The American brand pushes a few limits by introducing several essential elements for professional players looking for maneuverability.
As a peripheral to present the new Champion Series range from Corsair, the all-new Sabre RGB Pro mouse reinvents a model that has become a flagship for the American manufacturer.
If you are looking for an ambidextrous gaming mouse that is also lightweight and efficient, Corsair might have the latest solution for you. With its new Katar Pro XT wired mouse.
Pros and Cons
| Corsair Sabre RGB Pro | Corsair Katar Pro XT |
| Surprisingly lightweight design | Strong hand support |
| Comfortable dimensions | Excellent click latency |
| Strong hand support | Impeccable optical sensor |
| 8K polling and 18,000DPI sensor | Few programmable buttons |
| No profile memory | A very discreet RGB effect |
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This Corsair Sabre RGB Pro mouse model is very light. It offers a great fluidity to the player’s movements, displaying only 74 grams on the scale. Its dimensions are rather generous and allow the Palm Grip and the Claw Grip and possibly the Fingertip if necessary, thanks to its lightness, making it easy to handle with your fingertips.
This right-handed model has two additional buttons on the left edge, easily accessible with the thumb. Only the additional button located under the dial does not come out of the shell and is, therefore, a little less ergonomic. The underside of this Corsair Sabre RGB Pro includes 4 small PTFE pads for flexible glide, very lightly braked for greater precision.
Its USB-A paracord cable prevents friction but also twists for greater resistance. The plug itself features the brand’s logo and is generously coated in textured plastic.
The Corsair Katar Pro XT mouse only displays 73 grams on the scale. Its symmetrical profile is therefore ideal for left-handed and right-handed people. However, its compact shape makes it incompatible with the palm grip (understand by this a maneuverability with the palm). On the other hand, it is effective in claw and fingertip grip. Both edges are covered with a patterned eraser intended to prevent the hand from slipping and to have an excellent grip on the device.
The construction of this new model once again seems very well made. The plastics used are thick and do not squeak. The switches used are OMRON models with a lifespan of 50 million trips.
Specification
| Corsair Sabre RGB Pro | Corsair Katar Pro XT | |
| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Button | 6 | 6 |
| Weight | 103 g | 112 g |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Sensor | Optical | Optical |
| Sensor Model | PixArt PMW3392 | PixArt PMW3391 |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| DPI | 18000 | 12400 |
| Polling Rate | 8000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| RGB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Battery Type | No Batteries | No Batteries |
| Software | Corsair iCUE | Corsair iCUE |
| Compatibility | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac |
Design
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While retaining its relatively classic shapes and options, this Corsair Sabre RGB Pro manages to redefine an essential entry-level model without too much difficulty. The firm is introducing some cool new features here to boost the monitoring of the optical sensor and the responsiveness of in-game actions. With its OMRON switches, PixArt PMW3392 sensor, and additional key settings, this mouse is an excellent starter for all gamers wanting a quality product at a reasonable price.
Its switches are long-life OMRON and have an 18,000 DPI PixArt PMW3392 optical sensor delivering 450 IPS tracking and undergoing accelerations of 50G. As much to say that its capacities are quite sufficient for any game and any competitive level.
The new Corsair Sabre RGB Pro mouse does not include any memory, and therefore, it is not possible to save gaming profiles, which is a bit of a shame. But it nevertheless embeds 5 different DPI levels and settings via the iCUE software. Finally, can be configured the two-slice buttons accommodate another mouse, keyboard, and macro function. On this side, Corsair’s in-house software is very permissive and includes a lot of possibilities. Of course, it is possible to reassign the functions of the other mouse buttons.
This Champion Series version of the Sabre is truly designed to deliver minimal response time. This year, the firm is equipping its new peripheral models, including this mouse, with AXON hyper-processing technology. Thus, the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro has maximum processing of 8000Hz, but this requires a high-end PC configuration.
Corsair Katar Pro XT- Like all symmetrical mice, the little finger is quite forgotten and tends to drag on the mat. That said, it represents a perfect base model for first-person shooters and MOBAs. Nothing prevents the user from going to models with more shortcuts like the Corsair Scimitar or the excellent Corsair M65 RGB Elite. We are talking about a model offered at just $48 , which makes it a cheap model, but formidable with its 18,000 DPI, an acceleration of 50G, and speed of 400 IPS.
Regarding its RGB aspect, it is quite limited. Only the perimeter of the wheel will light up according to the correct flight of the player. The free iCUE software allows you to set the color of the lighting and the effect.
The sensor is a PixArt Custom optical model allowing for down-to-DPI adjustment using in-house iCUE software. Regardless of the surface, its use is very comfortable, and the tracking remains very precise by being helped by 2 large PTFE pads. However, we recommend that you use a mouse pad from the MM range from Corsair, which guarantees a smooth and responsive glide.
The mouse can also embed 4 DPI presets to change sensitivity on the fly, an option found on most gamer models and which, in this case, distinguishes its steps by a different color for the RGB lighting from the dial.
Basically, the Corsair Katar Pro XT mouse includes a first mode at 400 DPI, a second at 800, a third at 1500, and a fourth at 3000 DPI. It is specified once again that these values ​​can each be changed via iCUE.
Overall, this Corsair Katar Pro XT mouse is an excellent entry-level model. With its strong braided cable that prevents twisting, its PixArt sensor with precise tracking and quality design, it is a choice model for enthusiasts. Its symmetrical design makes it versatile and can be used by a left-hander even if it wasn’t designed for. But it will be necessary to abandon the two buttons of the edge.
Conclusion!
While retaining its relatively classic shapes and options, this Corsair Sabre RGB Pro manages to redefine an essential entry-level model without too much difficulty. The firm is introducing some cool new features here to boost the monitoring of the optical sensor and the responsiveness of in-game actions. With its OMRON switches, PixArt PMW3392 sensor, and additional key settings, this mouse is an excellent starter for all gamers wanting a quality product at a reasonable price.
Overall, this Corsair Katar Pro XT mouse is an excellent entry-level model. With its strong braided cable that prevents twisting, its PixArt sensor with precise tracking and quality design, it is a choice model for enthusiasts. Its symmetrical design makes it designversatile and can be used by a left-hander even if it wasn’t designed for. But it will be necessary to abandon the two buttons of the edge.
