The V3 inherits the dimensions and weight of the V2 (5.11 x 2.36 x 1.65 inches, 101 g), but with a number of upgrades, particularly the mouse wheel. The result is a mouse with a familiar feel that is ideal for medium to large hands and palm grippers, and utilizes a full hand design, 11-button functionality, and a comfortable left side thumb rest for an easy and comfortable fit. The padded leather seat and reclining footrest are not necessarily necessary, but they are very comfortable to hold.
The thumb rest on the V3 is a real nice touch. It prevents friction between your thumbs and allows for quick flicking while gaming. But that’s not all; it also fits compactly into the mouse body, making it easier to reach the three buttons on the left side (two on the top and one on the top of the thumb), allowing you to execute multiple commands in just a few microseconds.
The thumb rest also gives the mouse a luxurious feel that is not found in other gaming mice. Its upscale look is accentuated by the injection-molded grip that covers it with hundreds of tiny indentations. These dimples hold the thumb firmly in place and do not feel like the cheap rubbery feel that is sometimes experienced with mouse grips. There is also another grip on the right side of the mouse that contrasts nicely with the matte black textured body, much like the decals on the sides of a fighter jet.
Scroll Acceleration can also be turned on through Razer’s Synapse software. According to the app, “the faster you scroll, the faster you scroll. “In Tactile mode, you scroll only a few lines per flick unless you turn on Scroll Acceleration, but then it is harder to stop suddenly, and scrolling is very fast. In Free-Spin mode only, Scroll Acceleration did not seem to make much difference.
The Razer Basilisk V3 continues the Razer Basilisk lineup. It is a sleek, full-featured gaming mouse with a solid matte plastic body, three side buttons on the left side, and a right-handed shape with a thumb rest. It is compatible with all grip types and most hand sizes, but smaller hands may not be able to comfortably reach the sniper buttons with a claw or fingertip grip. Older versions of the Basilisk have a scroll wheel with both tactile and free scrolling modes, but this version has a new software option that can automatically switch between the two modes depending on how fast you scroll. In terms of performance, click latency is very low, minimum lift-off distance is very small, and CPI can be adjusted precisely in increments of 50 over a wide range.