Page 2 - Physical Look - Hardware
The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless has a bit of an asymmetrical design to it. The highest point of the shell is not found in the middle, rather it is slightly to the left, making this mouse more fit for right-handed users. It is quite a comfortable fit, especially for a palm grip. A claw grip is also a possibility for this mouse, particularly because of its low weight. Most of the outside of the shell is hard matte plastic. A few spots have a glossy finish, like the DPI button right in the middle of the mouse. On the back, as you can see above, you can find the Corsair logo, which is also the RGB LED zone. The LEDs are configurable in the iCUE software, which we will take a look at later in the review.
The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless mouse is described by Corsair as a medium-sized mouse. Length wise, it is fairly standard at 129mm. On the other hand, it is a bit higher than other mice, measuring at 43mm. This is largely due to the angled rise of the mouse, which is gradual but noticeable. The height of the mouse is another reason it fits better for a palm grip. When it comes to width, the mouse is standard as well at 70mm. With these dimensions, the mouse should fit fine for most users.
One of the defining features for the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless is its lightweight body. A challenge for wireless mice is fitting a battery in while also keeping the weight to a minimum. The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless seems to have found a balance. The weight comes in at 79g, which is about 16g more than the Sabre RGB Pro. The weight is not adjustable, so you are stuck with what you have, but 79g is still quite light for a wireless model. As for weight distribution, it is more focused toward the back of the mouse, which is where the battery is located. I found this to be slightly bothersome. When you move the mouse quickly, particularly if you are using a claw grip, the back of the mouse becomes harder to control. This issue is alleviated with a palm grip, since you are in contact with more of the surface, but it can still be an issue.
The standard mouse buttons are found on the top of the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless. The two main left and right buttons are Omron switches, rated at 50 million clicks. These are high-quality switches that belong in a high-quality mouse. Corsair claims these two main buttons are what they call Quickstrike buttons. Basically, they have designed the mouse to have almost no gap between the mouse button and the Omron switch. This design promises consistent responsiveness throughout the life of the mouse, which should be great. In practice, the primary buttons deliver a satisfying click and responsive feel.
As for the other buttons, we find the scroll wheel, which can also be clicked. The scroll wheel has a rubber ring around it, providing some grip as you scroll through. Right behind the scroll wheel is the DPI switching button. There is a small LED right above the button, which indicates the DPI profile you are in. Within the iCUE software, you can adjust the color so that, for example, 800 DPI would be a white LED, while 1000 DPI would be a red LED. I find this to be a useful feature, making it easy to know which sensitivity profile you are in. On the left side of the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless, we find two more buttons. These can be programmed to fit your needs. Their form and shape make them easy to distinguish from another, and their placement provide easy access for your thumb to press. On other mice, these buttons can be quite squishy, but the ones found on the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless are quite good.
There are a few physical differences between the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless and the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro, besides the fact this one is wireless. Two small differences are found around the left click button. Where the Sabre name is found on the left click button of the Pro, the wireless version has a small "WL" for "wireless", added. As well, there are three small LED lights in front of the side buttons on the Sabre RGB Pro, but these are missing on the wireless variant. The only RGB LEDs that are customizable on the wireless version is the logo. This can be adjusted to many different lighting effects through the iCUE software. Finally, right in the front middle of the mouse is a USB Type-C connection for the supplied 1.8m cable. The cable charges the mouse, but it can also be used in wired mode if you so wish.
On the bottom of the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless, we find four PTFE, or Teflon, feet. These ensure the mouse smoothly glides over a mousepad. They are not the largest ever seen, but their coverage on the four corners and around the sensor ensure a smooth experience when using the mouse. In the bottom middle, we find the power switch, which can either be adjusted to the left when using the wireless receiver or to the right when using a Bluetooth connection. When the switch is in the middle, the mouse is off. Right above this switch is the profile change button. There can be three profiles saved to the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless' onboard memory. To the left of the profile change button is a compartment to store the USB receiver. This is definitely a plus when traveling, since these small USB devices can be easily lost. However, there is no magnet to keep the receiver in the slot, so if the cover comes off for some reason, the receiver will fall out.
Right in the middle of the mouse is the Marksman 26K optical sensor, which is a reconfigured PixArt PAW3393 sensor. The wired version has an 18,000 DPI PMW3392 instead. This is a low power sensor, perfect for wireless mice to increase battery life. It boasts up to 26,000 DPI in sensitivity. If you use that high of a sensitivity, good luck. Along with the higher sensitivity, the tracking speed is measured at 650 IPS, and it has 50g acceleration. The polling rate can be adjusted in the software, but the maximum rate is 2000 Hz rather than 8000 Hz for the wired version. The Sabre RGB Pro Wireless boasts impressive specifications, which we will have to test on the next page.
The iCUE software for the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless is quite easy to use. There was little issue finding the software on the manufacturer's website and installing it. It quickly picked up the mouse and allowed me to configure all the features. Along the left side, you can select which part of the mouse to edit. The first two options are to change any of the mouse buttons. There are a few options given in the software, but it can be changed to your liking. Lighting changes can also be made with a variety of effects and colors to make the mouse look as you want.
You can have up to five different DPI settings per profile. There is a DPI indicator on the mouse behind the scroll wheel. It indicates the color of the DPI setting, and this color can also be changed, as aforementioned. There are a few other settings available as well. Surface calibration can be done to improve tracking accuracy, and the brightness of the LED can be adjusted. There is an option to change the polling rate, however, the drop down menu never worked while I was using the mouse, and so I was never able to access the polling rate features. Either way, the iCUE software is extensive and provides a great amount of customization for the Sabre RGB Pro Wireless.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. Physical Look - Hardware
3. Subjective Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
