Gigabyte AORUS M5 vs Razer Basilisk Essential
Gigabyte AORUS M5
118 g · PMW3389 · Wired · 2018Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Gigabyte AORUS M5 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 23 g lighter (95 g vs 118 g).
- Max DPI: Gigabyte AORUS M5 leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Gigabyte AORUS M5
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Gigabyte AORUS M5 | Razer Basilisk Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 52 |
| 118 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PMW3389 | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2018 | Release year | 2019 |
| ≈ $70 | 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 M5 or Razer Basilisk Essential better?
Gigabyte AORUS M5 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 23 g lighter (95 g vs 118 g). Max DPI: Gigabyte AORUS M5 leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 23 g lighter (95 g vs 118 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Gigabyte AORUS M5 ≈ $70, Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.