Razer

Basilisk Series

TL;DR: Comfortable ergonomic with versatile scroll, but grips wear and battery drains.

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Reddit Icon_0dium_
7 months ago

I used a razer basilisk v3 hs until I whipped out my a4tech bloody v7 wired... sticking with it for now

Reddit Icon1koolking
5 months ago

I’ve been seeing adds for them lately. I’m looking to replace my basilisk as the scroll wheel skips constantly. How would you rate the keychron mouse?

5 months ago

I have a Razer Basilisk wired version and while it works and is very comfortable, the scroll wheel skips like a giddy school girl. It became such a problem that I had to disable scroll wheel weapon swapping entirely as it would randomly make me swap weapons when I don’t want to. I’m one more SD away due to unwanted rocket launcher from smashing this thing with a hammer. I’d look into Logitech as I only ever hear good things from that brand.

Reddit Icon23JRojas
4 months ago

2 extra buttons on top and maybe 6 on the side at most I’d say before it starts getting hard to click, so like a 12 button mouse at most. but I’ve found 8 button mouse to be the most comfortable for me and it’s what I’d recommend for MMO’s and age, but that being said if you can learn to use an 18 button mouse it’s a huge help, makes it so quick to react, but if you’ve only used a 5 button standard mouse up to now might be too steep a jump into 18 buttons right away. They tend to be pricier per button too. I’m on the basalisk v3 by razer rn

Reddit Icon240hzghost
8 months ago

You can go for the Razer Cobra. I started using the G502 in 2016, and it stopped working in 2022. After that, I switched to the Razer Basilisk V3, but it stopped working last month. Now I’m back to using the G502, though I’m planning to switch to the PRO X Superlight 2 DEX Wireless.

8 months ago

I didn’t use the Cobra. I used the Razer Basilisk V3. My aim was somewhat better with the Razer compared to the G502, but I feel like you’ll eventually get used to whatever you use. In future I definitely go with lightweight mouse.

Reddit Icon24kTHC
about 2 months ago

This mouse is a compact mouse that's a compact version of one of their most popular models, which is the Basilisk. We upgraded from the Logitech G705 because of the form factor and the lightness. It turned out that this one was a lot more lightweight. It just feels a lot more lightweight, the Razer model compared to the Logitech. It's extremely more responsive and a lot more accurate. DPI is felt right away, even with a Bluetooth connection. It's so much more superior than the Logitech model that we previously had. The battery life also lasts an incredible amount of time, but just the form factor is designed with brilliance. It feels great, and it just is one of my favorite all-time mice I ever had. I'm also coming from the Logitech series, the MX Master Series, and I had the first three models but eventually started hurting my hand. It's too heavy, too bulky. I need something that can last me all day and night because I work on the computer for a massive amount of time. For a while, the Logitech was my go-to, but the rubber on the scroll wheel just got too dirty and I couldn't clean it. I decided to look for something better, and I'm glad I did because I found my new favorite mouse ever.

about 2 months ago

This mouse is a compact mouse that's a compact version of one of their most popular models, which is the Basilisk. We upgraded from the Logitech G705 because of the form factor and the lightness. It turned out that this one was a lot more lightweight. It just feels a lot more lightweight, the Razer model compared to the Logitech. It's extremely more responsive and a lot more accurate. DPI is felt right away, even with a Bluetooth connection. It's so much more superior than the Logitech model that we previously had. The battery life also lasts an incredible amount of time, but just the form factor is designed with brilliance. It feels great, and it just is one of my favorite all-time mice I ever had. I'm also coming from the Logitech series, the MX Master Series, and I had the first three models but eventually started hurting my hand. It's too heavy, too bulky. I need something that can last me all day and night because I work on the computer for a massive amount of time. For a while, the Logitech was my go-to, but the rubber on the scroll wheel just got too dirty and I couldn't clean it. I decided to look for something better, and I'm glad I did because I found my new favorite mouse ever.

Reddit Icon2ndcarpenter
9 months ago

deathadder v2 is nice I use that one currently. I'm interested in the basilisk wired, I hate wireless for gaming. Too much lag. I had a mamba chroma b4 it was good but had to fix the wheel twice. Deathadder hasn't let me down yet and I like that I can reprogram the DPI keys

Reddit Icon4K4llDay
6 months ago

I own a XM2 and V3 pro. Both are fantastic but I main the XM2. The shape is just so good. It's a slightly more aggressive shape than the V3 pro, but it makes it feel like a weapon. I feel pinpoint accurate.

Reddit Icon5900Boot
6 months ago

Mine broke after about a year of using it. Admittedly I am rough with my mice. But it would do things like randomly make me look down/up, not register inputs, and not allow me to look around while holding m4/m5

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