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Razer Basilisk Essential Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:6400 DPIWeight:95 g

Razer Basilisk Essential Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

9.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 63% of mice
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.4

Controls

16%

6.2

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 73% of mice
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 5,086 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 87% of mice
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Technical Specifications of mouse Razer Basilisk Essential

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.4

Controls

16%

6.2

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.8
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 5,086 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
Razer Basilisk Essential has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 77.4% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Brand name
Razer
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
N. of buttons
7
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
3
N. of side buttons
3
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 3 side buttons, which is more than 83.8% of mice and equal to 8.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
7
N. of programmable buttons
7
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, which is more than 66.9% of mice and equal to 12.7% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
95 g
Weight
95 g
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 95 g, which is heavier than 63.4% of mice and equal to 1.8% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Onboard memory size
0 KB
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
Razer Synapse
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Razer Basilisk Essential vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • 1 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    3
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • 12.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Basilisk Essential
    the average mouse
    Razer Basilisk Essential has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 12.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Basilisk Essential
    the average mouse
    Razer Basilisk Essential has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 1 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    7
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 7 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    7 vs 6
  • 1 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    3
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 3 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    3 vs 2
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    95 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    220 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    6,400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 45% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    220 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 220 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    220 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    6,400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    30 G
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 15.9% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    95 g
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 95 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    95 g vs 82 g
  • 3.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 9 mm wider mouse width
    Width
    75 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse has a width of 75 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    75 mm vs 66 mm
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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Based on 5,086 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Razer Basilisk Essential

  • Right-handed ergonomic shape is highly comfortable and suitable for most hand sizes
  • Affordable pricing makes it a strong entry-level or budget-friendly option
  • Features seven independently programmable buttons via Razer Synapse software
  • Solid build quality and reliable sensor performance for its price bracket
  • Braided cable provides extra durability compared to standard plastic cables

What we don't like about Razer Basilisk Essential

  • Click latency is notably high compared to more premium gaming models
  • The braided cable is stiff and prone to retaining kinks from packaging
  • Lacks onboard memory for saving custom profiles and macros directly to the mouse
  • Heavier than many dedicated modern ultra-light gaming mice
  • Limited RGB lighting, with the scroll wheel lacking illumination found on the standard model
  • No left-handed variant available, as the design is strictly ergonomic for right-handers
  • Reduced switch durability (10 million clicks) compared to more expensive versions

Verdict

The Razer Basilisk Essential is a wired right-handed gaming mouse with a 6,400 DPI optical sensor, seven programmable buttons, and a removable multifunction paddle for quick DPI shifts or macros. It also offers Razer mechanical switches rated for 20 million clicks, rubberized side grips, and Chroma RGB lighting in a lighter 95g chassis. Main advantages are its comfortable ergonomic shape, strong value, and useful sniper-style paddle for shooters. Main drawbacks are the lack of onboard profile storage, relatively high click latency for top-level competitive play, and a braided cable that some users find stiffer than ideal.

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