I went ahead and got the Basilisk V3 after owning the G502 Hero for a few years. This guy is right. This is largely just a better mouse overall. It feels nicer to use due to it's weight, its more nimble, The scroll wheel feels nicer and more precise and is less squishy, it looks cooler with the lighting, and the buttons are in better positions imo. The automatic mode switching of the scroll wheel feels really balanced to me and frees up the button below the scroll for something better. it would've been nice if the profile button wasn't on the bottom but it's not a big deal really considering the above, and profile switching can be remapped to any other button anyway so you can more or less have the same mappings as the G502.
What is the material of the mouse? My mouse at the moment has some sort of silicone, which wears of, and the razer looks kinda similar to it so ism worried that it will wear off to. Or ist it just normal plastic ?
I bought a Basilisk V2 like a week ago because it was on sale, and out of nowhere they released the V3. I ended up returning the V2 to get the V3 and I am so much happier with the new scroll wheel. Although I think the smart-reel needs tweaking as I scroll too fast forward that it activates too regularly to be useful for me, the tactile feel is very nice. Much better compared to the "sensitivity adjustor" on the V2. I even bought the Razer Grip Tape, and it's made the mouse literally something that has changed gaming for me. The new LEDs and the new permanent side button has literally made this mouse, everything it could ever be. One of the best gaming mice out there.
Wheel went bad on my G502 after cleaning it. For 40 bucks, I ended up ordering another to replace it. It's a really good mouse and I couldn't justify paying double or triple more for something just because it has nicer RBG lighting. Especially since the one I have now lasted around 6 or 7 years.
For the logitech you can add more custom DPI spots on the slider by just clicking anywhere. LG G Hub software will allow you up to 5 presets and you can delete them by clicking them and dragging them off the slider. Never used a Razer Basilisk but am quite happy with my G502 Hero for the amount of gaming that I do.
I wish basilisk has that extra 2 side buttons that g502 has. I really love g502, but it's been double clicking on me and i think this is the closest thing to it.
Using Deathadder V2 pro and G502 at the moment. Returned the Basilisk V3 after 12 days. Indeed it's better for gaming than G502, but I couldn't live without those 2 buttons next to left click + G502 has much better left/right click feedback (it's also easier to press rapidly). What we really need is Basilisk V4 with those two buttons or G503...
With the clicks you convice me to change to g502, I feel the clicks a bit "cheap" the mouse is great, but for what I find is not the mouse that I need.
As a G502 owner, albeit of the older Proteus Spectrum, I love the mouse but the DPI +/- buttons are too easily hit by accident when using the main left button. Also I agree with other posters who report that the grooves in the shell rapidly get gunky and they are a PITA to clean.
I had 3 logitech mice before I switched to the basilisk v3. All three of them had double clicking issues that rendered it useless. I'm loving the Razer!!
Same. It's the most expensive mouse I've ever bought by far, especially since I've also bought the charging base. But if the switches are as durable as Razer says, it's worth every yen.
I dont know about the logitech software side but I absolutely love razer's software. When i bought my first razer mouse which is a viper mini i didnt expect much. but the hypershift feature is way too good. Right now im using the Basilisk V3 and its even better. for the people who doesnt know, Hypershift is like a controller key. for example on the keyboard you have CTRL key or SHIFT key. you press CTRL and C and it copy stuff. it changes the behaviour of other keys. same thing here. I assigned every key to work with hypershift so i can do stuff like changing desktops, change volume music controls, zoom in and out, etc. Scroll wheel side to side will do a skip 5 sec back or forward on videos. best part is since you can add profiles, you can have multiple profiles for every app. when i switch to "Netflix" mode, by default the scroll wheel is volume. middle click is play pause. side buttons are skip 5 sec. it might seem confusing but with profiles + hypershift you can pretty much add 100s of buttons. when you get used to this it becomes super hard to use something else. I dont know if other mice can do this, prolly can, but i bought the mouse because i thought it looked cool and im sticking with it because of the awesome software.
Just came here because I loved my G502... Until the double clicking became an issue. I'll be doing the switch to the V2 since it's a bit cheaper and really close to the V3 and I've always liked this form factor. I wish Logitech started using optical switches so I could love them again, but in the meantime, I'll go with Razer
@@Monkey. yep, after I think a whole month, I can say it is a pretty solid mouse. The only detail you lose from the G502 I'd say is the mechanical clicky feel to a, still kinda clicky but just a little bit mushy click. Still, worth the upgrade
The scroll wheel is more of a gimmick. To be honest, I have a G502 Hero and I'll go with a V2 because of the double clicking, but I won't miss the infinite scroll just because it's useless for the stuff I do
Outstanding review as you are really informative and straight to the point. You don't waffle on with meanless BS like so many other people who do reviews on here. You explain at every step why you feel that the V3 is better than the G502 and you back it up with evidence. Hats off for this review as I had both the Razor V3 Basilisk and the Logitech Hero 502 in my online shopping basket. I will now definitely be getting the V3. Cheers bro.
I literally just bought the Basilisk v2 today! And now the V3 is out?? Damn.. I already have the g502 and I love it I just want the best of the best for FPS games
Unfortunately my Basilisk started double clicking within 6 months of using it, and I hoped when I bought it that it would last at least 2 years since optical switches were advertised to last longer but no, no they didn't. So I got a replacement and the replacement started double clicking as well, I don't understand why it's so hard to find a gaming mouse that won't double click. I'm literally about to just start using a cheap $10 dell mouse that'll last forever
The G502 is still my go to even though you say the wheel is metal and heavy I actually like the fact that you can flick it and it scrolls almost infinite. It's a lot better than the raser basikisk one and it doesn't wear out because it's metal. Oyeah and it also feels better in my hands because it's larger.
@@Seeded335 You'll see people complaining online, the people that have a working mouse won't comment at all. I almost not buy an xbox elite controller because of people swearing that the controller fails. I play a LOT and it is the best gaming device I have tbh and it's still flawless. I've had a g302 mouse for 6 years without a single problem, I don't get how this one will be worse. I'm getting mine tomorrow...
Started with a basilisk v3. Electronic scroll wheel gave out on me within a few months, so every time I’d go to flick in game my weapon would change since it was stuck in free spin mode. Bought a second, and now the scroll wheel has gone out on that one within a year as well, doing the same thing. Just switched to the G502 and I’m loving the extra buttons and mechanical scroll wheel.
The problem with this is this video is sponsored by Razer so it was obvious from the beginning that "Razer is the better mouse". All the razer peripherals that I have used worth up to $170 broke after 2 - 4 months. NEVER buying Razer products again. While I have been using Logitech G502 for 4 years and still no problems what's so ever. In fact since Amazon is or was selling G502 for $37... I couldn't pass up the deal and got another one. G502 is the best mouse I've used, period. Razer are bunch of copy cats with shitty quality that doesn't last for shit... always brakes shortly after the purchase. G502 should have been compared to a much better mouse.
..idk this sounds like bad luck. I've used my original basilisk for about a year and a half now and it works and looks the exact same (except a minor double clicking issue on left click, but it's expected). razer can't have that bad of build quality
@@mega_1st Sounds like Razer quality is shit. That's the exact problem my friend had on his Razer mouse. It was a different mouse but I don't remember the exact name. He threw it straight in the garbage. How can you play games or use certain software with your mouse double clicking..? G502 FTW!!! I've had mine for over 4 years and 0 problems that's why I bought a back up one for only $37. One of my friends had his for over 5 years and still going strong with zero issues. BUT both Logitech and Razer make shit keyboards. The only keyboard that I liked from Logitech was G413 Carbon but if you don't like the way Romer-G switches feel then you won't like it. It's built like a tank as well.
Just got this mouse he is a shill no doubt and when comparing this to the g502 the only thing maybe better than the g502 with this mouse is the switches and that's it. The build quality is so much better on the g502. He didn't even bring up the noisy af switch when you turn on the free wheel. You literally hear the switch activate and deactivate when you push it and it sounds so cheap!!! On top of that when you do activate it the switch vibrates through the whole mouse. And you can see the little metal L shape clip that goes into the scroll wheel that prevents it from free scrolling. I don't see that little clip lasting years no way lol I can guarantee it will stop working and you will be stuck with only a free scrolling wheel. The g502 Is the clear winner so far imo. Only downside of the g502 is the switches. Other than that price to performance the g502 is the better mouse. I have a month before I am not eligible to return it to amazon but as of first impressions i'm not impressed at all for a $69.99 mouse. Im keeping my g502 close. With the hyperglide PTFE feet I put on the mouse and the Gemini mouse Grip tape it's a match made in heaven.
@@weecious it's a very minor double clicking issue. it only affects me on certain games where over-clicking costs you. for all the other games I play, it's not a problem at all. so yeah, razer mech switches might not be durable but their newer optical switches are probably more durable.
@@mega_1st Well you can try those new switches yourself and let me know if they even survive a year... Razer definitely lost a lot of customers due to poor quality. If they didn't cut corners then I could see myself using their peripherals but since their peripherals just don't last even half a year... people like me won't be buying anything from them. It's really unfortunate but it's nobody's fault but Razer's for wanting to save barely any $$ on every mouse.
I tend to prefer more balanced reviews than this cause this seems very Razer sided but... none of what you've said is wrong. The Basilisk is just that much better to me and much more preferable than the G502. Everything you said I agree. I tried my cousins G502 and didn't like it. Chose the Basilisk V2 and absolutely love it. Its not even broken yet but I'm already getting the V3. Cause the RGB is absolutely 🔥
The G502 Hero has 5 onboard memory profiles and not 3 my friend! My G502 Hero developed a double click issue within 2 years. I definitely prefer the Razer optical switches both in terms of tactile feedback and reliability.
Pessoal, muitas das avaliações que vocês veem, são de pessoas que acabaram de comprar o mouse, com pouquíssimo tempo de uso, entretanto acredito que eu seja uma das poucas pessoas que está fazendo esta avaliação com 2 anos e meio de uso. Peço-lhe que se atente aos PONTOS NEGATIVOS que citarei no final. Em quesito ERGONOMIA e CONFORTO esse mouse é IMPECÁVEL, ele realmente encaixa em qualquer tipo de pegada, seja pegada claw, fingertip ou palm. Quando você coloca a mão no mouse, parece que ele abraça a sua mão. É um mouse extremamente lindo e futurista, o que mais me chamou a atenção foi seu design diferenciado. Os BOTÕES são extremamente suaves de apertar e os cliks são ótimos de ouvir, todos os botões são bem táteis e de ótima qualidade (ou achei que seria), quando você começa a usar ele logo percebe que é um produto de qualidade. Sobre o PESO, é um mouse que NA MINHA OPNIÃO é pesado, já que possuí 112g (excluindo o cabo) porém é tranquilo de mexer. O cabo é comprido (não sei quantos metros) e com o material maleável. Partindo para PRECISÃO, é um mouse bem preciso, não percebi nenhum tipo de atraso nos jogos e no trabalho. Acredito ser um mouse que atende tanto quem joga quanto quem trabalha, mas acho que pra quem trabalha pode não gostar do peso. Ele conta com 11 botões que facilitam na hora de jogar, trabalhar ou navegar pela internet. O RGB dele é incrível, no começo eu senti que ele tinha uma fidelidade de cores insanas e realmente ele tem, as cores são bem vivas. Se você escolhe a cor branca realmente é branco pois tem muitos mouses e teclados que o branco não é totalmente branco, é um tom puxado pro rosa ou meio amarelado, já no Basilisk V3 isso não acontece, ele é realmente fiel a todas as cores que você quer colocar nele. Os efeitos de cores são bem legais e diferentes, trazendo variedade de efeitos. Falando agora sobre os PONTOS NEGATIVOS. Estamos falando de um mouse que teoricamente deveria durar pelo menos 5 / 6 anos de uso sem apresentar NENHUM tipo de problema, entretanto este mouse começou a apresentar problemas no scroll a mais ou menos 2 anos de uso. O sistema de rolagem livre começou a parar de funcionar, o botão de acionar a rolagem livre estava começando a não funcionar mais, hora ele funcionava hora não. Quando eu fui pesquisar sobre, me deparei com INÚMERAS pessoas com o mesmo problema. Diversas pessoas mostrando problemas iguais e diferentes no mesmo botão (scroll). Não vi se quer 1 vídeo mostrando como solucionar este problema, lembro apenas de um rapaz ter aberto ele para limpar. Logo após isso, o mouse me apresentou OUTRO PROBLEMA, que foi na parte de iluminação. Ele não estava mais sendo fiel as cores relacionadas ao Razer Synapse, o modo onda não funcionava mais e as cores não estavam mais sendo fiéis as que eu colocava. Depois de alguns dias o RGB ficou fraquíssimo, parando de funcionar e fincando totalmente bugado. Como se já não fosse pouco, ele apresentou um problema que foi o que fez eu tomar a decisão de comprar outro mouse: o sensor dele parava de funcionar. Para melhor entendimento, irei explicar de uma forma mais clara: sabemos que se levantarmos um mouse, uma hora ele não funciona mais, devido a distancia do sensor para com a base. Neste momento, o meu mouse se desconecta e não conecta mais, a menos que eu desconecte o cabo USB do PC e reconecte novamente. O problema está tão desconfortável, que durante o uso eu não consigo mexer, pois não consigo ficar com ele totalmente no mousepad, tendo que fazer alguns movimentos que levanda um pouquinho ele, e acaba desconectando novamente. Isso acaba atrapalhando muito o meu desempenho nos jogos e no trabalho, tornando-se inutilizável. Minhas CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS para este mouse é: pra você que quer comprar este mouse, eu indico dar uma olhada em outros que são bem parecidos, como o Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed e Razer Basilisk Ultimate que é praticamente o mesmo mouse porém sem fio. Outros mouses bons podem ser os concorrentes dele, como o Logitech G502 X Plus que é um pouco parecido com o Basilisk V3 porém com 1 botão a mais. Agora para os que estão procurando um mouse custo benefício e que os reviews são MUITO POSITIVOS, eu indico o VGN Dragonfly f1 Moba, é um mouse mais simples porém não vi 1 pessoa falando mau dele. Espero ter ajudado pelo menos 1 pessoa, valeu.
I have the G502 and I regret it. It feels cheap and the middle click started having serious issues around the time the warranty ended, until the scroll wheel and middle click became completely unresponsive.
Man, I love the G502. My original Proteus from 2014 is still working fine with no double clicking issues, but the Hero that I recently got started double clicking within the first two weeks of having it. I was bummed but thankful that I still had my original Proteus, but I ended up buying a Basilisk V3 anyways 😂 I agree with a lot of the points made in the video, it is a G502 clone but a very well made clone that fixes a lot of the issues that I had with the mouse.
I much prefer my 502, the buttons next to left click are in a good place for me and I wish I could have a mouse with the same design and button layout but shorter and lighter (I have small hands).
Idk what they did with the g502 hero but this stupid thing barely lasted a year before it started double clicking while my g502 proteus lasted 6 WHOLE YEARS.Absolutely insane what a simple click switch did.
@@Juzou541 double clicking is not a feature, it's the switch wearing out. It's not like it will be consistent, sometimes it double clicks, sometimes it doesn't So don't buy the logitech just because it may start double clicking in a year or two.
Had to buy a new mouse. Decided to buy both of these as I couldn't decide. Having a good (and WORKING mouse - looking at you Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro! >:( ) is very important to me and if one breaks I still have the other and I do lean toward heavier mice in general but never had a Razor and I think Razor make amazing mouses as well.
Looking at Basilisk V3 Wired and ROG Keris Wireless for office and casual gaming use. So I will be bringing the mouse back and forth between office and home. I don't care about extra buttons, and both shapes work for me. Which would you suggest? Sacrifice features for wireless or the other way?
what is your opinion about wireless? I have wireless Logi MX Master 3S for working and its number 1, but I'm searching a good mouse for gaming will you recommend wireless for gaming? or its better to buy with wire?
The only thing holding me back from buying a basilisk is the lack of the two front buttons that the 502 has. I'm so accustomed to using that for grenade and melee instead of having to take my fingers off wasd.
After 5 years with the G502 Hero I decided to change it because the scroll wheel was starting to fail and I had been suffering from double left clicking for some time. For €52 I decided on the Basilisk V3 and I like that it is lighter, lighter cable, texture with better grip, more precise wheel and clicks. The RGB also seems more elegant to me.
My Deathadder double clicks randomly more and more for each month. Had it for many years before these issues came. I updated firmware on it (from 1.03 to 1.08) which helped for another year. Now it's back sadly. Swapping my Razer Deathadder for a Razer Basilisk V3!
I had G502 from 2016 so finally after 7 years when one of the sliders started to peel off I decided to just buy G502 (Hero) again and ... immediately Ive seen some not so nice differences, where Logitech cheapen out - cable was no longer braided, some tasteful coloring disappeared on the side and most importantly, the scroll wheel started to skip both ways after only 2 weeks. It just doesn't register sometimes for 4-5 moves which is very annoying and I am looking for alternative. This V3 razer at least have very similar button layout... EDIT: To me surprise, one of the tip I've found on reddit worked - blow air on it/in it while scrolling to dust it off and it works now. If I have to do it every 2 weeks I can live with that, but it remains to be seen how often this needs to be performed. IMO theres something loose around the wheel design and it allows for poor contact and dust to get there.
think software should have part of the review...I love how the g502 auto switches profiles depending on the game thanks to Logitech G Hub im hesitant to go Razer as I have hated their software in the past
Logitech g hub is the most bugged software i have ever used, from changing dpi on it own to changing microphone input level as i speak. Not to mention setting up a profile is completely unintuitive.
Saw this video. Bought the Basilisk V3 on Black Friday 2021. Basilisk V3 LED lights comes faulty on arrival (Red LED light is always turned on) and when contacted support, they took 2 hours to reply using standard template answers and pointless test before mentioning to go back to the distributor.. Very disappointing experience for a new mouse that is launched in 2021 barely 3 months ago.. and also speak alot of the quality of mouse by Razor.
How reliable (and long lasting) is the scroll wheel on these? I have owned like 4 Logitech G series mouse now and literally everyone of those developed erratic scrolling issues within 3-4months of usage. Please reply, I am searching for a mouse with forward-back button and a reliable scroll wheel.
ive had my basilisk v3 for like 2 years now and i use the smart scroll wheel and am a scroll wheel user for swapping guns too and it feels identical to the day i bought it. so really good scroll wheel.
I took the Logitech G502, when i saw this video he made me think, so just got the razor and used them both side by side. The result was obvious in a day for me the scroll wheel on the razor is good on the Hero its not good, you cant click downwards and trust it will not go to the side also, most of the time it does, the button wich unlocks the wheel can be altered on the razor on the hero it cant, the button below that key is also a problem on the hero, that button is hard to click with your 1st phalanx from youre indexfinger (with the fingertip of your index finger it is simply far too cramped to use it with both mice) with the razor this is no problem. In the video it is sayed that the resting place of youre thumb is bigger on the razor, this is not true, its bigger on the hero, for my normal sized hand both are ok. About the cable thats nitpicking. The hero has 1 adjustable button more, but since the mouse wheel is just weak only the scrolling and the sidewards options work! The general feeling of the razor is just better, and its true that its hard to go back to the hero once you have used the razor. About the lifespan who can say? But my money is on the razor.
I literally wanted to buy one of those to. I wasn't sure which one should i go with so i open RUclips to find some reviews for the basilisk v3 and i literally found this video. It was helpful for me. I think im going whith the razer
I have a G502 Hero. I wish you talked also about the software. The biggest problem I have with Razer is that seemingly you need to create an account to use the Razer Synapse to configure buttons. I am tired of having to create accounts for everything and possibly companies gathering my data with bloated programs. Logitech has a standalone, very simple program (Logitech Onboard Memory Manager, just 10 MB) that lets mapping the onboard memory buttons and dpi, OFFLINE and without needing an account or internet. I no longer even need to use the Logitech G Hub. That is the reason I am not buying Razer at this moment, no matter how better the hardware it is. Once Razer can provide a similar program I might consider getting a Basilisk v3.
@@gdbros_35 I read you need to either log in as a guest or create an account. Still, razer does not seem to have the standalone on board manager like Logitech does. Is synapse required to start everytime to use the configs?
The main reason I use G502 for the 2 extra keys right next to the left click. Until Razer has those keys I will never consider anything else other than G502 lineup
I am in the market to look for mouse with scroll wheel like MX Master. Would you recommend Basilisk V3 for that? I don't really mind whether it is wired or wireless. Also, how is the ergonomics of the Basilisk V3 compared to MX Master?
I have the Basilisk for web browsing, video editing, and non competitive gaming. Honestly, I don't see myself using another mouse that doesn't have something similar to the smart reel. I wish the sniper button was a little closer to the two side buttons though since my fingers are long enough for me to comfortably use a fingertip grip but it's a bit difficult to reach that button in particular.
Phenomenal review, thank you sir. I've been going back and forth but this review was so thorough and well-presented, there's a clear winner with the Razer. Great video
The Basilisk is appealing to me, especially because of the lighter weight, but it can't compete with my g502 until they add the two index finger buttons beside the left click.
@@BoostedBoyd You probably have a hard time finding new mice then. Good thing there's plenty of original G502s to buy. Can I ask why you like the weights? Personally I'm still using the G502 but with a lightweight 3d printed base and a bunch of holes and trimmed and removed parts. I got inspired by beardedbob lol.
@@joshstarkey8883 I think with the adjustable weights I a little less twitchy and have more control in general. Maybe because I'm getting old and still have muscle memory for the old heavy ball mouse. lol. I don't think I have such a steady hand anymore and the extra weight keeps me smoother. I could have kept using the Razer V3 and I'm sure I would have gotten use to it. Although the two mice look damn near identical in size and shape the G502 fits just a tad better. And when I'm gaming every little thing makes a difference. Maybe I'll give the V3 another try one day. I remember when they stopped making the ball mouse and started the optical mouse. I hated it lol. I was so use to using a ball mouse and didn't like change. Its all personal preference and I think the V3 is a better mouse in comparison but the G502 works better for me.
Ok…So in your opnion the razer basilliks is better. Well for me the G502 is better because of the weight and the form. Its pretty big, fits good in my hand, and its heavy. I like tomplay better with a heavier mouse with high sens than a light mouse with low sens. But still thx for the review.
I have ha a bad history with razor products with buttons, keyboard with a w key that cant be held down, mouse with random double clicks, only after 2 years, while my Logitech g403 hero has lasted me almost 4 years, and im still using it and still has 0 issues
one of the most important thing you forgot to mention ( or maybe you did mention it but i missed it ) is the difference in grip style between these two. Depending on which game you play , the mouse should suit your grip style . I can tell you from my own experience that Raze mouse in general are not suitable for finger grip. Ik your focus lying on finger grip during playing the game than i would most deffo go for a Logitec .
do not rage with the razer mouse! the scroll wheel is very sensitive and will break the axel if you slam it. I bought 2 in 1 year and had the same problem with both. you can repair it yourself but be extremely careful putting it back together.
Can some explain to me how razer is missing 2 buttons on left of lmb compared to g502 but difference is 10 vs 11 buttons? I am stumped here. Just many user definable buttons are there on each of these?
razer counts alot of 'buttons' on the scroll wheel, those being scroll forwards, backwards, scroll click, and scroll tilt left and right. im not sure how logitech counts its buttons but physically it has two more than razer
I bought 2 logitech these last years protheus and hero, the first lasted me 3 years and the wheel began to fail, the hero that is the one I currently have has begun to fail the clicks and is only 2 years old. This time I am going to try the razer basilisk v3 it seems that they have copied the g502 and improved in all aspects I do not care that it has fewer buttons
Personally I loved the Original Basilisk. I liked the g502 except I hated the 2 bonus mouse buttons because I would always accidentally click them. The basilisk v3 looks amazing, however my biggest gripe is that razer’s software is terrible. They need to completely revamp their software, and make it usable without having to make an account.
Razor software isn’t a big deal at all Download it Update your mouse Set bindings Set RGB After that you can uninstall or just never open the razed app again, your mouse had onboard memory
I thought Razer Copyed Logitech But when i realised The Basilisk was actually not bad even tho i have the G502 I also like the Basilisk and i didn't know the Basilisk also had the scroll wheel Edit: To be exact The G502 Lightspeed
There is a button on top of the mouse near the scroll wheel just like on the G502 hero, there is also a software that can make the scroll wheel automatically go hyperscroll
502 is what i have, forget where I got it but wouldn't buy again. Too many cracks that fill with dirt, it starts double clicking within the first year, and requires toggle macros wired to the side buttons to use buttons consistantly at this point, probably 1.5-2 years in. The left snd right buttons double click but also start letting go of your button holds which makes for lots of frustration especially gaming. There's not really an excuse for a 50-80$ mouse to have a product lifetime of 1 year, 2 if you actively work around the buttons that stop working. The G Hub is the only thing I like better but Synapse has come a long way now
Hey man i have a new basilisk v3 and it keeps switching weappns mid game cod when i lift the control or at random. Can u tell me why? Is it something i can ✋
Hey man! I'm currently using the Razer DeathAdder V2 for a long time. I've been considering going logitech or getting the new Razer Basilisk. The prices are around the same. Is it worth the money?
Keep the deathadder v2, or if it’s really too old, go for basilisk v3, since it has much newer sensor and technology, g502 was more popular in 2018-2019. I am using the deathadder v2 for about 2 years. Also you can wait for the wireless version of basilisk v3, it would be much more worth. Go razer :)
As much as I may have liked my G502, it only lasted 6 months before it started showing double clicking issues, so I can't recommend it. I'm actually going with a V2 so yeah
I've had razer ouroboros, viper mini, viper ultimate cyberpunk edition and bunch of their headphones and keyboards trust me DO NOT GO FOR RAZER its good at the beginning but it will break down fast, their build quality has been terrible for the recent years and only good thing they have is their customer support (from my experience) but even they wont help you if you dont have warranty or you live outside of us and europe. that being said I recently went for the g502 and I'm extremely happy so ignore the reviews pretty sure they want to keep razer happy or sth haha
Even taking what you said into consideration, and they were all fair remarks, I would still choose the G502 over Razer because I hate Razer. The only thing I want from Logitech at this point is for their double clicking issue to go away. I've had 4- G502s in the past 6 years and I am tired of buying them. All that being said, I absolutely hate expensive products that feel very light weight and give you the feeling that they are going to break it dropped on the floor just one time on accident.
502 may not feel like it's gonna break but it actually does break very quickly just from regular use. Mine is almost non-functional without macros at this point I've only had it for 2 years and have never dropped it once.
@@jimbo5071 I’ve been using my same G502 for around 9 years now and it’s still running strong, no double clicking issues at all. Maybe somethings wrong with your fingers?
@RedJoker isn’t that because the deathadder has optical switches? I remember they have optical switches which uses the laser technology and not the mechanical ones that will degrade overtime.
Say tactile one more time.
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hey you asked for it
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Now this is a comparison video I have wanted for a while!
Didn't the v3 just come out?
@@memelord4006 no idea but I just wanted to see the two mice up against each other
Just come here for the same reason :)
@@memelord4006 ye v3 is new
@@johnbach2077 but this is the new razer... so unless we see a new G5o2, we can't tell.
Just ordered a basilisk v3 as my G502 started double clicking, absolutely loved my G502 though
@@Alessitoooo came to ask the same thing😅
I went ahead and got the Basilisk V3 after owning the G502 Hero for a few years. This guy is right. This is largely just a better mouse overall. It feels nicer to use due to it's weight, its more nimble, The scroll wheel feels nicer and more precise and is less squishy, it looks cooler with the lighting, and the buttons are in better positions imo.
The automatic mode switching of the scroll wheel feels really balanced to me and frees up the button below the scroll for something better.
it would've been nice if the profile button wasn't on the bottom but it's not a big deal really considering the above, and profile switching can be remapped to any other button anyway so you can more or less have the same mappings as the G502.
Yee plus no double click issues, cuz they use optical switches.
What is the material of the mouse? My mouse at the moment has some sort of silicone, which wears of, and the razer looks kinda similar to it so ism worried that it will wear off to. Or ist it just normal plastic ?
@@Kellnax it's just normal plastic
@@EverLightMusic nice, thanks
which one has lighter click
Super proud of how far you’ve come, your videos helped me get me setup right for everything, been here since 2k subs
I bought a Basilisk V2 like a week ago because it was on sale, and out of nowhere they released the V3. I ended up returning the V2 to get the V3 and I am so much happier with the new scroll wheel. Although I think the smart-reel needs tweaking as I scroll too fast forward that it activates too regularly to be useful for me, the tactile feel is very nice. Much better compared to the "sensitivity adjustor" on the V2. I even bought the Razer Grip Tape, and it's made the mouse literally something that has changed gaming for me. The new LEDs and the new permanent side button has literally made this mouse, everything it could ever be. One of the best gaming mice out there.
Sniper metal button is cool. Form the same? Have v2. All good but need hide somehow little finger))
Are you having any issues relating to mouse feeling sticky when you're clicking?
@@RAIDEN_117 no
That is the same problem Logitech mice had with that same feature 10 years ago. I find the button to be the best way to switch modes (when I want to)
Hi, is the mouse still working?
Wheel went bad on my G502 after cleaning it. For 40 bucks, I ended up ordering another to replace it. It's a really good mouse and I couldn't justify paying double or triple more for something just because it has nicer RBG lighting. Especially since the one I have now lasted around 6 or 7 years.
Yapaccino III
For the logitech you can add more custom DPI spots on the slider by just clicking anywhere. LG G Hub software will allow you up to 5 presets and you can delete them by clicking them and dragging them off the slider. Never used a Razer Basilisk but am quite happy with my G502 Hero for the amount of gaming that I do.
Spend the 60 bucks on a basilisk v3 and you won't regret it
I'm about to have one! I'm never using synapse again... the only one I had was death adder
By the way, the cable on the G502 Hero has been changed.
and it sucks. my g502 stopped working out of nowhere
@@tejasyallatti refund it , it should have 1yr warranty
I wish basilisk has that extra 2 side buttons that g502 has. I really love g502, but it's been double clicking on me and i think this is the closest thing to it.
Using Deathadder V2 pro and G502 at the moment. Returned the Basilisk V3 after 12 days. Indeed it's better for gaming than G502, but I couldn't live without those 2 buttons next to left click + G502 has much better left/right click feedback (it's also easier to press rapidly). What we really need is Basilisk V4 with those two buttons or G503...
With the clicks you convice me to change to g502, I feel the clicks a bit "cheap" the mouse is great, but for what I find is not the mouse that I need.
Do you prefer the deathadder or the g502?
What 2 buttons
Yapaccino II
As a G502 owner, albeit of the older Proteus Spectrum, I love the mouse but the DPI +/- buttons are too easily hit by accident when using the main left button. Also I agree with other posters who report that the grooves in the shell rapidly get gunky and they are a PITA to clean.
I also had that problem, u can change the dpi bind to another thing or completely remove it
I had 3 logitech mice before I switched to the basilisk v3. All three of them had double clicking issues that rendered it useless. I'm loving the Razer!!
Same. It's the most expensive mouse I've ever bought by far, especially since I've also bought the charging base. But if the switches are as durable as Razer says, it's worth every yen.
I also had the double click issue and I opened it and replaced the switch with the one from other mouse.
I dont know about the logitech software side but I absolutely love razer's software. When i bought my first razer mouse which is a viper mini i didnt expect much. but the hypershift feature is way too good. Right now im using the Basilisk V3 and its even better.
for the people who doesnt know, Hypershift is like a controller key. for example on the keyboard you have CTRL key or SHIFT key. you press CTRL and C and it copy stuff. it changes the behaviour of other keys. same thing here. I assigned every key to work with hypershift so i can do stuff like changing desktops, change volume music controls, zoom in and out, etc. Scroll wheel side to side will do a skip 5 sec back or forward on videos.
best part is since you can add profiles, you can have multiple profiles for every app. when i switch to "Netflix" mode, by default the scroll wheel is volume. middle click is play pause. side buttons are skip 5 sec.
it might seem confusing but with profiles + hypershift you can pretty much add 100s of buttons. when you get used to this it becomes super hard to use something else. I dont know if other mice can do this, prolly can, but i bought the mouse because i thought it looked cool and im sticking with it because of the awesome software.
Just came here because I loved my G502... Until the double clicking became an issue. I'll be doing the switch to the V2 since it's a bit cheaper and really close to the V3 and I've always liked this form factor. I wish Logitech started using optical switches so I could love them again, but in the meantime, I'll go with Razer
you can switch your switches yourself
Is it good
@@Monkey. yep, after I think a whole month, I can say it is a pretty solid mouse. The only detail you lose from the G502 I'd say is the mechanical clicky feel to a, still kinda clicky but just a little bit mushy click. Still, worth the upgrade
@@testoyt which one is better than ?
@@Monkey. I'd say the Basilisk is better than the G502
I have a basilisk v2, I’ll get a v3 when it breaks cus of the new scroll wheel feature and rgb!
U bot use infinity scroll. Noone use. Funny but usless
The scroll wheel is more of a gimmick. To be honest, I have a G502 Hero and I'll go with a V2 because of the double clicking, but I won't miss the infinite scroll just because it's useless for the stuff I do
@@testoyt you can switch your switches
@@testoyt THIS! I switched to the basilisk v2 just because of the double clicking issue. And I don't actually miss the free scroll wheel much.
@@leksdex5682 I actually *do* use the infinity scroll. Awesome feature. Using g502 for like 2 years.
Outstanding review as you are really informative and straight to the point. You don't waffle on with meanless BS like so many other people who do reviews on here. You explain at every step why you feel that the V3 is better than the G502 and you back it up with evidence. Hats off for this review as I had both the Razor V3 Basilisk and the Logitech Hero 502 in my online shopping basket. I will now definitely be getting the V3. Cheers bro.
Happy with your choice? What do you use it for?
Same here!
I literally just bought the Basilisk v2 today! And now the V3 is out?? Damn.. I already have the g502 and I love it I just want the best of the best for FPS games
Relax, man. The V2 is still a great mouse. I own both it and the V3. They are both amazing and Razer knocked it out the park.
V2 v3 the same except rgb and weel.
@@leksdex5682 exactly
Unfortunately my Basilisk started double clicking within 6 months of using it, and I hoped when I bought it that it would last at least 2 years since optical switches were advertised to last longer but no, no they didn't.
So I got a replacement and the replacement started double clicking as well, I don't understand why it's so hard to find a gaming mouse that won't double click. I'm literally about to just start using a cheap $10 dell mouse that'll last forever
The G502 is still my go to even though you say the wheel is metal and heavy I actually like the fact that you can flick it and it scrolls almost infinite. It's a lot better than the raser basikisk one and it doesn't wear out because it's metal.
Oyeah and it also feels better in my hands because it's larger.
The thing is the G502 is unusable after a while cuz of the notorious double click issue
@@thundergod7344How long does it take for double clicking to happen on g502
@@Seeded335 for me it took 6months but for some people it only took 2
@@thundergod7344that’s interesting because I had one since 2017 and I still haven’t had double clicking issues
@@Seeded335 You'll see people complaining online, the people that have a working mouse won't comment at all. I almost not buy an xbox elite controller because of people swearing that the controller fails. I play a LOT and it is the best gaming device I have tbh and it's still flawless. I've had a g302 mouse for 6 years without a single problem, I don't get how this one will be worse. I'm getting mine tomorrow...
I got the Razer grip tape for my Basilisk V3, really helps since the top surface is slippery (but leaves no fingerprints ever).
I didn't wanna let go of my plans to buy the 502 cos it looks so cool. But you convinced me, last minute.
so good seeing you here sir!
Started with a basilisk v3. Electronic scroll wheel gave out on me within a few months, so every time I’d go to flick in game my weapon would change since it was stuck in free spin mode. Bought a second, and now the scroll wheel has gone out on that one within a year as well, doing the same thing. Just switched to the G502 and I’m loving the extra buttons and mechanical scroll wheel.
The problem with this is this video is sponsored by Razer so it was obvious from the beginning that "Razer is the better mouse". All the razer peripherals that I have used worth up to $170 broke after 2 - 4 months. NEVER buying Razer products again. While I have been using Logitech G502 for 4 years and still no problems what's so ever. In fact since Amazon is or was selling G502 for $37... I couldn't pass up the deal and got another one. G502 is the best mouse I've used, period. Razer are bunch of copy cats with shitty quality that doesn't last for shit... always brakes shortly after the purchase. G502 should have been compared to a much better mouse.
..idk this sounds like bad luck. I've used my original basilisk for about a year and a half now and it works and looks the exact same (except a minor double clicking issue on left click, but it's expected). razer can't have that bad of build quality
@@mega_1st Sounds like Razer quality is shit. That's the exact problem my friend had on his Razer mouse. It was a different mouse but I don't remember the exact name. He threw it straight in the garbage. How can you play games or use certain software with your mouse double clicking..? G502 FTW!!! I've had mine for over 4 years and 0 problems that's why I bought a back up one for only $37. One of my friends had his for over 5 years and still going strong with zero issues. BUT both Logitech and Razer make shit keyboards. The only keyboard that I liked from Logitech was G413 Carbon but if you don't like the way Romer-G switches feel then you won't like it. It's built like a tank as well.
Just got this mouse he is a shill no doubt and when comparing this to the g502 the only thing maybe better than the g502 with this mouse is the switches and that's it. The build quality is so much better on the g502. He didn't even bring up the noisy af switch when you turn on the free wheel. You literally hear the switch activate and deactivate when you push it and it sounds so cheap!!! On top of that when you do activate it the switch vibrates through the whole mouse. And you can see the little metal L shape clip that goes into the scroll wheel that prevents it from free scrolling. I don't see that little clip lasting years no way lol I can guarantee it will stop working and you will be stuck with only a free scrolling wheel. The g502 Is the clear winner so far imo. Only downside of the g502 is the switches. Other than that price to performance the g502 is the better mouse. I have a month before I am not eligible to return it to amazon but as of first impressions i'm not impressed at all for a $69.99 mouse. Im keeping my g502 close. With the hyperglide PTFE feet I put on the mouse and the Gemini mouse Grip tape it's a match made in heaven.
@@weecious it's a very minor double clicking issue. it only affects me on certain games where over-clicking costs you. for all the other games I play, it's not a problem at all. so yeah, razer mech switches might not be durable but their newer optical switches are probably more durable.
@@mega_1st Well you can try those new switches yourself and let me know if they even survive a year... Razer definitely lost a lot of customers due to poor quality. If they didn't cut corners then I could see myself using their peripherals but since their peripherals just don't last even half a year... people like me won't be buying anything from them. It's really unfortunate but it's nobody's fault but Razer's for wanting to save barely any $$ on every mouse.
I tend to prefer more balanced reviews than this cause this seems very Razer sided but... none of what you've said is wrong. The Basilisk is just that much better to me and much more preferable than the G502. Everything you said I agree. I tried my cousins G502 and didn't like it. Chose the Basilisk V2 and absolutely love it. Its not even broken yet but I'm already getting the V3. Cause the RGB is absolutely 🔥
The G502 Hero has 5 onboard memory profiles and not 3 my friend! My G502 Hero developed a double click issue within 2 years. I definitely prefer the Razer optical switches both in terms of tactile feedback and reliability.
you can easily fix the double clicking with a bit of rough handlling.
@@BOB--jy1fz Yeah tried that already. The mouse is simply overrated and overpriced as most logitech products are.
@@sushantkumar7379 it’s 40 bucks buckaroo
Pessoal, muitas das avaliações que vocês veem, são de pessoas que acabaram de comprar o mouse, com pouquíssimo tempo de uso, entretanto acredito que eu seja uma das poucas pessoas que está fazendo esta avaliação com 2 anos e meio de uso. Peço-lhe que se atente aos PONTOS NEGATIVOS que citarei no final.
Em quesito ERGONOMIA e CONFORTO esse mouse é IMPECÁVEL, ele realmente encaixa em qualquer tipo de pegada, seja pegada claw, fingertip ou palm. Quando você coloca a mão no mouse, parece que ele abraça a sua mão. É um mouse extremamente lindo e futurista, o que mais me chamou a atenção foi seu design diferenciado. Os BOTÕES são extremamente suaves de apertar e os cliks são ótimos de ouvir, todos os botões são bem táteis e de ótima qualidade (ou achei que seria), quando você começa a usar ele logo percebe que é um produto de qualidade.
Sobre o PESO, é um mouse que NA MINHA OPNIÃO é pesado, já que possuí 112g (excluindo o cabo) porém é tranquilo de mexer. O cabo é comprido (não sei quantos metros) e com o material maleável.
Partindo para PRECISÃO, é um mouse bem preciso, não percebi nenhum tipo de atraso nos jogos e no trabalho. Acredito ser um mouse que atende tanto quem joga quanto quem trabalha, mas acho que pra quem trabalha pode não gostar do peso. Ele conta com 11 botões que facilitam na hora de jogar, trabalhar ou navegar pela internet.
O RGB dele é incrível, no começo eu senti que ele tinha uma fidelidade de cores insanas e realmente ele tem, as cores são bem vivas. Se você escolhe a cor branca realmente é branco pois tem muitos mouses e teclados que o branco não é totalmente branco, é um tom puxado pro rosa ou meio amarelado, já no Basilisk V3 isso não acontece, ele é realmente fiel a todas as cores que você quer colocar nele. Os efeitos de cores são bem legais e diferentes, trazendo variedade de efeitos.
Falando agora sobre os PONTOS NEGATIVOS. Estamos falando de um mouse que teoricamente deveria durar pelo menos 5 / 6 anos de uso sem apresentar NENHUM tipo de problema, entretanto este mouse começou a apresentar problemas no scroll a mais ou menos 2 anos de uso. O sistema de rolagem livre começou a parar de funcionar, o botão de acionar a rolagem livre estava começando a não funcionar mais, hora ele funcionava hora não. Quando eu fui pesquisar sobre, me deparei com INÚMERAS pessoas com o mesmo problema. Diversas pessoas mostrando problemas iguais e diferentes no mesmo botão (scroll). Não vi se quer 1 vídeo mostrando como solucionar este problema, lembro apenas de um rapaz ter aberto ele para limpar. Logo após isso, o mouse me apresentou OUTRO PROBLEMA, que foi na parte de iluminação. Ele não estava mais sendo fiel as cores relacionadas ao Razer Synapse, o modo onda não funcionava mais e as cores não estavam mais sendo fiéis as que eu colocava. Depois de alguns dias o RGB ficou fraquíssimo, parando de funcionar e fincando totalmente bugado. Como se já não fosse pouco, ele apresentou um problema que foi o que fez eu tomar a decisão de comprar outro mouse: o sensor dele parava de funcionar. Para melhor entendimento, irei explicar de uma forma mais clara: sabemos que se levantarmos um mouse, uma hora ele não funciona mais, devido a distancia do sensor para com a base. Neste momento, o meu mouse se desconecta e não conecta mais, a menos que eu desconecte o cabo USB do PC e reconecte novamente. O problema está tão desconfortável, que durante o uso eu não consigo mexer, pois não consigo ficar com ele totalmente no mousepad, tendo que fazer alguns movimentos que levanda um pouquinho ele, e acaba desconectando novamente. Isso acaba atrapalhando muito o meu desempenho nos jogos e no trabalho, tornando-se inutilizável.
Minhas CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS para este mouse é: pra você que quer comprar este mouse, eu indico dar uma olhada em outros que são bem parecidos, como o Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed e Razer Basilisk Ultimate que é praticamente o mesmo mouse porém sem fio. Outros mouses bons podem ser os concorrentes dele, como o Logitech G502 X Plus que é um pouco parecido com o Basilisk V3 porém com 1 botão a mais. Agora para os que estão procurando um mouse custo benefício e que os reviews são MUITO POSITIVOS, eu indico o VGN Dragonfly f1 Moba, é um mouse mais simples porém não vi 1 pessoa falando mau dele.
Espero ter ajudado pelo menos 1 pessoa, valeu.
What desk lights are those? Can I find them on Amazon?
I have the G502 and I regret it. It feels cheap and the middle click started having serious issues around the time the warranty ended, until the scroll wheel and middle click became completely unresponsive.
what issues in the middle click? I am thinking of getting one of these
So Sad, Better to it Razer Basilisk V3 next time
Man, I love the G502. My original Proteus from 2014 is still working fine with no double clicking issues, but the Hero that I recently got started double clicking within the first two weeks of having it. I was bummed but thankful that I still had my original Proteus, but I ended up buying a Basilisk V3 anyways 😂 I agree with a lot of the points made in the video, it is a G502 clone but a very well made clone that fixes a lot of the issues that I had with the mouse.
I much prefer my 502, the buttons next to left click are in a good place for me and I wish I could have a mouse with the same design and button layout but shorter and lighter (I have small hands).
@jalow he isnt a minecraft player
Idk what they did with the g502 hero but this stupid thing barely lasted a year before it started double clicking while my g502 proteus lasted 6 WHOLE YEARS.Absolutely insane what a simple click switch did.
@@Juzou541 personal preference.
@@Juzou541 double clicking is not a feature, it's the switch wearing out. It's not like it will be consistent, sometimes it double clicks, sometimes it doesn't
So don't buy the logitech just because it may start double clicking in a year or two.
Had to buy a new mouse. Decided to buy both of these as I couldn't decide. Having a good (and WORKING mouse - looking at you Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro! >:( ) is very important to me and if one breaks I still have the other and I do lean toward heavier mice in general but never had a Razor and I think Razor make amazing mouses as well.
Looking at Basilisk V3 Wired and ROG Keris Wireless for office and casual gaming use. So I will be bringing the mouse back and forth between office and home. I don't care about extra buttons, and both shapes work for me. Which would you suggest? Sacrifice features for wireless or the other way?
I’ve had some issues with the Logitech g502 mouse. They start to double click and drop inputs after a few months of using.
As a g502 user i agree. The razer mouse is so much better than Logitech. Btw that doesn't mean I'm gonna leave the g502. Nice review 🤩🤩
Logitech and razer can be a nice team
@@elis3053 🤝
how is g502 holding up?
@@Al-MusabbirRahmanAyon-xu6rn its amazing, been using it for two years and I’ve enjoyed it worth the price
what is your opinion about wireless? I have wireless Logi MX Master 3S for working and its number 1, but I'm searching a good mouse for gaming will you recommend wireless for gaming? or its better to buy with wire?
The only thing holding me back from buying a basilisk is the lack of the two front buttons that the 502 has. I'm so accustomed to using that for grenade and melee instead of having to take my fingers off wasd.
After 5 years with the G502 Hero I decided to change it because the scroll wheel was starting to fail and I had been suffering from double left clicking for some time. For €52 I decided on the Basilisk V3 and I like that it is lighter, lighter cable, texture with better grip, more precise wheel and clicks. The RGB also seems more elegant to me.
My Deathadder double clicks randomly more and more for each month. Had it for many years before these issues came. I updated firmware on it (from 1.03 to 1.08) which helped for another year. Now it's back sadly. Swapping my Razer Deathadder for a Razer Basilisk V3!
Did Razer Basilisk V3 release
on September 2021 ?
The date this video was published is when the V3 was released
@@ConsumerTechReview
Your reviews are best man ! Keep it up
I had G502 from 2016 so finally after 7 years when one of the sliders started to peel off I decided to just buy G502 (Hero) again and ... immediately Ive seen some not so nice differences, where Logitech cheapen out - cable was no longer braided, some tasteful coloring disappeared on the side and most importantly, the scroll wheel started to skip both ways after only 2 weeks. It just doesn't register sometimes for 4-5 moves which is very annoying and I am looking for alternative. This V3 razer at least have very similar button layout...
EDIT: To me surprise, one of the tip I've found on reddit worked - blow air on it/in it while scrolling to dust it off and it works now. If I have to do it every 2 weeks I can live with that, but it remains to be seen how often this needs to be performed. IMO theres something loose around the wheel design and it allows for poor contact and dust to get there.
think software should have part of the review...I love how the g502 auto switches profiles depending on the game thanks to Logitech G Hub im hesitant to go Razer as I have hated their software in the past
razer synapse switches profile based on the games too
Logitech g hub is the most bugged software i have ever used, from changing dpi on it own to changing microphone input level as i speak. Not to mention setting up a profile is completely unintuitive.
between logitech g502 hero and deathadder v2 pro which one i should buy
G502 hero
I always use the tilting mousewheel. Productivity: ctrl c/ctrl v. Gaming: Crouch/prone. Nice!
Am i the only one who likes a weighted mouse? I feel like i got more control in micro corrections
Saw this video. Bought the Basilisk V3 on Black Friday 2021. Basilisk V3 LED lights comes faulty on arrival (Red LED light is always turned on) and when contacted support, they took 2 hours to reply using standard template answers and pointless test before mentioning to go back to the distributor..
Very disappointing experience for a new mouse that is launched in 2021 barely 3 months ago.. and also speak alot of the quality of mouse by Razor.
Great review - I’m set on the V3. Also, if you don’t mind me asking, what are those two light stands either side of your monitor?
The Razer Basilisk does not have a pinkie finger resting place, which makes it a no-go for me, and makes the G502 more suited.
So the Steelseries Aerox 5, right?
How reliable (and long lasting) is the scroll wheel on these?
I have owned like 4 Logitech G series mouse now and literally everyone of those developed erratic scrolling issues within 3-4months of usage. Please reply, I am searching for a mouse with forward-back button and a reliable scroll wheel.
Just replace it to a better scroll
ive had my basilisk v3 for like 2 years now and i use the smart scroll wheel and am a scroll wheel user for swapping guns too and it feels identical to the day i bought it. so really good scroll wheel.
It's such a good improved version of the iconic mouse... it's awesome how they are putting effort and it's even cheaper in my region
I took the Logitech G502, when i saw this video he made me think, so just got the razor and used them both side by side.
The result was obvious in a day for me the scroll wheel on the razor is good on the Hero its not good, you cant click downwards and trust it will not go to the side also, most of the time it does, the button wich unlocks the wheel can be altered on the razor on the hero it cant, the button below that key is also a problem on the hero, that button is hard to click with your 1st phalanx from youre indexfinger (with the fingertip of your index finger it is simply far too cramped to use it with both mice) with the razor this is no problem.
In the video it is sayed that the resting place of youre thumb is bigger on the razor, this is not true, its bigger on the hero, for my normal sized hand both are ok.
About the cable thats nitpicking.
The hero has 1 adjustable button more, but since the mouse wheel is just weak only the scrolling and the sidewards options work!
The general feeling of the razor is just better, and its true that its hard to go back to the hero once you have used the razor.
About the lifespan who can say?
But my money is on the razor.
I literally wanted to buy one of those to. I wasn't sure which one should i go with so i open RUclips to find some reviews for the basilisk v3 and i literally found this video. It was helpful for me. I think im going whith the razer
I have a G502 Hero. I wish you talked also about the software.
The biggest problem I have with Razer is that seemingly you need to create an account to use the Razer Synapse to configure buttons. I am tired of having to create accounts for everything and possibly companies gathering my data with bloated programs.
Logitech has a standalone, very simple program (Logitech Onboard Memory Manager, just 10 MB) that lets mapping the onboard memory buttons and dpi, OFFLINE and without needing an account or internet. I no longer even need to use the Logitech G Hub.
That is the reason I am not buying Razer at this moment, no matter how better the hardware it is. Once Razer can provide a similar program I might consider getting a Basilisk v3.
You don’t have to create an account
@@gdbros_35 I read you need to either log in as a guest or create an account. Still, razer does not seem to have the standalone on board manager like Logitech does.
Is synapse required to start everytime to use the configs?
@@the_hiroman yes
you sir, are awesome! thank you!!!
Which one is best ?
does RGB profiles gets saved on the onboard memory as well even if Razer synapse is not working
what kind of monitor do you use?
how the lifespan on the little clutch that locks the scroll wheel? i assume thats gotta be the most common failpoint?
The main reason I use G502 for the 2 extra keys right next to the left click. Until Razer has those keys I will never consider anything else other than G502 lineup
I am in the market to look for mouse with scroll wheel like MX Master. Would you recommend Basilisk V3 for that? I don't really mind whether it is wired or wireless. Also, how is the ergonomics of the Basilisk V3 compared to MX Master?
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Along with the double clicking on the G502, it will also sometimes not click, nor click and drag.
I have the Basilisk for web browsing, video editing, and non competitive gaming. Honestly, I don't see myself using another mouse that doesn't have something similar to the smart reel.
I wish the sniper button was a little closer to the two side buttons though since my fingers are long enough for me to comfortably use a fingertip grip but it's a bit difficult to reach that button in particular.
No one talks bout the razer bloatware? logitech's software is very confusing, you have to disable onboard settings on the mouse in order to use it?
Phenomenal review, thank you sir. I've been going back and forth but this review was so thorough and well-presented, there's a clear winner with the Razer. Great video
Nice Video Loved It Always Wanted to see such a thing
Can I go up and down between DPIs in razor like logitech ?
The Basilisk is appealing to me, especially because of the lighter weight, but it can't compete with my g502 until they add the two index finger buttons beside the left click.
i like the added weight of the G502 lol
@@BoostedBoyd You probably have a hard time finding new mice then. Good thing there's plenty of original G502s to buy. Can I ask why you like the weights? Personally I'm still using the G502 but with a lightweight 3d printed base and a bunch of holes and trimmed and removed parts. I got inspired by beardedbob lol.
@@joshstarkey8883 I think with the adjustable weights I a little less twitchy and have more control in general. Maybe because I'm getting old and still have muscle memory for the old heavy ball mouse. lol. I don't think I have such a steady hand anymore and the extra weight keeps me smoother. I could have kept using the Razer V3 and I'm sure I would have gotten use to it. Although the two mice look damn near identical in size and shape the G502 fits just a tad better. And when I'm gaming every little thing makes a difference. Maybe I'll give the V3 another try one day. I remember when they stopped making the ball mouse and started the optical mouse. I hated it lol. I was so use to using a ball mouse and didn't like change. Its all personal preference and I think the V3 is a better mouse in comparison but the G502 works better for me.
I just buy a basilisk v3 after my g402 I had for 4 years. It seems to be a good choice.
By the way, what is the title of the game that you demo with these 2 mouse?
Ok…So in your opnion the razer basilliks is better. Well for me the G502 is better because of the weight and the form. Its pretty big, fits good in my hand, and its heavy. I like tomplay better with a heavier mouse with high sens than a light mouse with low sens. But still thx for the review.
4:20 Really? Every button counts! assign weapons to those are perfect for FPS campaigns or RPG games. And what about the copy/paste function?
I have ha a bad history with razor products with buttons, keyboard with a w key that cant be held down, mouse with random double clicks, only after 2 years, while my Logitech g403 hero has lasted me almost 4 years, and im still using it and still has 0 issues
I've had two G502s and their scrollwheels both rusted.
So I got the Basilisk V3 cause the scrollwheel isn't made of metal
Razer wins with this one imo
hi i know its been years can you tell me if there iis plastic on the mouse feet of the basilisk straight out the box?
one of the most important thing you forgot to mention ( or maybe you did mention it but i missed it ) is the difference in grip style between these two. Depending on which game you play , the mouse should suit your grip style . I can tell you from my own experience that Raze mouse in general are not suitable for finger grip. Ik your focus lying on finger grip during playing the game than i would most deffo go for a Logitec .
What is the name of the game you were playing
what is that game your playing?
do not rage with the razer mouse! the scroll wheel is very sensitive and will break the axel if you slam it. I bought 2 in 1 year and had the same problem with both. you can repair it yourself but be extremely careful putting it back together.
pro tip: don't rage
i a buying the Basilisk because the G502 is double clicking like crazy and having switch issues
Can some explain to me how razer is missing 2 buttons on left of lmb compared to g502 but difference is 10 vs 11 buttons? I am stumped here. Just many user definable buttons are there on each of these?
razer counts alot of 'buttons' on the scroll wheel, those being scroll forwards, backwards, scroll click, and scroll tilt left and right. im not sure how logitech counts its buttons but physically it has two more than razer
i love the logitech g502 hero but using it for hours it feels too small for me. I should find mouse like logitech g402 or g502 but bigger ??
I bought 2 logitech these last years protheus and hero, the first lasted me 3 years and the wheel began to fail, the hero that is the one I currently have has begun to fail the clicks and is only 2 years old.
This time I am going to try the razer basilisk v3 it seems that they have copied the g502 and improved in all aspects I do not care that it has fewer buttons
Personally I loved the Original Basilisk. I liked the g502 except I hated the 2 bonus mouse buttons because I would always accidentally click them. The basilisk v3 looks amazing, however my biggest gripe is that razer’s software is terrible. They need to completely revamp their software, and make it usable without having to make an account.
Razor software isn’t a big deal at all
Download it
Update your mouse
Set bindings
Set RGB
After that you can uninstall or just never open the razed app again, your mouse had onboard memory
Good video, I am choosing a mouse with a good scroll wheel, whether wired or wireless, at the moment I feel this one is better
I thought Razer Copyed Logitech But when i realised The Basilisk was actually not bad even tho i have the G502 I also like the Basilisk and i didn't know the Basilisk also had the scroll wheel Edit: To be exact The G502 Lightspeed
Logitech g502 used an inperfect clone jutsu and created razer basilisk
How to switch from tactile to hyperscroll for the basilisk? Do i need to install a software?
There is a button on top of the mouse near the scroll wheel just like on the G502 hero, there is also a software that can make the scroll wheel automatically go hyperscroll
I have never heard of optical switches. I have heard of optical sensor but, not optical switches. @7:50 you said optical switches
502 is what i have, forget where I got it but wouldn't buy again. Too many cracks that fill with dirt, it starts double clicking within the first year, and requires toggle macros wired to the side buttons to use buttons consistantly at this point, probably 1.5-2 years in. The left snd right buttons double click but also start letting go of your button holds which makes for lots of frustration especially gaming.
There's not really an excuse for a 50-80$ mouse to have a product lifetime of 1 year, 2 if you actively work around the buttons that stop working.
The G Hub is the only thing I like better but Synapse has come a long way now
Hey man i have a new basilisk v3 and it keeps switching weappns mid game cod when i lift the control or at random. Can u tell me why? Is it something i can ✋
I wanted to buy this g502 coz my razer deathrader has double click problem, now g502 has same issue?
Ye you need the optical switch
My Logitech G502 Hero stopped working today, so I'll be replacing it with the Razer Basilisk V3
Hey man! I'm currently using the Razer DeathAdder V2 for a long time. I've been considering going logitech or getting the new Razer Basilisk. The prices are around the same. Is it worth the money?
Keep the deathadder v2, or if it’s really too old, go for basilisk v3, since it has much newer sensor and technology, g502 was more popular in 2018-2019. I am using the deathadder v2 for about 2 years. Also you can wait for the wireless version of basilisk v3, it would be much more worth. Go razer :)
@@elis3053 Thanks a lot man! I'll wait out for a wireless version. Thanks for this and I'll stick with the one I've got. Great help!
or get a light-weight ambi mouse you know...
As much as I may have liked my G502, it only lasted 6 months before it started showing double clicking issues, so I can't recommend it. I'm actually going with a V2 so yeah
If my 502 dies or something I'm going with the V3 definitely
wait isn't the basilisk a manual button to change scroll as well?
is basilik v3 better than g402 ?
And yet the Glorious model I is 69 grams and half price of basilisk
Just bought the Razor, extremely good mouse, feeling, speed, RGB, cable... just like You said 🙂
I've had razer ouroboros, viper mini, viper ultimate cyberpunk edition and bunch of their headphones and keyboards trust me DO NOT GO FOR RAZER its good at the beginning but it will break down fast, their build quality has been terrible for the recent years and only good thing they have is their customer support (from my experience) but even they wont help you if you dont have warranty or you live outside of us and europe. that being said I recently went for the g502 and I'm extremely happy so ignore the reviews pretty sure they want to keep razer happy or sth haha
Even taking what you said into consideration, and they were all fair remarks, I would still choose the G502 over Razer because I hate Razer. The only thing I want from Logitech at this point is for their double clicking issue to go away. I've had 4- G502s in the past 6 years and I am tired of buying them. All that being said, I absolutely hate expensive products that feel very light weight and give you the feeling that they are going to break it dropped on the floor just one time on accident.
502 may not feel like it's gonna break but it actually does break very quickly just from regular use. Mine is almost non-functional without macros at this point I've only had it for 2 years and have never dropped it once.
@@jimbo5071 I’ve been using my same G502 for around 9 years now and it’s still running strong, no double clicking issues at all. Maybe somethings wrong with your fingers?
@RedJoker isn’t that because the deathadder has optical switches? I remember they have optical switches which uses the laser technology and not the mechanical ones that will degrade overtime.
thank you for the video i wanted to compare them