Our Verdict
The Razer Basilisk V2 is a good office mouse. It has a nice comfortable shape and its build quality is great, which should last you a few years. It also features a lot of programmable inputs, which can make your workflow more fluid. However, it's not wireless like the Razer Basilisk Ultimate.
- Very well-built design.
- Amazing sensor performance; customizable.
- Very low click latency.
- Can be a bit big for smaller hands.
- Not ideal for a fingertip grip user.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is an excellent mouse for FPS games. Its sensor performance is outstanding and its click latency is very low. The mouse feels comfortable to use, especially with a claw or palm grip, although people with smaller hands might have trouble reaching the sniper button. It also isn't the lightest mouse, but the cable is very lightweight and doesn't keep kinks, which is great.
- Very well-built design.
- Amazing sensor performance; customizable.
- Very low click latency.
- Can be a bit big for smaller hands.
- Not ideal for a fingertip grip user.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is great for gaming, even for MMOs. Although it has a lot of programmable inputs, it doesn't have as many side buttons as MMO mice do. Its sensor is amazing and it's comfortable to use during long periods, but some may feel like they need more easy-to-access side buttons.
- Very well-built design.
- Amazing sensor performance; customizable.
- Very low click latency.
- Can be a bit big for smaller hands.
- Not ideal for a fingertip grip user.
The Razer Basilisk V2 isn't designed to be an ultra-light gaming mouse, but it's not too heavy and its performance is amazing. Its click latency is very low and the new improved Razer cable is also lightweight and flexible. This mouse can be a good alternative if you don't like ultra-lightweight mice with a honeycomb pattern.
- Very well-built design.
- Amazing sensor performance; customizable.
- Very low click latency.
- Can be a bit big for smaller hands.
- Not ideal for a fingertip grip user.
The Razer Basilisk V2 isn't designed for traveling. It's wired-only, and having a cable can be very cumbersome if you're trying to get work done on a plane, for example.
- Very well-built design.
- Amazing sensor performance; customizable.
- Very low click latency.
- Can be a bit big for smaller hands.
- Not ideal for a fingertip grip user.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 11, 2023: After receiving community feedback, we've fixed an inconsistency in the Cable section of this review. We've added an updated Cable Video and corrected the result of the Permanent Kink test from No to Yes.
- Updated Sep 28, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Sep 21, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There aren't any real variants of this mouse, but it's identical to the Razer Basilisk Ultimate. The Ultimate version is wireless, while the V2 is wired.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The Razer Basilisk V2 is an improved version of the first Razer Basilisk. It features a newly improved cable that is better than most cables from big brands. This mouse also features a more ergonomic, right-slanted shape, which feels a bit more comfortable than symmetrical mice.
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The Razer Basilisk V2 is a better wired mouse than the Logitech G502 HERO. It's a bit lighter, and its cable is noticeably better as well, as it doesn't create as much drag. The Razer is also a bit more comfortable to use. On the other hand, you can unlock the Logitech's scroll wheel for free scrolling, which the Razer's can't do. Also, the Logitech's software is available on macOS, while Razer Synapse 3 isn't.
The Razer Basilisk V2 and the Razer DeathAdder V2 are very similar performing gaming mice since they have the same sensor. What differentiates them is their shape. The Basilisk has a more pronounced right-slanted design and is slightly bigger. On the other hand, the DeathAdder is lighter, but it doesn't feature a sniper button like the Basilisk lineup.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is a nice improvement over the first Razer Basilisk. It's lighter, has a better cable that's lightweight and doesn't keep kinks, and its wired click-latency is lower as well. If your budget allows it, there's no real reason to go for the first version over the V2.
The Razer Basilisk V3 is a newer version of the Razer Basilisk V2. The V3 has a higher maximum CPI and a marginally lower click latency. It also has mouse feet with rounded edges, which users may find helps it glide more smoothly. Its scroll wheel has an optional feature that automatically switches between tactile and free-scrolling modes depending on how quickly you scroll. Also, it has an extra RGB area with nine independent RGB zones in a strip around both sides and the back of the mouse that casts light downwards, under the mouse. On the other hand, the sniper button on the left side of the V2 is removable, while the sniper button on the V3 isn't.
Test Results
The Razer Basilisk V2 looks the same as the Basilisk Ultimate, except it has a cable and doesn't have side RGB lights. It features sharp lines and has a nice gaming-oriented design. It looks a bit more aggressive than the first Razer Basilisk.
This mouse isn't the most portable option. Due to its wire, it might be hard to use in cramped spaces like on the train or when traveling via plane. However, this shouldn't matter for people only looking for a gaming mouse to use with their home setup.
The Razer Basilisk V2's build quality is excellent. Just like the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, the PTFE feet glide well, and the whole mouse is built from solid plastic. The scroll wheel slightly wobbles, but this is due to its ability to tilt. You'll also find a scroll wheel at the bottom of the mouse, which lets you adjust how much resistance you want to put on the actual mouse wheel.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is on the heavier side, although it isn't the heaviest we've tested so far. However, there's no way to optimize its weight further.
The Basilisk V2's ergonomic-oriented design is very comfortable to use. It's great for a palm or claw grip and all buttons are easy to reach. The mouse features a nice and comfortable thumb rest on its left side, making it great for right-handed people. If you prefer a straighter, less slanted mouse, check out the Razer DeathAdder V2, as it's almost the same mouse but without the sniper button, and with a less ergonomic design.
This mouse should be comfortable to use in a palm grip for everyone, regardless of your hand size.
When using a claw grip, people with smaller hands might have trouble reaching the sniper button.
Although this mouse isn't designed for a fingertip grip, it's still usable, although people with smaller hands might have some difficulty reaching the sniper button and keeping nice control over the mouse.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is wired-only and can't be used wirelessly. However, check out the Razer Basilisk Ultimate if you want this mouse in a wireless design.
Like most newer Razer mice, the Razer Basilisk V2 features the newest Razer cable, which is very lightweight and flexible. It's a noticeable improvement over the cable used on the first Razer Basilisk and the Razer Basilisk Essential.
This mouse features a lot of different inputs, especially since you can customize the scroll up and down, on top of the scroll wheel tilt inputs as well. The profile switching button is on the bottom side of the mouse, while you have two buttons on the top to raise or lower your CPI setting. All of these are programmable inside the software. You can also set a HyperShift command to enable a second layer of buttons. Note that the sniper button is magnetic, and is easily removable if you don't want it. If you're interested in a mouse that has a very similar shape but has four side buttons arranged in a D-pad layout like some game controllers, check out the Cooler Master MM830
The wired click latency is very low. It feels responsive and people likely won't notice any delay.
The Razer Basilisk V2's scroll wheel is quite decent. It has left and right tilt inputs, which is nice to have. Also, the scroll wheel resistance can be tuned to your preference. There's a resistance setting on the underside of the mouse that lets you choose whether you want a clicky, incremented scrolling, or a very loose and fluid scrolling.
Just like most Razer products, the Basilisk V2 is compatible with Razer Synapse 3, which allows for a good amount of customization options. You can also save all your settings and profiles on the mouse's on-board memory, so you won't have to reset everything if you switch computers.
Although this mouse is fully compatible with Windows, the software isn't available on macOS, although all buttons work. However, this mouse has on-board memory, which means that you can customize everything on a PC and then use it on a Mac computer without any problem.