I wanted to love the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse, but there were just
a few too many flaws

Date:
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:21 +0000

Description:
The Razer Basilisk V4 Pro advances the Basilisk lineup with some welcome new features, along with a handful of disappointments.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Razer Basilisk V4 Pro two-minute review One of the first gaming mice I ever used
was a Razer Basilisk, and I enjoyed it so much I wore the grippy rubber sides down until they were completely smooth. Ive moved over to much more lightweight pointers in the years since, but with Razer launching the
Basilisk V4 Pro, has the company done enough to tempt me back and resurrect that fond old love affair?

Spoiler alert: not completely. Because while the Basilisk V4 Pro is an excellent upgrade over its predecessor, it also comes with a few drawbacks that prevent it from being a total must-buy. Its a great gaming mouse and might be ideal in the right (large) hands, but dont go into this expecting perfection. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image
1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of 2 View Original Razer Basilisk V4 Pro (Black) at Amazon for 161.89 Lets start with the positives. Razer has kept the Basilisks familiar ergonomic form factor, which is best suited to palm grip users, and its comfortable sculpted shape fits snugly into your hand. The build quality is also good, with solid plastics throughout and grippy
textured finishes on the sides. And while its still a fairly hefty 100g,
thats still 10% lighter than the 112g Basilisk V3 Pro. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Battery life has increased to 200 hours in 2.4GHz mode at a 1,000Hz polling rate, or 275 hours on Bluetooth LE up from 140 hours and 210 hours on the Basilisk V3 Pro . Note that thats with the RGB lighting disabled. My review unit arrived with 66% battery, and in my testing (using it in 2.4GHz mode
with a 1,000Hz polling rate and the RGB switched on), that dropped to 0%
after 45 hours, so you can probably expect just under 70 hours on a full charge when using these settings. Thats a sizeable drop on 200 hours, but youll get much more juice if you dim the RGB lights.

Compared to the Basilisk V4 Pros predecessor, Razer has outfitted the latest version with a couple of extra buttons: one on the top-left corner of the
left click and another next to the side buttons. That means youve now got 14 customizable controls on this device, making it a sort of halfway solution between a regular mouse and the button-crazy Razer Naga V3 Pro . Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original
Image 2 of 2 View Original One of those buttons the additional on one the side could be assigned to Razers Perfect 180 feature, the company suggested. This instantly spins your in-game character around 180 degrees, and if you think that sounds like cheating, you might have a point even Razer admitted to us that they thought it could get banned in competitive games. Still,
until that happens

Razer also told us it had made the left and right click buttons sound less ticky, and they do have a satisfyingly soft and quiet actuation, one thats a little less piercing to the ears than those on the Viper V4 Pro . Theyre not silent, but theyre pleasing in use. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals,
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Sandwiched between those buttons is Razers HyperSpeed scroll wheel that,
while not strictly a gaming feature, might be one of the Basilisk V4 Pros
best aspects. You can set it to spin freely or ratchet (with two strength options) in Razers Synapse app, but its real party trick is its Smart-Reel feature. If youve set it to ratchet, a quick spin of the wheel automatically flips it into free-spin mode; put the brakes on and it moves back to ratcheting. Its a great way to rapidly move through documents and
spreadsheets without having to manually change modes. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of
2 View Original But while I liked the HyperScroll wheel, I didnt love it. Every time it switches modes (from free spinning to ratcheting, say), theres
a loud and slightly disconcerting crunching sound that starts to grate after
a while.

Pushing it in to click the scroll wheel also feels very soft and mushy its imprecise compared with Razers own alternatives like the Viper V4 Pro, which is much crisper to click. Its a welcome feature on the mouse, but its clearly inferior to the MagSpeed wheel youll find on the Logitech MX Master 4.

This was something I found time and again with the Basilisk V4 Pro: Id often be pleased with one feature, only to observe a downside to it after Id used
it a little more. I was happy to see an extra side button that I could
program to my needs, for instance, but then started to notice it getting in the way and messing up my two-side-button muscle memory. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: Future) (Image credit: Future) Image 1 of 2 View Original Image 2 of
2 View Original Or take the RGB lighting as another example: it looks lovely (especially on the Spectrum Cycling setting), but considering you never look at the mouse when using it, and your hand covers it up anyway, it felt a little pointless. Perhaps Razer could have done away with it and eked more battery life out of the Basilisk.

Ultimately, the Basilisk V4 Pro hasnt converted me back to its temptingly sculpted form factor. It offers a capable combination of features, buttons
and comfort, and for many gamers especially those with larger hands itll be an attractive option. Its still one of the best gaming mice around, despite its drawbacks.

But for every two steps forward, theres one step back that tempers its progress, whether thats the imperfect HyperScroll wheel, the hard-to-reach buttons for all but palm grip users or the questionable, battery-draining
RGB. I went into this looking to rekindle my love for an old flame, but in
the end, I found myself stuck in the Basilisks friend zone. Razer Basilisk V4 Pro: Price & release date Available to buy now Priced at $169.99 / 169.99 / $289.95 AUD The Razer Basilisk V4 Pro is priced at $169.99 / 169.99 / $289.95 AUD and is available now from Razers website and third-party retailers. Its price has crept up by $10 / 10 / $10 AUD versus the Basilisk V3 Pro 35K.
Razer Basilisk V4 Pro review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally

Connectivity

Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 6.2, wired (USB-A to USB-C)

Battery life

Up to 200 hours (2.4GHz), up to 275 hours (Bluetooth LE)

Sensor

Razer Focus Pro 50K Optical Sensor Gen-3

Polling rate

Up to 8,000Hz (wireless and wired)

Maximum sensitivity (DPI)

50,000

Programmable buttons

14

Dimensions

127.5mm x 75.8mm x 42.7mm

Weight

100g (3.53oz) Should I buy the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro? Swipe to scroll horizontally Razer Basilisk V4 Pro Scorecard

Attribute

Notes

Score

Features

14 customizable buttons, the HyperScroll wheel and some interesting software features

5/5

Performance

A great performer thats stymied by a few notable stumbles, like the scroll wheels squishiness and the battery-draining RGB

4/5

Design

Great build quality and a comfortable design, but it might not be best for smaller hands

4/5

Value

Very expensive, but you get plenty for your cash

4/5 Buy it if

You want a gaming all-rounder With plenty of buttons and a comfy ergonomic shape, the Basilisk V4 Pro excels in many different areas.

You want the HyperScroll wheel Sure, its not perfect, but Razers HyperScroll wheel is still a welcome addition that elevates the mouse, especially when it comes to productivity and everyday tasks.

Battery life is important to you With 200 hours of juice or 275 hours on Bluetooth LE this mouse just keeps going and going and going. Dont buy it if

You prefer lightweight mice Razer has cut the Basilisks weight by 10% compared to its predecessor, but its still far from what wed call
lightweight.

Youre a fingertip user or have small hands Some of the new buttons on the Basilisk V4 Pro are hard to reach for certain grips and hand sizes.

Youre pinching the pennies $169.99 / 169.99 / $289.95 AUD is an awful lot to pay for a mouse, and there are many capable options that will cost you less than half of Razers asking price. Also consider

Logitech G502 X Plus A superb gaming mouse that looks remarkably similar to the Basilisk V4 Pro, complete with ergonomic shape and a plethora of buttons, the Logitech G502 X Plus is a stunning addition to Logitechs popular lineup.

Read our full Logitech G502 X Plus review View Deal

Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless A more affordable option if you value ergonomics and customization, Corsairs Nightsword V2 Wireless boasts long battery life and a high-quality sensor that makes it ideal for fast-paced gaming sessions.

Read our full Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless review View Deal How I tested the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro I spent a week testing the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro in various games to see how it managed in different genres I also explored its customization options in the Razer Synapse app to see how well it could be adapted to different needs I tested the Razer Basilisk V4 Pro over the course of a week. I used it for everyday tasks like browsing the web and writing
this review, and tried it in a range of different games, including Call of Duty , Football Manager 27 and Stardew Valley. Additionally, I explored its customization options in the Razer Synapse app to see how easy it was to adjust its settings. Read TechRadars reviews guarantee First reviewed: November 2026 Razer Basilisk V4 Pro: Price Comparison 161.89 View 169.99 View 169.99 View 169.99 View voucher gift 169.99 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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