Razer Basilisk Essential vs Razer Viper

A side-by-side spec comparison of the Razer Basilisk Essential and the Razer Viper. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which mouse is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of Razer Basilisk Essential and Razer Viper.
Specification	Razer Basilisk Essential No price data	Razer Viper No price data Winner
Max DPI	6400	16000
Shape	ergonomic	ambidextrous
Sensor	Optical	Optical
Weight	80 g	80 g
Buttons	6	6
Wireless	No	No

Winner: Razer Viper — driven by Max DPI (16000)

Razer Basilisk Essential

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Razer Viper

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Winner is scored by weighting the specs that matter most in this category (not a raw count of specs won).

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