Corsair RGB Gaming Mouse Round-Up: M55, Glaive Pro, Nightsword, Ironclaw Tested
Corsair RGB Gaming Mouse Round-Up: Introducing Four New Devices
You've just finished meticulously routing cables in your new battlestation and are basking in the subtle glow of RGB LEDs, but your setup is not ready yet. Your old generic mouse has served you well, but its bargain-bin sensor is holding you back. Your crosshairs are unsteady and trying to select individual units is frustrating. Worst of all, it disrupts the svelte aesthetics of your new rig. Fortunately, Corsair has recently released a family of gaming mice with something to fit anyone's needs and budget. These newest additions are the ambidextrous M55 RGB Pro, the shape-shifting Glaive RGB Pro, the weight-tunable Nightsword RGB, and the free-roaming Ironclaw Wireless RGB -- all of which we will be covering here.
The M55 RGB Pro is the most basic option of the bunch, but basic does not mean it skimps on features. Its highlights include a contoured ambidextrous design, a total of 8 programmable mouse buttons, and on-the-fly DPI cycling.
The Glaive RGB Pro targets users who want more control over the comfort of their mouse. It provides three magnetically swappable thumb grips to alter its shape. Two of the options allow you to choose between a wider or narrower grip while the third features a full winged thumb rest. This can be a nice feature for indecisive gamers or shared workstations, but most users will probably find the thumb grip that works for them and stick to it.
The Corsair Nightsword RGB is built for performance. Its headlining feature is a smart-tunable weight system. The mouse includes six drop-in weights for users to adjust its mass and center of gravity as desired. Three of the weights are 2.8 grams and the other three are 4.5 grams. According to Corsair, there are 120 possible unique weight arrangements possible. The Nightsword can vary from its base weight of 119g up to 141g when fully loaded.
Finally, the Corsair Ironclaw Wireless RGB brings a cable free experience to the classic Ironclaw design. It can work wirelessly via Corsair's Slipstream Wireless (2.4 GHz radio) and over Bluetooth, or connect via USB to continue fragging while the mouse charges. Corsair claims the Slipstream Wireless solution provides wired parity performance with sub-millisecond latency and resistance to interference.
We will dive on in with a physical overview of each of the mice first...
Left to Right: M55 RGB Pro, Nightsword RGB, Glaive RGB Pro, Ironclaw Wireless RGB
The M55 RGB Pro is the most basic option of the bunch, but basic does not mean it skimps on features. Its highlights include a contoured ambidextrous design, a total of 8 programmable mouse buttons, and on-the-fly DPI cycling.
| Model | M55 |
| Wireless Connectivity | N/A |
| Wired Connectivity | USB-A 2.0 |
| Battery | N/A |
| Sensor | PAW3327 |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Resolution | 200-12,400 DPI, 100 DPI Steps 220 IPS, 30 G |
| On-Board Profiles | 1 |
| Backlight | 2-Zone RGB |
| Buttons | 8 |
| USB Report Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Color | Black |
| Mouse Feet | PTFE |
| Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed |
| iCUE Supported | Yes |
| Dimensions | 124.4 x 57.25 x 40 mm 4.9 x 2.25 x 1.57 in |
| Weight | 86 g / 0.19 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
The Glaive RGB Pro targets users who want more control over the comfort of their mouse. It provides three magnetically swappable thumb grips to alter its shape. Two of the options allow you to choose between a wider or narrower grip while the third features a full winged thumb rest. This can be a nice feature for indecisive gamers or shared workstations, but most users will probably find the thumb grip that works for them and stick to it.
| Model | Glaive RGB Pro |
| Wireless Connectivity | N/A |
| Wired Connectivity | USB-A 2.0 |
| Battery | N/A |
| Sensor | Pixart PMW3391 |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Resolution | 100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G |
| On-Board Profiles | 1 |
| Backlight | 3-Zone RGB |
| Buttons | 7 |
| USB Report Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Color | Black |
| Mouse Feet | PTFE |
| Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed |
| iCUE Supported | Yes |
| Dimensions | 124.9 x 68.5 x 45.5 mm 4.88 x 2.70 x 1.79 in |
| Weight | 115 g / 0.25 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
The Corsair Nightsword RGB is built for performance. Its headlining feature is a smart-tunable weight system. The mouse includes six drop-in weights for users to adjust its mass and center of gravity as desired. Three of the weights are 2.8 grams and the other three are 4.5 grams. According to Corsair, there are 120 possible unique weight arrangements possible. The Nightsword can vary from its base weight of 119g up to 141g when fully loaded.
| Model | Nightsword RGB |
| Wireless Connectivity | N/A |
| Wired Connectivity | USB-A 2.0 |
| Battery | N/A |
| Sensor | Custom Pixart PMW3391 |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Resolution | 100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G |
| On-Board Profiles | 3 |
| Backlight | 4-Zone RGB |
| Buttons | 10 |
| USB Report Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Color | Black |
| Mouse Feet | PTFE |
| Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed |
| iCUE Supported | Yes |
| Dimensions | 129.0 x 86.0 x 43.8 mm 5.08 x 3.38 x 1.72 in |
| Weight | 119 g / 0.25 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
Finally, the Corsair Ironclaw Wireless RGB brings a cable free experience to the classic Ironclaw design. It can work wirelessly via Corsair's Slipstream Wireless (2.4 GHz radio) and over Bluetooth, or connect via USB to continue fragging while the mouse charges. Corsair claims the Slipstream Wireless solution provides wired parity performance with sub-millisecond latency and resistance to interference.
| Model | Ironclaw Wireless RGB |
| Wireless Connectivity | Sub-1 ms 2.4GHz Slipstream Corsair Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 + LE |
| Wired Connectivity | USB-A 2.0 |
| Battery | Li-Po, built-in with USB charging 2.4 GHz: 16 to 24 hours Bluetooth: 30 to 50 hours |
| Sensor | Pixart 3391 |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Resolution | 100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G |
| On-Board Profiles | 3 |
| Backlight | 3-Zone RGB |
| Buttons | 10 |
| USB Report Rate | 1000 Hz |
| Color | Black |
| Mouse Feet | PTFE |
| Cable | 1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, removable (microUSB) |
| iCUE Supported | Yes |
| Dimensions | 130.0 x 80.0 x 45.0 mm 5.12 x 3.15 x 1.77 in |
| Weight | 130 g / 0.29 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
We will dive on in with a physical overview of each of the mice first...
