Razer Taipan Vs. Razer Basilisk
Taipan
The Taipan by Razer uses a Laser sensor from Avago, specifically the ADNS-S9818, providing a DPI/CPI range of Up to 8200dpi. This results in a tracking speed of Up to 200ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50g. It uses a USB connection. The Taipan is considered to be an ambidextrous mouse. It weighs in at 132g grams with the cable and 95g without the cable, has Np weights and is approximately 124 x 63 x 36 mm (LxWxH).
Basilisk
The Basilisk by Razer uses an Optical sensor, providing a DPI/CPI range up to 16,000 DPI. This results in a tracking speed of 450ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50 G. It uses a USB connection. It weighs in at 107 g without the cable and is approximately 124 x 75 x 43 mm (LxWxH).