I'm sure it's unimportant to most, but it's disqualifying for me. Given the design of the switches, they could be silent, so this could be a great upgrade for me, but only if they didn't design the button in order to put the click back in deliberately. So I'd like to know. I watched their video, but the audio is always cut to voice when the user is actually clicking, so you can't tell if the buttons are silent or not.
Eh. The G502 appears a bit larger at the base and is definitely contoured differently. I mean, there are only a certain number of ways to shape a mouse and be comfortable. The new Basilisk appears to be shaped just about the same as the original 2017 Basilisk. And I've used mice from Corsair (I can't remember the model) that use a similar design to the Basilisk and G502.
Again, there are only a certain number of ways to design an ergonomically shaped, right-handed mouse.
Eh. The G502 appears a bit larger at the base and is definitely contoured differently. I mean, there are only a certain number of ways to shape a mouse and be comfortable. The new Basilisk appears to be shaped just about the same as the original 2017 Basilisk. And I've used mice from Corsair (I can't remember the model) that use a similar design to the Basilisk and G502.
Again, there are only a certain number of ways to design an ergonomically shaped, right-handed mouse.
If you don't care about gaming, you don't want this. Probably you want the logitech mx anywhere 2s, which is just large enough to be comfortable, just enough weight to move well, small enough to fit in a pocket, easy to take with you to meetings. I let people try it for a day at my work and a very high percentage buy one for themselves after doing so.
Thanks! Why do you say I don’t want this? Isn’t low latency a good thing? Any drawbacks of a gaming mouse compared to mx anywhere 2s? To clarify, I’m looking for the very best, price is not a concern.
The very last sentence: can be charged using a micro-USB cable that also enables the mouse’s wireless mode for the lowest lag possible.
I assume that should say wired...
But I really don't get why anyone would ever care that it can do that high DPI. I mean, you wouldn't advertise a car with a steering wheel so sensitive that moving it just a hair would make you do a U-turn on the spot
Well if the goal is to compete with the wireless g502 then it's priced the same. Logitech's wireless mice are $100-$150 depending on the model.
That said [at least for me personally] I don't feel like Razer has earned my trust in the quality department, while Logitech has. I've used Logitech's mice for years and I was ready to pay $150 for the g pro wireless but ended up opting for the g703 because it was the wireless version of the 402 which I already have. I personally love it and would totally buy it again.
Same. I bought the G Pro Wireless and I *love* it. It's the best mouse that exists, hands down (very expensive though).
This seems to perform slightly better than the G502 wireless (although I've not seen input lag testing and this article saying the wired mode has less lag isn't a good sign), but at this price it's an absolute big-ass "NOPE" from me. I'd take the G502 over this every day of the week, despite possibly fractionally worse performance and the same price tag.
Why? Because Razer products are *shit* quality. They simply do not last.
Every single wireless mouse I've bought from Logitech has broken within a year or 2. But then, I've only bought Logitech mice, so I can't really compare with other brands....
Logitech has earned my trust after many years countless mice Razer has destroyed the trust overprice, under deliver (not to mention start initiatives, just start getting folks on boards then Razer says "we decided to end support because of XYZ" yet they basically did sweet fudge all to support it. same goes with Steelseries
I HATE companies that effectively force to use their specific drivers(when could be built in for the most part) not fix the issues, release next product for slight more with the SAME problems act as if "all is perfect as we said so"
..........
micro usb, solid pass IMO number 1, number 2..20,000 DPI in what world would this be actual useful? number 3 backed by Razer quite "known" to be all kinds of might work great (certain period of time) or never truly work right so they ditch move to next model
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surt - Thursday, November 7, 2019 - link
Are the switches silent or clicky? Now that I have a silent mouse, I'll never go back to noisy.flyingpants265 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Yeah, because that's definitely the most important thing about a wireless gaming mouse.surt - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
I'm sure it's unimportant to most, but it's disqualifying for me. Given the design of the switches, they could be silent, so this could be a great upgrade for me, but only if they didn't design the button in order to put the click back in deliberately. So I'd like to know. I watched their video, but the audio is always cut to voice when the user is actually clicking, so you can't tell if the buttons are silent or not.solidsnake1298 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Eh. The G502 appears a bit larger at the base and is definitely contoured differently. I mean, there are only a certain number of ways to shape a mouse and be comfortable. The new Basilisk appears to be shaped just about the same as the original 2017 Basilisk. And I've used mice from Corsair (I can't remember the model) that use a similar design to the Basilisk and G502.Again, there are only a certain number of ways to design an ergonomically shaped, right-handed mouse.
solidsnake1298 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Ignore my above comment. It was meant for another user's comment.GokieKS - Thursday, November 7, 2019 - link
Wow, they really were not shy about copying the Logitech G502 design at all, were they?solidsnake1298 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Eh. The G502 appears a bit larger at the base and is definitely contoured differently. I mean, there are only a certain number of ways to shape a mouse and be comfortable. The new Basilisk appears to be shaped just about the same as the original 2017 Basilisk. And I've used mice from Corsair (I can't remember the model) that use a similar design to the Basilisk and G502.Again, there are only a certain number of ways to design an ergonomically shaped, right-handed mouse.
GokieKS - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
It looks way closer to the G502 than the old Basilisk: https://i.imgur.com/UeEpWYi.jpgp1esk - Thursday, November 7, 2019 - link
Is this a good mouse for non-gaming everyday tasks? If not, which is the best these days?surt - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
If you don't care about gaming, you don't want this. Probably you want the logitech mx anywhere 2s, which is just large enough to be comfortable, just enough weight to move well, small enough to fit in a pocket, easy to take with you to meetings. I let people try it for a day at my work and a very high percentage buy one for themselves after doing so.p1esk - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Thanks! Why do you say I don’t want this? Isn’t low latency a good thing? Any drawbacks of a gaming mouse compared to mx anywhere 2s? To clarify, I’m looking for the very best, price is not a concern.arashi - Saturday, November 9, 2019 - link
Portability, battery life, and convenience.casperes1996 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
The very last sentence:can be charged using a micro-USB cable that also enables the mouse’s wireless mode for the lowest lag possible.
I assume that should say wired...
But I really don't get why anyone would ever care that it can do that high DPI. I mean, you wouldn't advertise a car with a steering wheel so sensitive that moving it just a hair would make you do a U-turn on the spot
boozed - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
What's the GH/s/W?p1esk - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
gigahashes per second per Watthaplo602 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
looked amazing until I saw the price ... are they nuts ?inighthawki - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Well if the goal is to compete with the wireless g502 then it's priced the same. Logitech's wireless mice are $100-$150 depending on the model.That said [at least for me personally] I don't feel like Razer has earned my trust in the quality department, while Logitech has. I've used Logitech's mice for years and I was ready to pay $150 for the g pro wireless but ended up opting for the g703 because it was the wireless version of the 402 which I already have. I personally love it and would totally buy it again.
inighthawki - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
wireless version of the 403**althaz - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Same. I bought the G Pro Wireless and I *love* it. It's the best mouse that exists, hands down (very expensive though).This seems to perform slightly better than the G502 wireless (although I've not seen input lag testing and this article saying the wired mode has less lag isn't a good sign), but at this price it's an absolute big-ass "NOPE" from me. I'd take the G502 over this every day of the week, despite possibly fractionally worse performance and the same price tag.
Why? Because Razer products are *shit* quality. They simply do not last.
flyingpants265 - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Every single wireless mouse I've bought from Logitech has broken within a year or 2. But then, I've only bought Logitech mice, so I can't really compare with other brands....Dragonstongue - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
Ditto.Logitech has earned my trust after many years countless mice
Razer has destroyed the trust overprice, under deliver (not to mention start initiatives, just start getting folks on boards then Razer says "we decided to end support because of XYZ" yet they basically did sweet fudge all to support it.
same goes with Steelseries
I HATE companies that effectively force to use their specific drivers(when could be built in for the most part) not fix the issues, release next product for slight more with the SAME problems act as if "all is perfect as we said so"
..........
micro usb, solid pass IMO number 1, number 2..20,000 DPI in what world would this be actual useful? number 3 backed by Razer quite "known" to be all kinds of might work great (certain period of time) or never truly work right so they ditch move to next model
Notmyusualid - Friday, November 8, 2019 - link
I feel like going mouse shipping this weekend.Any advice for me? My Steelseries (which is nice), is just a tiny bit big for my hands.
I prob wouldn't want to spend more than $150 USD.
Thanks...
Rοb - Sunday, November 10, 2019 - link
Doubles as an earthquake and footstep detector.TitovVN1974 - Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - link
my G9 Laser is still alive and kicking