Razer Basilisk Essential vs Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered
Razer Basilisk Essential
95 g · 6,400 DPI · Wired · 2019Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered
130 g · PMW3381 (Owl-Eye 16K) · Wired · 2020Razer Basilisk Essential and Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51.
- Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g).
- Max DPI: Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Razer Basilisk Essential
If you care most about weight.
Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Basilisk Essential | Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered | |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Gear score | 51 |
| 95 g | Weight | 130 g |
| — | Sensor | PMW3381 (Owl-Eye 16K) |
| 6,400 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2019 | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $48 | Estimated price | ≈ $164 |
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 Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered better?
Razer Basilisk Essential and Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 52 and 51. Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g). Max DPI: Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered leads (16,000 vs 6,400).
Which one is lighter?
Razer Basilisk Essential is 35 g lighter (95 g vs 130 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Razer Basilisk Essential ≈ $48, Roccat Kone AIMO Remastered ≈ $164. Current prices vary by store.