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Corsair has become one of the biggest names in the PC hardware community — it makes everything from all-in-one liquid coolers to gaming mice, which is what we have today. The brand's latest stripped-down ultralightweight mouse is just 36g — significantly lighter than most of its competition — and, needless to say, you can't put much in the way of buttons or features in a mouse that weighs so little.
There's not a lot to say about the Corsair Sabre v2 Pro, as it's a pretty simple mouse: it has five buttons, an ultra-lightweight faux-symmetrical body, and it features Corsair's 33,000 DPI Marksman S optical sensor. It also offers up to an 8,000 Hz polling rate and up to 70 hours of battery life — though not at the same time, of course — and is available in white or black for $100.
Design and Comfort of the Sabre v2 Pro
Originally, I wasn’t a fan of the Sabre v2’s size. The mouse measures 4.69 inches (119mm) long by 2.46 inches (62.55mm) wide, and is 1.5 inches (38.21mm) thick, which makes it around the same size as the Razer Viper Mini . This isn't a bad thing, necessarily, but I just didn't expect it — it's quite small, especially compared to most mainstream gaming mice. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the mouse's small size hasn't been an issue, even though I have pretty large hands.
The mouse features a pseudo-symmetrical design, with a mild hump and a slight flare at the ends. It's a standard five-button mouse, with two primary buttons, two thumb buttons, and a clickable scroll wheel. On the bottom of the mouse, you'll find a power switch and two medium strip-like UPE mouse feet.
Despite weighing only 1.27 ounces — 36g, which is much lighter than most of the ultra-light mice on the market today — the Corsair Sabre v2 Pro doesn’t feel cheap. It features a matte black finish, which isn't terribly exciting (it's the same finish you'll find on most gaming mice), but the body feels sturdy. It also has a notched scroll wheel and custom-designed tactile mechanical switches from Corsair, which are rated for up to 100 million clicks. The scroll wheel didn't stand out to me, but I found the switches to be very nice.
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The Corsair Sabre v2 Pro comes with a few accessories in the box: pre-cut grip tape, extra mouse skates, and an 8,000 Hz wireless dongle.
Performance and Software of the Sabre v2 Pro
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