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Razer Atheris 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 Razer Atheris at 6.1/10.

The Razer Atheris leads on connectivity and battery.

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

They score the same on software and value.

The biggest difference is connectivity and battery, where the Razer Atheris scores 7/10 to the Razer Basilisk V3's 3/10.

Razer Atheris

Razer Atheris

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Razer Atheris is for people who want a small wireless mouse that connects to a laptop by dongle or Bluetooth. It suits travel bags, desk-hopping and anyone who wants AA batteries instead of a built-in cell. It is less suited to people with larger hands or those who want a light mouse.

Typically about £19.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Razer Basilisk V3

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightRazer AtherisRazer Basilisk V3
Comfort and shape25%5/107/10
Connectivity and battery25%7/103/10
Sensor and tracking20%6/107/10
Build and buttons15%6/108/10
Software and value15%7/107/10
Overall6.1/106.2/10

Specifications

SpecRazer AtherisRazer Basilisk V3
Connection2.4 GHz AFT wireless via compact USB dongle, plus Bluetooth LEWired, Razer Speedflex cable
Sensor and DPIOptical, max sensitivity 7200 DPIOptical, max 26000 DPI (Razer Focus+ 26K)
Battery lifeUp to 350 hours continuous use on a pair of AA batteries (on Bluetooth); not rechargeableNone
Weight66 g excluding batteries; 99.7 mm x 62.8 mm x 34.1 mm101 g excluding cable
Buttons5 programmable buttons; mechanical switches rated 20 million clicks11 programmable
Shape and handAmbidextrous ergonomic form factorRight-handed
SoftwareSupported by Razer Synapse 3Razer Synapse for advanced features such as Smart-Reel and Virtual Acceleration

Strengths and weaknesses

Razer Atheris

  • + 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth LE
  • + Up to 350 hours on two AA batteries
  • + Ambidextrous shape with five programmable buttons
  • − Owners find it small and heavy for its size
  • − Batteries are not rechargeable
  • − No tilt scroll wheel

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a rechargeable mouse with USB-C charging
  • Users with larger hands who want a bigger, lighter mouse
  • People who need a tilt scroll wheel for horizontal scrolling
Read the full Razer Atheris review ›

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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