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CORSAIR Sabre - RGB Gaming Mouse - Lightweight Design - 10,000 DPI Optical Sensor - Forward/Back & DPI Preset Buttons
Brand | Corsair |
Color | Black |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Alcohol-Free |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
About this item
- Light weight -- Just 100g total weight. React more quickly and play longer with less fatigue
- 10000 DPI optical sensor and multi-color DPI indicator - Confident, high-accuracy tracking makes every click count
- Four-zone 16.8 million color backlighting - Enjoy virtually infinite customization
- CUE software - Powerful and intuitive Corsair Utility Engine gives you performance tuning and customizationcontrol
- 8 programmable buttons - Fully configurable layout for personalized play
- High-performance Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks - custom designed for gaming, with fast response and high reliability
- Ergonomic design - fits comfortably in your hand and supports multiple grip styles
- 1,000 Hz USB refresh rate - lag-free responsiveness for fast play. Report Rate Select-able 1000Hz/500Hz/250Hz/125Hz
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Ergonomic | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Battery life | — | 4.4 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Comfort | — | 3.9 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.1 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Always Essentials! | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
connectivity tech | USB | Wired | USB | Radio Frequency, Bluetooth, USB | USB | USB |
hand orientation | Right | Ambidextrous | Right | Right | Right | Ambidextrous |
power source | — | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
tracking method | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | 0.0, feet | 1 meters | 5 meters | 100 meters | 5 meters | 10 meters |
button quantity | 8 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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Light weight and superior accuracy for fast gameplay
Light weight at just 100g, the Corsair Gaming Sabre RGB 10000 DPI gaming mouse offers easy comfort and fluid reach balanced by consistently accurate tracking, a 1,000 Hz refresh rate, eight configurable buttons, and super-responsive switches. Four-zone 16.8M color backlighting creates a beautiful, personalized look that matches your style.
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Four-zone 16.8 million color backlightingIt’s yours, so make it your own. Use the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) software to define your hue and brightness level for each zone. Fly your colors with a unique four-color pattern, or use CUE to set up automatic color cycling with your choice of speed and palettes. |
10000 DPI optical sensor and multi-color DPI indicatorHigh-accuracy smart tracking makes every click count, and you’ll know at a glance if you’re set up to strafe or do some long-range damage. You can even set up your own customized DPI indicator color palette. |
One weapon for any battleWith advanced ergonomics that comfortably support your entire hand, you can wield the Sabre RGB in a variety of grip styles. The adaptability in grip gives you the adaptability you need to compete in a wide variety of game types from FPS to RTS and MOBA. The 8 programmable buttons can be customized with ease to fine tune your play. |
Light weight for faster playSabre RGB is perfect if you prefer a lighter weight mouse. Each component has been screened for weight reduction without sacrificing performance, and the result is a mouse that weighs in at just 100g. If you like playing at lower DPIs and taking advantage of a larger mouse mat, you'll be able to react quicker and you'll have less fatigue over long gaming sessions. |
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Technical Details
Brand | Corsair |
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Item model number | CH-9303011-NA |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.9 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.9 x 3.4 x 1.5 inches |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
ASIN | B01APA8D2G |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 25, 2016 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #43,656 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,775 in PC Gaming Mice |
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Light weight - Just 100g total weight. React more quickly and play longer with less fatigue10000 dpi optical sensor and multi-color DPI indicator - Confident, high-accuracy tracking makes every click countFour-zone 16.8 million color backlighting - Enjoy virtually infinite customization
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Customers like the comfort, lighting, and size of the mouse. They mention that the soft touch plastic used on this mouse feels much more comfortable, and the ergonomic shape and hand slope reduce cramping. They are also satisfied with size, and appearance. However, some customers have reported issues with the clicks, saying that the left and right buttons sometimes fail to click or even stick in place. Customers also differ on quality, performance, and buttons.
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Customers like the comfort of the mouse. They say that the soft touch plastic used on the mouse feels much more comfortable than the G500s, and it has a similar ergonomic shape and hand slope. This allows their hand to be spread out and reduce cramping.
"...It feels solid and comfortable to the touch, the RGB lighting is really cool, customization is great, and overall it's very responsive and nice to..." Read more
"...It's also "soft-touch" plastic, which I find comfortable. All the buttons are clicky and satisfying...." Read more
"...is perfect, with good solid 'notches', it scrolls with a solid and precise feel...." Read more
"...I do use it for gaming, but something that worked well and was comfortable in my hand. The cheaper mouses (mice?)..." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the input mouse. They say that the RGB lighting is a neat feature, and the LED lighting is also nice. Customers are also impressed with the multi-zone coloring, saying that it's kitschy but not uncool. They also appreciate the ability to change the LED colors to any color they want. The lighting effects work great, and are fully controllable. Customers also mention that the mouse body itself is color-neutral.
"...It feels solid and comfortable to the touch, the RGB lighting is really cool, customization is great, and overall it's very responsive and nice to..." Read more
"...The RGB lighting is a neat feature, obviously, but the really impressive thing to me is how flexible the action programming is...." Read more
"...The multi-zone coloring is kitschy but not uncool and the Cue Link can creation animations that span across a Corsair keyboard into the mouse...." Read more
"...The lighting is even harder to grasp. In short it is a nightmare!..." Read more
Customers like the size of the mouse. They say it fits their medium-large hands pretty well, and is the perfect size. They also appreciate the adjustable thumb pieces and the ability to adjust how their thumb rests using the included thumb rest.
"...It fits my smallish hands very comfortably and the ridge on the far side makes it extremely easy to pick up and re-position without disturbing your..." Read more
"...With the size and overall design, it fits every grip style you might use, while looking sleek and performing near the level of top quality gaming..." Read more
"...fingers they may want to look elsewhere but for my hand it is the perfect size, especially when using the included thumb rest...." Read more
"...With that said, I have some issues with it. The thing is huge for me. Much bigger than the picture would lead you to believe...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the input mouse. They mention that it has a high-end look, the RGB looks cool, and the design is simple. Some say that the DPI is nicely customizable with the software, and that the material is grippy but not icky.
"...did (a lot of people asked if they could touch it), but it is still very nice, very presentable, and has its own unique charm to it...." Read more
"...and overall design, it fits every grip style you might use, while looking sleek and performing near the level of top quality gaming mice...." Read more
"...It's a beautiful mouse, very comfortable, easy to set up and use, plug and play, customizable..." Read more
"...The main part of the mouse is also nice and wide, allowing for my hand to be spread out and reduce cramping...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the mouse. Some mention that it's well-built, and doesn't feel cheap. However, others say that it randomly shuts off, and the windows software doesn' t start on their system. The mouse wheel is perfect, with good solid notches, and it scrolls with a solid feel. However, some customers also say that the mouse randomly shut off and the software is geared towards macros, which are strings of events, keystrokes, and that the highest speed moves too fast even on dual monitor displays.
"...This is a really nice mouse, especially for the price. It feels solid and comfortable to the touch, the RGB lighting is really cool, customization..." Read more
"...It's been amazing to play Fallout 4 with this thing; FO4 has 1-0 and the - and = keys bound to hotkeys, which you can assign weapons and items to...." Read more
"...The software is geared towards macros, which I take to be strings of events, keystrokes, delays, etc...." Read more
"...The mouse wheel is perfect, with good solid 'notches', it scrolls with a solid and precise feel...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mouse. Some mention that it's a really well made mouse and performs wonderfully, while others say that it just doesn't work. Some say that the LED lights won't turn on, and that it bugs up. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to read the reviews carefully before making a purchase.
"...It's pretty awesome, and has always worked flawlessly. Also, it slowly pulses a radioactive green. Atmospheric!My, this got long...." Read more
"...The buttons seem to be well made and work good, but the setup is outrageously complicated...." Read more
"...the first one cause the power receiver was bugged up, and the LMB would not work in terms of holding down, it would let go of the sensor and re-..." Read more
"The Corsair Sabre gaming mouse is an exceptional gaming mouse that performs well, especially for the low price tag...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the buttons of the input mouse. Some mention that the buttons are amazing and tactile, while others say that they are already failing and there is no support for all buttons unless you get a third party paid app. The mouse has 8 buttons and has RGB LEDs, programmable keys, and a good build quality. However, some customers also say that the side buttons are stuck and the DPS switch only has one button.
"...This is where I think the biggest downfall is. Most of the buttons are great, but Button 6 (next to writing, left click) is hard to press, and..." Read more
"...The DPI buttons will get in the way some times. I hated the DPI buttons at first but i was just used to a different finger spacing on the mouse...." Read more
"...Every single button is easily within reach from a single hand position so that you never have to reach for the extra buttons...." Read more
"...this mouse for FOUR months (purchased June 8, 2017) and the buttons are already failing...." Read more
Customers have issues with the click of the mouse. They mention that the left and right buttons sometimes fail to click or even stick in place. Some customers also report that the mouse clicks only register if they click in a specific spot. The dpi buttons feel goofy to press, and the left mouse button sometimes double clicks when they just single click.
"...Cons:- Left mouse button problems: The main issue I have had with this mouse that I, along with two of my friends, have experienced is..." Read more
"...Update- 10-19-2020Just last night the left mouse button started to double click while I am only clicking once...." Read more
"...and lo' and behold, I'm now having power receiving issues, the clicker is messing up, and it's right after my warranty goes out...." Read more
"...It has a nice solid click, and feels very responsive to my finger. Do note though that it does not tilt. Only rolling and regular middle clicking...." Read more
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Bonus note: Apparently the mouse comes with 6 months free unlimited online storage on Amazon Cloud Drive. It also seems to account for if you already have that by offering bonus time or refunds. Now, I must admit that I had trouble getting the order to ship, so there is a chance that Customer Support gave me that, but nowhere in the email does it say that, nor did the customer service rep. So, if you have already or plan to purchase this mouse, check your email! This email came a couple of hours before the email saying my order had shipped, but keep your eyes open just in case!
-My First Impressions (Kind of a Tl;dr)
This is a really nice mouse. I am coming from a Mad Catz R.A.T. 3 (which was really comfortable) and so far I am really impressed with the overall feel and look. I feel that it doesn't have the same "wow" factor the R.A.T 3 did (a lot of people asked if they could touch it), but it is still very nice, very presentable, and has its own unique charm to it. My personal favorite part is the sail on the palm rest, which I think looks a good bit better than the old design they have available. Overall, I really like what I have experienced so far and hope I have no problems with it.
-Look and Feel (and grip) - Note: I THINK my hands are on the larger side
I have to say that I was worried about how the mouse would feel because my last one absolutely spoiled me, but I find it to be very comfortable for extended durations of use. It has little wings on the side to keep your thumb, pinky, and ring fingers from rubbing against your mat/desk/whatever. I find that the tips of my index and pinky still touch my mat occasionally, but it's not enough to cause any problems or discomfort while gaming or working. It could be a little longer, but I find that's a rather minor issue.
Fingertip and Claw Grip (and large hand users): I believe it is advertised as a claw grip mouse, but I use somewhat of a hybrid between fingertip and claw (closer to claw, but with fingers at a lower angle and wrist further back) and have no issues. I tried to emulate both grips as best as I could, and I'd say that both should be fine. I could click the mouse buttons pretty rapidly and reach almost all the buttons with ease. With claw grip, I had a harder time reaching Button 8 (behind scroll wheel), and with fingertip, I had a hard time reaching Button 6 (next to "SAIR" imprint on left-click). I'll go into the buttons a more further down, but I wanted to give a heads up to you guys. To my large handed people, I won't say too much because I don't know how hand sizes really work or are measured, but I think you would be fine if you use these grips
Palm Grip (and large hand users): Since I don't use palm grip, I cannot say for certain how this mouse will perform for you, but when I tried it, it was definitely useable. It felt a little unnatural, but I was able to left and right click rather easily and rapidly. Button 4 (behind scroll wheel) is hard to get to, but every other button felt accessible. For those worried about Buttons 7 (next to left click without writing), don't. For some reason, it's a lot easier to click than 6. I could move my finger over both and easily press B7. B6 (next to writing) needs serious work. That one requires effort, but I'll discuss that later. Large handers, depending on how big your hand is, there may be finger overhang, but moving mine up and down the mouse didn't drastically effect click time or effort. Also, for palm-handers in general, most of the weight of my hand fell right near the knuckles, palm side, of index and middle finger. I don't know if that's normal, but I felt it was worth mentioning. All in all, I felt it was usable, but I think it'd be worth seeing if you can find one in a store that will let you try it out for yourself.
-RGB Lighting
This is my first RGB mouse, and I really like what they have done. The scroll wheel, palm rest, front side, and DPI indicator all light up, and all are customizable to your liking. As Carter's review mentioned, the front-side light isn't that bright at all. In fact, it's hardly noticeable unless you use a bright color like bright green or pink. All the other lights are very nice, however. Both the scroll wheel and palm rest are very bright, and the DPI indicator looks nice, but isn't distracting to the eye. As for the different types of lighting, you can have a Rainbow effect where the lights change randomly at 3 speeds, just a Solid Color, a Color Pulse where the lights fade in and out between two separate colors at 3 speeds, and a Color Shift, where the lights change directly between colors at two different speeds. NOTE: Color effects are for all but DPI Indicator light, that's just a solid color. But, the other three can have any of the four effects, separate or together. Really well done overall.
Quick Note: Lighting is optional, and can be turned off.
-DPI and Performance - Note: Go to this section to customize the DPI Indicator light
There is a ton you can do here. This is the first mouse I've actually made custom profiles for (could do it on the R.A.T., but didn't use it), and the DPI customization is great! You can have up to five different settings, but they give you the ability to enable or disable them however you please (I use two atm), and set which one you want to be the default. You can also have the X & Y axis bound together, or customize them separately. DPI goes all the way up to 10,000. They also have sections for adjusting Lift Height (Low, Middle, High), Angle Snapping (Enable, Disable), Pointer Speed (Slow to fast, and everywhere in-between), and Enhance Pointer Precision (Yes, No). I don't know what most of those do, but I assume it's good that they give you options.
I don't know too much about the sensor itself, but I can tell you that the mouse is very responsive and I have seen no stutter or freezing whatsoever.
-Buttons
This is where I think the biggest downfall is. Most of the buttons are great, but Button 6 (next to writing, left click) is hard to press, and Button 8 (behind scroll wheel) can be hard to get to depending on your grip style. B8 I can forgive, because we knew that was there from the pictures, but B6 is unnecessarily hard to press. B7 (below it) has a nice, solid click when pressed, but not B6. I think this may be by design to prevent accidental button pressing, but I don't think that would've happened that much anyway. B6 is way too resistive compared to the rest.
-Scroll Wheel
The scroll wheel is really nice. It's segmented, meaning it has notches that make rolling it solid and tactile, but not difficult. It also has a nice rubber feel, but is not hard to the point of discomfort. It has a nice solid click, and feels very responsive to my finger. Do note though that it does not tilt. Only rolling and regular middle clicking. Since the scroll wheel was the first to break on my last mouse, I'm trying to be extra careful with this one, but I will update if anything happens with it.
-Corsair Utility Engine and Customization as a whole
There is a ton you can do. If this isn't your first time with Corsair, then you probably know what to expect, but if not, they really allow you to make the mouse your own. Between the color, lighting, and button assignments, there are a lot of ways you can customize this mouse. You can assign any of the buttons however you want, including having macros, keystrokes, shortcuts, timers, even media controls. You can have different modes and profiles for the mouse, of which you can change by assigning a button to do so OR by binding them to individual programs. Apparently you can even download custom profiles and lighting schemes from Corsair's website and upload your own. There's on-screen-display settings which I assume let you track your mouse's performance. There's even something called Cue Link which I believe lets you synchronize the lighting across multiple Corsair devices (like headsets, keyboards, and mice). I have not used it extensively, but I feel as though there's a lot to offer here for people who want/need a lot of customization. I really like what they have to offer, but definitely Google it more to see if there's a more in-depth discussion going on somewhere. Maybe ask around on Reddit as well.
Quick Note: CUE has it's own forum that you can check out here:
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-Other (Cable, packaging, Warranty, etc)
The cable is braided and of nice quality. I think it will hold up very well in the long run. You may want a twist tie or a Velcro tie of some sort, because it is fairly long.
The packaging was really nice, and pulls open so that you can see the mouse inside (like a presentation sort of deal). To get the mouse cable out, Pop Outwards the tab on the backside, not in. It took me a while to get that.
The warranty is one year, I believe, but does not cover accidents or mistreatment. It's probably a good idea to pick up an Accidental Warranty from SquareTrade or another place.
-Final Thoughts
This is a really nice mouse, especially for the price. It feels solid and comfortable to the touch, the RGB lighting is really cool, customization is great, and overall it's very responsive and nice to look at. So far, I'm really happy with my purchase, but I will update accordingly if the need arises (which I hope never happens).
Bonus note: Apparently the mouse comes with 6 months free unlimited online storage on Amazon Cloud Drive. It also seems to account for if you already have that by offering bonus time or refunds. Now, I must admit that I had trouble getting the order to ship, so there is a chance that Customer Support gave me that, but nowhere in the email does it say that, nor did the customer service rep. So, if you have already or plan to purchase this mouse, check your email! This email came a couple of hours before the email saying my order had shipped, but keep your eyes open just in case!
-My First Impressions (Kind of a Tl;dr)
This is a really nice mouse. I am coming from a Mad Catz R.A.T. 3 (which was really comfortable) and so far I am really impressed with the overall feel and look. I feel that it doesn't have the same "wow" factor the R.A.T 3 did (a lot of people asked if they could touch it), but it is still very nice, very presentable, and has its own unique charm to it. My personal favorite part is the sail on the palm rest, which I think looks a good bit better than the old design they have available. Overall, I really like what I have experienced so far and hope I have no problems with it.
-Look and Feel (and grip) - Note: I THINK my hands are on the larger side
I have to say that I was worried about how the mouse would feel because my last one absolutely spoiled me, but I find it to be very comfortable for extended durations of use. It has little wings on the side to keep your thumb, pinky, and ring fingers from rubbing against your mat/desk/whatever. I find that the tips of my index and pinky still touch my mat occasionally, but it's not enough to cause any problems or discomfort while gaming or working. It could be a little longer, but I find that's a rather minor issue.
Fingertip and Claw Grip (and large hand users): I believe it is advertised as a claw grip mouse, but I use somewhat of a hybrid between fingertip and claw (closer to claw, but with fingers at a lower angle and wrist further back) and have no issues. I tried to emulate both grips as best as I could, and I'd say that both should be fine. I could click the mouse buttons pretty rapidly and reach almost all the buttons with ease. With claw grip, I had a harder time reaching Button 8 (behind scroll wheel), and with fingertip, I had a hard time reaching Button 6 (next to "SAIR" imprint on left-click). I'll go into the buttons a more further down, but I wanted to give a heads up to you guys. To my large handed people, I won't say too much because I don't know how hand sizes really work or are measured, but I think you would be fine if you use these grips
Palm Grip (and large hand users): Since I don't use palm grip, I cannot say for certain how this mouse will perform for you, but when I tried it, it was definitely useable. It felt a little unnatural, but I was able to left and right click rather easily and rapidly. Button 4 (behind scroll wheel) is hard to get to, but every other button felt accessible. For those worried about Buttons 7 (next to left click without writing), don't. For some reason, it's a lot easier to click than 6. I could move my finger over both and easily press B7. B6 (next to writing) needs serious work. That one requires effort, but I'll discuss that later. Large handers, depending on how big your hand is, there may be finger overhang, but moving mine up and down the mouse didn't drastically effect click time or effort. Also, for palm-handers in general, most of the weight of my hand fell right near the knuckles, palm side, of index and middle finger. I don't know if that's normal, but I felt it was worth mentioning. All in all, I felt it was usable, but I think it'd be worth seeing if you can find one in a store that will let you try it out for yourself.
-RGB Lighting
This is my first RGB mouse, and I really like what they have done. The scroll wheel, palm rest, front side, and DPI indicator all light up, and all are customizable to your liking. As Carter's review mentioned, the front-side light isn't that bright at all. In fact, it's hardly noticeable unless you use a bright color like bright green or pink. All the other lights are very nice, however. Both the scroll wheel and palm rest are very bright, and the DPI indicator looks nice, but isn't distracting to the eye. As for the different types of lighting, you can have a Rainbow effect where the lights change randomly at 3 speeds, just a Solid Color, a Color Pulse where the lights fade in and out between two separate colors at 3 speeds, and a Color Shift, where the lights change directly between colors at two different speeds. NOTE: Color effects are for all but DPI Indicator light, that's just a solid color. But, the other three can have any of the four effects, separate or together. Really well done overall.
Quick Note: Lighting is optional, and can be turned off.
-DPI and Performance - Note: Go to this section to customize the DPI Indicator light
There is a ton you can do here. This is the first mouse I've actually made custom profiles for (could do it on the R.A.T., but didn't use it), and the DPI customization is great! You can have up to five different settings, but they give you the ability to enable or disable them however you please (I use two atm), and set which one you want to be the default. You can also have the X & Y axis bound together, or customize them separately. DPI goes all the way up to 10,000. They also have sections for adjusting Lift Height (Low, Middle, High), Angle Snapping (Enable, Disable), Pointer Speed (Slow to fast, and everywhere in-between), and Enhance Pointer Precision (Yes, No). I don't know what most of those do, but I assume it's good that they give you options.
I don't know too much about the sensor itself, but I can tell you that the mouse is very responsive and I have seen no stutter or freezing whatsoever.
-Buttons
This is where I think the biggest downfall is. Most of the buttons are great, but Button 6 (next to writing, left click) is hard to press, and Button 8 (behind scroll wheel) can be hard to get to depending on your grip style. B8 I can forgive, because we knew that was there from the pictures, but B6 is unnecessarily hard to press. B7 (below it) has a nice, solid click when pressed, but not B6. I think this may be by design to prevent accidental button pressing, but I don't think that would've happened that much anyway. B6 is way too resistive compared to the rest.
-Scroll Wheel
The scroll wheel is really nice. It's segmented, meaning it has notches that make rolling it solid and tactile, but not difficult. It also has a nice rubber feel, but is not hard to the point of discomfort. It has a nice solid click, and feels very responsive to my finger. Do note though that it does not tilt. Only rolling and regular middle clicking. Since the scroll wheel was the first to break on my last mouse, I'm trying to be extra careful with this one, but I will update if anything happens with it.
-Corsair Utility Engine and Customization as a whole
There is a ton you can do. If this isn't your first time with Corsair, then you probably know what to expect, but if not, they really allow you to make the mouse your own. Between the color, lighting, and button assignments, there are a lot of ways you can customize this mouse. You can assign any of the buttons however you want, including having macros, keystrokes, shortcuts, timers, even media controls. You can have different modes and profiles for the mouse, of which you can change by assigning a button to do so OR by binding them to individual programs. Apparently you can even download custom profiles and lighting schemes from Corsair's website and upload your own. There's on-screen-display settings which I assume let you track your mouse's performance. There's even something called Cue Link which I believe lets you synchronize the lighting across multiple Corsair devices (like headsets, keyboards, and mice). I have not used it extensively, but I feel as though there's a lot to offer here for people who want/need a lot of customization. I really like what they have to offer, but definitely Google it more to see if there's a more in-depth discussion going on somewhere. Maybe ask around on Reddit as well.
Quick Note: CUE has it's own forum that you can check out here:
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-Other (Cable, packaging, Warranty, etc)
The cable is braided and of nice quality. I think it will hold up very well in the long run. You may want a twist tie or a Velcro tie of some sort, because it is fairly long.
The packaging was really nice, and pulls open so that you can see the mouse inside (like a presentation sort of deal). To get the mouse cable out, Pop Outwards the tab on the backside, not in. It took me a while to get that.
The warranty is one year, I believe, but does not cover accidents or mistreatment. It's probably a good idea to pick up an Accidental Warranty from SquareTrade or another place.
-Final Thoughts
This is a really nice mouse, especially for the price. It feels solid and comfortable to the touch, the RGB lighting is really cool, customization is great, and overall it's very responsive and nice to look at. So far, I'm really happy with my purchase, but I will update accordingly if the need arises (which I hope never happens).
The Sabre is designed to accommodate claw-grip users, like me, and it took me less than two days to get used to this thing. It's far and away the most comfortable mouse I've ever used. That being said, if you are more of a palm-grip user, you might not enjoy this thing as much -- that's most likely where all the reviews that say this is "too small" or "too short" are coming from. It's not too small, it's just not designed to have your whole hand resting on it. If you're thinking about getting this mouse and you don't know already, you should work out whether you are more of a palm-grip or claw-grip mouse user. Google will tell you what this means, if you've never heard of that before.
And the software. Ahhh, the software. The programming of lights and buttons is done through the Corsair Utility Engine software, also known as CUE. I am using CUE 2, and have been very impressed so far. It's not quite as intuitive as the Logitech software, but I'm finding it quite a bit more reliable and flexible. You will need to poke and prod a bit to figure out how to get this thing doing what you want, but it's so worth it. Tutorials abound online if you're having trouble figuring out where to find what you're looking for.
The RGB lighting is a neat feature, obviously, but the really impressive thing to me is how flexible the action programming is. I don't use the DPI switching feature, so I set the DPI where I like it and reassigned the DPI keys to ctrl-C and ctrl-V, for copy and paste. My thumb buttons are browser back and forward. My favorite thing, though, is the profile switch function. I have the dorsal (middle) button set to switch to another profile while it is being held down, so just by holding that down, I have access to a whole other set of functions -- namely, ctrl-x (cut), ctrl-k (for editing links), and the thumb buttons open the calculator and CUE. So much time saved. Logitech's software allowed some similar things, but its profile stuff was a little odd (it insisted on having three "modes," even if you only wanted two or one), and didn't allow for the ability to switch functions only while the button was held down.
You can also set the software up to switch profiles automatically when different programs are the active window. The Logitech software I had previously would do this, too, but it didn't always work, especially when gaming, or when I was switching quickly between windows. CUE's detection hasn't failed once since I set it up. It's been amazing to play Fallout 4 with this thing; FO4 has 1-0 and the - and = keys bound to hotkeys, which you can assign weapons and items to. I can only easily reach 1-5 on the keyboard. The others, I have bound to my mouse, using that same swapping functionality. It's pretty awesome, and has always worked flawlessly. Also, it slowly pulses a radioactive green. Atmospheric!
My, this got long. I just really like this thing. I have profiles set up for games, various programs, even some keyboard shortcuts for the software I use at my current job. And they all light up in various ways! It's awesome. If you're looking for a quality, flexible programmable mouse, and you're a claw-grip person, this is definitely worth your consideration.