the mouse is curved so it feels like it is specifically molded for you hand. The mouse relies more on its shape rather than textured finishes to maintain your hand’s grip.
Pro Comes with a companion software for customised profile creation
Although it’s an older mouse, its Synapse 2.0 software is still updated (as of Spring 2017) and allows you to change DPI, polling rate, create macros and reassign buttons. All of the options are tied to profiles. Keep in mind that certain modifications will not work unless the software is running in the background. The software also has optional stats and heatmaps that track your mouse usage. The software is PC and Mac compatible.
Pro Decent sensor, with several DPI options
This mouse comes with the Avago S3888 sensor, which is decent, but doesn’t offer perfect performance. Some of its original issues can be fixed with a firmware update. Originally, it has four DPI stages of 450/900/1800/3500. However, its 1800 DPI option is native and is regarded as the most accurate one with the highest perfect control speed. If you use the updated Synapse 2.0 software, these options increase to include every value between 100 and 3500, with steps of 100.
Pro Surface allows for easy sweat evaporation
The top of the mouse has a hard rubberized finish, which allow sweat to evaporate easily.
Cons
Con Mouse wheel is very loud and awkward in general desktop use. Can feel "
Con Heavy compared to the competition in the ambidextrous mouse space.
The mouse is heavier than the average modern ambidextrous mouse, so it can feel a bit strange if you've come from a lighter option.
Con DPI switch is located under the mouse, so it can't be used on-the-fly
A DPI switch is available but it's located under the mouse. It cannot be bound to a different function.
Con Old legacy drivers may need to be used to solve acceleration issues
If you encounter some acceleration issues, you may need to replace the Synapse software with the old legacy drivers to eliminate this issue.
Con Mouse feet are too thin and will wear out over time
The mouse feet are really thin and will wear out over time. To avoid this, another set of mouse feet can be placed on top of the old ones to increase their height.
Con To decrease the lift off distance, a work-around needs to be used
Although the lift off distance is quite high at 3.5mm, there is a possible work-around for that (the mouse lacks the ability of changing its value). If you partly cover the sensor with a non transparent tape the lift off distance gets lowered but at the cost of losing a little bit of perfect control speed. You may want to experiment first to achieve your desired performance.
Con Sensor firmware update is essential
In order to make the most out of the S3888 sensor, it’s crucial to have its firmware updated. This eliminates the jitter that’s present without the update. Other than this, it performs quite well.
Con Side surfces feel like they are of inferior quality
The sides are a glossy plastic that feels inferior in quality to the top side.