This Razer DeathAdder Essential for under £20 is everything you need in a cheap gaming mouse

Back in my prime Counter Strike and MOBA days, I refused to use anything but a wired mouse. Sure, I was never going to win any esports tournaments, but a boy can dream. Now that gaming habits are far more casual and I spend more time working on my PC rather than playing, I swapped to a wireless mouse for convenience. With the Razer DeathAdder Essential down to £16.09 at Amazon, though, I’m strongly tempted to return to my go-to mouse for years.

Sure, it is the most basic gaming mouse out there, but it has all the crucial features you might need at a bargain price. You get a precise 6400 DPI sensor for smooth and responsive movement, five reprogrammable buttons with macro support, including some handy side buttons, and an understated design with tasteful RGB.

I always found my Razer mouse was good for longevity, too, both in terms of how comfortable it was to hold and it would survive extended use thanks to some durable mechanical switches.

Now, there are clearly better and more advanced gaming mice out there if you want something even more precise or with extra features. However, for under £20, I think the Razer DeathAdder Essential is extremely hard to beat. That’s especially true if you’re someone like me who enjoys competitive gaming but is fully aware they’re unlikely to hit the pro leagues any time soon.

This Razer DeathAdder Essential deal is part of the current Amazon Tech Week sale, which features dozens of other offers on laptops, smartwatches, appliances, and more gaming gear.

I’ve had a look through the event and picked out some of the best deals that are currently live. You can find record-low prices on some top-rated tech, such as one of our favourite Garmin running watches, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally handheld gaming PC, and a portable fan from Shark.

Deals on this gaming mouse and everything mentioned end on Sunday, though, so do check them out before it’s too late to see if anything grabs you.