Razer Basilisk

Adjustable thumb "clutch" easier to use than any sniper button ; Comfortable thumb rest area ; PWM3389 sensor closely related to the familiar PWM3360

Unconventional shape might dissuade some ; Scroll wheel resistance is adjustable, but hard to get set properly ; Beta version of Razer Synapse is still not great

The Basilisk’s biggest issue is that, regardless of how Razer’s positioning, it’s a direct competitor for the DeathAdder a.k.a. one of the most popular mice in the world. And while the clutch is definitely a smart take on the Sniper button, it’s not...

Very low wired latency, excellent performance; customizable, ergonomics design suitable for most

Rigid cable that keeps kinks, not recommended for small hands with claw or fingertip grip

Sensitivity clutch ; Customisable scroll wheel resistance ; Impressive software support

Little expensive ; High variance in optical sensor frame rate

The only appealing and functional feature for FPS gamers on the Razer Basilisk would be the sensitivity clutch or the sniper button. It’s a removable clutch available in two different sizes, so that one can lower their sensitivity when needed. An...

Thumb rest is a good addition.

Ergonomics are let down by the flat right-hand side.

The Basilisk is certainly a good mouse with a couple of new features which help it stand out. However, I do think the ergonomics need tweaking, while the software situation doesn’t help matters either.

Comfortable design ; Innovative clutch ; Useful HyperShift feature ; Handy thumb rest

Software still in beta ; Not as attractive as other Razer mice

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.

+ präziser, optischer Sensor ; + ergonomische Form ; + anpassbarer Scrollwiderstand beim Mausrad

- schwer erreichbarer „Sniper“-Schalter ; - mäßig platzierte Daumentasten