Corsair Katar Elite Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

How Much Does it Cost?

The Corsair Katar Elite Wireless launches today with an MSRP of £69.99, which is quite a lot more expensive than the previous Katar models, but then again, this is a much more advanced mouse. You can get the Corsair Katar Pro Wireless for just £44.99 right now, and it’s very nice indeed. Then there’s the more Katar Pro XT Ultra, which is just £39.42 right now but it is wired not wireless. However, while the new model is more expensive, it has by far the most advanced sensor, it’s the lightest, has the longest battery life, and has the more refined click and ergonomics. So yes, you’re paying more, but you’re getting a better mouse for the extra investment.

Overview

Corsair really know what they’re doing, and it’s pretty much expected that their peripherals will be damn near perfect when it comes to testing, and the Katar Elite Wireless does not disappoint at all. When it comes to ultralight gaming mice, it’s one of my favourites. It’s a very simple design, with a fairly traditional button configuration and I just light like the simplicity of it. It’s very comfortable in your hand, it’s light, it’s nimble and it’s very fast thanks to the ultra-low friction PTFE feet.

It’s got one of the best sensors on the market today, with Corsair’s Marksman 26,000 DPI optical sensor, you could use this mouse on an eSports level if you really wanted to. It’s pixel-perfect, and it tracks beautifully smooth throughout the entire DPI range. Plus, being able to tweak it in 1 DPI levels may seem like overkill, but if 18671 DPI is where your sweet spot seems to be, then that’s where you can set it.

The wireless technology is flawless, but Corsair has been leading the pack with its Slipstream tech for years now anyway, so that’s hardly surprising. You get ultra-low latency in both Slipstream and Bluetooth, but even in USB mode, it’ll run a 2000 Hz polling rate, so you’ll always have some kind of speed advantage here.

The ergonomics are very comfortable on this mouse, and Corsair has done little to change the great shape we know and love from the Katar series. The only tweak seems to be on the front of the mouse, with those sharp corners traded for rounded corners, and the edges have been softened, making the mouse look and feel better overall. Plus, the zero-gap mounting of the switches makes the click feel even tighter and more responsive than ever.

Should I Buy One?

From eSports to spreadsheets, the Corsair Katar Elite Wireless is a versatile beast. It’s light, fast, comfortable, extremely accurate and has very flexible connectivity options. While some gamers may want even more buttons or even more RGB, the Katar Elite is a little more focused and simple mouse, but one that is done to a very high standard.