Razer’s two new Basilisk V4 mice share a name and a shape, but they’re 60 dollars apart and aimed at different players. The Basilisk V4 Pro costs 169.99 US dollars, the Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed costs 109.99, and both have been on sale since Razer revealed the line on October 8, 2026.
The short version: the Pro is the one for fast shooters and people who want every bell and whistle. The HyperSpeed is the better deal for almost everyone else. Here’s where the money goes.
Basilisk V4 Pro vs V4 HyperSpeed, spec by spec
| Spec | Basilisk V4 Pro | Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| US price | 169.99 US dollars | 109.99 US dollars |
| Razer EU store | 179.99 euros | 119.99 euros |
| Sensor | Focus Pro 50K Gen 3, 930 IPS, 90 G | Focus X 33K Gen 3 |
| Polling rate | True 8,000 Hz wireless and wired | Not listed by Razer |
| Weight | 100 g | 94 g |
| Battery, HyperSpeed wireless | Up to 200 hours (at 1,000 Hz) | Up to 140 hours |
| Battery, Bluetooth | Up to 275 hours (Bluetooth 6.2) | Up to 225 hours |
| Programmable controls | 14 | 12 |
| Scroll wheel | HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen 2, four modes | 4 way tilt wheel, Tactile and Free Spin |
| Switches | Optical Gen 4, 100 million clicks | Optical Gen 4, 100 million clicks |
| Wired mode | Yes | Not listed |
A few things the table doesn’t tell you. The Pro’s new wheel adds a Precision Tactile mode with 48 steps (normal Tactile has 24) and a Smart Reel mode on top of free spin. It also has 7 zone Chroma underglow, a new M1 edge button and a multi function trigger. Razer says it’s 12 g lighter than the V3 Pro it replaces.
Neither mouse charges wirelessly out of the box. You’ll need the Mouse Dock V2 Pro (69.99 US dollars at Razer) or the HyperFlux V2 mat (119.99 US dollars), plus a charging puck. The dock also doubles as an 8,000 Hz wireless receiver. Razer’s HyperSpeed page doesn’t state a polling rate, and PC Gamer and other outlets disagree on whether the cheaper mouse hits 8,000 Hz on its own, so don’t buy the HyperSpeed for 8K until Razer clarifies it.
What reviewers and players are saying
Early reviews of the Pro are very positive. CGMagazine gave it 9.5, praising the comfortable shape, the long battery life and the extra buttons. The complaints are small but consistent: the AI Prompt Master button and the side profile button are easy to hit by accident, and Insider Gaming called 100 g heavy for esports players.
The loudest debate is about Perfect 180, a Synapse feature that spins your view a full half turn with one click. PC Gamer’s Andy Edser said it “feels a bit unfair on your opponents”, and Insider Gaming noted people on social media calling the mouse a cheat device. No publisher or tournament has ruled on it yet, so check your league’s rules before you bind it. The HyperSpeed has had far fewer hands on reviews so far, so most of the early verdicts are about the Pro.
Our take: which one to buy
Get the Basilisk V4 Pro if you play competitive shooters at high polling rates, want a wired option, or use the wheel’s tilt and precision modes for work. The 50K sensor, 14 controls and 275 hour Bluetooth battery are real upgrades, and reviewers agree it earns the price.
Get the Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed if you want the Basilisk shape for single player games, MMOs or everyday use. It’s lighter, it still has 12 programmable controls and the same optical switches, and 60 dollars saved pays for most of a charging dock. For most people, that’s the smarter buy.
Where to buy
Both are in stock at Razer.com (V4 Pro) and Razer.com (V4 HyperSpeed), in black and white, with US delivery estimates of October 20 to 26 at the time of writing.
Release date, platforms and price
- Release: available now, launched October 8, 2026
- Platforms: PC (HyperSpeed wireless dongle and Bluetooth; V4 Pro also wired)
- Price: V4 Pro 169.99 US dollars (179.99 euros), V4 HyperSpeed 109.99 US dollars (119.99 euros)
- Stores: Razer Basilisk V4 Pro, Razer Basilisk V4 HyperSpeed
Based on the Razer Newsroom announcement, Razer’s blog and product pages, and reviews from CGMagazine, Gaming Trend, Insider Gaming and PC Gamer.
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