VERDICT: If you can look past the
odd design, the Corsair Ironclaw RGB is an
affordable, high-performance
gaming mouse.^10T
he Ironclaw RGB is targeting serious gamers with some serious
specs. It offers a sensitivity range from 100 to 18,000 DPI, and is
adjustable in one-step increments. Who needs that high of sensitivity
or that granular adjustability? We don’t know, but it’s not hurting the
mouse in any way and the price isn’t blown up because of it.
We’re fans of the big sweeping arm movements for in-game control, and
the Ironclaw RGB’s tolerances for accelerations up to 50G and speeds up to
400 inches-per-second (IPS) put it on par with the best mice. We never see
it failing to keep up with our movements when swinging around corners or
snapping onto targets.
Despite not having physically split mouse buttons, clicking feels
surprisingly consistent no matter where your fingers will likely rest. We have
no trouble clicking in a quick double tap to hopefully put down an enemy in
Insurgency: Sandstorm.
The side buttons rest comfortably out of the way when flicking around,
but are easily accessible by rolling our thumb up. They also offer enough
resistance that they don’t accidentally trigger when picking up the mouse.
The only real issue is the heavy middle mouse button. It takes noticeably
more pressure to push down than the left and right click. The same light tap
that can actuate the left and right mouse buttons won’t do it for the middle
mouse button. In a situation where a quick melee attack may be necessary,
the heavy middle click can slow things down.
MARK KNAPP
W
hile we got sent the white Corsair M65 RGB Elite, you can pick
it up in black too, if that’s more your aesthetic. And, usually we
would go for a black color option, as we don’t like how dirty white
peripherals can get. At least, that’s the way we thought before we got
our hands on this mouse.
It’s absolutely gorgeous, the white chassis perfectly complements the gray
side panels and mouse wheel. And, the way that the RGB shines through
the slots in the back of the mouse, creating a lighting pattern beneath it.
Seriously, this is some next-level mouse design and it impressive how
modern it feels despite largely sticking to the same look as the original M65
RGB, released in September 2014.
No matter how pretty a gaming mouse might be, it doesn’t mean much
if it can’t perform well. And, we’re happy to report that the Corsair M65 RGB
Elite is an absolute beast of a gaming mouse.
The sensor on the Corsair M65 RGB Elite is rated at 18,000 DPI, and
through the iCue software you can adjust it in 1 DPI steps, meaning you can
dial in the mouse’s sensitivity to a level that’s perfect for you. We already
mentioned the buttons in the previous segment, but they’re incredibly
responsive, eliminating any lag between clicks and in-game actions.
We would have liked the ability to make it a bit heavier, but the more
lightweight design was easy to get used to. This mouse, with its 18,000 DPI
sensor, dedicated sniper button and reliable Omron switches makes it an
easy recommendation for any shooter fans out there.
BILL THOMASCorsair
Ironclaw RGB
This gaming mouse is a big hand’s best friend.Corsair M65
RGB Elite
Beautiful, fast, and easy on the wallet.PRICE$85
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