Mice / Comparison

Gigabyte AORUS M4 vs Razer Basilisk Essential

Mouse · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS M4

98 g · PMW3988 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Lightness42
Sensor45
Polling rate66
Connection65
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Mouse · Razer

Razer Basilisk Essential

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

Gigabyte AORUS M4 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52.

  • Razer Basilisk Essential is 3 g lighter (95 g vs 98 g).
Pick this

Razer Basilisk Essential

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte AORUS M4Razer Basilisk Essential
51Gear score52
98 gWeight95 g
PMW3988Sensor—
6,400Max DPI6,400
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
—Release year2019
—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 Gigabyte AORUS M4 or Razer Basilisk Essential better?

Gigabyte AORUS M4 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 3 g lighter (95 g vs 98 g).

Which one is lighter?

Razer Basilisk Essential is 3 g lighter (95 g vs 98 g).

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