The Basilisk is a mouse that specifically targets FPS gamers. In fact, Razer boldly calls it the ‘world's most advanced FPS gaming mouse'. As a result, it's not as button-heavy as other options in its roster, although its eight programmable buttons mean it can still do some heavy lifting in this...

The Razer DeathAdder is renowned the world over for its ergonomic shape, its high-end sensor, its light weight. For many first-person shooter fans in particular, it's the mouse, the perfect way for them to communicate sweeping hand movements into game-winning feats of excellence.

Razer tries some new ideas to court FPS players, but their effectiveness depends on the user.

Is this the one I often wonder how comfortable a mouse can get, and the Razer Basilisk certainly makes itself known in this department. Sporting a black chassis, the gaming mouse looks sleek but asymmetrical. The left side in particular has a thumb rest protruding quite obnoxiously.

DPI: Up to 16000; Weight: 110g; Tracking rate: 450IPS; Software: Razer Synapse 3; Acceleration: 50G

We'd like to say we are professional gamers, but we aren't. But that won't stop us from recommending gaming peripherals that are designed for gamers whether professional or casual. Are these expensive mice and keyboards worth the money to spend People ask that very often, but it's a yes and no.

Overall performance; Scroll resistance control

Razer is never one to shy away from reinventing and refreshing its products. Every year or two, we find ourselves receiving a new press release on a familiar item that's been updated or made new again with a fresh feature or new design.

The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed mouse delivers top-notch wireless gaming performance with impressive battery life in a solid design with an even more solid price.

Two connection options; Long-lasting battery; Excellent performance

No wired backup; No DPI indicator

Razer's hardware strikes a lot of the right notes and Basilisk is also one of the company's first mice to take advantage of the Synapse 3 software utility currently in beta. Although optional - the mouse can be used as a plug-and-play solutions - the software opens the door to a wide range of...

Comfortable and light form factor; Well implemented Clutch button; Hypershift could be useful; Excellent all-round performance; Customisable scroll wheel resistance

Fragmented Synapse software; No DPI indicator LED

With the Deathadder Elite, Razer comes in at a bit of a disadvantage because most of the Deathadders in the past have been good, so the expectation is that it continues being a good mouse. Because I know things like the shape are good, I spent more time looking at other details for issues.

While designated as a gaming mouse, the DeathAdder Elite is just as at home surfing the web and crunching spreadsheets as it is fragging it up on the latest FPS thanks to it’s comfortable yet simple design. It doesn’t sit too high and feels very natural in the hand.