Razer Basilisk

Good for video games like FPS. It has a fairly low click latency, but it's a heavy mouse. You can set the mouse sensitivity to suit your preference, switch between CPI settings, and even set a hold sniper button for a preset sensitivity. The mouse's performance is excellent and is suitable for pretty much everyone, other than small hands with a claw or fingertip grips. On the upside, its wired latency is very low and the mouse feels responsive.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
Razer Basilisk 1

Product details

  • ICONIC ERGONOMIC DESIGN WITH THUMB REST: PC gaming mouse favored by millions worldwide with a form factor that perfectly supports the hand while its buttons are optimally positioned for quick and easy access
  • 11 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS: Assign macros and secondary functions across 11 programmable buttons to execute essential actions like push-to-talk, ping, and more
  • HYPERSCROLL TILT WHEEL: Speed through content with a scroll wheel that free-spins until its stopped or switch to tactile mode for more precision and satisfying feedback that’s ideal for cycling through weapons or skills
  • 11 RAZER CHROMA RGB LIGHTING ZONES: Customize each zone from over 16.8 million colors and countless lighting effects, all while it reacts dynamically with over 150 Chroma integrated games
  • OPTICAL MOUSE SWITCHES GEN 2: With zero unintended misclicks these switches provide crisp, responsive execution at a blistering 0.2ms actuation speed for up to 70 million clicks
  • FOCUS+ 26K DPI OPTICAL SENSOR: Best-in-class mouse sensor with intelligent functions flawlessly tracks movement with zero smoothing, allowing for crisp response and pixel-precise accuracy

PROS

+ Very low wired latency.
+ Excellent performance; customizable.
+ Ergonomics design suitable for most.

CONS

- Rigid cable that keeps kinks.
- Not recommended for small hands with claw or fingertip grip.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on December 11, 2019
Good for video games like FPS. It has a fairly low click latency, but it's a heavy mouse. You can set the mouse sensitivity to suit your preference, switch between CPI settings, and even set a hold sniper button for a preset sensitivity. The mouse's performance is excellent and is suitable for pretty much everyone, other than small hands with a claw or fingertip grips. On the upside, its wired latency is very low and the mouse feels responsive.
74
By PCMag on May 03, 2018
Packing deep color customization, lots of sensitivity options, and a nifty thumb grip, the Razer Basilisk is a proficient gaming mouse at a promising price.
90
By Tom's Guide on September 26, 2017
The Razer Basilisk boasts a comfortable feel, intuitive software and reasonable price, in addition to an innovative clutch that’s a bit of an eyesore.
80
By PCWorld on November 27, 2017
The Razer Basilisk’s thumb clutch and unconventional shape are winners, but is it really a better FPS mouse than the DeathAdder? Probably not.
80