The Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF features Corsair's Marksman S optical sensor, which has a maximum sensitivity of 33,000 DPI and a maximum speed of 750 IPS, and can handle up to 50 G's of force. This is the same sensor featured in the Corsair Sabre v2 Pro and the Corsair Scimitar Elite SE Wireless , and it's an excellent sensor. It tracked very well on every surface I tried it on — hard, soft, and hybrid mouse pads, as well as wood, laminate, glass, concrete, and fabric. Gaming with the Sabre v2 Pro Wireless is a flawlessly smooth experience, and I didn't experience any latency or stuttering during my testing.
Switching the mouse's polling rate from its default 1,000 Hz to 8,000 Hz can make a difference in latency, but it's not something most people are probably going to be able to benefit from unless they're competing. While the mouse does move across the screen even smoother with an 8,000 Hz polling rate, the difference is not that big (and it seems like it's more likely to take a toll on your PC's performance — after all, an 8,000 Hz polling rate means the mouse is reporting to your PC eight times as often as it would with a 1,000 Hz polling rate). Still, the option is there if you need or want it.
The carbon fiber shell does impact performance, in my opinion — the smooth finish makes it comfortable to hold, but it's not so slippery that you can't get a good grip on it. Plus, the rigid, durable carbon fiber means you can grip this mouse a little harder without worrying about damage (I didn't hear any creaking at all in my testing).
The mouse's switches are on the quieter side, but they feel very good. They're tactile, with a solid, lightweight click, and Corsair has them rated for 100 million clicks. The side buttons also feel good. They're large and well-placed, making them easy to click and not easy to misclick.
(Image credit: Tom's Hardware) (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) You'll also need to use Web Hub to adjust the mouse's settings. This includes changing the polling rate (the mouse ships with a default polling rate of 1,000 Hz) and adjusting some of the more advanced features, such as lift height, angle snapping, and ripple control. You can also check the mouse's remaining battery life and update firmware for both the mouse and the dongle using the Web App.
For those of you who are concerned about being forced to be online just to update your mouse settings, the Web App can also be installed on your PC for offline use. Well, theoretically — I haven't managed to get it to work just yet.
The Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF has three forms of connectivity: low-latency 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired (via USB-C). The Bluetooth is surprising, as most stripped-down ultra-lightweight wireless mice only have 2.4GHz wireless (but if you're wondering, the Bluetooth isn't why the Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF weighs more than the ROG Harpe Ace Extreme, as the latter is also one of the rare ultra-lightweight wireless mice to have Bluetooth). I'm not sure Bluetooth is really necessary in a mouse that's clearly designed for high-performance gaming and not much else, but it's still a nice option to have.
Corsair rates the Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF at 120 hours over a 2.4 GHz wireless connection with a 1,000 Hz polling rate. This is very good. It's better than most ultra-lightweight wireless mice, which usually top out at around 100 hours (though the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro gets 150 hours). The magnesium version of the mouse has the same rated battery life, but the regular Sabre v2 Pro is significantly less impressive at just 70 hours.
The Corsair Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF isn't a bad upgrade from the original plastic Sabre v2 Pro : the carbon fiber shell really does make a difference in comfort (and when you're more comfortable, you probably perform better). But it's still $200, while the original Sabre v2 Pro retails for half of that — that's a pretty big price difference. You do get the extra accessories (well, really just the carrying case)… but it's not a $100 carrying case. Of course, the other carbon fiber mouse we tested recently, the Asus ROG Harpe Ace Extreme , is even pricier at $250.
Ultimately, it comes down to what you're looking for — the Sabre v2 Pro Wireless CF does its job very well: it's lightweight, easy to pick up and move, sturdy and able to take a decent amount of enthusiastic gaming, and it's smooth, speedy, and accurate. It's not particularly customizable or feature-rich, but it's not trying to be (though it does have Bluetooth). But you're definitely paying at least somewhat for the cool carbon fibery-ness of it, so keep that in mind, you'll get great performance if you buy this mouse, but you don't need to buy this mouse to get great performance.
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Aeacus The primary buttons feature Corsair's custom-tuned mechanical switches, which are crisp and tactile and not too loud. I wonder, :unsure: does the new Sabre has the same primary button switches as original Sabre had it? Original specs: https://www.corsair.com/ww/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9303011-ap/sabre-rgb-gaming-mouse-ap-ch-9303011-ap Since if it does, after ~1 year of usage, it will develop a double- and triple-click issue on left mouse button, despite you clicking only once. Because we used to run original Sabre RGB on two different PCs with 2 different people. And all 3x Sabre RGB mice we used, all developed the same fault within the same time span. Now, we are rocking Corsair Nightsword RGB and no such issue with this one. Reply
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