ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII HERO (Wi-fi) review
MSI MEG X570 Godlike review
Corsair NightSword RGB gaming mouse review
Promo: URCDKey Summer Sale Windows 10 Pro for $11
Corsair MP600 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD review
Palit GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER JetStream review
MSI GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Gaming X TRIO review
Palit GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER JetStream review
ASUS GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Strix review
MSI GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER Gaming X review
Corsair IronClaw RGB mouse review
Posted by: on: 01/10/2019 02:30 PM [
17 comment(s) ]
Corsair released a new rodent, their IronClaw RGB mouse. Designed with a comfortable fit and some pretty iCUE related features this critter might be just what the doctor ordered at 59 bucks.
Read article
Advertisement
Tagged as:
Corsair
Solfaur
Senior Member
Posts: 7066
Senior Member
Posts: 7066
Posted on: 01/10/2019 06:14 PM
This will likely be my next mouse. I'm still on my 5 year old Logitech G500s (and I reaaaally love that mouse, had the previous iterations of it too), despite having a K95 keyboard for almost 2 years. It will match and looks like somewhat similar, size wise, since Logitech's current mice line-up does not impress me one bit. If I could go back in time, I would have bought like 5x G500s...
ops:
This will likely be my next mouse. I'm still on my 5 year old Logitech G500s (and I reaaaally love that mouse, had the previous iterations of it too), despite having a K95 keyboard for almost 2 years. It will match and looks like somewhat similar, size wise, since Logitech's current mice line-up does not impress me one bit. If I could go back in time, I would have bought like 5x G500s...
ops:
GreenAlien
Member
Posts: 53
Member
Posts: 53
Posted on: 01/11/2019 02:33 PM
Is it possible to add a "Noise Level" test or at least a few sentences with that topic to these mouse reviews? I have a hard time finding a good silent gaming mouse that does not bother others in the room in the middle of the night with no or almost no background noise...
Is it possible to add a "Noise Level" test or at least a few sentences with that topic to these mouse reviews? I have a hard time finding a good silent gaming mouse that does not bother others in the room in the middle of the night with no or almost no background noise...
quantum hacker
Member
Posts: 71
Member
Posts: 71
Posted on: 01/12/2019 03:20 AM
Nahhh,.,, like others have said, unibody mouse-button designs fowl button feel and response. So, yeah, no, this is middling consumer crap.
Edit: Just kidding. I still don't like unibody though. Apple does that and it's so awful trying to hold a mouse button while lifting the mighty mouse.
Corsair nailing it with the new line. I am totally fine with my second Corsair Sabre though. When this one goes I will probably get this or something like it.
Nahhh,.,, like others have said, unibody mouse-button designs fowl button feel and response. So, yeah, no, this is middling consumer crap.
Edit: Just kidding. I still don't like unibody though. Apple does that and it's so awful trying to hold a mouse button while lifting the mighty mouse.
Hilbert Hagedoorn
Don Vito Corleone
Posts: 35462
Don Vito Corleone
Posts: 35462
Posted on: 01/12/2019 12:14 PM
I find this question fascinating. A gaming mouse does (should) not make any noise, any if not all of them have PTFE glide skirts (that's the material you know as Kevlar). The noise you hear is the surface contact area. So if you have mousemat based on a harder dimpled material, that is responsible for the noise. My advice, a soft rubber of cloth based mousemat would probably fix your issue with acoustics.
Now I am not trying to plug Corsair or anything, but I just moved the IrconClaw as I have four mousemats closeby, the rubber ones make the most noise, and the new Corsair MM350 is by far the most silent (cloth cover).
Is it possible to add a "Noise Level" test or at least a few sentences with that topic to these mouse reviews? I have a hard time finding a good silent gaming mouse that does not bother others in the room in the middle of the night with no or almost no background noise...
I find this question fascinating. A gaming mouse does (should) not make any noise, any if not all of them have PTFE glide skirts (that's the material you know as Kevlar). The noise you hear is the surface contact area. So if you have mousemat based on a harder dimpled material, that is responsible for the noise. My advice, a soft rubber of cloth based mousemat would probably fix your issue with acoustics.
Now I am not trying to plug Corsair or anything, but I just moved the IrconClaw as I have four mousemats closeby, the rubber ones make the most noise, and the new Corsair MM350 is by far the most silent (cloth cover).
Exodite
Senior Member
Posts: 1852
Senior Member
Posts: 1852
Posted on: 01/12/2019 03:28 PM
I can't speak for GreenAlien but I'd imagine that a large part of the noise is from the buttons?
12 years later I'm still using my (original) G5 and while it's not quiet I'd say it's about on par with my scissor-switch keyboard on noise. Personally I'd value noise readings for just about any hardware but since it seems most reviewers have ambient noise levels higher than what I personally find acceptable it's never really been worth pursuing.
A gaming mouse does (should) not make any noise, any if not all of them have PTFE glide skirts (that's the material you know as Kevlar). The noise you hear is the surface contact area.
I can't speak for GreenAlien but I'd imagine that a large part of the noise is from the buttons?
12 years later I'm still using my (original) G5 and while it's not quiet I'd say it's about on par with my scissor-switch keyboard on noise. Personally I'd value noise readings for just about any hardware but since it seems most reviewers have ambient noise levels higher than what I personally find acceptable it's never really been worth pursuing.
Undying
Senior Member
Posts: 11213
Senior Member
Posts: 11213
Posted on: 01/12/2019 03:31 PM
Never owned a Corsair mouse but looks like this is the good way to start with.
Never owned a Corsair mouse but looks like this is the good way to start with.
-Tj-
Senior Member
Posts: 16252
Senior Member
Posts: 16252
Posted on: 01/12/2019 03:32 PM
I just got asus strix evolve 3days ago (RIP razer copperhead you served me well lol), top mouse and very customizable!
And what's most important for me it's for both hands. I'm left handed.
I just got asus strix evolve 3days ago (RIP razer copperhead you served me well lol), top mouse and very customizable!
And what's most important for me it's for both hands. I'm left handed.
GreenAlien
Member
Posts: 53
Member
Posts: 53
Posted on: 01/12/2019 04:52 PM
Indeed, with "noise" I meant the clicking noise from the buttons. I should have clarified it right away, but as you explained, movement is almost silent so I didn't even think about it.
For casual/office mice there are a lot that are advertised as "silent". Example
Unfortunately, for gaming mice that's not really a thing.
I find this question fascinating. A gaming mouse does (should) not make any noise, any if not all of them have PTFE glide skirts (that's the material you know as Kevlar). The noise you hear is the surface contact area. So if you have mousemat based on a harder dimpled material, that is responsible for the noise. My advice, a soft rubber of cloth based mousemat would probably fix your issue with acoustics.
I can't speak for GreenAlien but I'd imagine that a large part of the noise is from the buttons?
Indeed, with "noise" I meant the clicking noise from the buttons. I should have clarified it right away, but as you explained, movement is almost silent so I didn't even think about it.
For casual/office mice there are a lot that are advertised as "silent". Example
Unfortunately, for gaming mice that's not really a thing.
Chastity
Senior Member
Posts: 1724
Senior Member
Posts: 1724
Posted on: 01/12/2019 06:45 PM
Still happy with my Dark Core.
Still happy with my Dark Core.
RavenMaster
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Posted on: 01/12/2019 08:21 PM
I think Logitech have the right idea - let the mouse store your settings so if the software ever fails or you take your mouse to a friend’s house, you keep your last profile used.
I think Logitech have the right idea - let the mouse store your settings so if the software ever fails or you take your mouse to a friend’s house, you keep your last profile used.
sykozis
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Posted on: 01/13/2019 09:35 PM
I'm stuck between this and the M65 RGB Elite mouse....
So, Hilbert, how does this mouse compare to a Logitech G502 mouse?
According to Hilbert's review, this mouse will do the same....
I'm stuck between this and the M65 RGB Elite mouse....
So, Hilbert, how does this mouse compare to a Logitech G502 mouse?
I think Logitech have the right idea - let the mouse store your settings so if the software ever fails or you take your mouse to a friend’s house, you keep your last profile used.
According to Hilbert's review, this mouse will do the same....
RavenMaster
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Posted on: 01/13/2019 09:59 PM
I'm stuck between this and the M65 RGB Elite mouse....
So, Hilbert, how does this mouse compare to a Logitech G502 mouse?
According to Hilbert's review, this mouse will do the same....
No swappable side buttons though so already it loses out on 20% of potential sales (20% of the population are left handed - ambidextrous design like the G Pro Wireless suits all)
I'm stuck between this and the M65 RGB Elite mouse....
So, Hilbert, how does this mouse compare to a Logitech G502 mouse?
According to Hilbert's review, this mouse will do the same....
No swappable side buttons though so already it loses out on 20% of potential sales (20% of the population are left handed - ambidextrous design like the G Pro Wireless suits all)
sykozis
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Posted on: 01/13/2019 10:21 PM
For right handed users, that's not even close to being considered a con.... Being that I'm a right handed user, I couldn't possibly care less that left handed users are left out. Most of the left handed people I know, are perfectly fine using a right handed mouse. The only lost sales, would be to those that will only use a left-hand capable mouse. Those that have learned to use a mouse with their right hand, will still be willing to buy it.
No swappable side buttons though so already it loses out on 20% of potential sales (20% of the population are left handed - ambidextrous design like the G Pro Wireless suits all)
For right handed users, that's not even close to being considered a con.... Being that I'm a right handed user, I couldn't possibly care less that left handed users are left out. Most of the left handed people I know, are perfectly fine using a right handed mouse. The only lost sales, would be to those that will only use a left-hand capable mouse. Those that have learned to use a mouse with their right hand, will still be willing to buy it.
RavenMaster
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Senior Member
Posts: 1020
Posted on: 01/14/2019 08:22 PM
G Pro Wireless is still a way better mouse. Better shape, perfect response times, great sensor and great battery life.
For right handed users, that's not even close to being considered a con.... Being that I'm a right handed user, I couldn't possibly care less that left handed users are left out. Most of the left handed people I know, are perfectly fine using a right handed mouse. The only lost sales, would be to those that will only use a left-hand capable mouse. Those that have learned to use a mouse with their right hand, will still be willing to buy it.
G Pro Wireless is still a way better mouse. Better shape, perfect response times, great sensor and great battery life.
sykozis
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Senior Member
Posts: 20877
Posted on: 01/15/2019 03:28 AM
The IronClaw RGB and M65 Elite are both $60USD whereas the Logitech G Pro Wireless is roughly $143USD..... As far as the "better shape", that is completely subjective.
G Pro Wireless is still a way better mouse. Better shape, perfect response times, great sensor and great battery life.
The IronClaw RGB and M65 Elite are both $60USD whereas the Logitech G Pro Wireless is roughly $143USD..... As far as the "better shape", that is completely subjective.
Khronikos
Senior Member
Posts: 699
Senior Member
Posts: 699
Posted on: 01/15/2019 11:56 AM
Nahhh,.,, like others have said, unibody mouse-button designs fowl button feel and response. So, yeah, no, this is middling consumer crap.
Edit: Just kidding. I still don't like unibody though. Apple does that and it's so awful trying to hold a mouse button while lifting the mighty mouse.
I honestly have no idea what the point of your post is. And the just kidding makes it even more confusing. Corsair has amazing mouses. I haven't touched this one. But the Sabre I have does everything I want it to do. There is no problem at all with the feel of the mouse. It's perfect for me. This one might be a bit different IDK.
Nahhh,.,, like others have said, unibody mouse-button designs fowl button feel and response. So, yeah, no, this is middling consumer crap.
Edit: Just kidding. I still don't like unibody though. Apple does that and it's so awful trying to hold a mouse button while lifting the mighty mouse.
I honestly have no idea what the point of your post is. And the just kidding makes it even more confusing. Corsair has amazing mouses. I haven't touched this one. But the Sabre I have does everything I want it to do. There is no problem at all with the feel of the mouse. It's perfect for me. This one might be a bit different IDK.
Click here to post a comment for this article on the message forum.
Senior Member
Posts: 699
Corsair nailing it with the new line. I am totally fine with my second Corsair Sabre though. When this one goes I will probably get this or something like it.