Razer Basilisk V3 wired ergonomic gaming mouse with 26K sensor
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- Wired USB-A mouse with 1.8 m / 6 ft Razer Speedflex cable
- 26,000 DPI Focus+ optical sensor, up to 650 IPS tracking speed and 50 G acceleration
- 2nd-gen Razer optical mouse switches, 0.2 ms actuation speed, rated 70 million clicks
- Hybrid on-board and cloud storage, 4+1 profiles (5 total) plus Razer Synapse 3 HyperShift
- 101 g / 3.56 oz, 130 x 75 x 42.5 mm, 100% PTFE feet, 11 Chroma RGB lighting zones
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Summary
A wired right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse built around a 26,000 DPI Focus+ sensor and an auto-switching HyperScroll wheel. Check your grip and whether you need wireless before buying: it is wired-only, heavier than FPS mice, and drops the removable paddle of earlier Basilisk models.
Strengths
- The auto-switching HyperScroll wheel is the standout feature; Tom’s Guide says it never misfired in testing.
- The right-handed shape with a textured thumb rest fits both large and small hands.
- Focus+ 26,000 DPI tracking with 650 IPS, 50 g acceleration and 1,000 Hz polling.
- Exceptionally low click-latency and a very low minimum lift-off distance per RTINGS.
- Ten programmable buttons plus a multi-function trigger, with five onboard profiles that travel without software.
- Comfortable enough for long sessions and strong across the games reviewers tested.
Weaknesses
- Wired only; there is no wireless option.
- The multi-function trigger is fixed, so the removable paddle of earlier Basilisk models is gone.
- It is much heavier than mice built for FPS gaming, and small hands may not reach the trigger in a claw or fingertip grip.
- CNET reports a noticeable clunk when the wheel changes mode, and free-spin can kick in late on the first flick.
- Tom’s Guide says the V3 is less versatile than previous models and a little pricey at $70.
- Smart-reel auto-switch requires Razer Synapse 3; the manual toggle works without it.
Verified specifications
| Model | Razer Basilisk V3, a wired right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse with a non-removable multi-function trigger. |
|---|---|
| Sensor | Razer Focus+ 26,000 DPI optical sensor. |
| Tracking | 650 IPS and 50 g acceleration with 1,000 Hz polling (CNET). |
| Programmable buttons | 11 — 10 plus the multi-function trigger. |
| Scroll wheel | Razer HyperScroll Tilt Wheel, 4-way, with tactile and free-spin modes, smart-reel auto-switching and virtual acceleration. |
| Switches | Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen 2, 0.2 ms actuation, rated up to 70 million clicks. |
| Onboard memory | 5 profiles. |
| Lighting | 11 Razer Chroma RGB zones, 16.8 million colors and 150+ integrated games. |
| Feet | 100% PTFE. |
| Software | Razer Synapse 3 for remapping, macros and lighting; HyperShift adds a secondary button layer; smart-reel auto-switch needs Synapse. |
| Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft Razer Speedflex, described by RTINGS as paracord-like and flexible. |
| Weight | 3.6 oz / 101 g (CNET, Tom’s Guide); RTINGS records 99.9 g. |
| Dimensions | 5.1 × 2.4 × 1.7 in (Tom’s Guide). |
| Power | wired only; no battery. |
| Warranty | up to 2 years, with 14 days risk-free returns when bought directly from RazerStore. |
Full research notes and sources
The scroll wheel
The HyperScroll tilt wheel is the reason to look at this mouse. It scrolls four ways and can switch itself between a tactile, notched mode and a free-spin mode; Razer’s Smart-Reel feature auto-switches based on how you scroll, and Tom’s Guide found it never misfired during testing. CNET’s hands-on centered on the same wheel but heard a noticeable clunk when the mechanism changed mode, and said free-spin could engage too late on the first flick unless you used the manual toggle. Smart-Reel only works with Razer Synapse 3 running; the manual toggle works without it.
Shape, weight and grip
The body is matte plastic, right-handed, with a textured thumb rest and three left-side buttons. RTINGS says it suits all grip types and most hand sizes, and records a default weight of 99.9 g; CNET and Tom’s Guide list 3.6 oz / 101 g. RTINGS also notes it is much heavier than mice built for FPS gaming, and that small hands may not reach the sniper button comfortably in a claw or fingertip grip. Ten programmable buttons plus the trigger cover MMO-style needs, though there are fewer side buttons than a dedicated MMO mouse.
Wired, software and warranty
This is a wired mouse with a 1.8 m / 6 ft Speedflex cable that RTINGS calls paracord-like and flexible. There is no battery and no wireless option. Razer Synapse 3 handles remapping, macros and lighting, and HyperShift adds a second button layer; CNET calls the Synapse login prompt a dark pattern. Razer’s page promises up to two years of warranty and 14 days risk-free returns when you buy directly from RazerStore, and carries a UL ECOLOGO award with an ease-of-disassembly criterion. No user-serviceable parts list or replacement-part catalogue was confirmed.
Is it worth it?
At the 2021 $70 reference point, Tom’s Guide called it a little on the pricey side for a wired mouse, though competitive with top-end wired models. Its value rests on the auto-switching scroll wheel, the comfortable shape and strong wired performance; buyers who want wireless, a removable paddle or a lightweight FPS mouse should look elsewhere. Tom’s Guide names the Logitech G502 as a close rival with a similar scroll wheel and sniper button. A current US price was not confirmed in this research pass.
Which model this is
This page covers the Razer Basilisk V3, the wired 26K variant with the Focus+ sensor and fixed multi-function trigger. Do not confuse it with the wireless Basilisk V3 Pro / V3 Pro 35K, the Basilisk V3 35K, the Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed, the Basilisk V4 Pro/HyperSpeed, or the older Basilisk, Basilisk Ultimate and Basilisk V2, which differ in sensor, switch generation, wireless capability and shape. Razer’s current US product page still lists the V3 alongside newer 35K and V4 models.
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