Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Review: ‘Pro Features Come at a Pro-level Price’

RAZER BASILISK V3 PRO REVIEW FOR PC GAMING.

In the world of gaming mice, there are now two main types: the first is ultra-lightweight mice that cut all but the most necessary of features, while the second prioritizes more of the bells and whistles that can enhance gameplay, even if they tack on a bit of chonk. The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro falls into the latter camp, as it boasts a generous arsenal of gaming features as well as a bit of heft when compared to the likes of Razer’s own DeathAdder V3 Pro, not to mention the competition. And that’s fine, as not everyone wants or needs the lightest mouse possible, but if it needs to stay, the weight should be justified. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights and lowlights of the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro.

Starting off strong

There’s little in the way of surprises when it comes to unboxing the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. There’s the mouse itself, a high-quality braided USB-C cable, the 2.4 GHz dongle, an extender for bringing the dongle closer to the mouse, a manual, and some stickers.

The surprises were instead saved for the additional box that I received with my review sample, which includes the optional Razer Mouse Dock Pro. This wireless charger provides a little resting spot for the mouse when not in use and, when you use the included Wireless Charging Puck, wireless charges the mouse ready for when you’re next ready to game. It’s a stylish add-on that I like a lot, though it should be noted that other Qi chargers will work as well.

Ergo, I missed you

As soon as I got the Basilisk V3 Pro in my hand I felt at home. While I daily drive the Logitech G Pro X Superlight and I love it for how light it is, it’s only with larger ergo-shaped mice like the Basilisk V3 Pro where my preferred palm-grip style is viable. The raised hump at the back is particularly nice, as it pushes into the rear of my palm aiding accurate swipes and easy lift-offs to reset.

Though it comes in at 112 grams, the weight feels well-distributed. It doesn’t feel too heavy at the front or back and is nicely balanced. As a heavier mouse, it also doesn’t sacrifice build quality and makes no worrying creaking sounds under intense pressure.

After making a very solid first impression, it was time to plug the mouse in and get to testing the many features packed into it.

Rock and scroll!

There is a lot going on under the hood with the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. Arguably the biggest upgrade is the HyperScroll Tilt Wheel which can manually or intelligently switch between Tactile Cycling Mode and Free-Spin Scrolling Mode. You can also fine-tune the Virtual Acceleration within Razer’s Synapse software to dictate just how fast the scroll speed is.

Putting a big focus on the scroll wheel is something that the competition simply hasn’t done, so it’s great to see Razer investing more time and effort here. Free-spin scrolling can be killer in first-person shooters where assigning jump to scroll up or down allows for easy bunnyhopping.

Putting the “Razer” in “RGB”

I’ll talk RGB lighting next, as it’s simply too bright to ignore any longer. With 13 customizable lighting zones, this mouse can do Rainbow Vomit like no other mouse can, emitting an awesome underglow that can be appreciated even when the user’s hand is covering the top of the mouse. Even the Razer Mouse Dock Pro has its own bit of RGB underglow, adding to the effect.

As for the internals running the show, there’s Razer’s Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 which are both speedy and durable, the Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor which Razer states is “the most precise optical sensor to date,” and HyperSpeed Wireless for that low-latency connection that fans have come to know and love with the 2.4 GHz dongle. There’s also support for 4,000 Hz wireless polling rate using either the integrated transceiver included in the Mouse Dock Pro or the Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle.

It all comes together

What do all of the fancy tech specs mean, then? Well, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is a mouse that you can depend upon in even the most intense gameplay scenarios. It has the accuracy and consistency to keep up for days at a time and, when it’s eventually time to recharge, standard USB-C or Qi-charging awaits.

As expected, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro is a dream to play with. Once I got used to the triple-digit weight again, I was appreciating the 11 available buttons, fantastic grips, and overall shape. For those who can deal with that added bit of heft, a host of features are unlocked to help enhance games. If weight isn’t the be-all and end-all for you, there’s a hell of a lot to like here.

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Review: The final verdict

The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro hits almost everything out of the park. It nails the ergo-shape perfectly, combines that with some of the nicest grips I’ve felt on a mouse, improves on the often-ignored scroll wheel, and bundles in the latest sensor, switch, and wireless tech.

For those that can handle the 112 grams weight, there is only one other hurdle to leap over: price. At launch, for the mouse alone, it’ll run you $159.99. For the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and Mouse Dock Pro bundle, the price comes in at $199.99. (The dock and puck can also be bought separately.)

For those who are willing to pay to play, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro has an outstanding set of features that deliver pro-level consistency and accuracy, while also looking good thanks to the RGB flair.

Basilisk V3 Pro review unit was provided by Razer.