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Razer Basilisk V2 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:20000 DPIWeight:92 g

Razer Basilisk V2 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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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–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical Score

20%

9.5

User score

â–²Better than 77% of mice
6.9

Technical Score

Technical score
6.9/ 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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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

36%

7.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.4

Controls

16%

6.4

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 71% of mice
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 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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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 27,055 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.
★Better than 99% of mice
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Verdict

The Razer Basilisk V2 is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring the Focus+ Optical Sensor with a 20,000 DPI sensitivity, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration. Key characteristics include 11 programmable buttons, a customizable scroll wheel resistance dial, and Razer Optical Mouse Switches rated for 70 million clicks. Its main pros are the highly accurate sensor, ergonomic right-handed design with a comfortable thumb rest, and the flexible Speedflex cable that minimizes drag. Notable cons include its wired-only connectivity, which may be cumbersome for travel, and a software interface (Razer Synapse 3) that some users find complex or prone to crashes.

Technical Specifications of mouse Razer Basilisk V2

Technical Score
Technical score
6.9/ 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–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

36%

7.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.4

Controls

16%

6.4

Design

14%

10

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.9
Razer Basilisk V2 has a technical score of 6.9 points, which is higher than that of 70.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.5/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

9.8

Number of reviews

Based on 27,055 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.
9.5
Razer Basilisk V2 has a user score of 9.46 points, which is higher than that of 98.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.8/ 10
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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
★ Better than 90% of models
Popularity:
Razer Basilisk V2 has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than that of 90.1% of products in this category.
9.8
Razer Basilisk V2 has a popularity score of 9.8 points, which is higher than that of 90.1% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
Razer Basilisk V2 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% of products in this category.
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
11
N. of buttons
11
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 11 buttons, which is more than 94.1% of mice and equal to 2.1% 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
11
N. of programmable buttons
11
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, which is more than 93.9% of mice and equal to 2.2% 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
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
92 g
Weight
92 g
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 92 g, which is heavier than 60.8% of mice and equal to 1.3% 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
2.1 m
Cable length
2.1 m
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, which is longer than 95.9% of mice and equal to 3.8% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
256 KB
Onboard memory size
256 KB
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has 256 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 91.3% of mice and equal to 2.2% of mice.
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 V2 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    11
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    20,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • 18.2% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Basilisk V2
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Razer Basilisk V2 has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.46 vs 8.000).
    9.46 vs 8
  • 53.5% more popular
    Razer Basilisk V2 is more popular than the average mouse (9.8 vs 6.4).
    9.8 vs 6.38
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    20,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 20000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    20,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 5 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    11
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 11 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 5 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    11
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 11 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    11 vs 6
  • 0.3 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2.1 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2.1 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2.1 m vs 1.8 m
  • 6 mm narrower mouse width
    Width
    60 mm
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse is 60 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    60 mm vs 66 mm
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 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 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.
  • 12.2% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    92 g
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 92 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    92 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 2.29x more expensive
    Razer Basilisk V2 is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 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
  • 2.29x more expensive
    Razer Basilisk V2 is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 12.2% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    92 g
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 92 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    92 g vs 82 g
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 27,055 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Razer Basilisk V2?

  • Extremely comfortable ergonomic design with a built-in thumb rest
  • Highly customizable with 11 programmable buttons and Hypershift support
  • Innovative adjustable scroll wheel resistance dial on the underside
  • Noticeably lighter than the competitor Logitech G502 (approx. 92g)
  • Excellent sensor performance with high 20,000 DPI accuracy and low latency
  • Flexible 'Speedflex' cable that minimizes drag and resists kinking
  • Optical switches prevent double-clicking issues found in mechanical mice

What customers dislike about Razer Basilisk V2?

  • High MSRP for a wired mouse, often considered overpriced unless on sale
  • Razer Synapse software can be resource-heavy and occasionally buggy
  • Size and shape may be difficult for users with smaller hands to reach all buttons
  • Main button clicks (M1/M2) are sometimes described as having pre-travel or feeling less 'crisp'
  • The 'sniper' thumb paddle placement can be awkward for certain grip styles
  • Requires software running to maintain custom RGB lighting effects

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