While "DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed" no doubt is a catchy name, a more apt designation would have been "OrochiAdder." Released in 2021, the Orochi V2 turned out to be among the finest battery-driven wireless mice in recent times, offering up excellent wireless performance, high button quality, and remarkably long battery life. Naturally, Razer found it only befitting to give their beloved DeathAdder much the same treatment, and the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is the result of that.

Accordingly, it comes as no surprise that the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is no different from the Orochi V2 in many aspects. Once again, the user is given the option of either using an AA or AAA-battery, along with the choice between 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth. No matter the choice, battery life will be strong, albeit around 14% worse than on the Orochi V2, which is due to the PAW3319 used on the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed lacking some of the power-saving features of the Orochi's 3369. In terms of wireless performance, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is a match, achieving a wireless motion delay of around 1.5 ms and flawless polling at 125 and 1000 Hz. The only flaw I could detect is 500 Hz not being entirely stable, which no doubt will swiftly be dealt with in a firmware update. Most curiously, even the degree of CPI deviation is the same as on the Orochi V2. Even though the 3319 essentially is a lower-cost 3369, real-world performance is by all means the same. Much like on the 3369, there is no added motion delay at the onset of motion, which otherwise is inherent to the 3311, as the 3319 is called in its non-Razer rendition. As a result, the response curve is linear, leading to a level of responsiveness very similar to that of the DeathAdder V2 Pro.

Much like the Orochi V2, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed too lacks a wireless extender, which is expected at this price point but unfortunate nevertheless as plugging the dongle directly into a USB 3.x port may introduce interference adversely affecting wireless operation. On the bright side, a storage compartment for the dongle has found its way onto the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed, which is useful for traveling. In terms of click latency, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed even manages to edge out the Orochi V2, clocking in at a level just shy of Razer's own DeathAdder V2 Pro.

Speaking of clicks, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed too is outfitted with modified Kailh GM 4.0 switches for the main buttons. As a result, the main buttons provide a snappy and pleasing feedback, much more pleasing than the optical switches of the DeathAdder V2 Pro, in fact. While I still consider the DeathAdder 2013 to arguably have the best clicks of any DeathAdder thus far, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed isn't too far behind and greatly benefits from having been granted mechanical switches for its main buttons. Unlike on previous DeathAdder iterations, the CPI buttons have been moved to the left of the left main button. This is less of an ergonomic choice than a design necessity given how the top shell is fully removable, but in any case, I didn't hit either of those buttons even once during play, so I'd say the placement is fine. That said, depending on how one grips the mouse, it absolutely is possible to hit those buttons unintentionally, and the only solution in this case is to simply unbind them. Rebinding the buttons of course is also a viable option for those simply seeking additional buttons readily in reach. While more than just decent, the side buttons aren't quite as good as those on the DeathAdder V2 Pro, which are in the contest for best side buttons of all time. The same goes for the scroll wheel, which can't quite keep up with that of the Orochi V2, but provides tactile and light scrolling nonetheless, albeit coupled with above average noise levels. When it comes to the mouse feet, Razer made no compromises and installed the same ones as on the DeathAdder V2 Pro, and their glide thus is just as excellent.

As with all other Razer mice, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is configurable within Razer Synapse. Over the last years, my feelings towards Razer Synapse have mellowed considerably, especially compared to nightmare-inducing software such as ASUS Armoury Crate or Corsair iCUE. Still, both resource consumption and the number of processes permanently running in the background continue to be higher than desired, so there is plenty of room for improvement still. For those less fond of Synapse, on-board memory support is present, allowing one to simply set everything up once and send Synapse to the shadow realm right after.

Overall, I have to say I'm genuinely impressed by the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed. At $59.99, it goes for $10 less than the Orochi V2, but manages to almost match it in virtually every aspect except for weight. That, however, is hardly surprising considering the Orochi V2 is a genuinely small mouse, whereas the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is a genuinely large one. With an AAA-battery, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed comes out at 89 g, almost matching the $129.99 DeathAdder V2 Pro, while having better clicks, almost the same click latency, by and large comparable wireless performance, and an equally solid build. Frankly, the DeathAdder V2 X Hyperspeed is an excellent deal, especially as it enjoys virtually no competition from other battery-driven, right-handed ergonomic mice at this price point. Accordingly, it rightfully earns our Editor's Choice and Budget awards.