Razer Basilisk vs Razer Basilisk Ultimate Side-by-Side Mouse Comparison

Tested using Methodology v1.5

Updated Jan 05, 2024 06:51 PM

ConnectivityWired

TypeStandard

Default Weight139 g

AmbidextrousNo

ConnectivityWireless

TypeStandard

Default Weight106.2 g

AmbidextrousNo

Variants

Basilisk (Black)
Basilisk (Mercury White)
Basilisk (Quartz Pink)

Basilisk Ultimate (Classic Black)

Review

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Our Verdict

Razer Basilisk

Razer Basilisk Ultimate

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a better gaming mouse than the original Razer Basilisk. While the Basilisk is a wired-only mouse, you can use the Ultimate wired or wireless, and it has very low click latency either way. They both have a similar design, with the same right-handed ergonomic slant. Both mice have a scroll wheel you can unlock for free-scrolling, but only the Ultimate's scroll wheel has L/R tilt inputs as well.

Check Price

Black

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

Mercury White

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

BestBuy.com

Quartz Pink

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

Walmart.com

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

B&H

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Main Differences for

Threshold

0.10

Work

7.5

7.7

Wireless Versatility

0.0

7.2

Full Comparison

Work

7.5

7.7

Video Games (FPS)

7.4

8.1

Video Games (MMO)

7.9

8.5

Ultra-Light Gaming

6.4

Travel

4.9

Raw Performance

9.0

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

4.8" (123 mm)

5.1" (130 mm)

Width

2.8" (72 mm)

3.0" (75 mm)

Height

1.7" (42 mm)

Grip Width

61 mm

62 mm

Ambidextrous

Left-Handed Friendly

Finger Rest

Thumb

Portability

5.4

7.4

Portability picture

Box Volume

22.70 in³ (372 cm³)

25.02 in³ (410 cm³)

Receiver Storing

Yes

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Build Quality

8.0

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Weight

6.0

5.8

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

110 g

105.7 g

Default Weight

139 g

106.2 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Front-heavy

Extra Weights

Maximum Weight Without Wire

110 g

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Yes

Left-handed

Ambidextrous

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

Thumb

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

7.2

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

No Batteries

Rechargeable

Use When Charging

Yes

On/Off Activation

None

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Yes

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Cable

7.0

8.5

Cable Video

Connectivity

Wired

Wireless

Cable Length

7.0 ft (2.1 m)

6.0 ft (1.8 m)

Cable Type

Braided

Paracord-like

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

No Port

Micro USB

Port Type: PC End

USB

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Mouse Feet

7.5

8.5

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Good

Material

PTFE

Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included

In The Box

In the box picture

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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Optical

Switch Model

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2

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Additional Buttons

8.2

8.1

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

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Click Latency

7.6

9.1

Latency Testing While Gaming

Latency Data

Expected Connection

3.8 ms

Wired

17 ms

3.0 ms

Receiver

N/A

3.8 ms

Bluetooth

N/A

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CPI

8.9

CPI Video

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-0.02%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

0.00%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

0.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.24%

Precision Error Between CPI

4.07%

Worst Tracking Error

11.75%

Minimum CPI

100 CPI

Maximum CPI

16,000 CPI

20,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

50 CPI

Sensor Latency

8.3

Sensor Latency Demonstration

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Sensor Latency CPI Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

13.8 ms

Delay At Half Movement

6.4 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

7.7 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

Razer 5G

Focus+

Works On Glass

Minimum CPI (DPI)

100 CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI)

16,000 CPI

20,000 CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps

50 CPI

CPI (DPI) Variation

-9%

Minimum Lift Off Distance

1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel + Free Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Yes

Thumb Wheel Type

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Razer Synapse 3

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

Yes

Account Needed

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Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Partially

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Check Price

Black

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

Mercury White

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate

BestBuy.com

Quartz Pink

Basilisk

Classic Black

Basilisk Ultimate