Razer Basilisk Essential vs Razer Mamba
Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Razer Mamba
125 g · 16,000 DPI · Wireless · 2015Razer Basilisk Essential and Razer Mamba are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 54.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 30 g lighter (95 g vs 125 g).
- Max DPI: Razer Mamba leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
- Razer Mamba is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Razer Mamba
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Basilisk Essential | Razer Mamba | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 54 |
| 95 g | Weight | 125 g |
| 6,400 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 50 h |
| 2019 | Release year | 2015 |
| ≈ $48 | Estimated price | ≈ $153 |
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 Razer Basilisk Essential or Razer Mamba better?
Razer Basilisk Essential and Razer Mamba are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 54. Razer Basilisk Essential is 30 g lighter (95 g vs 125 g). Max DPI: Razer Mamba leads (16,000 vs 6,400). Razer Mamba is wireless; Razer Basilisk Essential is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 30 g lighter (95 g vs 125 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48, Razer Mamba ≈ $153. Current prices vary by store.