Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Customizable Wireless Gaming Mouse: Fast Mouse, Black

I've always really looked at Razer as a company that's laser focused on their gaming products. But with the latest version of the Basilisk, they seem to be making a point that they can handle every day productivity tasks just as well. And while it still wears its gamer identity on its sleeve, it's been a pleasant surprise at how well it works as a daily driver productivity mouse.The first thing I noticed out of the box was the Basilisk's weight. Razer mice are usually featherlight designs aimed at twitch gamers. And while I'll admit that's nice for gameplay, I've found that it's often less than ideal for everything else where a bit of extra weight can help you achieve greater control during small movements. While the Basilisk is still on the lighter side for ... MoreI've always really looked at Razer as a company that's laser focused on their gaming products. But with the latest version of the Basilisk, they seem to be making a point that they can handle every day productivity tasks just as well. And while it still wears its gamer identity on its sleeve, it's been a pleasant surprise at how well it works as a daily driver productivity mouse.The first thing I noticed out of the box was the Basilisk's weight. Razer mice are usually featherlight designs aimed at twitch gamers. And while I'll admit that's nice for gameplay, I've found that it's often less than ideal for everything else where a bit of extra weight can help you achieve greater control during small movements. While the Basilisk is still on the lighter side for productivity mice it strikes a pretty decent balance for overall weight. The second thing I noticed was the sensor. The 30k DPI mouse sensor that the mouse features is beyond twitchy, to the point where it's arguably overkill. On the plus side, this means it can handle pretty much any surface. But given that out of the box it's toned down to almost 1/5th of its maximum sensitivity, it's pretty clear that taking full advantage of it is probably overkill even for the people who designed it. Personally I found the sweet spot to be at about 2400 DPI for most use, and only crank it up to around 5000 for gaming. Also it gains major points for including something that should be part of every wireless mouse: integrated storage for the RF dongle. It's cleverly hidden underneath the socket for the wireless charging puck (not included.)Control layout is generally good. There are a total of ten buttons, all of which can be remapped via Razer's synapse utility. The thumb button (mapped by default to a sniper switch) is slightly awkward to reach and has a bit of wobble to it, but apart from that everything feels solid and is generally comfortable to use. One of the highlights is the 2D scroll wheel, which can either manually or automatically transition to smooth scrolling for faster response. As someone who's used one of these wheels for years I consider this feature to be a must-have for any productivity tasks at this point, and I'm very pleased any time I see a new design including it. RGB is also surprisingly understated given the manufacturer's past history, though still plenty flashy when it needs to be.After using it as a daily driver for a few days I've found very little to complain about, though there are a few things to be aware of. Foremost is the fact that the battery doesn't last exceptionally long during normal use, especially if you're using the RGB effects (and if you don't plan to use the RGB, why are you buying a Razer product in the first place?) I'm used to charging batteries every month or so, but with the Basilisk it seemed to be running low after just a few days. Dimming the RGB and setting the lights to turn off any time the screen goes dark can help stretch this out a bit, but I think the best solution really would be to just pair it with the optional wireless charging dock so that it's always full when you sit down to use it. As such I think it probably makes a bit more sense to buy the mouse and the dock as a set for most who plan to use it as a daily driver. But if you're more interested in a secondary mouse for travel or occasional laptop use, I think this package is probably a better fit. The battery does a good job holding a charge, even if it's not as big as it could be, and it comes with a surprisingly nice USB-C cable for when you need a wired connection for charging.

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro wireless is a more than capable all-around rechargeable programmable gaming mouse. The beautiful design and material choice are almost a replica of the Basilisk V3 with the cord cut. The matte finish keeps fingerprints away, and the rubber grips are right where you need them to control this beast. There are bits of glossy plastic that will show fingerprints but easily wipes off. Using Synapse, you can bind keys and commands to 13 spots on this mouse to include an excellent scroll wheel; it is perfect for palm grippers once you get past the weight of this thing. If you like lightweight mice or play as a competitive online gamer, this is not for you STRAIGHT UP. Fatigue will set in after long sessions until you get a Popeye forearm! If you ... MoreThe Razer Basilisk V3 Pro wireless is a more than capable all-around rechargeable programmable gaming mouse. The beautiful design and material choice are almost a replica of the Basilisk V3 with the cord cut. The matte finish keeps fingerprints away, and the rubber grips are right where you need them to control this beast. There are bits of glossy plastic that will show fingerprints but easily wipes off. Using Synapse, you can bind keys and commands to 13 spots on this mouse to include an excellent scroll wheel; it is perfect for palm grippers once you get past the weight of this thing. If you like lightweight mice or play as a competitive online gamer, this is not for you STRAIGHT UP. Fatigue will set in after long sessions until you get a Popeye forearm! If you have smaller hands, you may find this too big, and buttons may be uncomfortable. However, if you are a sucker for nice RGBs, all the features packaged in the 13-zone Chroma Lighting with complete under glow and scroll wheel RGBs may make you overlook the weight - like me. Wireless performance is perfect, with reliability, stability, and speed at its core. The Razer Focus Pro 30K is a new sensor that works on glass and is the best currently on the market for DPIs. You can switch from a clicky scroll wheel to smooth scrolling with just a click - right next to a button set DPI jumps. This allows for highly tunable DPIs and a sniper button to drop DPIs for headshots. This mouse has so much good going on, yet I continually say, "if only it weren't so heavy ."With tons of features, it has the weight and price to match, but you get what you pay for.The Basilisk Wireless V3 Pro adds value by doubling as a stylish productivity beast with customizability. It best suits a relaxed palm grip because it is so large, but the claw grip worked well during gaming. Some may find their pinky in no man's land on the edge of a rubbery grip and smooth matte plastic finish annoying. You may need to put it on the side of the right mouse button. Synapse is great but optional due to the ability to store onboard profiles. After initial setup, you can load the mouse how you like and uninstall Synapse if you don't want it on your system. I, however, recommend using it unless it causes issues with your system. In Synapse, you can unlock endless potential and abilities only limited by the user's creativity. Set specific profiles or key settings to launch per application or game for TRUE power and customizability. Video editing? Load your favorite shortcut keys for Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve. Maybe you want to load another set for Excel to store formulas and other macros. When you are ready to play, launch a game with different keys for unwinding time.It has 2.4GHz HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, and can also be used like a traditional wired mouse while charging, making this portable and adaptable. You can upgrade to wireless charging by getting the modular wireless Qi charge puck. The 2.4GHz USB receiver is self-contained in the mouse's body and can pair to a Razer keyboard and mouse to save a USB port on your system. Battery life will vary, but I easily made it through a week of use between working and gaming for about 8 hours a day. The RGBs are crucial to battery life. Just manage brightness and effects to get better battery life - enjoy those things more and keep your USB nearby to charge daily. The Razer Gen 3 Optical Mouse Switches have a nice click and work fast without pre or post-travel. Actuation is fast, and the sound is similar to other gaming mouse switches. The design and RGB diffusion are just mesmerizing to look at. The amount of RGBs in various places makes this shine. The touch on the scroll wheel brings balance. Switches sound on par with other mice, so I can't complain. In all, this is a great device if you have the money and can deal with the size and weight. I have no doubt this will be useful and suitable for any gamer who can get over the weight.

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro mouse is a fantastic mouse with many ways to customize it. When I picked up the mouse for the first time, I was amazed by how comfortable it is and how it feels like its molded to my hand. The design of this mouse was astonishing, not only does it feal comfortable to hold, but its surprisingly light. The optical sensor has a DPI of up to 30k, it’s incredibly accurate and it does work on glass.The mouse has 10 + 1 customizable buttons. The mouse wheel has 2 different scrolling methods; fast and tactical and these can both be toggled by the click of a button. I love having these options, because it gives you that precise scrolling for when you need more accuracy, it also gives you smooth and fast scrolling for when you need it. The scroll ... MoreThe Razer Basilisk V3 Pro mouse is a fantastic mouse with many ways to customize it. When I picked up the mouse for the first time, I was amazed by how comfortable it is and how it feels like its molded to my hand. The design of this mouse was astonishing, not only does it feal comfortable to hold, but its surprisingly light. The optical sensor has a DPI of up to 30k, it’s incredibly accurate and it does work on glass.The mouse has 10 + 1 customizable buttons. The mouse wheel has 2 different scrolling methods; fast and tactical and these can both be toggled by the click of a button. I love having these options, because it gives you that precise scrolling for when you need more accuracy, it also gives you smooth and fast scrolling for when you need it. The scroll wheel also does side scrolling as well.A nice thing about this mouse is when you connect it to your computer for the first time, it automatically installs the drivers plus an assortment of useful software (all are optional to install). There are 3 ways to connect the mouse to your computer; Bluetooth, Wired, and USB dongle.Chroma Studio is useful and easy to use, this is the software that lets you customize the LED colors on your mouse. What’s cool about the LEDS on this mouse, the strip on the bottom that wraps around the whole mouse looks like it’s one solid color, but it’s actually divided in 11 different sections. This is cool because you can customize each section a different color. You can also customize the Razer logo and the mouse wheel. There are many different lighting affects you can add, or you can create your own effects. I decided to create my own, this is where I found out you can’t save your effect to your on-board memory. You can save your effect to your account though, the difference being you can load your custom effect only when you have the software installed to your computer and you’re signed into your Razer account. It would be nice if there was a way to save your custom effect to the on-board memory without having to use the software.Overall, this is a fantastic mouse. The 11 customizable LED lights, make the mouse look amazing and unique. The 30k DPI sensor works incredibly fast and accurate. The scroll wheel is on another level with the ability to switch from tactical to smooth on the fly. The 10 + 1 customizable buttons make for a great gaming experience. The included software is a great way to customize both the buttons and the LED lights to your choosing. I highly recommend this mouse to anyone looking for a new gaming mouse.