The best bits from Razer's tried and tested Basilisk in a slightly more money-conscious package.

As its title suggests, Razer has fitted this mouse with its HyperSpeed wireless technology, a faster alternative to Bluetooth. Unlike the Razer Viper Ultimate, this new mouse offers both Bluetooth and HyperSpeed, allowing you to switch the optimisation between battery and performance.

16,000 DPI is fantastic at this price point, Stellar battery life, Dual connectivity offers versatility, Razer Synapse software offers unparalleled customisation

No additional weights or side panels limits user base, Lack of overall weight does make it feel a little cheap, Front cover for battery is a little fiddly to place on

Razer has decided to expand its peripheral family yet again, except this time it has launched a new version of an existing mouse, the Basilisk. This new mouse is the Basilisk Essential, and it has taken all of the most loved features of the original and put them into this budget mouse with an MSRP...

The Razer Basilisk boasts a comfortable feel, intuitive software and reasonable price, in addition to an innovative clutch that’s a bit of an eyesore.

Comfortable design, Innovative clutch, Useful HyperShift feature, Handy thumb rest

Software still in beta, Not as attractive as other Razer mice

However advanced this Basilisk may or may not be, it’s a pleasure to take with you into an FPS.

Super comfortable to hold; Ridiculously powerful and responsive; Vibrant lighting;

Expensive; Scroll wheel feels a tad cheap;

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a great mouse, but a tough sell at the current price.

While the Basilisk V3 has taken a few pointers from the beloved Logitech G502 Hero, Razer has added its own flair and created one of the best gaming mice on the market. It has everything you could possibly need and more customization than you'll likely know what to do with, but we found it to be one of the most enjoyable 'daily driver' mice we've used in a long time.

Smart HyperScroll wheel; Comfortable ergonomic design; 26K DPI Optical Sensor; Plenty of customization options;

No customizable weights; A stretch for smaller hands; Right hand only

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a killer, all-purpose wireless gaming mouse for serious PC gamers driven to pull out all the stops.

Great hand fit and feel, with solid thumb support., Nifty charging dock., Wheel-tilt inputs., Strong new sensor., Wireless operation without noticeable input lag.

Pricey., DPI paddle could be a little short for your hand.

26.000 DPI sensor feels incredible; Super comfortable; Plenty of RGB backlighting;

Scroll wheel can have a mind of its own; Cheap-feeling scroll wheel; Synapse 3 is feeling a little bloated;