Mice / Comparison

HP 710 vs Razer Basilisk Essential

Mouse · HP

HP 710

84 g · 3,000 DPI · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 52.0 / 100Average
Lightness55
Sensor28
Connection100
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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

HP 710 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.

  • HP 710 is 11 g lighter (84 g vs 95 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Basilisk Essential leads (6,400 vs 3,000).
  • HP 710 is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Pick this

HP 710

If you care most about weight, connection.

Pick this

Razer Basilisk Essential

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP 710Razer Basilisk Essential
52Gear score52
84 gWeight95 g
3,000Max DPI6,400
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
—Release year2019
≈ $50Estimated 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 HP 710 or Razer Basilisk Essential better?

HP 710 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. HP 710 is 11 g lighter (84 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Razer Basilisk Essential leads (6,400 vs 3,000). HP 710 is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.

Which one is lighter?

HP 710 is 11 g lighter (84 g vs 95 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: HP 710 ≈ $50, Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.