Corsair DARKSTAR vs SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS: Which Mouse Is Better?

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Updated Aug 05, 2025 07:02 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 78.7 g

Ambidextrous No

ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 98.3 g

Ambidextrous No

Our Verdict

Corsair SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

Corsair DARKSTAR WIRELESS

The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS and the Corsair DARKSTAR WIRELESS are wireless gaming mice. The SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS is lighter and better suited for FPS games. It has two side buttons on the left. On the other hand, the DARKSTAR WIRELESS is better suited for MMOs or MOBAs but feels sturdier and has more programmable buttons, including a six-button cluster on the left. The DARKSTAR also supports tilt gestures, which the SABRE lacks.

Variants

SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS (Black)

DARKSTAR WIRELESS (Black)

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SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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Main Differences for

Work

Threshold

0.10

Work

7.1

7.6

Additional Buttons

6.9

8.5

Build Quality

7.5

8.0

Full Comparison

Work

7.1

7.6

Video Games (FPS)

8.7

8.6

Video Games (MMO)

7.8

8.8

Raw Performance

9.5

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

5.1" (129 mm)

5.1" (130 mm)

Width

2.7" (69 mm)

2.7" (68 mm)

Height

1.7" (42 mm)

1.7" (43 mm)

Grip Width

63 mm

Ambidextrous

Left-Handed Friendly

Finger Rest

Build Quality

7.5

8.0

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Weight

7.6

6.1

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

78.3 g

98.3 g

Default Weight

78.7 g

98.3 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

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Wireless Versatility

9.6

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Yes

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

Use When Charging

Yes

On/Off Activation

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Receiver Storing

Yes

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Cable

Connectivity

Wireless

Cable Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Cable Type

Rubber

Braided

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

USB-C

Port Type: PC End

USB-A

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Mouse Feet

7.0

9.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Very Good

Material

PTFE

Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included

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In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Mechanical

Optical

Switch Model

Omron D2FC-F-K(50M)

Not Specified

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Additional Buttons

6.9

8.5

Buttons Picture

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

Yes

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Click Latency

9.3

9.5

Latency Data

Expected Connection

3.1 ms

2.4 ms

Wired

2.5 ms

Receiver

3.1 ms

2.4 ms

Bluetooth

10.6 ms

7.8 ms

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CPI

9.9

9.4

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-0.02%

-0.19%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-0.13%

0.17%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

0.00%

-0.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.16%

0.78%

Precision Error Between CPI

0.16%

0.78%

Worst Tracking Error

-5.00%

-1.50%

Minimum CPI

100 CPI

Maximum CPI

26,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

1 CPI

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Sensor Latency

8.9

9.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

11.1 ms

11.9 ms

Delay At Half Movement

4.0 ms

3.6 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

6.2 ms

3.0 ms

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Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

MARKSMAN 26K

Works On Glass

Minimum Lift Off Distance

1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Yes

Thumb Wheel Type

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Quiet

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Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Corsair iCUE

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

Yes

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

RGB On/Off

Yes

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Mouse Compatibility

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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SABRE RGB PRO WIRELESS

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DARKSTAR WIRELESS

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