Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V3 | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 32000 | 45000 |
| Battery | 120 h | 150 h |
| Buttons | 6 | 8 |
| Weight | 55 g | 56 g |
Between the X2V3 and DeathAdder V4 Pro, the X2V3 comes out ahead in weight, while the DeathAdder V4 Pro wins on max dpi / battery. Overall, the X2V3 scores 77 and the DeathAdder V4 Pro scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (77 vs 79.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the X2V3 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 1.00 g less. 55 vs 56.
Pick the DeathAdder V4 Pro if you care most about max dpi / battery. Its strongest claims are max dpi, battery, buttons. The single most decisive one: Max DPI — 40.63% more. 45000 vs 32000.
Both ship with comparable polling rate, wireless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Pulsar - X2V3 or Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro?
Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 2.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max dpi, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Pulsar - X2V3 if…
Pulsar - X2V3 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro if…
Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro has the measurable edge on max dpi, battery h, button count.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Pulsar - X2V3 wins
- ▲Weight — 1.00 g less. 55 vs 56.
Why Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro wins
- ▲Max DPI — 40.63% more. 45000 vs 32000.
- ▲Battery — 25.00% more. 150 h vs 120 h.
- ▲Buttons — 2.00 more. 8 vs 6.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V3 | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 32000 | 45000lead |
| Max IPS | 750 | 800lead |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hz | 8000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V3 | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55 glead | 56 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 8lead |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V3 | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 120 h | 150 hlead |