Razer Basilisk V2 vs Basilisk Essential

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Razer Basilisk V2
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Razer Basilisk V2

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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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Variants

  • Basilisk V2 (Black)
  • Basilisk Essential (Black)

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Design

Style  

Type 
 

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Locked

Style Picture  

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Lighting Color  

Locked
Locked

Shape  

3D Model  

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Length  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Height  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Grip Width 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

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Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

Locked
Locked

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

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Weight 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Weight Picture  

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Lowest Weight 
 

Lock g
Lock g

Default Weight 
 

Lock g
Lock g

Weight Distribution 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Weights 
 

Locked
Locked

Maximum Weight Without Wire 
 

Lock g

Comfort Of Use 
 

N/A
N/A

Right-handed 
 

Locked
Locked

Left-handed 
 

Locked
Locked

Ambidextrous 
 

Locked
Locked

Coating 
 

Locked
Locked

Finger Rest 
 

Locked
Locked

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

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Small Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

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Small Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation  
 

Fingertip Grip Picture  

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Small Hand  
 

Locked
Locked

Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand  
 

Locked
Locked

Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Use When Charging 
 

Locked
Locked

On/Off Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver Extender 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Indicator  

Locked
Locked

Cable 
 

N/A
N/A

Connectivity  

Locked
Locked

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Cable Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Cable Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Permanent Kink 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: PC End 
 

Locked
Locked

Mouse Feet 
 

N/A
N/A

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Gliding Experience 
 

Locked
Locked

Material 
 

Locked
Locked

Extra Included 
 

Locked
Locked

In The Box 
 

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Control

Buttons 
 

N/A
N/A

Buttons Picture  

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Buttons Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

Lock
Lock

Profile Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

Gesture Support 
 

Locked
Locked

Click Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

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Latency Data  

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Expected Connection 
 

Lock ms

Wired 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

CPI Video  

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CPI Graph  

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SRAV Close-Up  

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SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

Lock%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

Lock%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

Lock%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

Lock%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

Lock%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

Lock%

Minimum CPI 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Sensor Model 
 

Locked
Locked

Works On Glass 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum CPI (DPI) 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI) 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

CPI (DPI) Variation 
 

Lock%

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

Locked
Locked

Mouse Wheel 
 

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Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked

Noise  

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Click Noise 
 

Locked
Locked
Operating System And Software

Compatible Software Option 
 

N/A
N/A

Software settings screenshot  

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Software Name  

Locked
Locked

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Account Needed 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Locked
Locked

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Profile Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

RGB On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Mouse Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows Compatibility  

Locked
Locked

macOS Compatibility  

Locked
Locked

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