Logitech M185 vs Razer Basilisk Essential
Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Logitech M185 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52.
- Logitech M185 is 20 g lighter (75 g vs 95 g).
- Max DPI: Razer Basilisk Essential leads (6,400 vs 1,000).
- Logitech M185 is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Logitech M185
If you care most about weight, connection.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech M185 | Razer Basilisk Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 52 |
| 75 g | Weight | 95 g |
| 1,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2019 |
| ≈ $14 | 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 Logitech M185 or Razer Basilisk Essential better?
Logitech M185 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 52. Logitech M185 is 20 g lighter (75 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Razer Basilisk Essential leads (6,400 vs 1,000). Logitech M185 is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Logitech M185 is 20 g lighter (75 g vs 95 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech M185 ≈ $14, Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.