Basilisk V4 Pro and V4 HyperSpeed: Razer updates its ergonomic mice with 8,000 Hz
The new Basilisk V4 family It debuts with the Basilisk V4 Pro, the Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed and the Mouse Dock V2 Pro. The Pro model retains the thumb rest and adds 14 configurable controls, a wheel with several modes and a 50,000 DPI optical sensor. The HyperSpeed variant reduces some features and weighs 94 grams.
Razer announced the three products on October 8, but its statement does not specify the price or availability date. The company details the design changes and features that distinguish each mouse, in addition to the connectivity and charging options of the Pro model.
Basilisk V4 Pro retains shape and adds controls
He Basilisk V4 Pro It maintains the ergonomic right-handed silhouette and lateral thumb rest of the previous generation. Razer relocates the multifunction trigger, incorporates a third side button, and adds a button on the edge of the M1. The brand claims that it weighs 12 grams less than its predecessor, although it does not specify the total weight.
In total, the mouse has 14 configurable controls. Razer Synapse allows you to assign macros and HyperShift functions, which add a second action to each button. You can also switch profiles when starting a linked game.
The HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 It offers 24-step touch scrolling and a 48-step precision mode. Free-Spin lets the wheel spin without notches. Smart-Reel automatically switches between step and free scrolling depending on the speed applied. Synapse also allows you to adjust the virtual acceleration, with five levels.
50,000 DPI sensor and 8,000 Hz polling
He Focus Pro 50K Optical Gen-3 sensor reaches 50,000 DPIa tracking speed of 930 inches per second and an acceleration of 90 G. Razer adds Frame Sync, which synchronizes the sensor sampling with the polling cycle to reduce motion latency and improve energy efficiency, according to the brand.
The Basilisk V4 Pro supports polling up to 8,000 Hz wired and with HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2. That figure indicates how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer: at 8,000 Hz, the theoretical interval between reports is 0.125 milliseconds.
Razer Synapse allows you to adjust Asymmetric Cut-Off to separately define when it stops registering movement when you lift the mouse and when it detects it again when you put it down. Dynamic Sensitivity and Mouse Rotation are used to adjust the sensor response. Perfect 180 allows you to configure quick 180 degree turns.
Gen-4 optical switches have an advertised lifespan of 100 million clicks. Razer claims that they require 12% less actuation force than previous ones and that they eliminate rebound delay. These are manufacturer figures.
RGB, connections and autonomy
The Chroma RGB lighting It is divided into seven zones and extends under the base of the mouse. Each zone is configured with up to 16.8 million colors. The lighting reacts to over 300 supported games and can sync with Razer devices and products from over 50 partner brands.
The Basilisk V4 Pro can connect via HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2, Bluetooth 6.2 or cable. Via Bluetooth it pairs with up to three devices and allows you to switch between them using the mouse. Razer advertises up to 200 hours of wireless use at 1,000 Hz and up to 275 hours over Bluetooth. Does not indicate autonomy when using 8,000 Hz wireless polling.
Mouse Dock V2 Pro integrates the receiver
The Mouse Dock V2 Pro is a magnetic wireless charging base. When you place the mouse over it, the contacts do the charging; The base incorporates an 8,000 Hz transceiver for HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2.
It also includes eight-zone Chroma RGB lighting, a charging indicator and a non-slip surface. The HyperSpeed Multi-Device feature allows you to connect compatible mice and keyboards through the dock. Razer’s list includes the Basilisk V4, some Basilisk V3, Naga and Cobra models, as well as several wireless BlackWidow, DeathStalker V2 Pro and Joro keyboards.
The dock is an accessory and is not necessary to use the mouse, which also connects via Bluetooth or cable. Razer mentions the HyperFlux V2 charging system as another option, but does not detail pricing or specific compatibility with each new device here.
Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed reduces weight and controls
The Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed maintains the ergonomic shape with a simpler setup. It weighs 94 grams, integrates the Focus X 33K Optical Gen-3 sensor and allows you to configure 12 controls. Razer announces up to 140 hours of autonomywithout specifying in the statement whether they correspond to Bluetooth or HyperSpeed or with what polling frequency they were measured.
The presentation does not specify if this version supports 8,000 Hz, if it includes RGB lighting or what wheel modes it offers. The brand has announced the products, but has not yet indicated their prices or when they will arrive in stores.
