We were able to test the Corsair M75 AIR, an ultra-light mouse that aims to become an essential behemoth for gaming. Let’s see what this featherweight has in his stomach.
Like Asus and so many others, Corsair also wants to make a place in the sun in the ultra-light gaming mouse market with its M75 AIR. It’s been a new trend for a while now, offering sleek, ultra-light peripherals with optimal performance. Not long ago, we were able to test the ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition from Asus, a hell of a piece that only weighs a few grams. This time, it’s the brand new M75 AIR from Corsair that I was able to have in my hands for a few weeks, and the least we can say is that it’s got it in its stomach too . With an introductory price displayed at €149.99, it has every interest in being efficient. Let’s see what happens.
The Corsair M75 AIR mouse doesn’t do much
At first glance, the M75 AIR is more than refined, perhaps even a bit too much. No small RGB LEDs, no grip or superfluous textures. The design of the mouse plays the card of extreme simplicity and even seeks symmetry. Left-handers or right-handers will thus be able to have the same grip, with the difference that, as is often the case, right-handers will be able to easily find the two side buttons on the left side of the mouse. Where they fall right under the thumb for a right hand, you will have to reach them with the ring finger or the little finger with the left hand, which is necessarily less practical. We can therefore speak here of a mouse mainly designed for right-handed users.
To the touch, the plastic is soft, whether for the shell or the main clicks, and the grip experience is immediate. With its curves stretching 128 mm long, you can easily rest your palm on it, but for larger hands. In addition, the length of the clicks and the positioning of the side buttons allow different grips. Whether you prefer to hold the mouse with a full hand or a claw, you can use it at your convenience.
With its 60 grams on the scale, the M75 AIR is a bit heavier than the Asus Harp Ace (54 grams), but it remains a featherweight that we almost forget once it is placed under our palm . As with all mice in this category, such a weight can throw off the uninitiated, and nervous gamers will quickly make it go in all directions, but you get used to it quickly.
Precision and responsiveness, the perfect combo for gaming
There’s something for everyone, but low weight means lighter movements and therefore potentially increased precision, although this depends more on the user than the hardware. What is certain is that the Corsair M75 AIR does everything it can to make our work easier. With its in-house optical sensor, a Marksman, the mouse guarantees watchmaker precision. The beast displays no less than 26,000 DPI on the clock, this is less than some competing mice, but it is more than enough, especially since it relies wisely on 650 IPS and the possibility of withstanding shock accelerations up to ‘at 50 g. Suffice it to say that the M75 AIR has nothing to envy of its cousins, it has more than what is needed where it is needed. We will also note ultra-responsive clicks thanks to the Corsair Quickstrike which allows for absolutely no delay in triggering. Not bad at all. Whether on an FPS or a MOBA (for example), the Corsair M75 AIR is built to win.
In game, it is extremely precise, the 100% PTFE pads under the mouse ensure both grip and clean glide, as long as you have the right support, of course. Note that the mouse does not have buttons to change sensitivity on the fly. Although this function is rarely used, if at all, in the middle of a game under normal circumstances, its absence is notable. You will have to use the in-house software to manage the mouse settings and create profiles.
iCUE, Corsair software to the rescue!
Regardless, the default settings will be sufficient for the average gamer. And for those looking to optimize, the iCue software will take over. The latter offers a multitude of additional settings. For example, you can program the button mapping, create shortcuts, change the sensitivity and responsiveness, but also optimize the settings depending on the surface on which you are using the mouse, and that is frankly appreciable. No need to be frightened by the software, moreover, it is very accessible, updates are displayed automatically, and the menus are very clear. It’s impeccable.
3 connection modes, impeccable autonomy
The icing on the cake is that the M75 AIR offers several types of connections. Wired, via a particularly solid and anti-twist USB-C cable provided. But also wireless via a small dongle also provided in the box or via Bluetooth. Nothing to report here either. Regardless of the mode, the mouse is responsive, and there is no signal loss. The dongle can also be easily stored under the mouse in a small dedicated space. Note that you can change connection type on the fly via the power button under the mouse. It is simple and efficient.
In terms of battery life, the mouse promises between 34 and 100 hours of use depending on the connection mode used (USB or Bluetooth). This is excellent and very likely as there is absolutely nothing superfluous to draw juice from. On my side for the test, despite daily use via USB. I never had a problem with the battery, the mouse managed to last more than 5 days without recharging and without problems.
Technical specifications of the Corsair M75 AIR
- Name : Corsair M75 AIR
- Price : €149.99 (recommended introductory price)
- Weight : 60 grams
- Sensor: optical – Corsair Marksman – 26,000dpi / 650fps / 50g
- Connectivity : wired (USB-C cable) and wireless (via USB2.4GHz dongle or Blutooth)
- Autonomy : 2.4GHz: 34h / Bluetooth: 100h
- Software Support: iCUE