Wireless gaming mouse in the test: Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series

With the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series

we are testing a gaming mouse that the manufacturer developed for the high demands of eSports gamers. Because the wireless connection should not only offer flexible handling, but also virtually latency-free gaming.

TEST CONCLUSION: Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series

After testing the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series

we find out that it has an impressive, high-performance sensor, which, thanks to an above-average polling rate and fast wireless connection, ensures quick-reacting handling. The weight of only 79 grams also plays a positive role here. A symmetrical design and outsides with more grip would have been perfect. At the moderate price of currently just under 99 euros, we can still make a clear recommendation.

Per:

+ powerful, precise sensor

+ low weight

+ spring-loaded main mouse buttons

Cons:

– only suitable for right-handers

– smooth outside

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The Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series receives the PC-WELT Award “Editor’s Choice”.

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Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series: Designed for eSports

the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless Champion Series

is intended to be used primarily by eSports professionals. Since this professional group has particularly high demands on their peripherals, special equipment is also used. For example, Corsair is integrating the optical “Marksman” sensor, which was developed together with Pixart, for the first time. It scans with up to 26,000 DPI, tracks an above-average 650 IPS (inches per second) and can implement accelerations of also very high 50 G. This means that eSports enthusiasts can rely on highly precise, reliable mouse movements, even in the most hectic of situations.

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The Marksman sensor was developed with Pixart: It scans with up to 26,000 DPI, tracks an above-average 650 IPS (inches per second) and can implement accelerations of also very high 50 G.

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Corsair uses 100 percent PTFE for the mouse feet, which allows the mouse to glide smoothly. Since it is also wireless and weighs only a relatively low 79 grams, the handling is the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless

flawless and unreservedly suitable for fast maneuvers. The rather bulbous shape of the gaming mouse is suitable for pretty much all grip styles. It is only not aimed at left-handers. However, it bothers us more that Corsair does not integrate any rubberized or at least structured side surfaces. Because after a while, some grip is lost here – when your hands sweat.

Spring-loaded switches in the main mouse buttons

The clicks of the left and right mouse buttons on the Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless are registered by the so-called Quickstrike technology: These are pre-tensioned keys with downward spring force that closes the gap between the Omron switches and the key surfaces. This not only allows faster triggering, but also quick reaction times of the mouse clicks, since the mouse buttons return to their original position immediately after being pressed.

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The Quickstrike technology for the left and right mouse buttons is a pre-tensioned button with a downward spring force that closes the gap between the Omron switches and the button surfaces.

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Fast wireless technology including Bluetooth

the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless

uses the in-house 2.4 GHz radio technology Slipstream, which can both identify the fastest available radio channel and, through constant monitoring, can change the channel for greater stability. In addition, a polling rate of a proud 2,000 Hertz can be set, which corresponds to a response time of 0.5 milliseconds. In practice, we can confirm that the wireless technology works flawlessly and with almost no latency.

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The Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless uses the in-house 2.4 GHz radio technology Slipstream, but it is also possible to switch to Bluetooth 4.2.

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The corresponding USB dongle can also be conveniently stowed in a compartment on the underside of the mouse. There is also a slide switch to not only turn the mouse on and off, but also to switch from Slipstream to Bluetooth 4.2 LE. The latter is not suitable for professional gaming, but the gaming mouse can be used even more widely – very nice!

Long-lasting battery

According to the manufacturer, the integrated lithium-polymer battery should last up to 90 hours in Bluetooth mode and without the RGB lighting in the logo, which is quite sparse for Corsair. With activated slipstream there are only 60 hours without RGB. We have the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless

mainly operated via Slipstream, and charging through the sleeved USB-C cable was only necessary after ten days. Alternatively, you can continue to gamble with the cable connected.

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According to the manufacturer, the integrated lithium-polymer battery should last up to 90 hours in Bluetooth mode and without the RGB lighting in the logo, which is quite sparse for Corsair.

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Customizable via software

the

Corsair Saber RGB Pro Wireless

can be extensively adapted using the iCue software – from simple key reassignments, RGB effects, through DPI levels to complex macros. A total of seven buttons are available, including two on the outside left, a clickable scroll wheel and a dedicated DPI switch underneath. The settings made can in turn be saved in five different profiles directly on the mouse. An extra switch on the underside of the mouse can then be used to switch between the profiles.

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A total of seven buttons are available, including two on the outside left, a clickable scroll wheel and a dedicated DPI switch underneath.

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