Logitech MX Master 4: Two-minute review

Logitech’s MX Master is one of the best-known mice in the business, and the last iteration – the MX Master 3S – has long been seen as one of the best mice you can buy. That means the new MX Master 4 has big shoes to fill – and it doesn’t disappoint.

The main new addition is a haptic touch panel for your thumb, and this provides physical bumps when it’s activated and in use. While I’m happy to see it here, it’s actually far from the mouse’s best feature. That accolade goes to the MagSpeed scroll wheel, which automatically adjusts between precise clicks and freewheeling spinning. It’s a brilliant inclusion.

Elsewhere, the gesture button is a helpful, customizable tool that can be adapted to your needs, as can many of the other buttons, with a range of presets and programmable adjustments that help you make the mouse your own. And it’s on this software side where the MX Master 4 really excels, with the superb Logitech Flow making it a breeze to use the mouse across multiple computers and the Options+ app serving as your customization hub.

This is not a perfect mouse, though. It’s weighty and bulky, meaning it’s not ideal for travel or for gaming, while the thumb wheel doesn’t feel anywhere near as responsive or premium as the MagSpeed wheel. Those points aside, though, there’s very little else to be dissatisfied with.

Logitech MX Master 4: Price & availability

• How much does it cost? $119.99 / £119.99 / AU$199.95
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available globally

The Logitech MX Master 4 is not a cheap mouse, either in terms of its price or its quality. Its cost is on the high side for a mouse, but it comes with a raft of top tools and touches that enhance both your productivity and your overall computing experience. It’s not for everyone (especially gamers and those who want a lightweight mouse), but if you find yourself in its target audience, you’ll likely be very happy with it.

Logitech MX Master 4: Design

This mouse comes with the familiar sculpted design used by previous MX Master mice. That includes a wide, arched body and a cut-out thumb area with a curved lip for your digit to rest on. The mouse fits snugly in your hand and should be suitable for all grip types, particularly palm and claw.

That large form factor contributes to the mouse’s weight, which clocked in at 152g on my scales. It’s noticeably heavy, and whether that’s a good or bad thing really depends on your preferences. I’m used to featherweight mice (the 60g Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is my daily driver), so the MX Master 4 took a bit of getting used to, and even after almost two weeks of usage, it felt a touch imprecise due to its heft. That might not be ideal if you’re a frequent gamer and want something fast and light.

On the top are two large left- and right-click buttons. These come with incredibly soft, quiet clicks, which are both satisfying to use and subtle enough not to annoy your coworkers. While the mouse’s other buttons are by no means loud, it’s a shame that they aren’t quite so noiseless.

Nestled between the two main buttons is Logitech’s renowned MagSpeed scroll wheel. This ratchets when turned slowly and spins freely if you flick it with a bit more force. It’s a brilliant way to skim through websites and spreadsheets, and as small as it sounds, it’s one of the mouse’s best features.

The switching is automatic, but you can settle for one mode or the other using the button located just behind the wheel. Also note that you can click the scroll wheel in, but there are no side-to-side clicks of the type that you might find on rival devices.

The MX Master 4’s real power features are mostly assigned to your thumb. First up is the horizontal scroll wheel, which is handy if you need to pan side-to-side in an app like Microsoft Excel or when viewing a large image. Unfortunately, it lacks the ratchet/free spin abilities of the MagSpeed wheel, and it’s quite heavy and imprecise in use. It’s also loud and scratchy when turned, making it feel much cheaper than the rest of the mouse.

Below this wheel are three thumb buttons. The first two are grouped together, while the third stands a short distance away. The buttons aren’t particularly well defined – there’s no gap between the first two – which makes them a little tricky to separate by touch alone. The third is Logitech’s gesture button, which we’ll cover in the Performance section, but note that all three can be customized to perform different functions.

The main part of the thumb rest is occupied by a dimpled gesture button, which is a new addition to the MX Master 4. This is large and spacious, taking up nearly the entire thumb rest area, and its textured surface makes it easy to grip. Pushing it in brings up Logitech’s Actions Ring, and there’s a haptic bump every time you mouse over one of the ring’s icons. We’ll get to its features in more depth further down, but it’s a useful and thoughtful way to add more functionality to this section of the mouse.

On the underside is a quick-switch button for moving between connected PCs, allowing the MX Master 4 to pair with up to three computers at once (including Windows, macOS and Linux machines). There are also three black pads to help the mouse glide smoothly over surfaces.

Logitech MX Master 4: Performance

The first thing I want to cover in terms of performance is the mouse’s battery life, which is absolutely phenomenal. The Logi Options+ app only measures battery in 5% increments, but even so, it took over 20 hours before I saw the first drop from 100% to 95%. After close to 35 hours the mouse was still sitting pretty at 95%. Logitech rates it for 70 hours on one charge, but it felt like it could go on for decades.

The MX Master 4 is not a gaming mouse, but plenty of people are likely to blend work and play throughout their daily usage. Unfortunately, its substantial weight means it’s not well optimized for fast-paced shooters like Call of Duty or other titles where agility and speed are required. Slower games like Baldur’s Gate 3 or Stardew Valley didn’t present many problems, although I still prefer a lighter mouse for gaming regardless.

You get the same 8K polling rate as the MX Master 3S, which might be attractive for top-end pros looking for high sensitivity, but is probably lower down the list of priorities for average users. What is likely to be more applicable to regular folk is the mouse’s ability to work on a variety of tabletops – Logitech says it’ll track properly on “any surface,” and while I can’t 100% guarantee it’ll stand up to anything it encounters, it at least performed admirably on every surface material I tested it on (including a mouse mat, wood, paper, fabric and glass).

One of the MX Master 4’s key strengths is its customizability, and most of this is achieved through the Logi Options+ app. Here, you can change the functionality of seven of the mouse’s physical features, including five buttons and both wheels. It’s quick and intuitive to assign new functions or create your own.

The adjustability doesn’t end there. You can also tweak the strength of the new haptic feedback feature, the press sensitivity of the thumb button, mouse pointer speed, scroll force and direction, and more. Don’t like how slowly the thumb wheel moves or how hard the haptic engine taps? You can change it all up in the software.

Options+ is also where you set up Logi Flow, which lets you use one mouse and software pointer for multiple computers and copy and paste files between them. It even works between Windows and macOS. Moving the mouse from a Microsoft PC onto a Mac and back again feels both wondrous and surreal, and it’s a fantastic weapon in your arsenal if you use more than one computer at once. It’s a little clunky – there’s a slight bit of lag when going from one computer to another, you can’t drag files directly across platforms, and copying and pasting items was hit and miss – but the MX Master 4 is better for its inclusion.

Tucked away near your thumb’s resting spot is a small gesture button. The idea here is that you hold it down, then move the mouse left, right, forward or back to activate various gestures. By default, holding it and moving your mouse forward opens the Start menu in Windows, for example. These actions are customizable, with various presets available to try. It’s a handy feature and can save you time, particularly if you set it up in a way that suits your workflow.

Press in the dimpled thumb button and an “Actions Ring” appears, with eight buttons arranged in a wheel around your mouse pointer. These serve as quick shortcuts – change the volume, lock your PC, and more – and can be customized in the Logi Options+ app. Mouse over each one and you feel a solid haptic bump, although you can change the force in Logitech’s app.

The thumb button is a bit clunky and heavy to press, and the Actions Ring can be laggy – I found that it didn’t always appear when I pressed the thumb button, for example. It also ended up having limited utility during my time with the mouse, perhaps because I’m so ingrained in my ways of working. But if you’re tired of keyboard shortcuts and want a fast way of working solely with your mouse, it might be a tempting feature.

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How I tested the Logitech MX Master 4

I spent just under a fortnight using the Logitech MX Master 4, putting it through its paces both during and after work hours. That involved writing articles, browsing the web and playing games. I tested it on both Windows and macOS and tried it out on a variety of surfaces.

First reviewed November 2025

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2: Two-minute review

The 15W Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 (10K) has a long name, but writing out its title might be the only challenging part of using it. Easily pairing with my iPhone 15, it instantly felt like a high-end accessory, snapping onto the back with a satisfying click and staying firmly in place.

I’ve been testing the white model (it also comes in black in the US and Australia, and many other colors in the UK) for the past few weeks and I really like the smooth, slightly soft finish and sleek minimalist design. It magnetically latches securely onto any Qi2-compliant phone or MagSafe iPhone without leaving any scratches. When holding the phone in awkward or unusual positions, I did find it can slide a little (or if you give it a deliberate push), but in my day-to-day use it's stuck very firmly in place.

My favorite thing about the power bank is how easy it makes it to use your phone while charging it. It makes charging-and-using your phone more convenient and comfortable than using a wired cord, making it ideal for content creators or anyone needing a quick power boost on the go. Its compact, lightweight design means your phone remains easy to hold and use, even for smaller hands. Plus, since it sits comfortably under the camera bump on iPhones (and most other phones), you can take photos or shoot video as you normally would.

I also appreciated its built-in kickstand and the versatility it provided. It's sturdy enough that I never felt like I had to worry about its stability (even when using larger, heavier phones like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL) and I liked that it stays hidden away until you need it. It was especially handy for propping up my phone in both portrait and landscape orientations when watching video, which also makes it a great bedside wireless charger – effectively transforming iPhones into smart display thanks to Apple's StandBy mode.

As the name of the power bank suggests, its standout feature is the Qi2 MagSafe charging. Since most Apple phones since the iPhone 12 offer MagSafe (or Qi2) charging, it's widely compatible with Apple devices. Conversely, built-in magnets are much rarer on Android devices (even flagship models), so this power bank is decidedly one that's best suited to iPhone owners. Although the power bank can technically function as a regular wireless charger without the phone needing its own magnets, its ability to attach magnetically is a big part of why the premium price tag ($99.99 / £79.99 / AU$129.95) is justified.

When charging wirelessly, the power bank has two speeds. It uses 7.5W charging when used as a standalone power bank, but that output is upped to 15W when it’s plugged in to mains power and you're, for example, using it as a charging stand.

While fast charging speeds are all the craze these days, with many flagship devices offering up 125W speeds with a wired connection, in practice I found the 15W wireless charging plenty fast. When your phone is idle during charging, you can expect about a 10% battery gain in the first five minutes. While charging slows as it progresses, I was able to fully charge my iPhone 15 from about 20% to full in just over an hour. Though keep in mind that, even when plugged in, the Belkin does slow to 7.5W if it's charging two devices simultaneously (one wireless, one wired).

When plugged into a wall outlet you can use it in passthrough mode, and it delivers the full 15W wireless charging speed more consistently, and recharges both the phone and itself.

In real-world use, I found the 10,000mAh capacity incredibly useful with my iPhone 15 (which has a roughly 3,349 mAh battery), as it could provide just under three full recharges. This will obviously vary depending on your phone, but iPhones often have smaller battery capacities than the best Android handsets, with even the monster iPhone 16 Pro Max sporting a battery capacity of around 4,685mAh.

For comparison, a 5,000mAh capacity is about the expected size for even mid-range Android phones. For devices of that capacity or more, this power bank would only provide two or fewer recharges, meaning you'd need to be more careful about keeping it charged to ensure it's ready when you need it.

Luckily, it's easy to see the bank's current battery level. A button on the side activates four LEDs, clearly showing the remaining battery level (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%). Recharging the Belkin from empty using a 20W wall charger typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. The unit does get warm during prolonged wireless charging, especially if using your phone at the same time, but it was never uncomfortably hot.

While it won't offer multiple full recharges for larger, power-hungry devices, its true value lies in its effortless 15W magnetic charging convenience – making it a great pick if you own an iPhone 12 or newer and value the ability to continue using your device on the go even when it's low on battery.

However, if you need a large-capacity power bank for several full charges, or are looking for a more budget-friendly option without magnetic or wireless charging, other devices might be a better fit.

This particular family of Belkin power banks is also available in 5,000mAh and 8,000mAh variants, costing $59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95 and $79.99 / £69.99 / AU$109.95 respectively.

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 review: Capacity and output testing capacity

For capacity and output testing, I handed off the Belkin BoostCharge to my colleague, who put it through some deeper benchmarks. Wireless charging efficiency depends on the device being charged, but generally it was excellent. For wired phone charging, we were able to get 30Wh (out of 37Wh), which is around 81% – a reasonable but not standout efficiency.

The power bank is rated for 20W output at 9V (used when charging devices like phones) and could supply this, but not for sustained periods. In testing, it could only maintain 20W (9V 2A) wired charging for 15Wh (about 50% of its capacity) before dropping to a slower 5V/10W output.

Charging the power bank took 32Wh, which is less than the 37Wh rated capacity. This suggests Belkin has opted for a conservative approach to cell management, not making the full rated capacity available to the user. While this doesn't change that it charges phones and other devices just fine, it’s still a slightly underwhelming result considering the premium price.

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 review: price & specs

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Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2: Two-minute review

The 15W Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 (10K) has a long name, but writing out its title might be the only challenging part of using it. Easily pairing with my iPhone 15, it instantly felt like a high-end accessory, snapping onto the back with a satisfying click and staying firmly in place.

I’ve been testing the white model (it also comes in black in the US and Australia, and many other colors in the UK) for the past few weeks and I really like the smooth, slightly soft finish and sleek minimalist design. It magnetically latches securely onto any Qi2-compliant phone or MagSafe iPhone without leaving any scratches. When holding the phone in awkward or unusual positions, I did find it can slide a little (or if you give it a deliberate push), but in my day-to-day use it's stuck very firmly in place.

My favorite thing about the power bank is how easy it makes it to use your phone while charging it. It makes charging-and-using your phone more convenient and comfortable than using a wired cord, making it ideal for content creators or anyone needing a quick power boost on the go. Its compact, lightweight design means your phone remains easy to hold and use, even for smaller hands. Plus, since it sits comfortably under the camera bump on iPhones (and most other phones), you can take photos or shoot video as you normally would.

I also appreciated its built-in kickstand and the versatility it provided. It's sturdy enough that I never felt like I had to worry about its stability (even when using larger, heavier phones like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL) and I liked that it stays hidden away until you need it. It was especially handy for propping up my phone in both portrait and landscape orientations when watching video, which also makes it a great bedside wireless charger – effectively transforming iPhones into smart display thanks to Apple's StandBy mode.

As the name of the power bank suggests, its standout feature is the Qi2 MagSafe charging. Since most Apple phones since the iPhone 12 offer MagSafe (or Qi2) charging, it's widely compatible with Apple devices. Conversely, built-in magnets are much rarer on Android devices (even flagship models), so this power bank is decidedly one that's best suited to iPhone owners. Although the power bank can technically function as a regular wireless charger without the phone needing its own magnets, its ability to attach magnetically is a big part of why the premium price tag ($99.99 / £79.99 / AU$129.95) is justified.

When charging wirelessly, the power bank has two speeds. It uses 7.5W charging when used as a standalone power bank, but that output is upped to 15W when it’s plugged in to mains power and you're, for example, using it as a charging stand.

While fast charging speeds are all the craze these days, with many flagship devices offering up 125W speeds with a wired connection, in practice I found the 15W wireless charging plenty fast. When your phone is idle during charging, you can expect about a 10% battery gain in the first five minutes. While charging slows as it progresses, I was able to fully charge my iPhone 15 from about 20% to full in just over an hour. Though keep in mind that, even when plugged in, the Belkin does slow to 7.5W if it's charging two devices simultaneously (one wireless, one wired).

When plugged into a wall outlet you can use it in passthrough mode, and it delivers the full 15W wireless charging speed more consistently, and recharges both the phone and itself.

In real-world use, I found the 10,000mAh capacity incredibly useful with my iPhone 15 (which has a roughly 3,349 mAh battery), as it could provide just under three full recharges. This will obviously vary depending on your phone, but iPhones often have smaller battery capacities than the best Android handsets, with even the monster iPhone 16 Pro Max sporting a battery capacity of around 4,685mAh.

For comparison, a 5,000mAh capacity is about the expected size for even mid-range Android phones. For devices of that capacity or more, this power bank would only provide two or fewer recharges, meaning you'd need to be more careful about keeping it charged to ensure it's ready when you need it.

Luckily, it's easy to see the bank's current battery level. A button on the side activates four LEDs, clearly showing the remaining battery level (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100%). Recharging the Belkin from empty using a 20W wall charger typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. The unit does get warm during prolonged wireless charging, especially if using your phone at the same time, but it was never uncomfortably hot.

While it won't offer multiple full recharges for larger, power-hungry devices, its true value lies in its effortless 15W magnetic charging convenience – making it a great pick if you own an iPhone 12 or newer and value the ability to continue using your device on the go even when it's low on battery.

However, if you need a large-capacity power bank for several full charges, or are looking for a more budget-friendly option without magnetic or wireless charging, other devices might be a better fit.

This particular family of Belkin power banks is also available in 5,000mAh and 8,000mAh variants, costing $59.99 / £49.99 / AU$99.95 and $79.99 / £69.99 / AU$109.95 respectively.

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 review: Capacity and output testing capacity

For capacity and output testing, I handed off the Belkin BoostCharge to my colleague, who put it through some deeper benchmarks. Wireless charging efficiency depends on the device being charged, but generally it was excellent. For wired phone charging, we were able to get 30Wh (out of 37Wh), which is around 81% – a reasonable but not standout efficiency.

The power bank is rated for 20W output at 9V (used when charging devices like phones) and could supply this, but not for sustained periods. In testing, it could only maintain 20W (9V 2A) wired charging for 15Wh (about 50% of its capacity) before dropping to a slower 5V/10W output.

Charging the power bank took 32Wh, which is less than the 37Wh rated capacity. This suggests Belkin has opted for a conservative approach to cell management, not making the full rated capacity available to the user. While this doesn't change that it charges phones and other devices just fine, it’s still a slightly underwhelming result considering the premium price.

Belkin BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank with Qi2 review: price & specs

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Glorious Model I 2: Two-minute review

The Glorious Model I 2 is a wired gaming mouse with some useful features and pro-level tweaks, making it ideal for all kinds of play styles and genres.

There’s no mistaking the Model I 2 for anything other than a gaming mouse, thanks to its brash but tasteful design. Its profile is sleek, while the honeycomb back portion allows for the RGB lighting underneath to shine through in all its glory. The thin RGB strips on both edges are also a nice touch.

It has quite a long profile, longer than many of the best gaming mice. It also slopes away to the side, adopting a slightly ergonomic form. The thumb slot has a prominent floor, which fitted my thumb rather well – although I can well imagine some users not finding it to their liking – while the central hump was ideally placed for my palm. What’s more, that aforementioned honeycomb texture is pleasant to grip on to.

The scroll wheel on the Model I 2 has prominent spikes and a soft rubber material, both of which make it very tactile. However, it’s placed further forward than usual compared to other gaming mice, making it slightly more of a stretch for me than usual.

Another untypical feature of the Model I 2 is the DPI selector, which is split across two topside buttons rather than one. This makes adjusting the sensitivity much more convenient.

It also has three side buttons, all of which are conveniently placed; I found them easy to actuate with the various parts of my thumb. Additional button caps are included for the side button closest to the back: one has a more prominent poke, while the other is a blank to block off the switch altogether if you don’t plan on using it.

The Model I 2 features a sniper button as well, which is likewise well-positioned and can be swapped out for other caps included in the box, each of which have varying profiles.

The construction of these buttons – and the rest of the mouse for that matter – is quite solid. However, I found the skates a weak point in this regard, as, on my unit at least, they weren’t installed with as much care as I would’ve liked. Some of the corners weren’t adhered to the underside fully, resulting in them spiking upwards. Thankfully, this was my only grievance in terms of build quality.

The Model I 2 comes with customization software, called Glorious Core. Here you’ll find many of the usual gaming mice tweaks. There are a few performance-related settings to tinker with, including lift-off distances and debounce times, as well as a Motion Sync toggle.

The polling rate can be increased up to 1K, while there are five stages of DPI to configure, with a range between 100 and 26,000. There are also some rebinding options available, although these lack the selection of system and media shortcuts of other software. I also found the UI too small for optimal viewing, which made it harder to use.

In action, though, the Model I 2 performs better. The clicks are snappy but have a relatively long travel, as well as a little more dampening than usual, which provides more cushioning than I was expecting.

Glides are a little rougher compared to other gaming mice I’ve tried, though. This is perhaps at least partly due to the aforementioned installation issue with the skates. However, I still found them smooth enough to be usable, helped by the fact that there are quite a lot of them, so they cover a wide surface area.

At 66g, the Model I 2 is hardly the lightest gaming mouse around, but the weight is distributed so evenly that you don’t really feel it ever weighing you down. The integrated USB cable is also light and malleable enough to not cause any dragging issues.

I was also quite fond of the scroll wheel, as I found its notching provided plenty of security and precision when moving it slowly, yet was quick and light when performing fast flicks. The scroll click is also very satisfying, providing plenty of dampening and feedback with an incredibly sturdy feel, so I had no concerns about triggering misscrolls.

For the outlay, however, I’m not sure the Model I 2 performs significantly better than its cheaper rivals, such as the Asus TUF Gaming M4 Air and the Cooler Master MM311. It’s a solid choice, and it has some unique features that make it more practical, but ultimately there are better value alternatives if you can live without these.

Glorious Model I 2 review: Price & availability

• $64.99 / £59.99 (about AU$101)
• Available now in black and white
• Expensive for wired gaming mouse

The Model I 2 costs $64.99 / £59.99 (about AU$101) and is available now in two colorways: black and white. It comes with various spare caps for the sniper and rear-most side buttons. A wireless variant is also available.

This is reasonably expensive for a wired gaming mouse. It’s more expensive than the Asus TUF Gaming M4 Air, for instance, which we reckon is the best lightweight wired mouse for gaming at the moment. This does lack the feature set of the Model I 2; it doesn’t even have RGB lighting. However, at just 50g, it's quite a bit lighter than the Model I 2.

The Model I 2 is also more expensive than the Cooler Master MM311, which even has the added benefit of being wireless, and that's partly why we rate it as the best budget gaming mouse around. It doesn’t have a rechargeable battery, though, nor does it have as many buttons as the Model I 2.

Glorious Model I 2 review: Specs

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Glorious Model I 2 review: Also consider

How I tested the Glorious Model I 2

• Tested for a full day
• Used for gaming and working
• Extensive gaming mouse experience

I tested the Model I 2 for a full day, during which time I used it for gaming, working, and general browsing.

I played Counter-Strike 2, a good test for gaming mice given the demands it places on quick and accurate movement and aiming.

I’ve been gaming on PC for over a decade, and during that time I have experienced a large number of mice. I’ve also reviewed a broad range of models from multiple brands, with varying price points, designs, and feature-sets.

• First reviewed: May 2025
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Razer Basilisk Mobile: Two-minute review

The Basilisk Mobile is a wireless gaming mouse in Razer’s line of ergonomically focused peripherals, but with a smaller form factor than usual. Its looks stay true to the brand’s current design language, with minimal gamer stylings, appearing more understated than its past peripherals. There’s a small and subtle logo at the back that allows the RGB lighting to shine through, which is quite inconspicuous compared to other examples.

It has a sleek form that is aided by the matte finish of its soft-touch material, which also makes it pleasant to hold, thanks to the slightly grainy texture it provides. There’s a more prominent texture on the sides, although this doesn’t provide as much traction as some of the best gaming mouse grips.

Although it’s quite short, the Basilisk Mobile is still reasonably wide and tall, especially at the rear, which makes it more of a satisfying handful than I was expecting. This somewhat calls into question its portability credentials, as in reality I didn’t find it any easier to transport than your typical gaming mouse. Still, its smaller profile may well be a boon for those with smaller hands.

It also features a fairly sharp hump at the rear end, which forces a V-shaped grip from your hand, as the mouse buttons rake downwards at a steep angle as well. This may or may not be to your liking; personally, I found it comfortable for my play style.

The Basilisk Mobile can be customized using Razer’s Synapse 4 software. Here you’ll find plenty of tweaks and options to play around with, from RGB settings to button remapping, the latter of which contains an inordinate selection of shortcut functions and features. Unfortunately, there’s little in the way of performance-related settings, which will disappoint those after elite-level tinkering.

In action, though, the Basilisk Mobile performs with aplomb. It glides effortlessly and smoothly, while clicks are snappy and precise, offering plenty of speed and feedback. They’re also slightly more damped than your typical gaming mouse, resulting in a more satisfying thud when you hammer down on them.

The Basilisk Mobile also has three side buttons, all of which have a surprising amount of dampening and travel to them, which makes them more tactile and therefore better to use than those adorning other gaming mice.

The scroll wheel is similarly proficient. The notching is smooth, which makes it easy to use, although it might be a little too loose for those after more controlled flicks. It also features a button to release the notching altogether and allow for unimpeded spinning, useful when navigating large menus and the like. There’s also a scroll tilt function, but this is a little awkward to use given the minimal protrusion of the wheel itself between the two mouse buttons.

However, it has an excellent middle click, offering plenty of depth and dampening, while at the same time being quick and effortless to actuate. It’s also stable enough to prevent misscrolling.

Connecting via both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz proved easy, and hot-switching between them is quick thanks to the underside selector. I had no issues in terms of responsiveness or lag in either mode.

The battery dropped to 70% after two days of varied use between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes, which isn’t a particularly impressive figure, and seems to undermine Razer’s claimed figure of 105 hours. Still, it’s enough to make wireless play practical.

With a sub-$100 price tag, the Basilisk Mobile is well-priced when stacked up next to its rivals, many of which exceed this threshold. It’s about the same as the Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed, which arguably has better gaming performance, but lacks features and Bluetooth capability.

Considering its button selection, build quality, customization options, performance and wireless connectivity modes, the Basilisk Mobile makes a compelling argument for your next pointer. Just ignore the portability aspect and it makes more sense.

Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Price & availability

• $89.99 / £89.99 / AU$169.95
• Available now in black only
• Cheaper than rivals

The Basilisk Mobile costs $89.99 / £89.99 / AU$169.95 and is available now in black only. It comes with a 2.4GHz USB dongle and a USB cable, but no spare skates.

This is cheaper than many other gaming mice with multiple wireless options. It’s close to the same price as the Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed, which is a full-size mouse that’s more basic and focused on gaming performance rather than features, but in the former department, it excels.

If you’re looking for a considerably more budget offering, though, the Cooler Master MM311 is just about the best wireless gaming mouse in this category. It doesn’t have a rechargeable battery or Bluetooth, but in all other regards it's an incredible pointer for the money.

Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Specs

Should I buy the Razer Basilisk Mobile?

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Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Also consider

How I tested the Razer Basilisk Mobile

• Tested for several days
• Used for gaming and working
• Extensive gaming mouse experience

I tested the Basilisk Mobile for several days, during which time I used it for gaming, working, and general browsing.

I played games such as Counter-Strike 2, which provides the ideal environment for putting peripherals through their paces, as it reveals just how fast and accurate they truly are in battle.

I’ve been PC gaming for over a decade, and during that time I’ve gained experience of using a great number of mice. I’ve also reviewed many across a broad spectrum of brands, form factors, features, and price points.

• First reviewed: June 2025
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Razer Basilisk Mobile: Two-minute review

The Basilisk Mobile is a wireless gaming mouse in Razer’s line of ergonomically focused peripherals, but with a smaller form factor than usual. Its looks stay true to the brand’s current design language, with minimal gamer stylings, appearing more understated than its past peripherals. There’s a small and subtle logo at the back that allows the RGB lighting to shine through, which is quite inconspicuous compared to other examples.

It has a sleek form that is aided by the matte finish of its soft-touch material, which also makes it pleasant to hold, thanks to the slightly grainy texture it provides. There’s a more prominent texture on the sides, although this doesn’t provide as much traction as some of the best gaming mouse grips.

Although it’s quite short, the Basilisk Mobile is still reasonably wide and tall, especially at the rear, which makes it more of a satisfying handful than I was expecting. This somewhat calls into question its portability credentials, as in reality I didn’t find it any easier to transport than your typical gaming mouse. Still, its smaller profile may well be a boon for those with smaller hands.

It also features a fairly sharp hump at the rear end, which forces a V-shaped grip from your hand, as the mouse buttons rake downwards at a steep angle as well. This may or may not be to your liking; personally, I found it comfortable for my play style.

The Basilisk Mobile can be customized using Razer’s Synapse 4 software. Here you’ll find plenty of tweaks and options to play around with, from RGB settings to button remapping, the latter of which contains an inordinate selection of shortcut functions and features. Unfortunately, there’s little in the way of performance-related settings, which will disappoint those after elite-level tinkering.

In action, though, the Basilisk Mobile performs with aplomb. It glides effortlessly and smoothly, while clicks are snappy and precise, offering plenty of speed and feedback. They’re also slightly more damped than your typical gaming mouse, resulting in a more satisfying thud when you hammer down on them.

The Basilisk Mobile also has three side buttons, all of which have a surprising amount of dampening and travel to them, which makes them more tactile and therefore better to use than those adorning other gaming mice.

The scroll wheel is similarly proficient. The notching is smooth, which makes it easy to use, although it might be a little too loose for those after more controlled flicks. It also features a button to release the notching altogether and allow for unimpeded spinning, useful when navigating large menus and the like. There’s also a scroll tilt function, but this is a little awkward to use given the minimal protrusion of the wheel itself between the two mouse buttons.

However, it has an excellent middle click, offering plenty of depth and dampening, while at the same time being quick and effortless to actuate. It’s also stable enough to prevent misscrolling.

Connecting via both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz proved easy, and hot-switching between them is quick thanks to the underside selector. I had no issues in terms of responsiveness or lag in either mode.

The battery dropped to 70% after two days of varied use between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes, which isn’t a particularly impressive figure, and seems to undermine Razer’s claimed figure of 105 hours. Still, it’s enough to make wireless play practical.

With a sub-$100 price tag, the Basilisk Mobile is well-priced when stacked up next to its rivals, many of which exceed this threshold. It’s about the same as the Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed, which arguably has better gaming performance, but lacks features and Bluetooth capability.

Considering its button selection, build quality, customization options, performance and wireless connectivity modes, the Basilisk Mobile makes a compelling argument for your next pointer. Just ignore the portability aspect and it makes more sense.

Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Price & availability

• $89.99 / £89.99 / AU$169.95
• Available now in black only
• Cheaper than rivals

The Basilisk Mobile costs $89.99 / £89.99 / AU$169.95 and is available now in black only. It comes with a 2.4GHz USB dongle and a USB cable, but no spare skates.

This is cheaper than many other gaming mice with multiple wireless options. It’s close to the same price as the Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed, which is a full-size mouse that’s more basic and focused on gaming performance rather than features, but in the former department, it excels.

If you’re looking for a considerably more budget offering, though, the Cooler Master MM311 is just about the best wireless gaming mouse in this category. It doesn’t have a rechargeable battery or Bluetooth, but in all other regards it's an incredible pointer for the money.

Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Specs

Should I buy the Razer Basilisk Mobile?

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Razer Basilisk Mobile review: Also consider

How I tested the Razer Basilisk Mobile

• Tested for several days
• Used for gaming and working
• Extensive gaming mouse experience

I tested the Basilisk Mobile for several days, during which time I used it for gaming, working, and general browsing.

I played games such as Counter-Strike 2, which provides the ideal environment for putting peripherals through their paces, as it reveals just how fast and accurate they truly are in battle.

I’ve been PC gaming for over a decade, and during that time I’ve gained experience of using a great number of mice. I’ve also reviewed many across a broad spectrum of brands, form factors, features, and price points.

• First reviewed: June 2025
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Contour Design Unimouse: Two-minute review

The Contour Design Unimouse is an ergonomic mouse with an adjustable design, allowing users to get the right fit to match their personal preferences.

It has a functional appearance, although it's sleek and inoffensive enough to fit in any environment, whether that’s the office of the home. The materials also feel premium, from the plastic chassis to the texturized padding on outside edge.

The form factor is large: bigger than many of the best mouse options around. This means those with smaller hands may struggle to use it, although I can say that I found it to be the right size for me, and my hands aren’t particularly large.

The split-folding design of the Unimouse means you can adjust the angle of the contact surface between 35 and 70 degrees, which I found to be enough for providing meaningful differences in grip style. However, those looking for a flatter, more traditional position might not find this to their liking; although it might be argued that such users wouldn’t be in the market for an ergonomic mouse in the first place.

The hinge mechanism for adjusting this angle can be quite stiff, meaning it doesn’t operate all that smoothly. Still, it remains completely stable while in place, and I experienced no wobbling at all while using it.

These two points can also be made of the thumb grip. It rotates on a ball to allow for multiple planes of adjustment, resulting in a wide range of available positions. It also allows you to hold the Unimouse loosely – a feature all the best ergonomic mice share, and results in a more relaxed, strain-free experience.

The mouse buttons are large, and are easy to use as a result. There are three of them, with the one in the center acting as a middle click (the scroll wheel also has this function), although this default binding can be changed in the customization software.

The Unimouse also features two side buttons, although these are placed too far back, which means you can’t easily and quickly navigate between web pages, for example. The placement of the DPI button is also inconvenient, being inaccessible while your hand is on the mouse, since it’s tucked away on the bottom portion of the body.

The Unimouse can be customized using the Contour Design’s software tool, available for Windows and macOS, which allows for a pleasing number of productivity-based tweaks. You can change the DPI setting from here as well, in addition to the cursor acceleration and scroll speed.

There are a generous amount of remapping options too, with a few media and system functions available for assignment, including the ability to run applications of your choosing. You can also create application-specific profiles for your rebinds.

Additionally, keystrokes are assignable, with the option to map multiple keys in combination with modifiers to a single button. Unfortunately, though, the scroll function of the wheel can only be reassigned to control volume.

There are other issues with the software, too. I experienced crashes on a few occasions, and the firmware update for the wireless dongle was plagued with failed attempts and frustrating pop-up notifications.

Thankfully, the overall performance of the Unimouse is much more pleasant. It glides smoothly despite its relative heft, as it’s lighter than it appears. The buttons are easy to actuate and provide enough feedback, although scrolling is a little too notched for my liking, lacking the precision and effortless action of other mouse wheels I’ve experienced.

It also lacks a free-spin function, so you’re locked in at the rate its notches provide. Even though, as previously mentioned, the software does allow you to alter the scrolling speed, this still doesn’t make it any smoother.

Setting up a wireless connection wasn’t the most seamless experience, either. Having tested it on two separate devices, one Windows 10 and the other Windows 11, the Unimouse failed to connect on first attempt.

To get it working, I had to toggle the power button underneath off and on. I'll admit this is a minor issue, but it’s more bothersome if you plan on using the Unimouse with multiple devices.

On that note, it’s also a shame that there’s no Bluetooth option, which would have made hot-switching between devices all the more amenable. However, I have to say that once I established a connection between the Unimouse and my devices I didn’t experience any lag or issues with responsiveness.

After a full day of use, the Unimouse dropped a single LED on its battery life indicator, meaning it had between 61-80% left (I suspect it was much closer to the latter figure). Losing 20% after a day isn’t terribly impressive, but at least the Unimouse comes with a USB cable for wired connectivity, allowing you to charge and work simultaneously.

At £87, the Unimouse is more expensive than many other ergonomic mice. They may have higher list prices, but can often be found with discounts, so here’s hoping that will also be the case with the Unimouse.

But the ace up the Unimouse’s sleeve is its physical adjustability, which even the best ergonomic mice lack, such as the Lift and the MX Master 3S, for instance. Combined with its software customizations, this elevates the Unimouse to a better value proposition than it otherwise would be, and may make sense for those craving an adjustable mouse. Just make sure you can fit your hand around it.

Contour Design Unimouse review: Price & availability

• £87 (about $100 / AU$170)
• Available now for left and right-handers
• Expensive compared to rivals

In the UK the Unimouse is available now direct from Contour Design for £87, although we have seen it slightly cheaper on Amazon. In the US and Australia it's available from Amazon for around $100 / AU$170. There are right and left-handed variants, and a wired model also exists, but this is only marginally less expensive.

This makes the Unimouse quite expensive relative to other ergonomic mice. It faces plenty of competition, chiefly from Logitech’s various lines of ergonomic mice, such as the MX and the Lift.

While some of these may have a higher list price, they can often be found with strong discounts. However, these lack the physical adjustability of the Unimouse, which might swing it for you depending on how much you value this quality.

Contour Design Unimouse review: Specs

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Contour Design Unimouse review: Also consider

How I tested the Contour Design Unimouse

• Tested for a full day
• Used for work and general browsing
• Plentiful mouse reviewing experience

I tested the Unimouse for a full day, during which time I used it for working and for general browsing. I made sure to try out all of its available adjustments, and also used as many functions and features present in its customization software.

I have experience reviewing mice, ranging in size, purpose, and price point. I have used all kinds of mice throughout my life, for work as well as play.

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• First reviewed: May 2025