Logitech G502 X Plus vs Razer Basilisk Ultimate - Angry gaming mice for angry gamers
Here I'm comparing the @LogitechG G502 X Plus and the Razer Basilisk Ultimate. These are two great mice with similar design aesthetics and ergonomics and interesting highlights and specs.
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The G502 X Plus is a brilliant upgrade to the tried and trusted G502 Lightspeed which now has optical switches, a USB-C charging cable, RGB lighting and is lighter too.
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Highlights for me:
Large and comfortable fit
Great Ergonomics
Good button layout
Satisfying click action
Lowlights:
Loud mouse wheel
Specs of the Logitech G502 X Plus:
Lightforce hybrid optical-mechanical switches
Sensor: HERO 25K
Resolution: 100 - 25,600 dpi
Max. acceleration: 40G2
Max. speed: 400 IPS 3Tested on Logitech G240 Gaming Mouse Pad
Zero smoothing/acceleration/filtering
13 programmable buttons
5 on-board memory profiles
120 hours battery life (without RGB), 37 with it on, USB-C charging
8-zone RGB lighting
PowerPlay compatible
Weight: 3.74 oz (106 g)
Height: 5.17 in (131.4 mm)
Width: 1.62 in (41.1 mm)
Depth: 3.12 in (79.2 mm)
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Specs of the Razer Basilisk Ultimate include:
Customisable scroll wheel resistance
Replaceable Multi-function paddle
Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel with customisable resistance
Textured grips and an ergonomic grip
2.4 Ghz HyperSpeed Wireless technology
Razer Synapse 3 compatible
20,000 max DPI adjustable in five different levels
Up to 650 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
On-the-fly DPI switching via buttons with sensitivity clutch too
11 programmable buttons
Advanced Lift-off/Landing distance customization
14 customisable lighting zones
100 hours battery life
This is a nifty mouse with some great features. It has some really cool design features that include an easy to use, RGB capable charging base, a ridiculous battery life, a customisable scroll wheel that you can adjust feedback on and the awesome little paddle.
This is very much a right-handed mouse, but it's also textured and ergonomic, making it really comfortable to use.
The Razer Basilisk is superbly accurate. It uses optical sensors (see here - www.razer.com/gb-en/razer-foc...) that ensure high accuracy and take away the risk of accidental double clicks.
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hey, i heard that lmb seems lighter on the new g502X. Could you compare the actuation force on a balance. Put it on, tare, and note how many grams it needs to click
great display of the mice, great camera quality, you can even see the material detail, thx for the review bro.
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I have been using my Razer Basilisk Ultimate since 2020 and it is still performing fine. It is also great to see that it is still comparable to new mouses like Logitech G502 X Plus. Nice and through review man. Thanks.
Logitech was the easy choice for me coming from the old g502 lightspeed, the buttons are just right and the new one improves on that, but mainly its down to Ghub, I have had razer mice in the past and Razer software very much like Logitechs have never had a good name, but GHUB allows Scripting and thats like Macro on steroids and extremely powerful so all in all the G502X is the best for me
Nice video :D Curious about the G502 X Plus vs the Roccat Kone Xp Air! (Also, really random, but you are essentially a living pair of hands to me... that's a nice ring design)
Valid question, I should do that video when I have time. I think I prefer the size and shape of the Kone XP Air and the convenience of the charging dock. Thanks about the ring too. If you'd like to see my face I stream on my gaming channel on Friday and Saturday
Nice comparison, great review. Thank you very much!
3:23 I think I would prefer the DPI shift button on the Logitech G502 X, with myself having a shorter thumb/smaller hand. Although the Basilisk has a longer paddle, the button itself is further forward, so I struggle to reach it even with the longer switch. As you can see in 2:43, you thumb just reaches the paddle on the Basilisk, but can reach beyond that button on the G502 X
i didn't think i would, but after using the G502 proteus core since 2014, (now using G502 hero) i can't see myself using anything less than 13 programmable buttons. other than the common functions like left, right, middle click etc, i've gotten used to the extra 5 buttons for back, forward (this has been a feature since the early 2000s) for webpages, games etc, volume up and down and F12 for the "snipe" button to take screenshots in games quicker on steam. epic scrolling battle.
Nobody I have been able to find compares the programmable button abilities of the mice. That is what I needed to decide which to buy. I stuck with Logitech [wired] partly because I think it has more buttons for gaming.
The g502 has more buttons which is why I need that for the games I play. Even tho I do like the look and feel of the basilisk more
Which would you say is more durable after touching both? I had a basilisk ultimate which started developing scroll wheel issues after 1y10m. I sent it back for warranty and got my money back just in time. Now i'm debating if I should get another one as I liked it very much but the G502 is also a great option.
Really hard to say tbh.
Have both.... g502 is a much better than basilisk, razer products are pretty cheap and charge a premium for no reason. G502 stands the test of time, thats why razer copied its design in the first place, just to "keep up."
@@MrNemie20 ngl, had a Deathadder Chroma and right now an Orochi v2.. Deathadder problems: double left click and scrolling bumps Orochi v2: scrolling bumps and sometimes it just won't connect with Bluetooth, I need to turn it off and on multiple times only with the USB it's not a problem but man it drains the battery fast af, also it uses AA or AAA batteries, if Lithium then it goes up to 950hrs on Bluetooth.. looks like I'm switching to Logitech, gotta test that.. should I get the previous 502 hero? or this new 502 X Plus?
@@suzyx2329 thanks for the reply and information! Seems like I will be getting the newer one
Why is it so damm hard to chose. I’ve spent 3 hours trying to research which one is better, and there’s mixed reviews from both sides. I give up lol
At the moment I'm an owner of an old g700s that is day by day is saying to me goodbye, that's why I started searching a good mice to swap to. Very sad that the g502x plus, which I think will be my next mouse, doesn't have 4 side buttons as the g700s, I can't find the better version of it sadly. Your video also helped me to get an idea on what it could look like a white mouse as the g502x plus on my deskmat that is very similar to yours and it's very pleasant if not perfect for it. But I have a question about the mat itself: what is the size of it and where did you buy it? Mine is like 800x350 mm...
There's mmo mouses with more side buttons.
My razers right button clicks on super light accidental bumps a year in and I hate it.
How is the Logitech G502 X vs Razer Basilisk V3 Pro.
Maybe the same
Sadly not seen that one yet
@@TheProvokedPrawn A shame! Would be good to see a comparison between these two soon as they're both the latest and greatest from each company. The basilisk now has potential 4k polling and a scroll similar to the g502. One of the best things about the Logitech I think is the simple effect of having an led indicator! So handy! The v3 pro has a better sensor but id love to see what the actual difference are to the average Joe
Thumb button (sniper button on the side) on Razer Basilisk V3 and V3 Pro is no longer removable sadly. Other than that i think they've completely changed the wheel system, ditching the adjustable resistance and adding infinite scroll option, which is nice since the wheel on the Basilisk Ultimate was absolute garbage. Other than that, not much has changed. HOWEVER, since Logitech is using optical encoder for wheel and razer using a mechanical system, i don't think the infinite scroll option on V3 is as durable as Logi's.
funnily enough i have as many weights as you can put into it on my g502. weights from an older mouse and all the weights that came with it. i like a heavy mouse.
Where is your desk mat from :)
Amazon
Rubber grip on the G502 X has me a bit worried about longevity as I live in a tropical climate
wouldn't the v3 pro be a better comparison? i thought v3 pro is already out
I can only compare what I have.
I'd like to see it compared to the basilisk V3 pro the ultimate is old
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@@L96A1BM do they have custom wireless low profile switches?
@@OntarioGuy430 you can look up keychron if you're on a budget. They have the k1, k3, k5, and k7 but thing thing about low profile limits customization options due to the switches they use. This also limits the keycap options as well. If you want a smaller keyboard but isn't low profile there are 60% boards out there with a ton of options from switches to keycaps. If keychron boards aren't to your liking I would recommend a starter board like a kbd67 lite.
Got the G502X Lightspeed version in black (my first ever G502) and i'm freakin loving it. The only thing that stopped me buying a G502 before was the non-removable sniper&thumb button on the side. Absolutely hated it. Now that they've pulled a razer on that thing (on Basilisk Ultimate it is removable), got it ASAP. Using a Razer Basilisk Ultimate on the side and i must say that mouse has a very unstable scrolling experience. You cannot switch weapons in games only relying on the scroll wheel steps because it is not registering scrolls until you push the wheel a little bit further in order to complete its registering... When i opened it up i saw that it's using a cheap potentiometer system rather than an Optical encoder like Logi products. And that potentiometer is wiggling back and forth as you scroll the wheel causing those scroll skips. I've managed to tuck a toothpick (yes a freakin toothpick) in the enclosure in order to prevent it to wiggle, and it improved the scroll skips to a managable degree. If anyone is interested in it i can send photos of it. Anyway, stay away from Basilisk ultimate and V2. Stick to G502X.
Thanks for the heads up about the scroll wheel. I have had more than a few Razer’s and actually really like their wheel on the Viper Mini and Orochi V2. I will be buying the Logitech G502 Plus.
Razer products are amazing when they work. My Basilisk Ultimate had issues after 2 weeks of extremely light use, and dealing with their customer service was worse than pulling teeth, which is a shame because I really liked it out of the box.
i like them both, i have both, But i prefer logitech, because it has Less Overwhelming software. Razor is just Bloated, good features but some systems, i just want less.
I have logitech 502 x and it locked scroll wheel is absolutely terrible, its unlocked wheel has no resistance so not that comfortable as well. However I put some tape on the side of the mouse and unlocked it now i have a best of both worlds, very smooth scroll with slight resistance so it does not roll and no weird clicking or resistance. Now it may be the perfect mouse.
tape on the side? i dont understand
It makes it difficult to hear the switch sound while your lips are moving
I used basilisk ultimate now for 1 year but I swapped back to my g900 chaos spectrum now . The basilisk keep loosing connection a few times a day for 2-3 secounds dont matter how close the dongle is. Trued every fix i could find online but nothing works. The thumb grip rubber have no texture left and Is allmost become slippery. The left and right buttons have alot of side wobble u can move them 3-5millimeters sideways and when you click they make a tiny bit on squeeking sound and overall all buttons feel cheap compeared to my g900 chaos spectrum. When it comes to mouse i whould allways pick logitech over razer. My 3 year old logitech feels and look alot better then the 1 year old razer. Razer software is allso really bad vs logitech . The only razer product i am using atm is blackshark 2 headset. I allso got logitech pro headset but I actually use the razer over the logitech because blackshark 2 have better sound in my opinion. And the ear cups are bigger and more comfortable. I whould alleays use logitech over razer exept on the headphones. Forgot to mention the logitech mic is better then the razer but I dont use them i am using elgato wave because I was sick of having the mic on the headset when I drink or snack.
personaly the g503 for me but iether mouse should do just about anyone justice
G502 wins to me. Freewheeling (good in documents and outside of gaming) and USB-C is a no brainer. Microusb is just part of the past now and any devies using that is just past as well if you ask me.
I do have to say, i have the razer charging dock and i had it replaced twice, same for the mice that came with it. At some point it just stops working. Cleaning it didn't work either. Good to know before you buy
Have the Logitech g502 x olways Logitech.
I got the Razer Basalisk and I was so disappointed. Feels like a cheap mouse. I wish I had just spent the money on the G502. Anyone want to buy my Basalisk ?
Razor hardware is always top notch ruined by disgusting sub par invasive software.
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Thanks for watching
razer copy it wtf junk