The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 is 3 mm taller (131.2 × 75.2 × 40 mm vs 130 × 75 × 42.5 mm). The Razer Basilisk V3 is 13 g lighter (114 g vs 101 g). The Razer Basilisk V3 uses the newer Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (25,600 vs 26,000). Both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The Razer Basilisk V3 came out about 2 years later (May 2019 vs September 2021). In our rankings the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is #53 overall and the Razer Basilisk V3 is #34.
What actually separates them
| LogitechG502 LIGHTSPEED | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019/05 | Release Date | 2021/09 |
| #53 | Overall Rank | #34 |
| #68 | FPS Rank | #44 |
| #52 | MOBA Rank | #35 |
| #36 | MMO Rank | #29 |
| 25600 | Max DPI | 26000 +1.6% |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 50 G +25% |
| 400 | IPS | 650 +62.5% |
| HERO 25K | Sensor | Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor |
| 131.2 mm | Length | 130 mm |
| 75.2 mm | Width | 75 mm |
| 40 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 114g | Weight | 101g -11.4% |
| Yes | Extra Weights | No |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | None |
Every spec, side by side
| LogitechG502 LIGHTSPEED | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Logitech | Brand | Razer |
| 2019/05 | Release Date | 2021/09 |
| Rankings | ||
| #53 | Overall Rank | #34 |
| #68 | FPS Rank | #44 |
| #52 | MOBA Rank | #35 |
| #36 | MMO Rank | #29 |
| Performance | ||
| 25600 | Max DPI | 26000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | Unknown |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 400 | IPS | 650 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| HERO 25K | Sensor | Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 131.2 mm | Length | 130 mm |
| 75.2 mm | Width | 75 mm |
| 40 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 114g | Weight | 101g |
| Yes | Extra Weights | No |
| Thumb | Finger Rest | Thumb |
| Buttons | ||
| 11 | Total Buttons | 11 |
| 3 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched, Free, Tilting | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched, Free, Tilting |
| Unknown | Main Switch | 2nd-gen Razer™ Optical Mouse Switch |
| Unknown | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| Unknown | Switch Lifespan | 70M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | None |
| Software Features | ||
| No | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| No | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| No | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| No | Smoothing | Unknown |
| No | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED
Razer Basilisk V3
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer Basilisk V3 is lighter: 114 g vs 101 g.
Are the Logitech G502 Lightspeed and Razer Basilisk V3 the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 is 3 mm taller (131.2 × 75.2 × 40 mm vs 130 × 75 × 42.5 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer Basilisk V3 is higher on paper: 25,600 vs 26,000 DPI and 400 vs 650 IPS.
Which is newer, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer Basilisk V3, by about 2 years: May 2019 vs September 2021.
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