Testing the mouse
Testing the mouse
I am pretty sure when I say that there is little less controversial than explaining and testing a mouse. Now I've been using the mouse for a little while now just to check out how well I like it in gaming and normal desktop usage. You need to understand that this old geek still is using the good old Microsoft Trackball Explorer series!
Ergonomics wise, the SCIMITAR PRO is 100% similar to the previous SCIMITAR. So yeah the experience it totally the same, the second I had my hand on the Scimitar, it felt really good. There is a big remark to make here though, the complex 12 button thumb design will only agree with you if you really need all the macro buttons though. If that is not your thing, please do look for another mouse as Corsair does have plenty of other alternatives.
The mouse once again is responsive, now if you ask me do I notice a difference in-between the old 12,000 DPI and the new 16,000 DPI design then the answer sime is no. Perhaps I am not that kind of game though, thing is the original SCIMITAR was already perfect in my eyes and that is the same with the SCIMITAR PRO. It'll perform as you can expect from a mouse in this price range and more as its got all them lights, yo. I mention "price range" on purpose, as right now we see it coming online in web shops for 89 EUR/USD, which is a lot of money for a mouse. The SCIMITAR PRO however is worth the money (if the mouse suits you), you can see where the money is spent on. This really is a professional grade mouse with great design, features and just terrific looks.
If you feel the need for programmability, you can do so with the mouse application software. Playing games then: The mouse is responsive, very responsive in games like Battlefield 1, you easily navigate through everything in the field. Once you reach your enemy and get into a shootout you'll quickly cycle to a lower DPI level so you can aim a little more accurately. Selection of the DPI works nice and fast by simply clicking the DPI switches up and down.
Why do I like the feature and ability to switch DPIs on the fly in games? Example: when I'm sniping I want precision and the mouse to function not too erratically; so I set it at low DPI with the flick of a button. When I take my shot and have to move out of the danger zone quickly I take another weapon and go into a more shoot 'em up scenario; then I want that mouse to behave really fast and could take it to a higher DPI. The difference is really distinct and handy. The mouse can scan 16,000 DPI, but does it really matter if that laser light is scanning 1,100, 2,600 or 200,00,001 dots per inch? That, I am afraid, is the subjective part I mentioned earlier on I guess. The question to that answer is only YOU can decide for yourself. I however do know that I thoroughly like this mouse as it is incredibly responsive.
So the response time and accuracy certainly feel good. The optical engine combines high precision movement with light weight, making the mouse easier to move quickly and repeatedly. Personally I really like the selectable DPI levels, it just really makes the difference in first person shooters with fast high action, versus say a sniper level where you quickly want to lower your DPI precision so that your mouse pointer can be steered towards your target more accurately. The macro usage is very convenient as well, if you like to quickly swap a weapon with a specific configuration, that's where it really helps.
The mouse does feel right in many ways, I do miss a rubberized top grip as the top side remains slippery. The thumb buttons are rugged for the uneven rows, and slick for the even ones. This helps you select the right button more quickly without the need to look at the button numbers, very clever. Overall it's just a really good and comfortable grip in the hand as well. The mouse itself, like many others, is just on par with everything alongside a powerful software suite. Pretty much all buttons are positioned just right and the mouse sits comfortably in my hands. Again, the thumb buttons could be a deal breaker for many of course, as that is a massive change over tradition mouses. But it does get you twelve macro programmable buttons and thus choices instantly.
