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# 1ms ultra-fast response 3500 DPI precision Ergonomic left-hand design Razer DeathAdder Essential - Left-Handed Esports Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - 3,500 Adjustible DPI

**Brand:** razer
**Price:** R5582
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖱️ Lefties, level up your game with precision and speed designed just for you!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Razer DeathAdder Essential - Left-Handed Esports Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - 3,500 Adjustible DPI by razer
- **How much does it cost?** R5582 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1328640-razer-deathadder-essential-left-handed-esports-ergonomic-gaming-mouse-3)

## Best For

- razer enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted razer brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Customizable Control:** Two side buttons offer quick customization to streamline your gameplay and workflow.
- • **Tailored for Lefties:** First-ever gaming-grade mouse designed exclusively for left-handed pros, maximizing comfort and control.
- • **Marathon-Ready Comfort:** Ergonomic form reduces wrist and hand tension, so you can game longer without fatigue.
- • **Lightning-Fast Response:** 1000Hz ultrapolling ensures a 1ms response time—because every millisecond counts in esports.
- • **Precision that Dominates:** 3500 DPI Razer 3.5G infrared sensor delivers 4x the accuracy of standard mice, giving you the competitive edge.

## Overview

The Razer DeathAdder Essential is the pioneering left-handed esports gaming mouse featuring a 3500 DPI 3.5G infrared sensor, 1000Hz ultrapolling for 1ms response time, and an ergonomic design tailored for extended comfort. Engineered to give left-handed gamers a professional-grade edge, it combines precision, speed, and durability in a sleek wired package.

## Description

True Ergonomic Left Hand Design - The first gaming grade mouse dedicated solely to left-handed professional gamers was conceived because when it comes to it, you want to know you are perfectly equipped with precision and comfort. 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Infrared Sensor - Arm yourself with four times more precision than a standard 800dpi mouse, giving you the edge over the entire competition. 1000 Hz Ultrapolling - Instantaneous execution is guaranteed with the Razer 1000 Hz Ultrapolling technology giving you a response time of 1 ms compared to that of 125 Hz/8ms found in conventional gaming mice.

Review: A real ergonomic mouse for left handed people. Thank you, Razer. - Razer deserves significant respect for putting this product out there. There are next to zero options for left handers on comfortable mouses, mostly because it's "not profitable" or something. This is a very comfortable and satisfying mouse to use and I appreciate Razer treating us like regular people instead of some genetic mistake that needs some weird nonsensical vertical mouse design. A great mouse with a few slight flaws. Pros: 1- It's ergonomic, it's left handed, and great compared to the ambidextrous designs. 2- I don't do MMOs, online FPSs, or other fast paced quick reaction time games, so I can't comment on speed but I've had zero problems using the mouse or with it's response time. 3-Two buttons on the side for some degree of customization. 4- Haven't had anything break or problems with the LEDs or mouse wheel. Seems durable to me. Just don't smash it on the desk, that's why I'm on my second one. Cons: 1- The oil from your hands builds up quickly on this and I clean it at least twice a week. Make sure you only use water. I tried using a cleaning wipe on my old one and I think it stripped the finish off. 2- Out of the box it comes with the mouse buttons switched, so left click is right and right click is left. You need the software to fix it and if for some reason you can't load the software...it won't remember your settings. I've since turned off automatic updating ever since they had an incident and my mouse was stuck reversed. 3- Only blue lighting options, oh, and the logo pulsates slowly. Kind of clashes with my red LED only keyboard but oh well, doesn't bother me. 4- No wireless option.
Review: Annoying details cripple an otherwise quality product - A lot of computer devices these days are going the ergonomic route, aka the bane of a left-handed person's existence. With this in mind, I was delighted to see that Razer manufactures a left-handed alternative to their gaming mouse. The device is basically just like the standard Razer DeathAdder (right-handed version) - it's got a nice long cord, high precision controls, extra buttons, and a fancy glowing blue logo. It even comes in a cool box with some free drink coasters that are strangely labeled "certificate of authenticity." Seriously, though, it's probably the coolest mouse I've owned and it's amazing because it's left-handed, but there are two problems with it that bothered me as soon as I started using the thing. First, the left and right click buttons are switched. This means that, by default, when you left-click it right clicks and when you right click it left-clicks. Confusing? Try playing Starcraft that way. Now, this isn't the end of the world. You can go into your mouse settings and click the "switch left and right click buttons" options. However, if you ever switch to another computer you'll have to do the same thing. In addition, if it's somebody else's computer, or if you ever want to use a different mouse with your computer again, you'll have to switch the settings back every time you switch. Now, I kind of get why they did this. If a left-handed user likes his mouse backwards, shouldn't the buttons be backwards too? Ok, maybe, but most lefties probably grew up using right handed mice (mouses?) making this feature a pesky annoyance. I mean, why hard wire the mouse that way if users could change it in the settings anyway? Maybe some people want this feature, but it irked me enough to wish there was some sort of button to turn it on and off. The other thing I noticed about this mouse is that the point moves more quickly than the pointers on my other mice. Maybe this is meant to make it 'high precision' for gamers, but this is another feature that can be easily changed in your Windows settings or in an individual game's settings. So, again, this is another feature that you have to tweak inside the control panel every time you plug in Razer's mouse or switch computers, unless you don't mind the hypersensitivity. So, over all, it's an ok product. I like the design, but the built in hardware settings make it cumbersome to use if you want to use it on multiple computers. This is no normal mouse. edit: In response to the condescending comment claiming I don't know how to use a 'gaming' mouse, I installed Razor's proprietary software. Hey pro-gamers! Do you like having to log in so that you can access your mouse's settings? How about having software the crashes when you're trying to play a game, or interrupts everything you're doing to inform you to "Please plug in a razor product" when your mouse isn't plugged in? Then this is the product for you! Seriously. If you don't think I'm being accurate, check out all the google search results for problems with Razor Synapse. Their software makes the problem even worse than it was to begin with.

## Features

- The first gaming grade mouse dedicated solely to left-handed professional gamers was conceived because when it comes to it, you want to know you are perfectly equipped with precision and comfort
- With 3,500DPI, you can arm yourself with four times more precision than a standard 800DPI mouse, giving you the edge over the entire competition
- The Razer DeathAdder Essential is eqipped with a precision 3.5G infrared sensor, ensuring one of the most reliable and accurate trackers in gaming
- Instantaneous execution is guaranteed with the Razer 1000Hz ultrapolling technology, giving you a response time of 1ms compared to that of 125Hz/8ms found in conventional gaming mice.
- Designed for extended gaming marathons, the Razer DeathAdder's form minimizes wrist and hand tension

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003EUPCZG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,634 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #818 in PC Gaming Mice |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (629) |
| Date First Available | March 16, 2010 |
| Department | mouse |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 5.3 ounces |
| Item model number | RZ01-00151700-W1M1 |
| Language | English, French, Spanish |
| Manufacturer | Razer USA |
| Product Dimensions | 2.6 x 6.3 x 8.7 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Razer
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB, Wired
- **Movement Detection Technology:** Optical
- **Special Feature:** Ergonomic Design

## Images

![Razer DeathAdder Essential - Left-Handed Esports Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - 3,500 Adjustible DPI - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51-PHExa70L.jpg)
![Razer DeathAdder Essential - Left-Handed Esports Ergonomic Gaming Mouse - 3,500 Adjustible DPI - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qfg526VxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The buttons are already "swapped", or software is required for that?**
A: There is some easy to use software that does that. I tell it that I want to map certain keyboard shortcuts or macros to the buttons and save that as a profile. When the linked program runs, the Synapse program swaps the profile to match. I have five profiles that took me maybe half an hour of tweaking to get perfect - I didn't have to take so long, but I was playing with it a bit - and after that it works on it's own.

**Q: is it good for left handers**
A: In all honesty I don't think it would be ideal, because your side buttons are to the left of the mouse. Therefore, you would have to slide and bend your ring finger in a seemingly uncomfortable position to effectively press them. Good news, though! There is a left-handed edition of the Razer Deathadder, which should fit your needs just fine:http://www.amazon.com/Razer-DeathAdder-3500-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B003EUPCZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390149643&sr=8-1&keywords=left+handed+deathadder

**Q: is this mouse also good for maya 3d graphic designer ?**
A: might a bit too heavy for graphic design. I find that playing with this kind of mouse for hours tires my hands a bit.

**Q: Hello, Anybody have the actual dimensions of the mouse itself? I have larger hands/need larger mouse. Currently, have Logitech G500. Thx!**
A: My hands are pudgy and massive and the deathadder is too big for me. I looked at your currnet mouse and the Razer Deathadder that I use is bigger. Just-in casey (haha get it?), it is 120mm end to end and 65mm wide at the front and back. 4Hope this helps,Fin Proebst

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A real ergonomic mouse for left handed people. Thank you, Razer.
*by R***O on November 5, 2019*

Razer deserves significant respect for putting this product out there. There are next to zero options for left handers on comfortable mouses, mostly because it's "not profitable" or something. This is a very comfortable and satisfying mouse to use and I appreciate Razer treating us like regular people instead of some genetic mistake that needs some weird nonsensical vertical mouse design. A great mouse with a few slight flaws. Pros: 1- It's ergonomic, it's left handed, and great compared to the ambidextrous designs. 2- I don't do MMOs, online FPSs, or other fast paced quick reaction time games, so I can't comment on speed but I've had zero problems using the mouse or with it's response time. 3-Two buttons on the side for some degree of customization. 4- Haven't had anything break or problems with the LEDs or mouse wheel. Seems durable to me. Just don't smash it on the desk, that's why I'm on my second one. Cons: 1- The oil from your hands builds up quickly on this and I clean it at least twice a week. Make sure you only use water. I tried using a cleaning wipe on my old one and I think it stripped the finish off. 2- Out of the box it comes with the mouse buttons switched, so left click is right and right click is left. You need the software to fix it and if for some reason you can't load the software...it won't remember your settings. I've since turned off automatic updating ever since they had an incident and my mouse was stuck reversed. 3- Only blue lighting options, oh, and the logo pulsates slowly. Kind of clashes with my red LED only keyboard but oh well, doesn't bother me. 4- No wireless option.

### ⭐⭐ Annoying details cripple an otherwise quality product
*by R***N on October 8, 2010*

A lot of computer devices these days are going the ergonomic route, aka the bane of a left-handed person's existence. With this in mind, I was delighted to see that Razer manufactures a left-handed alternative to their gaming mouse. The device is basically just like the standard Razer DeathAdder (right-handed version) - it's got a nice long cord, high precision controls, extra buttons, and a fancy glowing blue logo. It even comes in a cool box with some free drink coasters that are strangely labeled "certificate of authenticity." Seriously, though, it's probably the coolest mouse I've owned and it's amazing because it's left-handed, but there are two problems with it that bothered me as soon as I started using the thing. First, the left and right click buttons are switched. This means that, by default, when you left-click it right clicks and when you right click it left-clicks. Confusing? Try playing Starcraft that way. Now, this isn't the end of the world. You can go into your mouse settings and click the "switch left and right click buttons" options. However, if you ever switch to another computer you'll have to do the same thing. In addition, if it's somebody else's computer, or if you ever want to use a different mouse with your computer again, you'll have to switch the settings back every time you switch. Now, I kind of get why they did this. If a left-handed user likes his mouse backwards, shouldn't the buttons be backwards too? Ok, maybe, but most lefties probably grew up using right handed mice (mouses?) making this feature a pesky annoyance. I mean, why hard wire the mouse that way if users could change it in the settings anyway? Maybe some people want this feature, but it irked me enough to wish there was some sort of button to turn it on and off. The other thing I noticed about this mouse is that the point moves more quickly than the pointers on my other mice. Maybe this is meant to make it 'high precision' for gamers, but this is another feature that can be easily changed in your Windows settings or in an individual game's settings. So, again, this is another feature that you have to tweak inside the control panel every time you plug in Razer's mouse or switch computers, unless you don't mind the hypersensitivity. So, over all, it's an ok product. I like the design, but the built in hardware settings make it cumbersome to use if you want to use it on multiple computers. This is no normal mouse. edit: In response to the condescending comment claiming I don't know how to use a 'gaming' mouse, I installed Razor's proprietary software. Hey pro-gamers! Do you like having to log in so that you can access your mouse's settings? How about having software the crashes when you're trying to play a game, or interrupts everything you're doing to inform you to "Please plug in a razor product" when your mouse isn't plugged in? Then this is the product for you! Seriously. If you don't think I'm being accurate, check out all the google search results for problems with Razor Synapse. Their software makes the problem even worse than it was to begin with.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic mouse, would enjoy a simpler version for work (Revised)
*by G***Z on August 24, 2014*

PROS: 1) The ergo design is unbelievably comfortable, that you can get used it no matter what your preference. I am right-handed but because of severe carpal tunnel, I had to learn to use a left handed mouse. I tried a couple and I was able to fully adapt to this one in an hour. 2) Hard-wired reversed buttons. You don't have to change the left click in Windows, because your left-hand index finger acts as the primary click on this mouse. As far as Windows is concerned its a standard mouse. 3) Some useful software controls. You can turn off the glow if it bothers you (only via Razer software), adjust the tracking DPI, and just about anything else you could think of adjusting on a mouse, and some things you may not have thought of. 4) Accurate - Once adjusted, this mouse is has Razer sharp accuracy. :P CONS: Limited use - it works with most versions of Windows and a few versions of MAC, but not all. It is problematic in some of virtual machines. I would ask the following of Razer for those of us who need a left handed mouse, it would be awesome to create a separate business/work version of this mouse: 1) Don't touch the design. The casing and buttons are all perfect. 2) Remove the LED's, not needed for work. 3) Create a simple driver, that can be installed through Windows Update or separately from your website, requiring no additional software to be installed.

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