Final words and conclusion

Final words and conclusion

The SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS is a good, high-end, simple (classically) designed, and straight-to-the-point gaming mouse. Its design is non-symmetrical. The shape is optimal both for the claw and palm grip styles. The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless is a mouse for people with large hands who want a firm, comfortable grip, a non-marking surface, classic design. There are seven buttons here at your disposal. Not too many, but it should be enough in most cases (even if you’re a MOBA player for which this mouse is also aimed at, besides the FPS). You get the new 26K DPI MARKSMAN sensor, which performs great, especially the 2000 Hz Report Rate. According to Corsair, it’s a lightweight mouse (79 g without a cable) with tremendous battery life (up to 90h in BT mode and 60h in Slipstream mode). 

The wireless receiver can be hidden under the body of the mouse, which is a nice feature for transport. There are two options for the connection: Bluetooth 4.2 or Corsair’s low latency Slipstream technology. As for the wired option here, the USB cable is too stiff (maybe it's due to the fact we got the rubber version, not the paracord which is stated in the product description). The sensor responds very well, with no noticeable interpolation or angle snapping. Some people can be disappointed, but you won’t find multiple RGB zones here; only one is available. It can still be adjusted in iCUE software. The buttons provide nice feedback when pressed and offer excellent response and should bring great durability, as the Omrons are rated at 50 million clicks. Additionally, thanks to the QUICKSTRIKE technology - the buttons feature a spring-loaded pre-tensioned design with zero gaps between the primary mouse buttons and their switches so that all your shots and spells register immediately with virtually no travel distance. One downside is the lack of anti-slip rubber pads on the sides.

Conclusion

For 109.99 USD, you get a high-end, 26K DPI wireless gaming mouse aimed at players who want functionality over lighting effects. The design is modest, and this mouse is also comfortable in daily usage. The report rate is 2000 Hz, which surely makes it worth placing in Corsair “Champion Series.” Thanks to its very modest design, it’s a comfortable mouse for daily usage. The battery life is really good, and it can go up to 90 hours in Bluetooth mode. The 60h for Slipstream connection is also a great result. In reality, it was about 50h, so still great. The USB receiver can be easily hidden, so that’s an advantage for sure (but the cover is fiddly). There is a very sparse RGB here (one area) - it's not really a drawback (as you'd cover the lit-up Corsair logo with your hand), but it still can be controlled via iCUE software). The build quality and ergonomics of the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless are good (although it rattles a bit when shaken). If you don’t mind being “restricted,” there’s also a wired version with an 18K DPI sensor and a (much) lower price. What more could you request for the reviewed mouse? A lower price? Maybe the anti-slip rubber pads on the sides and less stiff USB cable? (still - in default state you shouldn't use it too often) Corsair - why the included cable in our sample has a rubber USB cable, instead of the paracord one? But still - what you get is a complete and agile gaming mouse with a classic design. That’s a “Recommended” award, as it’s a very good quality and performance product, which should fit the typical needs of most users who don’t crave a lot of RGB or an extraordinary design. At the moment, the price premium over the wired version is colossal; 109.99 USD vs. 44.99 USD (a discount from 59.99 USD) is too great for the difference in hardware that you get here (26K vs. 18K DPI). Yes, more DPI (but usually the value above 4K are hardly useful in a real-life), but less report rate (2000 vs. 8000 Hz, in fact, the first value is already enough for the majority of the users, that are not pro gamers). It would be best if you chose yourself what is more important to you.

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