Razer Basilisk V3 Review
Razer makes a multitude of gaming mice, and Basilisk is one of the most popular. Basilisk V3 is a new, improved variant that the firm is releasing today. Razer has tweaked the design significantly, added a new sensor and free-spinning scroll wheel, and thrown in some more RGB for good measure.
It’s not Basilisk Ultra wireless, Basilisk V3 comes with an old
cable – but it’s only $70 for this. Razer Basilisk’s third incarnation isn’t
revolutionary, but the improvements ensure it’s still one of the best-wired mice
on the market.
Price
Razer Basilisk V3 is available for $69.99, making it less
expensive than its predecessor, Basilisk V2, which retailed for $79.99.
Design
Starting with the mouse’s shape, Razer mainly maintained it the
same as it was before – a somewhat ergonomic right-handed gaming mouse designed
to work well with palm and claw grips. With this pointer’s medium size, unless
you have really small hands, you’ll almost certainly be using it in a claw
grip, especially in-game.
The mouse is a tad heavy by today’s standards, especially for a
wired mouse, weighing 101 grams. The advantage here is that Razer hasn’t
chopped the shell to make it lighter, therefore the mouse has a high level of
build quality. The right thumb rest and grip are composed of wonderful,
gripping rubber material, while the center is constructed of textured plastic
with a few shiny features.
The Razer logo and scroll wheel were previously lit in the same
way they are now, but the V3 adds a strip of RGB down the majority of the mouse’s
lower border, giving a sort of under-glow effect that looks rather nice.
Then there’s the cord, which for many gaming mice these days is
the elephant in the room. This isn’t the case here, since Razer has done an
excellent job. Companies have been working feverishly on wireless technology in
an attempt to eliminate the cable during the last few years, but it doesn’t
imply cable development has slowed: Although the Basilisk V3 has a thick,
attractive braided cable, it is extremely light and incredibly flexible, so you
scarcely notice it. Yes, you can see it, but it doesn’t appear to be that
awful.
Logitech’s G502 Hero, a mouse with an almost comparable design
and feature set, is Razer’s major competitor. Although their dimensions are
nearly identical, G502 is significantly fuller and has more squared-off edges
than Basilisk V3, which I prefer. However, there isn’t much in it, and you
won’t be able to determine which you like unless you compare the two.
Features and Software
One of the most appealing features of the Basilisk V3 is its
ability to be customized. To make the most of the mouse’s various buttons,
onboard presets, and RGB zones, you’ll need to download Razer Synapse.
Synapse makes it simple to assign alternative functions to the 9
programmable buttons — 13 if the scroll wheel’s scroll up, down, left, right,
and in are counted independently. A wide range of jobs, such as adjusting CPI
or RGB, keyboard functions, and macros, can be assigned.
Basilisk V3 includes five onboard profiles: the most recently
used one, as well as four others that you can save. This means you can transfer
key bindings and sensor settings from one PC to another without having to
install the software. Some functions, such as RGB and macros, will not function
without Synapse.
Synapse saves all of the preset RGB effects and allows you to
create your RGB profiles that can be synced with other Razer Synapse-compatible
devices (which includes offerings from other brands, like Thermaltake). RGB may
even sync with the audio of supported games; 150 titles, including Apex Legends
and Fortnite, are presently supported.
As the most advanced proprietary sensor for Razer, Focus+
contains additional functions that are great but nearly noticeable. Smart
Tracking ensures that the mouse is tracked when it is lifted 1, 2, or 3mm off
the mouse pad, while asymmetric cutoff allows for different lift-off and
landing distances, as well as the distance at which the mouse resumes tracking.
Manual calibration allows you to fine-tune parameters for various Razer mouse
pads and provides a 2-10mm lift-off distance modification range. You’d have to
be a pretty accurate player to notice the differences here but experiment with
the feature to find out what works best for you.
Bottom Line
Gaming mice, particularly Razer mice, can be more expensive than
intended. When a wired mouse costs more than $50, it needs to justify its
expense. Razer Basilisk V3’s $70 MSRP is more than justifiable. For starters,
it’s a heavier mouse with a variety of textures that make it feel more premium
than lighter mice like Razer DeathAdder V2. In comparison to DeathAdder V2 and
other gaming mice, you also get additional configurable buttons. This contains
a scroll wheel with 5 preset inputs and the ability to change how it feels with
a flick.
However, the scroll wheel is a little clumsy, and you may
occasionally feel it tremble. Furthermore, the zipping noise it makes can be
irritating. The wheel is too noisy for eSports-level gamers who rely heavily on
in-game audio cues and require silence otherwise, while the mouse is probably
too hefty for competitive play. The scroll wheel on Logitech MX Master 3, a
productivity powerhouse, and even the smaller Logitech MX Anywhere 3 aren’t up
to par. However, it’s fascinating to see similar technologies becoming more
accessible to gamers.
Furthermore, if you’re a lefty or prefer something symmetrical,
such as a fingertip grip, Basilisk V3 isn’t for you.
Basilisk V3 is also slightly more expensive than several
excellent options. Corsair RGB Nightsword and Logitech G502 Hero have extremely
similar designs, but Corsair RGB Nightsword is less expensive (at the time of
writing), and Logitech G502 Hero has changeable weights. Those mice, on the
other hand, are heavier than Basilisk V3.
With Basilisk V3, you’re gaining a smidgeon of extra oomph. For
many people, a cheaper Logitech or Corsair keyboard will suffice. Basilisk V3
provides for those who want more from their gaming mouse, with features that
push it to be the best of the best, from its extra onboard profiles and
programmability compared to competitors, to its outstanding texture and overly
brilliant RGB zones.
SOURCE: Razer Basilisk V3 Review
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