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.
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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 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 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 nearly identical to the Razer Basilisk Ultimate but has some minor differences. The V2 is wired, while the Ultimate is wireless. The V2 is slightly lighter, but most users likely won't notice the difference. The Ultimate also comes with an RGB charging dock and a flexible, paracord-like cable, so you can use it wired as well.
The Razer Basilisk V2 is a later, improved version of the original Razer Basilisk, compared to the Razer Basilisk Essential, a stripped-down version of the original Basilisk. They have a similar shape and design, but the V2 has an RGB zone in its scroll wheel, two CPI switching buttons, longer and pointier L/R clicks, and some glossy accents. The V2 has a more flexible cable, smoother-gliding mouse feet, and more programmable buttons. It also has a wider CPI range, a CPI you can adjust more precisely, a lower lift-off distance, and a significantly lower latency. Both are best-suited for larger hands using any grip type.
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