For those who want it ALL: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review

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For those who want it all and are willing to pay for it, the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro feels great and has a long list of features.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Overview
1:54 Pricing
2:28 Design
3:48 In-use feel
4:25 Buttons
5:22 Scroll wheel
6:54 Hardware
7:45 Sound test
9:19 Polling rate
9:40 Mouse dock Pro
12:18 A must-have?
13:26 Final thoughts
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[@kpv123]

This is Michael. I've searched for good videos on how to set up this dock with the Basilisk Mouse, and they all leave Parts out. This is the best one on KZbin, and the only one that explains what to do with the little USB 2.4 GHz receiver. Even the ones from Razor are no good concerning the mouse dock Pro. Thank you

[@Chef_PewPew]

I just got this mouse after using so many lightweight mice for gaming. I feel the weight helps with stability and allows for more consistent shots.

[@darrendavies1102]

Great review thank you. Is it me but is it worth the extra from wireless v3. I'm confused

[@tholiotisbasilis]

i was looking to replace my ouroboros. finally a worthy challenger has appeared. def gonna buy. ouroboros did his job all these years. nice one razer.

[@rhivescosmos2300]

Funny you ASMR the clicks, but didnt mention the side panel of the mice which is important. Is it rubber or plastic?

[@psisteak4122]

Thanks for helping me with my purchase decision. Looking forward to the pro version 🙂

[@TheAys97]

What's the wattage for the wireless charger? I've looked everywhere but I didn't find the answer.

[@aidendude76]

As someone that would click the mouse button 1 hard would this last without the button snapping in half or doubleclicking

[@rocketfn234]

Is the scroll wheel more tactill?

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

just got the basilisk v3 pro, is it normal while scrolling, the part under my palms feels like something is vibrating or moving?

[@rbjohnson]

I'm still rocking the basilisk x hyperspeed, and I love the feel. When I upgrade I think I'll go for this.

[@kumaSOevl]

It’s such a great mouse for the price

[@gerking195]

@@kumaSOevl it's like 200 while the non pro is like 80

[@kumaSOevl]

@@gerking195 ah I was referring to the basilisk x

[@Weird_Quests]

I just picked this up as I was previously using a Logitech MX 3 - but that’s terrible for gaming and I found I don’t use many of the custom features of the MX 3 anyway. How do you find the basilisk x hyper speed? I just got it for other 50% off.

[@goat_hitman7655]

ive been waiting for this ever since i got the v3

[@fluttzkrieg4392]

It should be noted you can charge the mouse with any wireless charger. I use the one from a desk lamp I bought for like ¥3500 (US$25) that I also use to charge my phone and earbuds.

[@rz9wb]

can you unbind the freely scrolling wheel so you don't accidentally turn off ratchet mode?

[@olly]

I've got the Basilisk Ultimate, only downside to it is charging, using the dock over time it's started to wear or something so the contacts don't properly line up without a bit of folded paper in there to bring it slightly higher, this would completely fix that issue, although I think I'll stick to the Ultimate until it dies and hopefully the v3 pro will have come down in price by then. I got my Ultimate for around $80

[@fejotore]

Can you tell how much it last with rgb on? I might buy that one next

[@Michael-kv9bg]

@@fejotore around 9 hours

[@hukesama8389]

This is the issue I have with my Viper Ultimate. Sometimes I would come back from work just to find out the mouse out of battery cuz it wasn't charging on the dock and I have to swap to cable.

[@x3LightNinG]

my basilik ult just died and oh boy did i went through a journey to find the right mouse.. i literally bought and tried the viper v2 pro > zowie ec2-cw > g pro superlight, i end up only keeping the zowie for fps games and picked up the basilik v3 pro… despite of the weight the overall feel just fits really well for me, ill say personally it has better clicks than the 502 too

[@Nightmare-xx4gv]

I think it's missing one or two more buttons. I wish it had 1 or 2 extra buttons for more functionality options. I just feel that one button that it has to mapped deferent functionalities is just way too much for a single button. The extra 1 or 2 buttons would had help with that. That's why i always love Logitech because it always has the perfect amount of everything. I was looking into trying another brand for a new mouse but i don't know if this is it for me.

[@ItsJustaJetta]

Im having issues with the dongle not detecting on my pc or laptop. Tried bluetooth and I cannot get it to discover whatsoever. Kinda angry about it

[@_ege]

I just got mine, problem is when I plug in that 2.4 ghz dongle to my laptop my internet just disconnects and I cannot connect again. (I don't even see it when I search for connection)

[@darrenpitchford1261]

Do you know of any other wirless mice that support 4,000hz polling rate, with 750 ips, that also has the TILT scroll wheel? So far this is the only one I found across all brands I've looked at.

[@el_alonsito2109]

Wait so I can’t use the 3rd thumb side button as a regular button?

[@TJZTechShow]

Can you set the RGB to one color, then switch to another PC keeping the same RGB settings? Or is there still no RGB memory?

[@RaikaSTi]

like all modern razer products, if you saved your settings to a razer device that has onboard memory, as long as you have synapse and can connect online, it will retrieve/activate your settings

[@rubenchaves7]

Could you please comment on the battery? The Logiteck G502 X Plus claims has a loger lasting battery. Would the lack of bluetooth be a deal breaker? Thanks

[@Chef_PewPew]

Not really. It would be is you plan on using the V3pro as a work mouse as well. I have the g502x plus and after 3 weeks it's still at 60% battery without the RGB on

[@gomezalejandrog]

If I ever get the Cobra Pro, I'll get this as well. This is more of an awesome RTS/productivity/casualbrowsing type of mouse.

[@MadKingOfMadaya]

*_So you can't use it while charging?_*

[@at830]

Can this vharge with the Firefly Chroma Hyperflux mousepad?

[@teemomain1238]

What is the dpi stages of the mouse on default.

[@axelrivera6245]

I had the same problem and what I did to fix mine was that I updated the mouse firmware.

[@chloe4740]

I got my V3 Pro and the dock last night but the mouse wasn't charging at all - for some reason, the fix for me was the puck going in upside down (as in, the text on the inside of the puck needing to not be upright) and it's charging properly now

[@lunarstarfurry]

I wonder can any USBC Cable charge it? Or do you need its own cable again

[@Havoc0014]

@@lunarstarfurry any usb-c as long as it fits inside the housing the charging port is located in. I bought a cheap 3 pack of 10ft usb to usb-c from amazon for just over $10 until my mouse dock gets here and they all work perfectly. (if you get a cable with the aluminum collar on the end you will need to cut the collar off so it will fit inside the mouse)

[@lunarstarfurry]

@@Havoc0014 Even tho my Basilisk Ultimate used standard Micro-B but I literally can't find any Cable that fits besides the official one xD

[@cxrser]

thanks

[@TexasCat99]

Wish Razer would make a version with silent switches, for the main two buttons. I've played with a friend's V3 (non-pro) and it has a strange texture on the main body - kind of grainy - as I'm used to Logitech texture. Is it a bit smothered on the V3 Pro? Razer's Pro Click mice are apparently super-smooth and have their own odd issues that don't make it a good general mouse.

[@lummoxicide1502]

I got the wired V3 for $45 so I'm good...no need to spend $200...not sure what razer's smoking to charge all that

[@Tricendo]

L

[@whiskeytango1744]

Rolled up 100 dollar bills!

[@nerux8021]

i got mine for 35 euros. Absolutely happy

[@Phy2o]

@@nerux8021 from where? I'm european too.

[@Phy2o]

@@nerux8021 just ordered it lol, do you also know where I can order the grip tape for it too?

[@fejotore]

WOOOOOW THEY DID IT! and they did it GOOD

[@xxjaskijaksonplayzxx6371]

What game you playing?

[@skybound1048]

hey, the basilisk ultimate link isnt there. Is the sale over?

[@9to5toys]

Whoops, I forgot the link. It's a bit more expensive currently, but still cheaper than the V3 Pro.

[@GenjiShimada.]

Can that little button on side front be remapped to be another keybind button like back two? I ask bec I'm using Razer Trinty with 6 button circle panel. And I use first 3 buttons for WoW. But this mouse is already dying I got it in 2019. I'm looking to get V3 later in Nov. Appricate anyone imput. Thanks

[@totallable]

all the buttons can be remapped

[@TheFinesseK]

I just got this mouse yesterday and I cant figure out how to charge it, someone save me please

[@lunarstarfurry]

I'm more wandering if it have the same issue where the Basilisk Ultimate Thumb rest will just completely wear out after a while of use

[@lunarstarfurry]

And also if u can use a random Type-C cable to charge it(

[@ToroB347]

does anybody know if they make the dock in white?

[@kostas_ermeidis]

how can you charge it without the dock pro ? i mean i can't find in my country to buy the dock...

[@highonheroin5352]

Buy the puck for 20$ and use any Qi charger.

[@grizzll5567]

New favorite tech channel

[@milliawinters5231]

I hope they have a new Naga in the works, it hasn't been refreshed in a while, and being able to nick a cable from my desk by charging my mouse with my Qi charger.

[@xg3990]

Lol what? There is a naga wireless...

[@NicCrimson]

This is the ultimate mouse, I genuinely haven't been excited for a piece of tech like this in a long while. The main selling factor was that it had Bluetooth as well. I was going to get a g502 wireless instead. Definitely will get, but it's definitely pricey tho.

[@jcap8391]

Stop whining about the price if you're so excited you cheap skate. There are people like the headphone community that spend hundreds of $ for headphones. Or the keyboard community. Please never mention price mouse lover

[@sarius2388]

@@jcap8391 touch grass

[@jelousjake3500]

@@jcap8391 are you okay? for a mouse it is expensive asf. comparing it to headphones or a keyboard is not the same thing because those are generally more expensive tech

[@xg3990]

@@jcap8391 you can love a piece of tech and also be unhappy about the price. I think you've been leaving the house without your helmet one too many times

[@doomscyte1087]

@@jcap8391 he mentioned pricey, that doesn't implied he has no money to buy it though. Same concept applies for Ice Cream; do you know the brand of Häagen-Dazs or even Baskin-Robbins. They're expensive AF and not worth it even when I can purchased Razer Basilisk V3 Pro. The concept of pricey or not depends on the worth of the product. Same goes to Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini when I can get GTR-R35 and beat all those 3 with slight modification on the engine..

[@TheKrazykyleman]

It claims to have 10 buttons plus 1 programmable one. Where are all these buttons? I can only find 8 plus the programmable one, which is 9 in total

[@acabuck3733]

Do you need to use the big usb dongle and the little you put in ? or can you also only use the little one ? does it effect something ? im using gaming notebook and this big dongle wouldnt be that good...

[@9to5toys]

You can use just the little one in a USB port. The big one just gives you an extension if you want to have a cable nearby to recharge the mouse.

[@acabuck3733]

@@9to5toys Ah ok, thx mate! Nice video btw ^^ Have a great Day! :)

[@Idkidkidk716]

Forgot to mention that the hyper polling is impossible to pair

[@user-vo5bx4rf8m]

Those wheel is addictive, if naga pro will have that 'magic' wheel, bigger size of body like basilisk, it will be the best PC mouse controller in history.

[@KoraOSRS]

For people who don't like, or struggle with auto-free spin scrolling (smart-reel in Synapse) because of the delay it takes the mouse to re-engage the clutch and end the scrolling, there's an extremely simple and effective solution. Rather than just resting your finger on the wheel to stop it spinning, and then having to wait for the clutch to re-engage, just give it the _sliiiiiiightest_ tiny nudge in the opposite direction as you stop the spinning. I don't mean literally "scroll in the opposite direction", it's literally just to send an input signal to the system saying "stop going down, we have instructions to go up now", but it's impercebtible on screen idk why i wrote this in so much detail but I've written it now so there we go. Hope some people like this tip anyway cuz it's true, the delay is annoying when using the auto scroll switcher if you don't do this to stop it

[@rodrigofernety]

i really need this new dock

[@TheShmrsh]

HOW MUCH?

[@williamtaylor7661]

V3 wireless is the best mouse I’ve ever used I thought the money was too much till I used it

[@KoraOSRS]

Wait... the puck doesn't come with the mouse..? So if I buy this mouse alone, there will be a great gaping hole under the mouse..? I can understand selling the dock separately, but changing the main product y to accommodate a feature (i.e. making it so it can house a removable QI charger), and then restricting the use of that feature by selling the QI charger separately, is so gross... Either make the product have a hole for the puck and include the puck (btw, literally some plastic, and a copper wire coil, I guarantee it's under 1 USD to manufacture), or don't fundamentally change the shape of the mouse at all so that if you don't want wireless charging, you don't feel like you've only bought half the product, I mean, literally, a huge chunk of the product is just _absent_ in the form of the hole the puck _would_ go in

[@Devadas44]

At Razer's website, they claim that their Gen-3 switches has zerp doubleclicking issues. That's honestly what drawing me in. I've got a 4 y.o. Logitech G502 Lightspeed and it's recenty become terrible because of doubleclicks.

[@atos_alivetoscare_5390]

A lil too late. You shouldn't find any doubleclicking issues on a mouse with optical switches. The Lightspeed still has those classic Logitech issues which includes double clicks. For example the Logitech Pro Superlight 2 or the Logitech 502 X Lightspeed shouldn't have that issue.

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

which is more comfy and ergo to use? deathadder v3 pro or this?

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

@@MC3DER i think my hand is 18x10 , so DA V3 should be better for me then? i was using the basilisk ultimate recently, felt nice, but sold it cause i was planning to upgrade so unsure which i should go for haha

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

@@MC3DER honestly i wouldnt be using much of the features hahaha im not a competitive gamer either, i just want something comfy to use while gaming or browsing the net

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

@@MC3DER ahh yes i do love myself some bigger side buttons hahaha. i feel getting the basilisk v3 pro without the dock is pointless. so investing more on the basilisk feels like not worth it haha

[@mainsource8030]

@@jonathanmarkleonard5571 nope, you can charge it with qi, I have a qi charger under my mousepad so id rather use it that way

[@jonathanmarkleonard5571]

@@mainsource8030 ahh i see, how long does it take to charge?

[@kpv123]

Thanks for this excellent review. It does the best job in explaining how the wireless system especially with the dock works. It's expensive but when you think about the fact that you use it a lot everyday it's worth it. Worst part about this is it's from Razer and they make you sign in to use the software

[@AceFoxxii]

is the dock 4khz compatible with the viper v2?

[@dauntingkitty]

Yea

[@AceFoxxii]

@@dauntingkitty sure? I’ve tried it and can’t get it to work🤷‍♂️

[@aroni992]

Can we attach a cable to charge while on the battlefield to win a war?

[@NINJA_INVESTORS]

Touch grass

[@rodrigofernety]

they should do this to the viper and deathadder

[@matthewhani7967]

this mouse is great, if it would work, you pay a crazy premium to have this thing wireless when like half of the currently in circulation don't even work, their wireless dongles don't work at all forcing you to run this thing wired. if anybody knows a fix to this feel free to let me know

[@rodysegovia4382]

I just bought it but my battery life its just like 5-6 hours. 100% RGB, 1000 hz and with the 2.4 USB. Is that normal or do I need to get a refund?

[@bernam13]

Do u fixed It?

[@rodysegovia4382]

@@bernam13 ordered a refund, now its so much better, battery life like 20 hours with RGB and 4000 hz.

[@capybara1]

what an amazing video!

[@realduox]

mice companies have lost their damn minds with these prices. Doubt I'll ever buy another mouse form a mainstream brand.

[@xeryus3357]

just get the hyperspeed

[@Roomsfanlover]

I really want it.

[@buraktabakoglu]

non-removable thumb button ?! what were they thinking? hell no, gonna pass on this one. just gonna wait for Glorious I2 wireless.

[@mike.soto_]

This might be the endgame mouse

[@Leny1777]

My mouse has a small chip on left side.. Ta hell!

[@Tav_cr]

Logitech G502 with Powerplay still rules.

[@totallable]

nope

[@ragtop63]

I've been using "gaming" mice for over 2 decades. I've never bought one that didn't have the option to switch the scroll wheel between tactile and free. As far as I'm concerned, that's a standard feature. If the mouse doesn't have that, it's sub-standard.

[@floh3r]

You can’t be more wrong. The absolute majority of gamers do not need that feature in any gaming genre you can name. It is more for office work and honestly a gimmick for „gaming“ mice. That is why almost no gaming mouse has that feature. In almost 25 years of gaming this is my first mouse ever to have it and bro I had fun and competitive mice over the years. Absolutely not „sub standard“ as you called em😂

[@ragtop63]

@@floh3r And you obviously can’t read. Nowhere in my comment did I speak for other gamers. I only spoke for myself and my 40+ years of PC gaming. Try some reading comprehension. You’re making yourself look silly in front of millions of people.

[@ragtop63]

@@floh3r Who are you to tell me what works best for me? Nowhere did I mention any other gamer's experience. I only mentioned what works for me in over 40 years of playing PC games. Reading comprehension really isn't your strong suit is it?

[@floh3r]

@@ragtop63 who are you to tell me that my mice were sub standard? And man like 90 percent of gaming mice lack that feature if not more

[@ragtop63]

@@floh3r Please, show me the part where I said the mouse is substandard for anyone but me? I'll wait. You really do have a very hard time with basic reading comprehension. How do you even play games if you can't read?

[@Leny1777]

Is this better than v2?

[@warlockgoburr]

It's v3 for a reason

[@Torrico97]

Im in love

[@frostgodx]

15 seconds in all i need to see 131 grip cant trust anyone with 131 LOL. Really though, why?

[@PsykZeus]

naturally the charging dock is out of stock :(

[@GamerGeekNerd86]

V3 Pro wireless with docking charge on sale Amazon for $304.99, regular price $309.99 ☹️

[@debojyotichakraborty3194]

So I'm probably never getting a under 85g wireless g502 or basilisk 😭😭

[@iota-itoa9635]

get used to a new shape lmao

[@buraktabakoglu]

you will, just wait for Glorious I2 wireless :)

[@glbernini0]

At that price they could have redesigned some internals & lost an ounce in weight!

[@geralt8394]

This has very little in common with the other models, should just named it the basilisk v3 ultimate

[@Frosty_V0]

It seems like they’re phasing out the “ultimate” tag for the “pro” tag.

[@whitexeno]

I clicked on this and then immediately remembered how much I hate razer synapse software and decided to by the logitech g502x lightspeed.

[@Dirty2D]

It's still missing the two buttons on the left click side, if it had those, and maybe even one on the right click side, id get one, because razer does macros better since you can't bind g-shift and scroll up on the g502-

[@totallable]

one of the 2 buttons is in the middle of the mouse instead

[@Dirty2D]

@@totallable left and right clicking the scroll wheel is not the missing buttons im talking about.

[@totallable]

@@Dirty2D I'm not either, read my reply again bro

[@Dirty2D]

@@totallable so you mean the button below the scroll wheel, are you high?

[@totallable]

@@Dirty2D I said "instead" it only has 1 less button than the g502, because one of the 2 left reprogrammable buttons is under the scroll wheel

[@LlamaSpeeed]

nice Ducati back there

[@user-uh5hf4qx5g]

what do you mean "it has a standard mouse 1 and mouse 2" -- you just casually mention this during game footage, yet dont explain what that means at all.

[@Puddskye.]

insanely good mouse, cant believe they somehow reduced their price so much, this will sell a lot.

[@devilmaycry0917]

I want my mice white. This doesnt have it

[@tholiotisbasilis]

they do

[@evo2500]

they do but its 160$ cant find it used

[@gazej_yt2523]

I bought the superlight 2 instead of this mouse, biggest mistake in my life...

[@charlessacramento6048]

Not really worth it imo. You can get the basilisk ultimate for half off at the moment and it's basically the same thing. Sure whatever 30k dpi or Bluetooth, new dock but honestly not much has changed to justify a 200 dollar price tag. The basilisk ultimate isn't much different and you can get it for 80 dollars. No one even games on 30k dpi so there's no point to that. But if you really care about Bluetooth or a smart scroll wheel then hey that's you. If you got 200 dollars to burn that's on you. Imo you should just wait for a sale or buy the basilisk ultimate

[@cxrx2425]

Logitech g502 hero any one

[@mainsource8030]

thank you captain obvious

[@MAX3D2]

Certainly not as good as the Legendary Ambidextrous Razer Taipan! Possibly the BEST mouse ever made. Why do companies discontinue great products only to be replaced with inferior quality and performance cheap crap? The Taipan was comfortable and well-balanced. Access to the fully programmable buttons as well as macro programmability, which would change on the fly when switching to other applications. 3DSMAX, MAYA, ZBRUSH, PHOTOSHOP, UNREAL ENGINE 4 & 5. The Taipan made working within these applications a shear dream! Now we are left with the half-@ssed crap pushed upon the masses.

[@Slyngelmis]

with that price it is disgusting the dock is not included.

[@Tripster369]

All that money and no tunable weight...

[@canoeshoe]

Razer decided sometime in 2022 to force everyone to create a Razer ID and log into their account to retain their savings on their peripherals using Razer's bloaty software. YOU CAN NO LONGER SAVE YOUR BASIC COLOR SETTINGS UNLESS YOU SIGN UP. Of course, many people have already purchased peripherals from Razer before this forced adoption. I tested it using a new account and a new email and sure enough, I started getting spammed by random emails. Razer data-mines you and this practice utterly fucking deplorable to force users to sign up for their account to use the functions on their peripherals without telling disclosing this fact on the product. No one should be buying Razer products until they stop this practice!!!

[@lazylad6642]

0:18 EXCUSE ME?!?! Who the fck grips a mouse like that?! UUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@trillathaman3910]

You

[@crazygamingyt7245]

Razer basilisk v3 wireless is better

[@improga]

g502 x plus way better

[@VuittonGD]

💀 g502x is only 2000hz

[@Hov26]

Lost me at 160

[@Seschal]

Here because I'm trying to be a good gf to Bangchan 🤣🤣

[@elhijueputa8423]

The Basilisk Ultimate has been my go to.. I disable the RGB and it can last about 3-4 full days of gaming (7-10 hours sessions). Love this mouse. It feels so good and the weight is perfect for me.

[@Noah765]

How is the scroll wheel? 🛞 How is the general feel in your Hand?

[@elhijueputa8423]

@@Noah765 Scroll wheel is nice as you can adjust the tension to be either completely free spinning or very tense to scroll so its highly customizable. The feel is fantastic especially for larger hands. As for the weight, that is really a subjective matter. I liked weightier mouses but I recently purchases the XTRFY MZ1 and I honestly can't go back to heavier mouses. In the end, the Basilisk is still one of my favorite mouses ever

[@bestofthebeastlikebeast3754]

I bought asus rog pugio 2 but now I want because of wireless charger