Corsair Dark Core RGB SE Wireless Mouse Review (w/ MM1000 mat)

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. MM1000 Mouse Mat5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

The first wireless mouse to come from the Corsair labs, the Dark Core RGB SE is a proficient mouse that I enjoyed using.

Its larger, ergonomic design makes it very comfortable, and having two interchangeable side grips is a good feature to have. It is quite heavy at 128g, though, so don't expect to be winning CS:GO tournaments with this one, but for some wireless sofa gaming it's more than up to the task.

That's primarily thanks to the excellent 2.4GHz connection, which I found to be absolutely flawless. I experienced zero issues using the mouse wirelessly and I honestly could not tell the difference between using the mouse wirelessly or wired.

I don't think the mouse is quite perfect, though – the scroll wheel could do with a bit more tension, and my sample exhibited a little bit of flex at the very bottom of the mouse which was slightly off-putting.

There is also the fact that the Dark Core RGB SE (special edition) costs £10 more than the standard version, and the only added feature is Qi charging. Considering the Qi-enabled MM1000 is another £75 on-top, I do think the standard Dark Core is the more attractive proposition.

Still, if you want a comfortable, and top-performing wireless mouse, the Corsair Dark Core RGB will serve you well – special edition or not. There's room for improvement, but it's a very solid offering from Corsair.

You can buy the special edition for £94.99 from Overclockers UK HERE. The standard model is £84.95 HERE. The MM1000 mouse mat is £74.99 HERE.

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Pros

• Excellent wireless performance.
• PMW 3367 is a brilliant sensor.
• Capable software.
• Good-looking RGB lighting.
• Interchangeable side grip.
• Comfortable shape for palm grip.

Cons

• Special edition essentially necessitates the additional purchase of a £75 mouse mat.
• My sample exhibited a bit of flex at the bottom of the mouse.
• Scroll wheel could be tighter, while its rubber grip is a bit slippery.

KitGuru says: Corsair's first wireless mouse is undoubtedly a good product. I think there is room for improvement, but if you are looking for a solid gaming mouse without the need for a cable, the Dark Core RGB – special edition or not – definitely fits the bill.

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