This is the comparison between Razer Basilisk and Razer Mamba Elite. Both the mice are nice and work well and also the price is almost the same. To know more about these mice, let’s go to our detailed review.

Razer Basilisk	Razer Mamba Elite
BUY NOW	BUY NOW
PROS	PROS
Comfortable design. Innovative clutch. Useful HyperShift feature. Handy thumb rest.	Fantastic ergonomic design. Powerful optical sensor. Excellent 50 million+ button life span. Beautiful 20 zone colouring RGB. Intuitive Synapse 3 user-friendly software.
CONS	CONS
Software still in beta. Not as attractive as other Razer mice.	Limited buttons. Very resistant scroll wheel.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Detail Review:

INTRODUCTION:

Razer Basilisk

This mouse is mainly for First Person Shooter games. Also, this mouse is almost like a Logitech G502 mouse. There are many decent features and functions, especially in average price.

Razer Mamba Elite

The new Mamba Elite has the top optical sensor, twenty customizable lighting zones, and apparently, the durability has been increased to 50 million clicks. One thing is for sure, this mouse is pretty, the lights look amazing, smooth, and easy to set up in the software. More importantly, it’s now functional which means we have a new large mouse in the top 10.

DESIGN & COMFORT:

Razer Basilisk

This thing measures 124 millimeters long, 75 millimeters wide, 43 millimeters high, and weighs in at about 110 grams on my scale. The body here is matte plastic with RGB lighting on the Razer logo and the scroll wheel.

It’s an ergonomic right-handed mouse, that feels pretty close to the Logitech G502 but it’s a little bit bigger. So, it’s a perfect fit for me. The persons who are measures about 21 centimeters from palm to fingertip can feel this comfortable. I can use this as a claw or a palm grip but the palm feels better to me. Actually right out of the box, this is probably the most comfortable gaming mouse I’ve used. It grips with this mouse, it feels a little more agile in gameplay. You do have a thumb rest here which I really like and really grippy groove rubber on both sides of the mouse. Razer’s rubber compound that they use for the sides of their mice is the same one you see on like the Lancehead and the Naga Trinity. This has got to be the best-rubberized texture I’ve seen on any gaming mouse.

My only gripe with this mouse is I wish the rubber on the right-hand side went all the way up to the triggers because that’s where my ring finger rests the tip of it up there and I wish it was rubberized all the way up there. But other than that, it does have the groove. So, it is gonna gather some dirt, so it’ll need some cleaning from time to time. The left trigger has a comfort groove whereas the right trigger just kind of slopes down towards the side of the mouse, it makes for some really interesting lines when viewed from the front.

This mouse feels most comfortable to me without the sniper button at all because your thumb can really tuck in the full length of that groove there and give you a lot more control. It’s also cool that we remove the plug for this whole is rubberized. So, if your grip sits further up on the mouse or you just have freaky long foams, you get rubber all the way to the tip.

Razer Mamba Elite

It’s basically the same design but with all the extra flair and edges removed, all smoothed out. You could say it’s a safer design because it should be comfortable for more people. Some people had an issue with the front right side of the DeathAdder, not only the sharp edge but there also isn’t much outward curve. The Mamba has a really similar shape by the flutter sides along with the increased height of the rubber that feels like a better grip. The new smaller hexagon pattern actually feels really nice, quite grippy. I like it but maybe smoother would be better, so dust doesn’t collect in it. The rest of the plastic has more grain in it too, so it feels easier to grip overall.

It’s made for right-hand use, has slight comfort curves for the thumb and also the fingers on the other side, and also some comfort curves in the buttons with some angles on the sides. I find because of the flatter shape, my index finger feels a bit better over the thumb buttons, that’s compared with the DeathAdder which goes in a bit too far. So, I think for larger hands, they should be more comfortable too.

As for the size, it’s very close to the DeathAdder. The bottom slope is gradual with the hump in the middle making the most suitable to palm and claw grip but it can be used for fingertip grip too. It has a height of about 4.2 centimeters, length of about 12.5, and the width of the fingers is about 6.4 centimeters depending where you measure, while the DeathAdder is about 6.2.

However, what is a slightly wider mouse that was a little harder for me to aim but that means it could see wider hands. The measurements are still the same, I’d recommend 18 to 20 centimeters for a palm grip, 18 to 22 for claw and 18.5 to 22 for fingertip and using the 60% of your hand measurements rule, it would say 21 by 10.7 centimeters. In claw and fingertip grip, it might be a little small for palm grip at that hand size. Keep in mind this is a general guide, everyone is different and if you hold the mouse differently from what I’ve shown then it might not be as comfortable. You have to find what’s right for you.

The weight is about 100 grams that’s with a bit of cable which is a little heavy for competitive mouse these days, they’re still so close to the DeathAdder, it’s really not an issue.

FEATURES & PERFORMANCE:

Razer Basilisk

You also get dedicated DPI up and down buttons, two side buttons that have a really great feel, not too stiff just right. The scroll wheel here is lit on either side, it’s coated in like this knobby rubber. It’s really easily activated and does not have a side to side tilt.

The Basilisk has easily the best implementation of a sniper button or DPI clutch I’ve seen on any mouse. You get these two metal lever like buttons in two different lengths. So, you get really nice positioning under the thumb, depending on the length of your thumb or you can just remove it altogether.

I actually found this shorter lever of the two to be better for me because it allowed a real stable thumb position but still had the clutch functionality and I’ve seen the forum post announcing a DPI clutch or a sniper button just being new but keep in mind, you can reassign this to anything. You can use it for push-to-talk, you can put a macro there if you want.

I like to bind it to the shift key for games that have a mechanic where you hold your breath before you take your sniper shot. You can even bind it to Razers hyper shifts, you can temporarily remap mouse one and two, this stuff like takedowns and grenades.

Underneath the mouse, you get three large glides and one around the sensor itself. You’ll also see a profile select button which will touch more on in just a sec and something I’ve never seen before, a resistance dial for the scroll wheel. A lot of mice feel great at first and then they lose me with the scroll wheel. So, I was very excited about this, at maximum resistance you get a very audible and very tactile click. Both the tactile feel and the sound coming off the scroll wheel decrease as you move down the resistance wheel at zero resistance, it makes no sound whatsoever and it feels super smooth. It’s not gonna free spin in there like the Logitech G502 or G900 series, it just sort of glides in there. It feels incredible and while I like the free spin of the G502 or G900 series in certain scenarios, it oftentimes finds me accidentally switching weapons mid-game.

The cable is flexible, thin, and braided. It’s got a black chrome tip with that Razer green insert. As for internals, you get Razer’s own switches and they’re in house 5G 16000 DPI sensor. I thought it performed very well on the Naga Trinity and it does here as well.

The buttons all feel fantastic, the sniper button is the best I’ve seen and the scroll wheel is easily my favorite of any mouse I’ve owned so far. The fact that you could dial it in to compliment exactly the way you play really goes a long way with me but do yourself a favor and try it on the lowest resistance, it’s amazing. Even after long sessions, it still feels great and the rubber on the sides never gets slick which is an issue with a couple of other mice.

Razer Mamba Elite

I test the buttons by the sound of clicks. Left and right feel fairly light and they’re quiet. I had no accidental clicks but heavier fingers might. Middle-click is lighter than most, it’s still with a bit more resistance. The problem on mine is scrolling up is allowed and shaky but that will problem might just be on mine. Also, having the wheel click left and right is a nice touch, always good to have more commands on the mouse. The side buttons have low travel and feel really good but unfortunately, they have that buzz sometimes when being released, again that could just be my copy but I think it might be on all of them. The DPI buttons are somewhat in the way for me because I did have a few accidental clicks but larger hands should be able to get a better grip on it, so they should be ok. Overall, I’m happy with the quality compared to the DeathAdder, it could be improved further as always.

In the latency testing, the buttons are close if not the same, so no problem with the performance there. As for the sensor, it’s meant to be using Razer’s 3389 with a maximum dpi of 16000 but I’ll be doing this testing at 1600, this is the top optical sensor on the market and has much better in-game performance and ending laser sensor. So, I’m really happy Razer switched over to this one, it’s amazing. I can’t make it spin out even with my fastest flicks, even when tilting and slamming it down which can cause a problem. It still didn’t lose track. Zooming in I can track pixel by pixel and no matter how slowly I move it, it detects the movement, it does smoothly too.

I can’t find any acceleration or deceleration or need to lay either. In the line test, I see nothing unusual, all look really good just like the DeathAdder Elite and this is why the Mamba is finally usable in competitive play. Top performance is always from the sensor and now I just want to make one request, I would love to see this sensor on the diamondback as well along with modular buttons. So, we can choose which side we want them on that’s a mouse I would want to use.

When tapping and shaking it, it seems okay but the wheel on this one is a little loose. The cable is braided, smooth, and flexible and it handles a push-back test really well, in fact, these latest cables that Razer are using, I’ve been really happy with them. The feet are very similar to the DeathAdder, almost no change there. They feel good to me but that’s a personal preference.

SOFTWARE:

Razer Basilisk

All the features of this mouse are powered by Razer’s own Synapse 3 software. They’ve made huge strides in compatibility with legacy devices here. So, you should only need one version installed on your system. It is important to point out though that it is still in beta and here, you can set up for your chroma lighting, for your Philips Hue integration, and all your button assignments, your DPI levels, and set up your profiles. You can store up to four profiles on this mouse but they do come with some restrictions.

The restrictions are, you can only assign simple lighting effects i.e, static, cycling, breathing, and reactive, there are no configurable options and you cannot assign any of the RGB zones independently while you’re in this mode. If you plan on removing the software after you set it up or you travel around with this mouse to different systems that don’t have synapse enabled, all of your DPI settings and your button assignments will travel but not your lighting profiles, the mouse just goes into color cycle mode. Lastly, when you’re using the profile button to change profiles on a system with Synapse installed, you won’t see that LED change color instead your profile will be indicated on-screen. That LED is only going to change color if you’re using it on a system without synapse installed.

Razer Mamba Elite

For the software, it uses Razer synapse. We can make our own profiles and of course, we bind the buttons. The hyper shift is included, so you can essentially double the amount on there. It has the usual keyboard mouse and media functions along with macro and some extras. Overall, the software seems fairly well laid out and it’s easy to use. The DPI steps go up in 50, even the lighting seems easy enough to set off, allowing custom gradients along with the usual presets. You can also calibrate to your mouse pad but unless you experience a problem, I would leave this on default and I did try this on another computer and I think we’re going to have to keep the software installed for this one.

WHICH TO BUY?

Both the mice have some different features and functions but the price is not that different, both are around $80. The Mamba Elite has one extra button and in these two, you have to decide which one is more comfortable for you and for your hand. Also, if you’re FPS gamer then the Razer Basilisk will be great for you. 

Expert Reviews of Razer Basilisk:

By Techspot
For $70, the Basilisk is essentially the complete package for FPS gamers. If you like this sort of mouse design, it’s hard to think of what more Razer could add to improve the experience. The 16,000 DPI optical sensor is excellent, the selection of buttons is great (especially the customizable sniper clutch), there’s RGB support, and adjustable scroll resistance. Perhaps the only thing this mouse lacks is weight adjustment, but even without that feature, it’s an excellent option.

By Trusted Reviews
A solid gaming mouse for entry-level gamers, but seasoned pros will be left wanting for more sensitivity and features.Trusted Score Ryan JonesContact via TwitterContact via LinkedInComputing Writer Formerly the Staff Writer at Stuff Magazine,…

By Liveatpc
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By Pcmag
Packing deep color customization, lots of sensitivity options, and a nifty thumb grip, the Razer Basilisk is a proficient gaming mouse at a promising…

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

Expert Reviews of Razer Basilisk Essential: 

By Thestreamingblog
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By CGM
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By Cravingtech
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By Impulsegamer
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By Pcmag
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