The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 is 7 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 130 × 75 × 42.5 mm). The Razer DeathAdder V3 is 42 g lighter (59 g vs 101 g). The Razer DeathAdder V3 uses the newer Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, tracks to a higher maximum DPI (30,000 vs 26,000), and polls faster (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The Razer DeathAdder V3 came out 11 months later (August 2022 vs September 2021). In our rankings the Razer DeathAdder V3 is #17 overall and the Razer Basilisk V3 is #34.
What actually separates them
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2021/09 |
| #17 | Overall Rank | #34 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #44 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #35 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #29 |
| 30000 | Max DPI | 26000 -13.3% |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 50 G -28.6% |
| 750 | IPS | 650 -13.3% |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 -87.5% |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor |
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| 128 mm | Length | 130 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 75 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 101g +71.2% |
| 6 | Total Buttons | 11 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched, Free, Tilting |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-gen Razer™ Optical Mouse Switch |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 70M -22.2% |
Every spec, side by side
| RazerDeathAdder V3 | VS | RazerBasilisk V3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Razer | Brand | Razer |
| 2022/08 | Release Date | 2021/09 |
| Rankings | ||
| #17 | Overall Rank | #34 |
| #12 | FPS Rank | #44 |
| #12 | MOBA Rank | #35 |
| #21 | MMO Rank | #29 |
| Performance | ||
| 30000 | Max DPI | 26000 |
| 70 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 750 | IPS | 650 |
| 8000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 1.2 | Lift-off Distance | 1.2 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor | Sensor | Focus+ 26K DPI Optical Sensor |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128 mm | Length | 130 mm |
| 68 mm | Width | 75 mm |
| 44 mm | Height | 42.5 mm |
| 59g | Weight | 101g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Unknown | Finger Rest | Thumb |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 11 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched, Free, Tilting |
| Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 | Main Switch | 2nd-gen Razer™ Optical Mouse Switch |
| Optical | Main Switch Type | Optical |
| 90M | Switch Lifespan | 70M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| None | Battery Type | None |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Always On | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
Razer DeathAdder V3
Razer Basilisk V3
Common questions
Which is lighter, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is lighter: 59 g vs 101 g.
Are the Razer DeathAdder V3 and Razer Basilisk V3 the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the Razer Basilisk V3 is 7 mm wider (128 × 68 × 44 mm vs 130 × 75 × 42.5 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer DeathAdder V3 is higher on paper: 30,000 vs 26,000 DPI and 750 vs 650 IPS.
Which is newer, the Razer DeathAdder V3 or the Razer Basilisk V3?
The Razer DeathAdder V3, by 11 months: August 2022 vs September 2021.
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