If you look simply at the specifications, the Razer Basilisk ($69.99) isn't much different than the company's flagship gaming mouse, the DeathAdder Elite. Not only are these mice the same price, but they also share many of the same hardware traits, among them identical sensitivity settings and polling rates. Unlike the e-sports-focused DeathAdder Elite, however, the Basilisk was made with die-hard first-person shooter players in mind. Its key features—a rubberized thumb rest, a removable DPI switcher, and customizable scroll-wheel resistance—are designed to reduce gameplay friction for long hours of play. Individually, these inclusions may seem minor, even negligible, to the average gamer. But together they add dimension to a category of peripherals that hasn't seen a whole lot of innovation in recent years, especially at the budget level. The Razer Basilisk combines first-rate comfort with a variety of features that are hard to beat in this price range. The Logitech G Pro Gaming...

Packing deep color customization, lots of sensitivity options, and a nifty thumb grip, the Razer Basilisk is a proficient gaming mouse at a promising price.

Comfy thumb grip; Customizable scroll-wheel resistance; Size-swappable DPI control; Aggressive price

No left-handed option; Software in beta

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

The Razer Basilisk Ultimate is a great mouse, but a tough sell at the current price.

Razer Basilisk Essential Gaming Mouse is jam packed with gaming "essentials" to truly get your game on!

Razer's Basilisk Essential scales down one of our favorite gaming mice while keeping most of its best features intact.

Comfortable shape for right-handed users; Removable "sniper mode" resolution-toggling paddle; Solid configuration software

Only lighting feature is hidden by hand during play; No left-handed variant; $20 price drop means lower-endurance switches

This no-frills Razer gaming mouse is ideal for those on a budget

Affordable price; Slick design; Multi-function paddle offers more versatility; Razer software enables a lot of customisation

Low sensitivity range; Bare-bones features

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.

Is happy with my purchase

The best bits from Razer's tried and tested Basilisk in a slightly more money-conscious package.

I had previously been using the Logitech G500 and after years it finally died on me. I loved that mouse and all in all, this mouse is a pretty good replacement. It is missing the scroll lock/unlock feature of the Logitech G500, and this is all I miss about it.