Razer Basilisk V2

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Sentiment score55% positive
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Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Reddit IconArk9975
8 months ago

My dad used to have an older Deathadder, he used that thing for at least 6 years if not more. My Basilisk V2 lasted 9 months and my warranty Basilisk V3 scroll wheel wouldn't click in after 6 months... My Blackshark V2 headset is kind of shitty as well (USB DAC will randomly drop out). I think that the older Razer stuff was built with actual longevity in mind.

8 months ago

My dad used to have an older Deathadder, he used that thing for at least 6 years if not more. My Basilisk V2 lasted 9 months and my warranty Basilisk V3 scroll wheel wouldn't click in after 6 months... My Blackshark V2 headset is kind of shitty as well (USB DAC will randomly drop out). I think that the older Razer stuff was built with actual longevity in mind.

8 months ago

My dad used to have an older Deathadder, he used that thing for at least 6 years if not more. My Basilisk V2 lasted 9 months and my warranty Basilisk V3 scroll wheel wouldn't click in after 6 months... My Blackshark V2 headset is kind of shitty as well (USB DAC will randomly drop out). I think that the older Razer stuff was built with actual longevity in mind.

Reddit Iconbisaccharides
7 months ago

That Razer software is complete garbage. Having lived with both the Basilisk V2 and an MX Master 2 for gaming and work respectively for the past few years, I experienced multiple annoying and time consuming computer issues directly caused by Razer's software, while that literally never happened with the Options+ software. I can say with complete confidence that I will never purchase another Razer product again tbh

Reddit IconBrolafsky
10 months ago

You should look at something like the Zowie ZA11, or Hyperx Pulsefire Surge which are somewhat notable for being pretty large. I've got big hands, not as big as yours, but from border of palm to top of middle fingers I measure 19 centimeters, and palm width; border to border, at about 9.5cm. I get away with using Razer's Basilisk v2 quite comfortably, though I'm only now noticing that I either have to keep my two-outermost fingers in a bit of a claw, or lay them flat along the sides of the mouse. Thanks to this I might look into the Zowie ZA11 or Hyperx Pulsefire Surge in the future. If the Zowie ZA11 doesn't fit you, maybe you should consider reaching out to them with your hand measurements.

Reddit IconFoddley
2 months ago

I have a Basalisk V2 for work, and a Basalisk V2 at home. Beside the Logitech G502, it's my favourite.

Reddit Icongloreeuhboregeh
8 months ago

That's pretty interesting, I bought a Basilisk v2 around 2021 IIRC and it was still going well until 2023 i believe when I went back and traded it in for a v3 at best buy, which I only did because my protection plan was running out and I wanted to get something new to last me way past that deadline. If there's one thing I have to complain about with Razer it'd be the Chroma software but never the actual gear.

8 months ago

That's pretty interesting, I bought a Basilisk v2 around 2021 IIRC and it was still going well until 2023 i believe when I went back and traded it in for a v3 at best buy, which I only did because my protection plan was running out and I wanted to get something new to last me way past that deadline. If there's one thing I have to complain about with Razer it'd be the Chroma software but never the actual gear.

8 months ago

That's pretty interesting, I bought a Basilisk v2 around 2021 IIRC and it was still going well until 2023 i believe when I went back and traded it in for a v3 at best buy, which I only did because my protection plan was running out and I wanted to get something new to last me way past that deadline. If there's one thing I have to complain about with Razer it'd be the Chroma software but never the actual gear.

Reddit Iconjugglingelectrons
8 months ago

Wired Basilisk 1 and 2 have held up for a long time. When I retired the 1 years ago from gaming, I brought it to work as my daily user and it is still fine.

8 months ago

Wired Basilisk 1 and 2 have held up for a long time. When I retired the 1 years ago from gaming, I brought it to work as my daily user and it is still fine.

8 months ago

Wired Basilisk 1 and 2 have held up for a long time. When I retired the 1 years ago from gaming, I brought it to work as my daily user and it is still fine.

Reddit IconKnightmarePilot
2 months ago

As a small handed person I love it. Perfect replacement for the m720 (my first mouse) which I also loved but of course it started double clicking only a year in. My current mouse was the basilisk v2 which worked great for 5 years, just jumped on the mobile because I wanted something wireless and that smaller shape (the basilisk v2 was always a tad too big for me). Just wish it took regular double A batteries but it's fine, everything else about it is perfect to me anyway.

Reddit IconLeteee
5 months ago

don't buy razer, had the basilisk v2 and it doesn't last a year. Before that i have a 3500g deathadder wich serve me well for 10 years, never razer again. since that i have been using a g305, so good so far.

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