Corsair M65 RGB / M65 Pro RGB (2014)

usability

reliability, durability, price

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

+ Adjustable weight + Very flexible cable + Tried and trusted design + QUICKSTRIKE buttons feel truly excellent + Lovely RGB lighting + Comfortable for lengthy sessions + “Dumb charging” on the wireless model

- Weight system is fiddly - iCUE is becoming overly complex - Gesture controls feel like a gimmick - Wireless version is quite heavy - Wireless version loses the 8000Hz polling rate - Wireless version is expensive

The CORSAIR M65 ELITE scores an almost perfect card, to the point where we find ourselves scratching our heads to come up with some issues so we don’t appear to be on CORSAIR’s payroll.

Excellent build quality.

We have used more flexible cables (though not on mice that also offer 8000Hz polling rate).

Sleek design, new colours.

Mouse wheel doesn’t feel like it has a very smooth transition.

Price ; Tunable Weight ; Aluminum Frame ; Sniper Button ; iCUE Software Support ; RGB ; Corsair Quality

In conclusion, the M65 RGB Elite Gaming Mouse has lighting in the right spots and looks fantastic. The weight system is a nice tough to dial in the right feel for anybody. I like option this mouse offers and it definitely is an upgrade to the previous...

Adjustable weights.

Lighting is a big let down.

If Corsair can improve the lighting, the M65 Pro can provide the basis for a brilliant gaming mouse.

For starters, the M65 Pro RGB actually costs less than the M65 RGB did at launch so it's already quite good value. The only real difference is the optical sensor and its sensitivity range, which stretched all the way up to 12,000 DPI. However, the M65...

The M65 RGB is another solid product from Corsair Gaming. In the high-end peripherals market, it's getting to the point where there's a high level of quality across the major brands, with many relying on the same sensors, switches and materials and...

Sturdy aluminium chassis ; Attractive design ; Excellent performance on a variety of surfaces ; Detailed software suite ; Sniper button ; On-the-fly DPI changes ; 8 Fully programmable buttons ; Adjustable weight

Front LED not very intense ; Software can be a little complex ; No case for removable weights

After spending some time with the Corsair Gaming M65 RGB, the performance has proved to be strong and satisfying, making a trusted weapon for all FPS enthusiasts. Some may prefer a slightly smaller type of mouse that is lighter, this can be marginally...

So, there was a lot of hype about this mouse with its RGB lighting, what are my lasting impressions.

“The Corsair M65 RGB Ultra is cutting-edge gaming tech in an iconic design.”