Best Corsair Mouse 2023

How We Chose

Those of us here at WePC HQ have spent our fair share of time with a mouse in our hands as we test out products and review them, so none of us are strangers to the requirements that constitute a comfortable, quality gaming mouse. We’re gamers ourselves first and foremost, so it’s important to us that we only recommend products that we believe in.

As such, we were able to choose products that we know will include the features that most gamers look out for in a mouse. However, we’re also aware that this is a decision that often ultimately comes down to personal preference, so we’ve made a conscious effort to include a variety of gaming mice to suit a range of various different styles and budgets.

To keep things consistent across the board, we prioritized the following factors when selecting products to review, including size, weight, whether it’s a wireless or wired connection, the sensitivity level, and the style of switch.

Keep reading to learn more about each of these features in more detail so you can make an informed decision yourself when it comes to choosing which gaming mouse is right for you.

Things to Consider

Before we go any further, stop and think about what the main intended purpose for your Corsair mouse will be. You can choose a gaming mouse just based on the key considerations that we’re about to go through, but having a specific purpose will help you decide which factors should be prioritized and which factors won’t really affect you.

Size

At a glance, you might assume that all gaming mice are the same size. While they can certainly be similar, each brand varies in its design which affects the mouse’s shape and size. In fact, there’s enough of a difference to make some mice much more comfortable than others, especially for gamers whose hands spend large periods of time hovering over it.

The size of your own hands will be a contributing factor for obvious reasons, because if the mouse is too big for you to comfortably hold or vice versa then it could have a serious impact on your gaming ability. Fast-paced games, for example, rely on your ability to make speedy moves, which will be harder if your hand movements are restricted due to the size.

The way you hold your mouse will also play a part in which size and shape will be best suited to you as different grip options make it easier or harder to maneuver your mouse while gaming. Heavy-handed gamers might prefer a mouse with additional rests or grip, for instance, where dainty hands will benefit from something sleeker and more agile.

Weight

The weight of a gaming mouse will similarly influence how you get on with it, as this can determine how natural your hand movements feel and how easily you can drag it around your desk. A good mouse will feel well-balanced when you hold it, as otherwise, you’re at a higher risk of gaming-related issues like developing carpal tunnel or repetitive strain injury.

You’ll typically find that mice that are designed for gaming purposes weigh between 74g and 136g, and anything within this range performed well under our testing conditions.

Whether you would prefer to stick to the upper end of this spectrum (or find something closer to the lighter end or be happy to fall somewhere in the middle) will ultimately depend on your personal preferences and how you like your gaming mouse to feel in your hand.

Wireless?

Gaming is a matter of reacting to what’s happening on the screen in front of you, so it’ll come as no surprise that the response time of your gaming mouse is a huge factor in whether or not it’s a good choice for gaming. Up until 2016, this meant that wireless gaming mice were out of the running, as the technology just couldn’t keep up with the speeds of a wired mouse.

These days, however, a wireless gaming mouse is just as capable of maintaining connection and is less likely to cause lag or latency issues mid-game. This level of quality tends to be found in high-end mice where cheaper mice may still struggle with these issues to an extent.

A wireless mouse also allows for more flexibility and freedom in your movements without a wire trailing behind to tangle or get caught on any obstacles on top of your computer desk. It just depends on whether or not you’re willing to accept how this may affect the movement on your monitor. With that said, Corsair’s wireless mice can be just as good as the wired variety.

Sensor

Speaking of movements and how they translate from your mouse to the computer screen, having a gaming mouse with an effective sensor will ensure a higher level of precision and accuracy leaving less room for accidental moves or mistakes.

The DPI (dots per inch) of a gaming mouse will indicate its sensitivity level which tells you how well it can pick up on smaller movements. If you enjoy fast-paced gameplay, then a mouse where all you need is a flick of the wrist to give an instruction means you can carry out more moves in a shorter amount of time.

On the other hand, some gamers will find such high sensitivity levels frustrating as it can cause your mouse to move too far or too fast, making it harder to click the screen in the exact spot you need. Our advice to gamers is to avoid algorithms that promise to predict or speed up your movements and to look for a ‘flawless’ sensor mouse instead.

Switches

Sensors and switches go hand in hand, as having one without the other means you won’t benefit from either. Basically, you need to get a gaming mouse with a good switch.

It might not seem like a long amount of time, but when every shot counts even a 1-second delay in response time can have huge repercussions in your game. You’ll need to have a switch that processes your clicks immediately so your movements will be more precise.

While they’re admittedly a little on the pricier side, high-end mouse switches often use infrared light beams which are able to carry instructions. Because they travel via an electric signal, these tend to be much quicker than regular mechanical switches making them an excellent choice for gamers.