The Basilisk V3 comes with 11 customizable buttons, including two easily accessible side buttons that are hard to press accidentally. It also features a dedicated “sensitivity clutch” on the side, allowing you to temporarily switch to a lower DPI for more precise aiming. This button may be harder to reach without effort for smaller hands. The mouse has a well-sized thumb rest and a loud, but tiltable, thumb wheel with a toggle to switch from ratcheted scrolling to free-spin mode, making it ideal for navigating unwieldy documents.
At around 100 grams, the Basilisk V3 is relatively heavy for twitch shooters, but its PTFE feet enable it to glide effortlessly, and its Focus+ sensor ensures accurate tracking. The weight should not be a significant hindrance unless you are seriously into competitive FPS play. The mouse cable is impressively flexible, and the RGB lighting is enjoyable without being too flashy. Razer’s Synapse software, while naggy with updates, is easy to use, allowing you to set profiles and adjust DPI, polling rate, macros, and RGB effects. You can store up to five profiles directly on the mouse, but lighting customizations will not carry over.
The Basilisk V3 is ergonomically designed for right-handed use. If you are looking for an ambidextrous model with similar performance in the same price range, Razer’s Viper 8KHz is a good option.
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