Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse vs Razer Basilisk V3

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all judged against mice at a similar price

The Razer Basilisk V3 scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse at 5.7/10.

The Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse leads on connectivity and battery.

The Razer Basilisk V3 leads on comfort and shape and build and buttons.

They score the same on sensor and tracking and software and value.

The biggest difference is build and buttons, where the Razer Basilisk V3 scores 8/10 to the Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse's 5/10.

Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse

5.7/10verdict: good, not the best

The Logitech G203 Prodigy is a basic wired gaming mouse for buyers who want a capable sensor and a light body without spending much. It suits players, and anyone at a desk, with smaller hands who are happy with a USB cable. Buyers wanting wireless, a larger shape or consistent click feel should look at other options.

Typically about £22.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Razer Basilisk V3

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Basilisk V3 is for right-handed users who want a wired mouse with a pronounced thumb rest and plenty of programmable buttons. It suits people who are happy with a cable and want extra controls for gaming or productivity. It is a poor fit for left-handed users, anyone who wants wireless, or competitive FPS players who find 101 g too heavy.

Typically about £38.70 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse	Razer Basilisk V3
Comfort and shape	25%	5/10	7/10
Connectivity and battery	25%	5/10	3/10
Sensor and tracking	20%	7/10	7/10
Build and buttons	15%	5/10	8/10
Software and value	15%	7/10	7/10
Overall		5.7/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse	Razer Basilisk V3
Connection	Wired USB	Wired, Razer Speedflex cable
Sensor and DPI	Optical, 200 to 8,000 DPI	Optical, max 26000 DPI (Razer Focus+ 26K)
Battery life	Not applicable, wired mouse	None
Weight	85 g mouse only	101 g excluding cable
Buttons	Six programmable buttons	11 programmable
Shape and hand	Petite, lozenge-like shape	Right-handed
Software	Logitech G HUB, up to 5 presets; works out of the box	Razer Synapse for advanced features such as Smart-Reel and Virtual Acceleration

Strengths and weaknesses

Logitech G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse

+ Tracking and accuracy praised by owners
+ Works out of the box; G HUB optional
+ Six programmable buttons on a light body
− Reviewers describe it as small; comfort views are mixed
− Wired only, with no wireless or Bluetooth option
− Click feel varies; some report soft or hair-trigger buttons

Skip it if:

Buyers with large hands who want a bigger, more filling shape
Anyone who needs a wireless or Bluetooth mouse
People who want several profiles stored on the mouse itself

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Razer Basilisk V3

+ Pronounced thumb rest, praised by owners
+ 11 programmable buttons and a well-liked scroll wheel
+ 26000 DPI optical sensor and 70-million-click switches
− Wired only, with no Bluetooth or wireless receiver
− Right-handed shape only
− 101 g weight criticised for competitive FPS

Skip it if:

Left-handed users, as the shape is right-handed only
Anyone who needs Bluetooth, a wireless receiver or multi-device switching
Competitive FPS players who want a lighter mouse than 101 g

Read the full Razer Basilisk V3 review ›

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