Buying Guide

The Best Corsair Gaming Mice

Seven Corsair mice from the 60g M75 AIR to the 15-button Darkstar.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

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Corsair's range covers light esports mice, ambidextrous shapes and a many-button MMO design. These seven cover the line.

We compared weight, battery and polling from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lightest Mouse

    Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse

    The lightest weight here (60g).

    Best for: Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.

    Check price for Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lightest Mouse1 of 6

Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse

The M75 AIR is Corsair's lightest mouse at a 60g, with a 26,000 DPI sensor and a simple wireless connection.

Best for

Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivity.

Skip if

The maker gives no button count, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Corsair M75 AIR Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

QUICKSTRIKE buttons remove the delay between the shell and switch, and the symmetrical shape places buttons for fast reach. Its symmetrical shape was refined through extensive testing for comfort and control. The M75 AIR's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.

Another plus: light 60g body. Its price falls between the M75 Wireless and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the Darkstar, which offers 15.

Key specs

Weight
60g
Max DPI
26,000
Connection
Wireless

Pros

  • Light 60g body
  • 26,000 DPI optical sensor
  • The lightest weight here (60g)

Cons

  • No published button count
  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the M75 Wireless at the time of writing

Best Polling2 of 6

Corsair Sabre v2 PRO Wireless Mouse

The Sabre v2 PRO is built around polling rate: 8,000Hz, a 33,000 DPI sensor and dongle, Bluetooth and wired modes.

Best for

Esports.

Skip if

The maker gives no button count, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Corsair Sabre v2 PRO Wireless Mouse

Why we like it

Its magnesium alloy shell keeps weight down, and 8,000Hz polling works both wired and over SLIPSTREAM wireless. The sensor tracks at up to 750 IPS with 50G acceleration, well beyond most players' swipes. It uses Corsair's MARKSMAN S sensor, and the 120-hour battery figure applies with 2.4GHz at 1kHz polling.

Reaching 8,000Hz depends on your CPU. Nothing else here matches its 120 hours battery life; the Nightsabre comes closest at 100 hours. Polling above 1,000Hz shortens battery life and needs a CPU with headroom.

Its price falls between the Darkstar and the Nightsabre, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed weight should compare it with the M75 AIR, which weighs 60g.

Key specs

Max DPI
33,000
Battery life
120 hours
Polling rate
8,000Hz
Connection
Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired

Pros

  • Up to 120 hours per charge
  • 8,000Hz polling
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • 8000Hz polling with tri-mode connection

Cons

  • No published button count
  • Costs more than the M75 Wireless at the time of writing

Best Ambidextrous3 of 6

Corsair M75 Wireless Gaming Mouse

The M75 Wireless is the ambidextrous choice, at the cost of a heavier 89g body.

Best for

Either hand.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: heavier 89g body.
Corsair M75 Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

Optical switches remove debounce delay and are rated for 100 million clicks, and it weighs 89g. The MARKSMAN sensor tracks at 650 IPS. Its ambidextrous shape comes with swappable side buttons for left or right hands.

The M75 Wireless's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the M75 AIR the next step up. There is no published button count figure, whereas the Darkstar offers 15.

Key specs

Weight
89g
Max DPI
26,000
Connection
Wireless
Shape
Ambidextrous

Pros

  • Ambidextrous shape
  • Optical switches
  • An ambidextrous wireless shape

Cons

  • Heavier 89g body
  • No published button count
  • No published battery life

Most Buttons4 of 6

Corsair Darkstar Wireless MMO Mouse

The Darkstar is Corsair's wireless MMO mouse, with a six-button thumb cluster, 2,000Hz polling and Bluetooth.

Best for

MMO hotbars on the thumb.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: shorter 80-hour battery.
Corsair Darkstar Wireless MMO Mouse

Why we like it

Its 80-hour battery is the shortest here. Its 15 programmable buttons include scroll-wheel tilt, and the MARKSMAN sensor reaches 26,000 DPI. iCUE saves up to five onboard profiles. On button count it leads this guide at 15, ahead of the Nightsabre (11).

Its 80 hours battery life is the shortest in this group; the Sabre v2 PRO leads at 120 hours. Keep the Darkstar on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. Side-button mapping is done in the maker's software, which runs on Windows.

It was priced above the Ironclaw RGB Wireless and below the Sabre v2 PRO at the time of writing. There is no published weight figure, whereas the M75 AIR weighs 60g.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
15
Max DPI
26,000
Battery life
80 hours
Polling rate
2,000Hz
Connection
Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • 15 programmable buttons
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Six-button thumb cluster
  • The most button count here (15)

Cons

  • Shorter 80-hour battery
  • Battery life trails the Sabre v2 PRO (120 hours)
  • Costs more than the M75 Wireless at the time of writing

Best 11-Button5 of 6

Corsair Nightsabre Wireless Gaming Mouse

The Nightsabre adds 11 programmable buttons and a 100-hour battery for players who want more than a shooter mouse.

Best for

Extra binds.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the M75 Wireless cost less when we checked.
Corsair Nightsabre Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

Its MARKSMAN sensor tracks at 650 IPS with 50G acceleration, and seven RGB zones are set in iCUE. The symmetrical shell suits FPS and MOBA games. Its 11 programmable buttons include scroll-wheel tilt for extra macros.

On button count it sits mid-pack at 11: the Darkstar offers 15, and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless comes in at 10. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 100 hours: the Sabre v2 PRO runs for 120 hours, and the Darkstar comes in at 80 hours. Keep the Nightsabre on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the M75 AIR weighs 60g.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
11
Max DPI
26,000
Battery life
100 hours
Connection
Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • 11 programmable buttons
  • Up to 100 hours per charge
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • 11 buttons with 100 hours of battery

Cons

  • Costs more than the M75 Wireless at the time of writing

Best Palm Grip6 of 6

Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse

The Ironclaw RGB Wireless is the large palm-grip option, with 10 buttons and three connection modes.

Best for

Larger hands.

Skip if

Skip it if button count matters most to you; the Darkstar offers 15.
Corsair Ironclaw RGB Wireless Gaming Mouse

Why we like it

Its PixArt PMW3391 sensor adjusts in single-DPI steps up to 18,000, and Omron switches are rated for over 50 million clicks. Ten buttons can be programmed with macros. It connects over sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM wireless, Bluetooth or USB.

Its 10 button count is the fewest in this group; the Darkstar leads at 15. Keep the Ironclaw RGB Wireless on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. When we checked, only the M75 AIR and cheaper picks cost less, and the Darkstar cost more. If you want a confirmed weight, look to the M75 AIR instead: it weighs 60g, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Programmable buttons
10
Max DPI
18,000
Connection
Slipstream 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired

Pros

  • 10 programmable buttons
  • Dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Large palm-grip shape
  • A 10-button palm shape

Cons

  • Button count trails the Darkstar (15)
  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the M75 Wireless at the time of writing

How We Chose These Corsair Gaming Mice

Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.

A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
A hand holding a light-blue mouse on a red mousepad
The figures behind the order
We lined up six mice on weight, button count, max DPI and battery life, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and weight and button count are missing for at least one pick.
What every pick has in common
All 6, from the M75 AIR to the Ironclaw RGB Wireless, state max DPI and connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The Sabre v2 PRO, the Darkstar, the Nightsabre and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless give no weight; the M75 AIR, the Sabre v2 PRO and the M75 Wireless give no button count.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the M75 Wireless (under $50) to the Nightsabre ($50 to $100).

What to Look for in a Corsair Gaming Mouse

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Button count across these picks

    Across these 3 picks button count spans 10 (the Ironclaw RGB Wireless) to 15 (the Darkstar). Start with the Darkstar if button count decides it. The M75 AIR, the Sabre v2 PRO and the M75 Wireless give no button count figure, so 3 of 6 picks are compared here.

  2. How much battery life you need

    The Sabre v2 PRO tops battery life at 120 hours and the Darkstar sits lowest at 80 hours. If battery life is your first filter, the Sabre v2 PRO sets the ceiling at 120 hours. The M75 AIR, the M75 Wireless and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless give no battery life figure, so 3 of 6 picks are compared here.

    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
    A hand on a white gaming mouse, and the same mouse shown from below
  3. Weight

    The M75 AIR tops weight at 60g and the M75 Wireless sits lowest at 89g. The M75 AIR is the pick for weight. The Sabre v2 PRO, the Darkstar, the Nightsabre and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless give no weight figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.

  4. What to check at home

    The M75 AIR's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Keep the Sabre v2 PRO on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.

    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
    A hand next to a black wireless mouse on a blue mousepad
  5. Extras that separate them

    The M75 Wireless: optical switches. The Darkstar: a six-button thumb cluster. The Ironclaw RGB Wireless: a large palm-grip shape.

How to Choose a Corsair Gaming Mouse

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Players who lift the mouse often at low sensitivityM75 AIRThe lightest weight here (60g)
EsportsSabre v2 PRO8000Hz polling with tri-mode connection
Either handM75 WirelessAn ambidextrous wireless shape
MMO hotbars on the thumbDarkstarThe most button count here (15)
Extra bindsNightsabre11 buttons with 100 hours of battery
Larger handsIronclaw RGB WirelessA 10-button palm shape

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Key specs side by side

The Darkstar leads on button count at 15, ahead of the Nightsabre at 11. "Not listed" marks weight where the Sabre v2 PRO, the Darkstar, the Nightsabre and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless leave the figure out.

MiceWeightProgrammable buttonsMax DPIBattery life
M75 AIR60gNot listed26,000Not listed
Sabre v2 PRONot listedNot listed33,000120 hours
M75 Wireless89gNot listed26,000Not listed
DarkstarNot listed1526,00080 hours
NightsabreNot listed1126,000100 hours
Ironclaw RGB WirelessNot listed1018,000Not listed

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By price at the time of writing

The M75 Wireless was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the Nightsabre the highest ($50 to $100) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMice
Under $50M75 Wireless
About $50 to $100M75 AIR, Ironclaw RGB Wireless, Darkstar, Sabre v2 PRO, Nightsabre

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the most button count: the Darkstar or the Nightsabre?

Between the top two, it is 15 on the Darkstar against 11 on the Nightsabre, a 36% difference. The Ironclaw RGB Wireless closes the ranking at 10. No button count figure is published for the M75 AIR, the Sabre v2 PRO and the M75 Wireless, which leaves 3 of 6 picks ranked here.

Is the Sabre v2 PRO ahead of the Nightsabre on battery life?

The Sabre v2 PRO tops battery life at 120 hours; the Nightsabre follows at 100 hours, 20% apart. The Darkstar is at the other end of this group with 80 hours. The M75 AIR, the M75 Wireless and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 6 picks are ranked.

Is the M75 AIR ahead of the M75 Wireless on weight?

The M75 AIR is lowest on weight at 60g; the M75 Wireless follows at 89g, 33% apart. The Sabre v2 PRO, the Darkstar, the Nightsabre and the Ironclaw RGB Wireless don't state a weight figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 6 picks are ranked.

Why is the Ironclaw RGB Wireless our Best Palm Grip pick?

The label rests on a 10-button palm shape. The M75 Wireless, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $50 to $100 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at larger hands.

Will the M75 Wireless work with my setup?

The M75 Wireless's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. In this guide it ranks third of 6, as our Best Ambidextrous pick, and second of 2 on weight (89g).

What extras do the M75 AIR and the M75 Wireless include?

The M75 AIR: a 26,000 DPI optical sensor. The M75 Wireless: optical switches. The Darkstar: a six-button thumb cluster.

Bottom Line

The M75 AIR is the light esports pick. The Sabre v2 PRO has the highest polling, and the Darkstar has the most buttons.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

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