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 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 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 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 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.
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