HP OMEN Reactor vs Razer Basilisk Essential
HP OMEN Reactor
160 g · PMW3389 · WiredRazer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019HP OMEN Reactor and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 65 g lighter (95 g vs 160 g).
- Max DPI: HP OMEN Reactor leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
HP OMEN Reactor
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HP OMEN Reactor | Razer Basilisk Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| 160 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PMW3389 | Sensor | — |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| — | 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 HP OMEN Reactor or Razer Basilisk Essential better?
HP OMEN Reactor and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 65 g lighter (95 g vs 160 g). Max DPI: HP OMEN Reactor leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 65 g lighter (95 g vs 160 g).