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Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed vs Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+
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Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed
Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+
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ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight111.0 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight121 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- Basilisk X Hyperspeed (Classic Black)
- R.A.T. 4+ (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed
Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a decent wireless gaming mouse, while the Mad Catz R.A.T. 4+ is a good wired gaming mouse. The Razer connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It feels sturdier and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also allows you to set a Hyper-Shift button to enable a secondary layer of commands. Performance-wise, it has a much higher maximum CPI and significantly lower click latency. On the other hand, the Mad Catz is a wired-only mouse. It has three additional buttons, including one extra side button. It also has a more consistent sensor and a lower lift-off distance.
Main Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
6.9
6.7
Wireless Versatility
9.2
0.0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
14
7
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
Red
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (130 mm)
5.1" (130 mm)
Width
3.0" (75 mm)
3.5" (88 mm)
Height
1.7" (42 mm)
1.5" (39 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
59 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
Thumb
Thumb
Portability
7.4
5.3
Portability picture
Box Volume
26.00 in³ (426 cm³)
27.03 in³ (443 cm³)
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.5
6.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
91.6 g
91 g
Default Weight
111.0 g
121 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
91 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
Thumb
Thumb
Wireless Versatility
9.2
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
2
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
1x AA
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
0.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
N/A
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
No Cable
Braided
Permanent Kink
No
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
No Port
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
7.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Ok
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Razer Mechanical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Additional Buttons
7.4
7.6
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
9
Number Of Side Buttons
2
3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
14
7
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.1
6.6
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
3.6 ms
Wired
N/A
24 ms
Receiver
3.6 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
10.4 ms
N/A
CPI
8.9
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.31%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.29%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.33%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.70%
Worst Tracking Error
7.88%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
7,200 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.3
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
17.3 ms
Delay At Half Movement
5.6 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
7.3 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Razer 5G
PixArt PMW3330
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
16,000 CPI
7,200 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
0%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
MADCATZ R.A.T. 4+
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
No RGB
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Partially
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