DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

So I am currently using a regular DeathAdder 3500 and I like it very much, except for the fact that Razer drivers are not the best in the business and it does it finicky in small movement sensitivity.



However recently I smashed my corded Microsoft keyboard in a fit of nerdrage over a session of BC2, so I ended up getting a wireless Logitech K340 Keyboard, since I wanted to go cordless for a while. However, I realized that he K340 has Unity, so I was curious of getting a G700 or Performance MX to tie it with.



However, I have heard that the Performance MX is not a good of a gaming mouse and the G700 has some battery life woes and some sensor finickyness when being used wirelessly. So I have decided to might just get the cooler-looking DeathAdder Black Edition and return my K340 for the HP Wireless Elite keyboard to further saving my space profile on my cramped desk.



So fellow people, which mouse you think is better? Do you think Performance MX is a good move to wireless coming from a regular DeathAdder, the G700 a good move, or stick with the corded DeathAdder?

Reply 1 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

I currently use a Logitech Performance Mouse MX, and have not experienced any issues with it.



Its wireless, but with a small reciever.

Also the driver suite, SetPoint is top notch and works great.

Last thing, i can play games with it.



Have not tried the G700, but i have used my brothers regular Deathadder and its okay too, but drivers are kinda hit & miss.



But i came from a Revolution MX and its designwise very similar to the Performance MX.



DEagleson

Reply 2 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

Damn I posted in the wrong subforum, can a mod move it to the accessories section? Thanks!

Reply 3 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

I use a G700 and it's a great mouse. The battery may not last as long as other mice but you can just plug it in if you need a charge and still use it.



The Logitech Performance Mouse MX wouldn't be a bad choice either. I've tried it in stores and it's quite nice.



When it comes to mice Logitech does 'em right.

Reply 4 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

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Originally Posted by ZahariasX I use a G700 and it's a great mouse. The battery may not last as long as other mice but you can just plug it in if you need a charge and still use it. The Logitech Performance Mouse MX wouldn't be a bad choice either. I've tried it in stores and it's quite nice. When it comes to mice Logitech does 'em right.

I don't mind charging it everyday really, but it is the small finicky sensitivity I am worried about regarding the G700. Otherwise, I would of easily decided on the G700 and its heavy price tag.



Also, I made an error in my posting, I am currently favoring to get the upgraded DeathAdder and stick with corded mice over wireless but is there anyone here that can address if the Performance MX is capable of good gaming performance despite being 1500dpi and the G700 still good as a wireless mouse, despite its finickiness?

Reply 5 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

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Originally Posted by Star Forge However, I realized that he K340 has Unity, so I was curious of getting a G700 or Performance MX to tie it with.

I don't know if this is a deal-breaker for you, but I'm fairly certain the G700 is not compatible with the unifying receiver; you'll need to plug in its own USB receiver.

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So fellow people, which mouse you think is better? Do you think Performance MX is a good move to wireless coming from a regular DeathAdder, the G700 a good move, or stick with the corded DeathAdder?

I can't comment on the G700's performance, as I don't own it. As for the Performance MX, its main issue is not DPI, but polling/response time. Pretty much any gaming-grade mouse has 1,000Hz polling, which yields 1ms response time. A "normal" mouse like the Performance MX has only 125Hz polling, and an 8ms response time. That increased delay is the main issue with non-gaming mice.



As for the DeathAdder, why get the Black Edition if you already have the regular 3,500 DPI model? It's the same sensor; the differences are all cosmetic. Although you shouldn't be having any trouble with small movement on yours, so maybe you should get a warranty replacement.



If you like the shape of the DeathAdder and want wireless, there's always the Mamba. It's expensive, but from time to time you can find them cheaper. I got mine for $70 refurbished from Woot.com.

Reply 6 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

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Originally Posted by Mastershroom I don't know if this is a deal-breaker for you, but I'm fairly certain the G700 is not compatible with the unifying receiver; you'll need to plug in its own USB receiver. I can't comment on the G700's performance, as I don't own it. As for the Performance MX, its main issue is not DPI, but polling/response time. Pretty much any gaming-grade mouse has 1,000Hz polling, which yields 1ms response time. A "normal" mouse like the Performance MX has only 125Hz polling, and an 8ms response time. That increased delay is the main issue with non-gaming mice. As for the DeathAdder, why get the Black Edition if you already have the regular 3,500 DPI model? It's the same sensor; the differences are all cosmetic. Although you shouldn't be having any trouble with small movement on yours, so maybe you should get a warranty replacement. If you like the shape of the DeathAdder and want wireless, there's always the Mamba. It's expensive, but from time to time you can find them cheaper. I got mine for $70 refurbished from Woot.com.

I just realized that the G700 uses a non-Unifying reciever. However it isn't going to be deal-breaker as I am starting to not like the K340 as the keys are way too small for me and the glossy trim is bugging me. I am going to return it back to Amazon.com after my HP Elite Wireless keyboard comes in. Therefore, I don't think the Unity limitation is going to be on my mind.



That being said I was fearing the MX would feel slow compared to the DeathAdder and I won't get used to the slowness after being on the DA for a while, so I agree with you. The people that game with the MX were coming from the Revolution, so they got used to the delay in response time. However, I have been using the DeathAdder for a while, so it would feel sluggish going backwards.



About the Black Edition, I do realize it sounds mad that I am getting the exact thing, but I really despise the glossy sides and my current DA gets cakes of dead skin cells and oils on the side like mad. I prefer a matte/rubberized finish and it is that reason I am going towards the Black Edition. That said, if yours don't have that slight small sensitivity issues, I might send it in for an RMA and then give the replacement to my friend as if the wireless Logitechs don't wet my whistle, I will get the DA Black Edition.

Reply 7 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

With the G700 you can store the small receiver in the battery compartment as seen here:

Little convenience there.



I don't have any finickiness with the G700 either. It's got a quite comfortable design one that I personally don't get in the Razer line of mice as well.



Not sure if it's helpful at all for you but I've been using a G5 for years. Still use it for my desktop.

Reply 8 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

What's this sensor finickness with the g700 you talk about? I have never had a problem with the sensor on my g700.

Reply 9 : DeathAdder Black Edition, G700 or Performance MX?

Logitech' scroll wheels have no business on a gaming mouse, for daily use they rock. But for gaming where precision is required i've noticed my weapons change on their own or I can't effectively change weapons using the scroll wheel. I'm not using the free-spinning mode either. I would recommend the razer to all those you listed.



edit: I should have said, I'm have the performance mx which I use for my thinkpad since I don't game with it.