The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is 3 mm longer and 5 mm wider (127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm vs 130.1 × 75.1 × 42.5 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is 7 g lighter (103 g vs 110 g). The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed uses the newer Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (14,000 vs 18,000). Both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed came out 18 months later (October 2021 vs April 2023). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is #74 overall and the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is #50.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 X HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/10 | Release Date | 2023/04 |
| #74 | Overall Rank | #50 |
| #73 | FPS Rank | #61 |
| #73 | MOBA Rank | #51 |
| #63 | MMO Rank | #35 |
| 14000 | Max DPI | 18000 +28.6% |
| 35 G | Acceleration | 40 G +14.3% |
| 300 | IPS | 450 +50% |
| Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor | Sensor | Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor |
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| 127 mm | Length | 130.1 mm |
| 70.1 mm | Width | 75.1 mm |
| 42.7 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 103g | Weight | 110g +6.8% |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches | Main Switch | Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2 |
| AA, AAA | Battery Type | AA |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 X HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2021/10 | Release Date | 2023/04 |
| Rankings | ||
| #74 | Overall Rank | #50 |
| #73 | FPS Rank | #61 |
| #73 | MOBA Rank | #51 |
| #63 | MMO Rank | #35 |
| Performance | ||
| 14000 | Max DPI | 18000 |
| 35 G | Acceleration | 40 G |
| 300 | IPS | 450 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor | Sensor | Razer™ 5G Advanced 18K DPI Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 127 mm | Length | 130.1 mm |
| 70.1 mm | Width | 75.1 mm |
| 42.7 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 103g | Weight | 110g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Unknown | Finger Rest | Thumb |
| Buttons | ||
| 7 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| 2nd-gen Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches | Main Switch | Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches Gen-2 |
| Mechanical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 60M | Switch Lifespan | 60M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Bluetooth | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| AA, AAA | Battery Type | AA |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed
Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed is lighter: 103 g vs 110 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed and Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is 3 mm longer and 5 mm wider (127 × 70.1 × 42.7 mm vs 130.1 × 75.1 × 42.5 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed is higher on paper: 14,000 vs 18,000 DPI and 300 vs 450 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed or the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed?
The Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed, by 18 months: October 2021 vs April 2023.
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