SeekerRazer Basilisk Essential
The Razer Basilisk Essential is decent for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and is suitable for all grip types for almost all hand sizes with any grip type. It has a low lift-off distance, a high polling rate, and a fairly consistent sensor. While its CPI range isn't as wide as some other gaming options, it should be good enough for most gamers. Unfortunately, its click latency is fairly high and may not feel responsive enough during fast-paced games. Also, the mouse is heavy, and its cable isn't very flexible.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Manufacturer in the US: Source - The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Keyboards, Mice, PC Headset, PC Microphone, Gaming Designed, Based on dollar sales, Jan. 2017- Mar. 2020 combined.
- High-Precision 6400 DPI Optical Sensor: Offers on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment through dedicated DPI buttons (reprogrammable) for gaming
- Customizable Chroma RGB Color Profiles: Supports 16.8 million color combinations w/ included preset profiles
- Quick DPI Toggle for FPS Gaming: A replaceable side button for different hand sizes allows for quick, temporary switching to lower sensitivity settings for instant sniping
- Ergonomic Design: Rubberized scroll wheel and side grips increase accuracy and reduce fatigue over long sessions
- 7 Programmable Buttons: Allows for reconfiguration and assignment of complex macro functions through Razer Synapse
- Durable Mechanical Switches: Endures up to 50 million clicks, backed by a 2 year warranty
PROS
+ Many programmable buttons.
+ Feels well-built.
+ Low lift-off distance.
CONS
- Fairly high click latency.
- Cable isn't very flexible.
- Heavy.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Rtings on June 17, 2021
The Razer Basilisk Essential is decent for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and is suitable for all grip types for almost all hand sizes with any grip type. It has a low lift-off distance, a high polling rate, and a fairly consistent sensor. While its CPI range isn't as wide as some other gaming options, it should be good enough for most gamers. Unfortunately, its click latency is fairly high and may not feel responsive enough during fast-paced games. Also, the mouse is heavy, and its cable isn't very flexible.
73
By PCMag on April 16, 2019
Razer's Basilisk Essential scales down one of our favorite gaming mice while keeping most of its best features intact.
80
By TrustedReviews on March 28, 2019
A solid gaming mouse for entry-level gamers, but seasoned pros will be left wanting for sensitivity and features
80