Corsair Nightsword RGB - Comfort Performance Tunable FPS/MOBA Optical Ergonomic Gaming Mouse with Backlit RGB LED, 18000 DPI, Black

Corsair has outdone themselves with this mouse; I used to use the G502 as my primary mouse and it's been difficult to find a competitor in terms of form factor, feel, and quality, but I believe Corsair has done so. **Pros*
1. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>b I like that it has the same layout as the G502, but it's slightly larger, which is a big plus for me because, as much as I like the G502, it always felt a little small in my hands, and keep in mind that my hands are larger than average.
2. I like that it has a sniper button like the M65, but I never use it to actually snipe; instead, I always rebind it to a melee attack when playing Apex Legends so that I don't have to look for the key.
3. The lighting zones on the mouse are fantastic, and they really stand out when you're using it late at night.
4. Braided cables are always a plus in my book.
5. The ability to change the CG is aided by adjustable weights.
6. The large skates allow you to move the mouse over long distances without dragging it.
7. I like the stiffness of the side buttons because I don't like mushy buttons. I also like that I can feel the press. br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> I'm not a fan of the profile switch buttons on the mouse behind the scroll wheel; I understand their utility, but when I set up a profile for a specific application or game, I have no intention of switching it while using that application. However, to Corsair's credit, these buttons can be rebounded, and if you accidentally press one of the profile switch buttons, you can quickly switch back by shifting up or down. When I'm gaming, I turn them off. 2. br>br>1. br>br>br>br>br>br The lift-off distance is abominable, making it difficult to keep the mouse on target when repositioning it. Because there is no way to change this in iCue, I'm taking a star away because I believe it is a design flaw that should have been considered if the intended audience was gamers. br>br>Apart from that, if you're coming from a G502 and looking for a slightly larger version, you'll feel right at home with this mouse.

Jamie Curtis

| Jun 12, 2021

This mouse had a lot of potential for me to like it. I'd like to point out that the mouse is nice and wide, with a good shape and height. It has a comfortable shape that makes it easy to hold the mouse in your hand. My hands are average to small in size. However, because of a few flaws, I returned it and replaced it with the Logitech G502. One of them is the scroll wheel, which is mushy and unusable. When you move it up or down, it doesn't have a distinct clicky sensation. So I'm not sure if I moved the wheel far enough when changing weapons, and it would kind of get halfway to a complete click and unintentionally trigger a scroll, changing my weapon, after several hours of testing. Not ok! I prefer the G502's rubberized scroll wheel to the metal (and slick) scroll wheel. Second, the mouse's third "sniper" button is too far forward for my thumb to comfortably reach. To reach the mouse, I have to choke up on it at an odd angle. Not ok. br>The mouse cord is extremely stiff, and no matter how hard I tried to straighten it, it would not lay flat or bend in my hand. Finally, the mouse's rubber coating isn't very grippy. As a result, my hand began to roll down the back of the mouse, causing me to lose my grip on the mouse. The RGB on the mouse, on the other hand, is cool and has a nice look to it. I would have kept it if the issues listed above weren't so bad. br>br>Perhaps if you have extremely long thumbs and don't care about scroll accuracy or feedback, this would be a good option.

Harleigh Park

| Apr 23, 2021

If something goes wrong in the future, I'll update, but otherwise, I'll see you in a few years.
- br>I use a palm grip with my hands measuring 18 x 10 cm. When all fingers are placed together, the length is measured from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the palm, and the width is measured from the edge of the pinky to the edge of the thumb. br>br>I've had four mice, including this one, over the years. The original M65 RGB, M65 RGB Elite, Razer Basilisk x Hyperspeed, and this Corsair Nightsword were all real workhorses that lasted me 5 years of hard use. The switches are still 100% responsive, but I ruined the surface coat with acetone so I upgraded to the Elite. After 4 months, the M65 Elite began to lose responsiveness in the left click While commuting, the Basilisk x Hyperspeed was supposed to be my wireless mouse. Except for a slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-slightly-s off hump placement, but after a while of use, I realized the mouse was too small for my hands, causing some discomfort after prolonged use. But, as is customary for me, I'm not going to say anything about it It's fine to use a lot of data while on the go. I've been using the M65/Elite (which have nearly identical form factors) as my daily driver for nearly 6 years, so I'll be comparing them extensively. br>br>Now, the reason I'm mentioning all of these other mice is so that you can see what mice I prefer. When it comes to selecting a mouse, the shape is both subjective and important. Grip width is particularly important; I didn't think I had particularly large hands, but it turns out I do. The Corsair M65 is the only other mouse I've ever felt at ease with. I've tried a variety of Logitech and Razer mice, including the G502 on which the Nightsword is based, and they've all received rave reviews. All of them were extremely uncomfortable for me, with poor hump placement, small grip width, uncomfortable side button positioning, and so on. The Roccat Kone Aimo is supposedly a good size for my hands as well, but I have yet to try it out because Roccats are rarely displayed in stores.
- br>br>Anyway, back to the Nightsword. br>br>Feel/Comfort:br>This mouse feels as if it was designed specifically for my hands. My hand measurements are a little unusual, even when compared to other 18 x 10 cm hands, because I have very long fingers in relation to my palm size, which makes finding a good mouse even more difficult. I can't quite put into words how I felt when I first tried it on in the store. I've never experienced this level of comfort from a mouse before, not even the M65, which is comfortable but not to this extent. The Nightsword has all the right curves and buttons, and my hand can rest on it comfortably without cramping up my palm. The thumb wing is also quite lovely. The sniper button is located near the tip of my thumb, which makes it easy to press it without having to bend or stretch. I can easily reach up and press the forward and back buttons above it with my thumb. The DPI switches that are cut out of the left click require a little more effort to press, but I don't use them very often at the moment. I'm still trying to figure out how to hit them in the most effective way possible. With my thumb, I can reach one comfortably, and with my index finger, I can reach the other. br>br>Weight: x x x x x x x x x x br>Even without the weights, this mouse is far too heavy. When I try to lift the mouse up, I have to consciously grip it a little tighter than usual, or it feels like it will slip out of my hand, which, combined with the high LOD, makes it feel like Corsair doesn't want you to lift the mouse at all. The idea of adjusting the center of gravity is intriguing, but it currently appears to be a gimmick. Sensor: br>br>Sensor: br>br>Sensor: br>br>Sen br>The Nightsword is equipped with the same PMW3391 optical sensor as the M65 Elite, but there's a catch. Despite having the same sensor, the Nightsword falls short of the M65 Elite's performance for some reason. People say the sensor isn't a spec to look at with high-end mice because they're all pretty much the same, but I disagree. I've tried a lot of different sensors with this DPI range and 1000 Hz polling rate, but none of them feel as silky smooth as the M65 Elite, not even the Nightsword with the same sensor. It's still a fantastic performance, but after having used the M65 elite, there's a noticeable lack of smoothness. br>The Elevator- Off Distance (LOD) differs from the M65 Elite in that it feels absurdly high, which is a bad thing. With a height of 1 DVD thickness, the M65 Elite, which uses the same sensor, has one of the smallest LODs on the market. The Nightsword is nearly three DVDs in length in LOD, whereas two is the current industry standard; this appears to be a common complaint in other reviews, so it isn't a one-off. off.

- br>Buttons: br>br>br>br>br> br>This is, without a doubt, one of the mouse's major flaws. All of the button actuation forces appear to be backwards, according to Corsair. * L/R click: br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br> br>Highly sensitive split trigger buttons (buttons are completely separate cutouts from the main body of the mouse). I dislike split trigger, but others may disagree. When you use split trigger buttons, the button has less "springiness" and provides longer feedback. This becomes a problem if you have to repeatedly hold down the left or right mouse button for long periods of time. When you don't have that slight feedback of the button trying to spring back against your finger, it's very easy to let go of it accidentally. Alternatively, you may find yourself pressing harder and harder over time, which is also undesirable. In my opinion, the M65 Elite's non-split trigger provided just the right amount of feedback. I also find the Nightsword L/R click to be a little too sensitive; I was constantly triggering the buttons by accident just by resting my hand on it for the first few days of use, but I've adjusted now and it no longer happens. * Scroll/Middle click: br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br br>Scrolling is a lot of fun. It could be a little less mushy, but I can still scroll one tick at a time and it never moves on its own. The middle click, on the other hand, has some flaws and isn't as firm as it should be. When you apply a light downward force without actuating it, it gives way a little and creates a barely-visible crack. As if the scroll wheel were loose, there was audible creaking feedback. * Sniper Button: br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br>br br>It's worth noting that this is the mouse's best button. Positioning and actuation force are both perfect. You did an excellent job. * Forward/Back: br>br>* br>Pressing it requires a LOT of force. After trying to hold down macros on these buttons for three minutes (seriously), my thumb feels three times more buff. Furthermore, the two buttons can become stuck on each other from time to time. When you press one, it pushes the other or even catches on it when you try to release it (you'll hear two "clicks" as the button tries to come back up). They're a little shaky, too. * Profile Shift: br>br> br>I don't have much to say about these except that they should be less sensitive; you'd think they'd be out of the way, but I've accidentally switched profiles a few times already. They would constantly trigger just from the weight of the mouse when flipping it over to test the weight system. * DPI Shift: br>br> br>Because these have the same sensitivity as the L/R click, I share your opinion. The shape is the most important feature of these. I understand that the goal was to preserve the contour of the left click, but I would have preferred to see the DPI-adjusted DPI-adjustable DPI-adjustable DPI-adjustable DPI-adjustable DPI The down button has been raised slightly higher so that it can be pressed with the index finger without accidentally pressing other buttons.

- br>br>Materials/Construction: br>br> br>On this mouse, I really like the material for the left and right clicks. It has the feel of a high-quality matte plastic and is very dirt-resistant. Even though I don't have sweaty or oily hands, the glossy plastic on the side buttons gunks up very quickly. The rubberized material on the rest of the mouse appears to be in good condition for the time being, but it appears that if you scrub it for any reason, it could quickly deteriorate. The textured surface appears to be begging for gunk to accumulate in the holes, making cleaning impossible. Let's see how things turn out. Although the scroll wheel and forward/back buttons are a little wobbly, the overall build quality is excellent.

- br>Final thoughts on Corsair: br>I'd love to see you guys combine all of the best features into a single mouse. The sensor, button build quality, material, and button actuation of the Nightsword the M65 Elite forces optical switches (many of your recent mice have left/right click problems), less weight, and possibly wireless. That's the mouse I'd like to own.

Quinn IQBAL

| May 23, 2021

The software is so bad that it keeps telling me that I need to update the firmware, but every time I try, it aborts. Update - it's a pity. br> After a week, the update was successful. For the time being, it appears to be functioning properly. br>Update - 2 The software will cease to function after a certain period of time. For me, this is the final Corsair product. Junk from China.

Jaliyah Trevino

| Dec 13, 2021