Razer Basilisk V3

The Razer Basilisk V3 is an excellent mouse for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and has a right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes. Performance-wise it has a very low minimum lift-off distance and exceptionally low click latency. Its paracord-like cable is flexible, its feet glide smoothly on mousepads and desks, and you can adjust the CPI precisely within a very broad range. Unfortunately, it's much heavier than most mice designed exclusively for FPS gaming.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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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

+ Feels well-built.
+ Extremely low click latency.
+ Comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes.

CONS

- Heavy.
- Quite bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on October 05, 2021
The Razer Basilisk V3 is an excellent mouse for FPS gaming. It feels well-built and has a right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes. Performance-wise it has a very low minimum lift-off distance and exceptionally low click latency. Its paracord-like cable is flexible, its feet glide smoothly on mousepads and desks, and you can adjust the CPI precisely within a very broad range. Unfortunately, it's much heavier than most mice designed exclusively for FPS gaming.
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By Tom's Hardware on September 08, 2021
The Razer Basilisk V3 stands out above other gaming mice with its premium textured finish and shape, plus an advanced scroll wheel with multiple modes and high programmability. There are similar alternatives that are priced less, but the Basilisk V3 is unquestionably excellent.
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By TrustedReviews on September 28, 2021
The Razer Basilisk V3 is a cracking choice for anyone looking to beef up their setup with a gaming mouse that’s powerful, comfortable to use and offers all sorts of bright lighting. It’s brilliant as both a handy daily driver in the office by day and also during those high-intensity battles by night. Just watch out for an odd scroll wheel that has the potential to have a mind of its own.
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By PCWorld on August 10, 2022
The Razer Basilisk V3 has something special in store for just about every gamer, including excellent performance, tons of comfort, buttons galore, and an intuitive multifunctional mouse wheel that optimizes your scrolling.
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By TechRadar on September 08, 2021
While the Basilisk V3 has taken a few pointers from the beloved Logitech G502 Hero, Razer has added its own flair and created one of the best gaming mice on the market. It has everything you could possibly need and more customization than you'll likely know what to do with, but we found it to be one of the most enjoyable 'daily driver' mice we've used in a long time.
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By Tom's Guide on September 10, 2021
The Razer Basilisk V3 has just one big difference from its predecessors: an automatically adjusting scroll wheel. As it turns out, that’s a pretty major advantage.
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