Mice / Comparison

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS vs Razer Basilisk Essential

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS

130 g · PMW3391 · Wireless · 2019
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor76
Connection100
Battery life35
Recency47
VS
Mouse · Razer

Razer Basilisk Essential

95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Lightness45
Sensor45
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency47
Verdict

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52.

  • Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g).
  • Max DPI: Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS leads (18,000 vs 6,400).
  • Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Pick this

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS

If you care most about max DPI, connection.

Pick this

Razer Basilisk Essential

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESSRazer Basilisk Essential
51Gear score52
130 gWeight95 g
PMW3391Sensor—
18,000Max DPI6,400
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
24 hBattery life—
2019Release year2019
≈ $82Estimated 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 IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS or Razer Basilisk Essential better?

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g). Max DPI: Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS leads (18,000 vs 6,400). Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair IRONCLAW RGB WIRELESS ≈ $82, Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.