
Our Verdict
Our Analysis and Test Results
Likes
Perhaps the thing that I like the most about the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro is how swift and nimble it feels. Part of this is its below-average weight of 73 grams, but it's also that the mouse fits our hands well (the testers for this review are men with above-average-sized hands). I also like that the mouse has a ton of light customization options — although this doesn't affect the mouse's performance, it sure is cool.
Speaking of customization, five of the Sabre RGB Pro's six buttons are customizable. They can be remapped as needed to just about anything you could want. Additionally, there is a DPI/CPI adjustment button on top with a lighted indicator on the left side of the mouse that displays the setting. This is a great feature for FPS games and the like. Building on this feature, the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro allows you to adjust the DPI/CPI in steps of 50 by holding the DPI button and pressing the forward or backward button — this is a unique feature that I thought was pretty cool.
Finally, I think that the side buttons are great because they are big and easy to push.
Dislikes
While there is a good deal that I like about the Corsair Sabre RGB Pro, I have our reservations. Chief among them is the perception of poor manufacturing and concerns about the mouse's long-term durability. For example, our test model had a weird double-click sound that I did not observe with other Corsair Sabre RGB Pro mice. In the same vein, the scroll wheel had a hollow feeling that did not inspire confidence in its quality.
Additionally, while I liked the on-the-fly DPI/CPI adjustments, I didn't like that the adjustments were in steps of 50 and that I had to use the software to make fine-tuned adjustments. While I like all the light customization options, it seemed like a bit of overkill considering that there are only two light zones — one on the logo on the shell and one on the scroll wheel.
Finally, the software was poorly designed, making it that much harder to get the mouse set up.