Corsair GLAIVE RGB vs Razer Basilisk Essential
Corsair GLAIVE RGB
122 g · PMW3367 · Wired · 2016Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Corsair GLAIVE RGB and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 27 g lighter (95 g vs 122 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair GLAIVE RGB leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Corsair GLAIVE RGB
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair GLAIVE RGB | Razer Basilisk Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 52 |
| 122 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PMW3367 | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2016 | Release year | 2019 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $48 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair GLAIVE RGB or Razer Basilisk Essential better?
Corsair GLAIVE RGB and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 27 g lighter (95 g vs 122 g). Max DPI: Corsair GLAIVE RGB leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 27 g lighter (95 g vs 122 g).