Razer Basilisk V2 Mouse Review

The Razer Mamba Elite and the Razer Basilisk V2 look somewhat different but perform very similarly. The Basilisk has more of an ergo-shaped body, with a thumb rest. It also has better feet, and its paracord-like cable is more flexible. The Mamba is slightly smaller and has a more sleek and simple design. Both mice are well-suited for most hand sizes using any grip type. Only people with smaller hands may have a hard time using them with a claw or a fingertip grip.

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 Viper are both amazing gaming mice that perform similarly. The Viper has an ambidextrous design and feels a little more solid, even though it’s quite a bit lighter, making it an excellent choice for FPS and ultra-light gaming. On the other hand, the Basilisk has better feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a lower click latency, a wider CPI range, and more programmable inputs. People with larger hands may have a hard time using the Viper with a palm or a claw grip, while people with smaller hands may not feel comfortable using the Basilisk with a claw or a fingertip grip.

The Razer Naga Trinity and the Razer Basilisk V2 are two excellent gaming mice, but the Naga is a better choice for MMOs while the V2 is better for FPS gaming. The Trinity is heavier and comes with three swappable side panels with different button layouts, giving you up to 12 side buttons and 42 programmable inputs. On the other hand, the V2 is a fairly lightweight mouse with a better cable and better feet. Its CPI range is a bit wider and has less variation. Both mice are well-suited for a palm or a claw grip, though people with smaller hands will likely struggle to use the Trinity with any grip type.

The Razer Basilisk V3 is a newer version of the Razer Basilisk V2.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.

The Razer Viper 8KHz and the Razer Basilisk V2 are both excellent FPS gaming mice. The V2 has a thumb rest and a sniper button on its left side, and overall has more programmable inputs, but its click latency is slightly higher. On the other hand, you can set the 8KHz to a maximum of 8000Hz, which provides more fluid cursor movements, though we don't currently test this. The 8KHz also has two buttons on both of its sides.

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.

The Razer Basilisk V2 and the Razer DeathAdder Essential are wired, right-handed mice, but the Basilisk V2 performs better overall. It has a more ergonomic shape with a thumb rest on its left side and a dedicated sniper button. Also, its paracord-like cable is more flexible than the DeathAdder Essential's braided cable, and its mouse feet glide more smoothly. It has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and a much lower latency.

The Razer Basilisk V2 and the ROCCAT Kone Pro are both excellent wired gaming mice. The Basilisk has a larger body with a thumb rest and an extra side button, which is also removable. It also has a lower click latency and a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons that also unlocks for free scrolling. Comparatively, the ROCCAT is much lighter and has a more lightweight and flexible-feeling cable. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and best-suited for larger hands.

The Razer Basilisk V2 is a better wired gaming mouse than the Corsair GLAIVE PRO. The Razer is a bit lighter, has a much better cable, lower click latency, more programmable buttons, and a higher max CPI. The Corsair has better software that works on both Windows and macOS and has three side panels that allow you to change the grip and feel of the mouse. The Razer is suitable for any hand size with a palm grip, while the Corsair is suited for any hand size with a claw grip.

The Razer Basilisk V2 is a better, wired gaming mouse than the COUGAR Revenger. The Razer is slightly lighter, and it has a thumb rest. It has a more flexible cable and mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has five additional buttons, including an extra side button, and its mouse wheel unlocks for free scrolling and has L/R tilt buttons. Performance-wise, it has a wider CPI range, a more adjustable CPI, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the COUGAR has grippy, rubberized sides, which the Razer lacks.

The Razer Basilisk V2 is an excellent wired-only gaming mouse, while the Xenics Titan GX AIR Wireless is an impressive ultra-lightweight gaming mouse. The Razer has a thumb rest and five additional programmable buttons. You can also set a HyperShift button to enable a secondary layer of commands, and its scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode. Performance-wise, it has a slightly higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the Xenics connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or wired with its USB-C charging cable. It's also much lighter and feels sturdier.

The Razer Basilisk is a better wired gaming mouse than the ROCCAT Kone AIMO Remastered. The Razer is significantly lighter and has a more flexible cable. It also has feet that glide more smoothly, a wider CPI range, and much lower click latency. On the other hand, the ROCCAT feels sturdier and has three more independent RGB zones. Both mice are well-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes, but neither is suitable for small hands using other grip types.

The Razer Basilisk V2 is a better wired gaming mouse than the Marsback Zephyr RGB. The Marsback is somewhat lighter and feels sturdier. It also has an interior fan intended to keep your hand cool and dry. Unfortunately, it only has six default CPI settings. On the other hand, the Razer has much lower click latency, a wider CPI range, and a CPI you can adjust by increments of 50. It also has one additional side button, four more buttons overall, and you can assign a Hypershift button to enable a secondary layer of commands. Lastly, the Razer has customization software, which the Marsback lacks.