Between the Basilisk V3 Pro and Viper V3 Pro, the Basilisk V3 Pro comes out ahead in buttons, while the Viper V3 Pro wins on polling rate and weight. Overall, the Basilisk V3 Pro scores 58.4 and the Viper V3 Pro scores 88.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Viper V3 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 30.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Basilisk V3 Pro if you care most about buttons. The biggest gaps in its favor are buttons.
Pick the Viper V3 Pro if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are polling rate, weight, max dpi, among others.
Both ship with comparable wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Viper V3 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro wins
- ▲Buttons — 5.00 more. 11 vs 6.
Why Razer - Viper V3 Pro wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Weight — 58.00 g less. 54 vs 112.
- ▲Max DPI — 16.67% more. 35000 vs 30000.
- ▲Battery — 5.56% more. 95 h vs 90 h.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | Razer - Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 30000 | 35000lead |
| Max IPS | 750 | 750 |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 8000 Hzlead |
Design
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | Razer - Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 112 g | 54 glead |
| Buttons | 11lead | 6 |
| Shape | Right-handed | Symmetrical |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | Razer - Viper V3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 90 h | 95 hlead |
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