Razer Basilisk V2 Gaming Mouse
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Razer Basilisk V2 shares many of the same upgrades that the DeathAdder V2 has received: 20000 DPI, 650 IPS / 50G Razer Focus+ sensor, Razer Optical Mouse Switches, and the Speedflex cable. Atthe same time, it retains the customizability that made the original Basilisk unique.
Razer Basilisk V2 features customizable scroll wheel resistance, ergonomic right-handed design with textured side-grips, and replaceable multi-function paddle.
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Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent performance for FPS games
- Comfortable to use even as an office mouse
- Sleek design
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found***
Ext 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic DPI sensor
- Good sensor
- Gorgeous design
- Comfortable design
- Comfortable backlighting
Cons
- Lack of customization options
- Scroll wheel resistance can be a bit tight
- Pricey for a gaming mouse
- No additional weights or side pods
- Limited customization options
Price Comparison (incl. referral links)*
Specifications
Construction
Buttons
11, independently programmable
Cable
2.1 m / 7 ft Speedflex cable
Sensor | Resolution
20,000 DPI
Switch Type
Razer Optical Mouse Switches (rated for 70 million clicks)
Dimensions
Size | Depth
42 mm
Size | Height
130 mm
Size | Width
60 mm
Weight
92 g (3.3 oz)
Function
RGB Lighting
Razer Chroma, true 16.8 million customizable color options
Performance
Sensitivity
5 stages, on-the-fly adjustment
Storage
Cloud + on-board memory (4+1 profiles)
Top Speed
650 inches per second / 50 G acceleration
Production
Debut
2020-01-14
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
techradar[1]
Sentiment Score 81%The Razer Basilisk V2 is the king of mid-tier gaming mice. It has 11 programmable buttons, including a thumb paddle that acts as both a sensitivity clutch as well as any secondary action you assign. With the Razer Synapse 3 program, re-mapping these buttons is a breeze. The mouse has on-board memory to store up to five different layout profiles.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Customizable buttons
- Comfortable design
Cons
- Limited customization options
tomsguide[2]
Sentiment Score 68%Razer's Basilisk V2 mouse has an adjustable scroll wheel, two finely textured finger grips, better gliding feet and a more accurate sensor that offers DPI up to 20,000. The mouse also has the signature "clutch," a small, optional thumb button that's especially helpful for dots-per-inch (DPI) sensitivity-lowering maneuvers. To reprogram buttons or adjust the RGB lighting, you use the Razer Synapse software.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable design
- Comfortable clutch
- Good sensor
Cons
- Lack of customization options
- Pricey for a gaming mouse
tomshardware[3]
Sentiment Score 70%Razer equipped the Basilisk V2 with many of the same features it added to the DeathAdder V2. It boasts the same Razer Focus+ optical sensor with support for up to 20,000 CPI. The mouse supports Razer Hypershift, which allows it to switch to a different profile when you hold down the assigned button.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable palm rest
- Razer Focus+ optical sensor
- Adjustable scroll wheel resistance
Cons
- Scroll wheel resistance can be a bit tight
trustedreviews[4]
Sentiment Score 85%The Razer Basilisk V2 is a super-comfortable wired gaming mouse. It features Razer’s Focus+ sensor, which is unparalleled in gaming. The 11 programmable buttons are infinitely programmable, with options ranging from system functions to opening applications and programming macros. The included Hypershift function adds yet another layer of customisation and effectively doubles the number ofProgrammable buttons to 22.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous design
- Fantastic DPI sensor
- Comfortable backlighting
Cons
- No additional weights or side pods
User Reviews
References
1. ^ Razer Basilisk V2 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/razer-basilisk-v2. 2020-02-03. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
2. ^ Razer Basilisk V2 review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/razer-basilisk-v2. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
3. ^ Razer Basilisk V2 Gaming Mouse Review: A Better DeathAdder. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/razer-basilisk-v2. 2020-04-11. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
4. ^ Razer Basilisk V2 Mouse Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/razer-basilisk-v2-mouse. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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