Patriot Viper 551 vs Razer Basilisk Essential
Patriot Viper 551
166 g · PMW3327 · Wired · 2019Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Patriot Viper 551 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 71 g lighter (95 g vs 166 g).
- Max DPI: Patriot Viper 551 leads (10,000 vs 6,400).
Patriot Viper 551
If you care most about max DPI.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 551 | Razer Basilisk Essential | |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Gear score | 52 |
| 166 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PMW3327 | Sensor | — |
| 10,000 | Max DPI | 6,400 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2019 | Release year | 2019 |
| ≈ $40 | 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 Patriot Viper 551 or Razer Basilisk Essential better?
Patriot Viper 551 and Razer Basilisk Essential are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 52. Razer Basilisk Essential is 71 g lighter (95 g vs 166 g). Max DPI: Patriot Viper 551 leads (10,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 71 g lighter (95 g vs 166 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Patriot Viper 551 ≈ $40, Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48. Current prices vary by store.