The Razer Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed sports an aggressive and rugged build, ultra-long battery life, and low click latency—excellent for lengthy triple-A titles and decent for FPS games. Despite lacking RGB and being too large for small hands, the Basilisk packs stunning performance at a superb price.
First released back in late 2019, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is an entry-level wireless right-handed mouse that boasts an ergonomic shape for claw grip users. Just like some of the top-rated computer mouse options available in its range, this mouse has wireless tech both in the form of Bluetooth (LE) and through a USB dongle (no storage space). But unfortunately, unlike many of the best-rated gaming mouse models out on the market today, it does not feature customizable RGB lighting. If you need fancy lighting, then visit our Razer Basilisk V3 review.
The Basilisk X runs on a single AA battery that provides around 450 hours of battery life. And it features 14 different buttons, along with the thumb buttons and the notched scroll wheel, which you can easily adjust using the Razer Synapse 3 app. However, if you need more buttons, visit our Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review.
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our Verdict
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed has a rugged build and a 24-step notched scroll wheel that’s a bit too clicky with no tilt or infinite scrolling. Its Windows-only Razer Synapse software is user-friendly and stable, all the buttons are programmable, and the battery life is colossal at 450 hours (Bluetooth) and 285 hours (USB-wireless)—great for consistently lengthy gaming sessions.
At 111g, the wireless-only mouse is a bit heavy for reaction-based gaming, but the tested click latency is low with the USB receiver (3.6ms) and moderate over Bluetooth (10.4ms). The mouse’s aggressive, matte-black non-RGB design accommodates palm and claw grips, but the fingertip grip may be uncomfortable for medium or large hands and is unsuitable for small hands. Still, its moderately compact size makes it easy to carry around.
First released back in late 2019, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is an entry-level wireless right-handed mouse that boasts an ergonomic shape for claw grip…
First released back in late 2019, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is an entry-level wireless right-handed mouse that boasts an ergonomic shape for claw grip users. Just like some of the top-rated computer mouse options available in its range, this mouse has wireless tech both in the form of Bluetooth (LE) and through a USB dongle (no storage space). But unfortunately, unlike many of the best-rated gaming mouse models out on the market today, it does not feature customizable RGB lighting. If you need fancy lighting, then visit our Razer Basilisk V3 review.
The Basilisk X runs on a single AA battery that provides around 450 hours of battery life. And it features 14 different buttons, along with the thumb buttons and the notched scroll wheel, which you can easily adjust using the Razer Synapse 3 app. However, if you need more buttons, visit our Razer Basilisk V3 Pro review.
While the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a wireless-only mouse (through Bluetooth Low Energy and a USB wireless dongle), the Razer Basilisk V2 gaming mouse…
While the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed is a wireless-only mouse (through Bluetooth Low Energy and a USB wireless dongle), the Razer Basilisk V2 gaming mouse is a wired-only mouse. However, as a result of the 113-gram Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed wireless gaming mouse requiring a single AA battery, at just 98 grams, the V2 does have a more lightweight design. And the Razer Basilisk V2 unit features a significantly better 20000 DPI advanced optical sensor in comparison to the Basilisk X’s 16000 DPI sensor.
Even though both are wireless gaming mice, only the Corsair HARPOON RGB Wireless can be used through a wired mode for a lower input latency…
Even though both are wireless gaming mice, only the Corsair HARPOON RGB Wireless can be used through a wired mode for a lower input latency while gaming, unlike the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed, which is a wireless-only mouse with two wireless modes. However, the Razer Basilisk does have a much higher resolution, 16000 DPI advanced optical sensor when put against the HARPOON’s 10000 DPI sensor. But the Corsair unit features a more consistent sensor, as the Basilisk X tends to jitter at higher DPI levels.
Unlike the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed’s 16000 DPI optical sensor, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless comes with a far more consistent sensor (18000 DPI) for…
Unlike the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed’s 16000 DPI optical sensor, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless comes with a far more consistent sensor (18000 DPI) for accurate tracking. And the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless mouse features an ambidextrous design, whereas the Basilisk X is a right-handed gaming mouse. Additionally, at just 99 grams, the Rival has a significantly more lightweight design than the 113-gram Basilisk. But the Basilisk does have 14 programmable buttons, while the Rival has eight mouse buttons.
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed mouse is a newer wireless version of the original Razer Basilisk wired mouse, and they both feature a similar-looking right-handed…
The Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed mouse is a newer wireless version of the original Razer Basilisk wired mouse, and they both feature a similar-looking right-handed design. As a result, they also perform very similarly in most regards. But despite being a wireless model, the Razer Basilisk X Hyperspeed gaming mouse has a slightly lower wireless input latency of just 10 ms compared to the Basilisk’s 17 ms wired lag. But the Basilisk model comes with 18 additional buttons in place of the Basilisk X’s 14 additional buttons.
