The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a fairly well-rounded mouse that's versatile enough for a variety of uses. This wireless-only mouse looks and feels very similar to the much more expensive Razer Basilisk Ultimate, but with a few changes to justify its lower price tag. It has no RGB lighting and is powered by a single AA battery instead of charging via USB. This means that there's no plug for it at all, and it can't be used wired. It also lacks the sniper button that the Basilisk series is known for, which is unfortunate.
Our Verdict
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a surprisingly great mouse for office use. While it has a somewhat gamer-centric look, its lack of RGB lighting and flashy design elements means it will fit in well with most setups. It has an ergonomic right-handed shape with a thumb-rest, making it great for using all day. Its two additional buttons can be reprogrammed, along with its L/R and scroll wheel, so you can set shortcuts to help you navigate your desktop or work software quickly.
- Good price to performance ratio.
- Premium and well-built design.
- Suitable for almost every hand size with every grip type.
- Superb click latency.
- Unreliable CPI adjustments.
- Quite heavy.
Unfortunately, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is only decent for FPS games as it's quite heavy, and you won't be able to react as quickly with it in-game. That said, it has extremely low click latency and an ergonomic shape that's well-suited to all grip types and most hand sizes.
- Good price to performance ratio.
- Premium and well-built design.
- Suitable for almost every hand size with every grip type.
- Superb click latency.
- Unreliable CPI adjustments.
- Quite heavy.
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a very good mouse for MMO games. While it doesn't have nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse, every button that this mouse does have can be reprogrammed. It's also quite comfortable with any grip by any size of hand, except for fingertip with very small hands. Unfortunately, although it has on-board memory, you can't save any macros onto it.
- Good price to performance ratio.
- Premium and well-built design.
- Suitable for almost every hand size with every grip type.
- Superb click latency.
- Unreliable CPI adjustments.
- Quite heavy.
- Good price to performance ratio.
- Premium and well-built design.
- Suitable for almost every hand size with every grip type.
- Superb click latency.
- Unreliable CPI adjustments.
- Quite heavy.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 19, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5.1. This update removes less relevant or redundant elements, including several videos. We've also adjusted our Sensor Latency testing, resulting in minor score changes. See our full 1.5.1 changelog for details.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Nov 24, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Feb 24, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
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The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a cheaper version of the Razer Basilisk Ultimate, and a wireless version to the regular Razer Basilisk. Unlike its siblings, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed doesn't have a sniper button, and unlike the more expensive version, it can't be used wired and is powered by a single AA battery. It's still a very capable mouse, however, especially for the price point. Check out our recommendations for the best gaming mouse, the best FPS mouse, and the overall best mouse.
The Razer Basilisk V3 is a newer, wired iteration in the Basilisk lineup, while the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is an older, wireless iteration. The Basilisk V3 is a wired-only model that's lighter and has better quality mouse feet. It also has five additional buttons, including an extra side button, and it has RGB lighting, which the Basilisk X Hyperspeed lacks. Performance-wise, it has a higher maximum CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and lower click latency. It also has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode. On the other hand, the Basilisk X Hyperspeed connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth.
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed and the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are two gaming mice that perform somewhat similarly even though they have very different designs. The SteelSeries is much smaller and lighter, and it has an ambidextrous shape that's very well-suited for a claw grip. On the other hand, the Razer has a right-handed design with a thumb rest, and it's well-suited for most hand sizes using any grip type. It also has a better click latency and features more programmable inputs as you can set an HyperShift button.
The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed and the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed are wireless gaming mice in the same lineup. The newer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed has improved feet that glide better on mousepads and desks. It also introduces RGB lighting and a third side button, both features that the older Basilisk X Hyperspeed lacks.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a better gaming mouse than the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed. The Logitech has more programmable buttons, a much more consistent sensor, and a better mouse wheel with L/R tilts, and a button to unlock free scrolling. It also uses Logitech's G HUB, which is compatible with both Windows and macOS. The Razer is wireless and has the same click latency as the wired Logitech. The Razer is also more suitable for people with small hands in both palm and claw grip.
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