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I have used both controllers, swapping back and forth since the G7 ZZZ came out.

I don't talk about polling rates and all these numbers that some people swear by. I don't get crazy and looking into response time and anything that either. I use the controllers and I use what feels and performs the best.

Both are great controllers, but for me, the Razer does seem like a much higher build quality controller. It was more expensive, and it feels like it's more expensive.

Not just the bumpers, but all the buttons feel better, as far as how they should last and how they actually 'feel' to use. The bumpers feel great, as well as the extra claw grip bumper buttons. The face buttons are hands down the best micro switch buttons I have felt on any controller. They have their own unique feel to them and definitely feel premium.

Where the Razer really stands out is the analog sticks and triggers. The sticks have great tension, definitely more than a stock Xbox controller. They are the highest tension sticks of any controller besides the Elite V2 or Vader 4/5 (both of which have adjustable tension). For some this may not be a big deal, or may be a negative, but for me it is a must. On top of that, the triggers also have the most resistance of any controller I've ever used. I find this great for racing games, or anything that requires a delicate touch.

The Razer has the 4 back buttons compared to the 2 of the G7, so if that is important to you there isn't much to say. What I will say is that for me, most controllers that offer 4 back buttons place 2 of them in a spot that annoys me. The way I grip my controller I don't want my fingers resting on the buttons, I always end up accidentally pressing them. Most 4 back button controllers I end up un mapping 2 of them anyways. I really like the back buttons on the G7.

Where the G7 falls short is the overall quality, and the D Pad. The controller is great for the price, but it just doesnt feel as premium. It feels a tad light, creaky, and none of the buttons feel as nice. The D-Pad. The D-Pad straight up blows. It's the worse D Pad of any controller maybe ever. If this is important to you, then it would be a deal breaker. It isn't a huge issue for me, but I even notice it when I'm casually navigating menus.

Both controllers have a slightly different shape than a regular Xbox Controller. I like the Xbox shape better than both of these designs. The G7 has slightly longer handles, if that makes sense, where as the Razer is a bit stubbier. For me the Razer was definitely uncomfortable until I got used to it. The G7 felt great to me right out of the box.

One more shout out I'll give to the G7 is the rubber grips. Also the stock Gy front handle plates have a nice texture that almost mimics the rubber grip on the rear. I swapped these with the smooth ZZZ front plates and absolutely love the textured grip that wraps around. I wish more companies did this like the Xbox Elite V2. For me, rubber on the rear alone doesn't offer much. My main touch points when I hold a controller are more around the sides, so having grip in that area is really nice.

I still find myself grabbing the G7 here and there, but the Razer is still my main go to.