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CORSAIR Glaive - RGB Gaming Mouse - Comfortable & Ergonomic - Interchangeable Grips - 16000 DPI Optical Sensor - Aluminum
Brand | Corsair |
Color | Aluminum |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Special Feature | Ergonomic Design |
Movement Detection Technology | Optical |
About this item
- Contoured shape: Designed so you can game longer without fatigue
- Custom, gaming grade native 16000 DPI optical sensor with 1 dpi resolution steps for high accuracy performance
- Interchangeable thumb grips: Choose between 3 styles of thumb grips for a tailored fit
- Onboard profile storage: Saves lighting effects, macros and DPI settings for universal access to your profile on any PC, without the need for drivers or additional software
- Custom tuned for gaming left and right button switches provide ultrafast response and are rated for 50 million clicks.Assign macros to any button and create dynamic lighting effects with CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE).Optimize sensor precision and responsiveness for your playing surface
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Ergonomic | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 |
For gaming | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
Quality of material | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | — | 3.8 |
Comfort | — | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Battery life | — | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.2 |
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connectivity tech | USB | USB | Wired | USB | 2.4Ghz Wireless, USB-C | USB |
hand orientation | Ambidextrous, Right | Right | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous | Right | Ambidextrous |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
tracking method | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
range | 6 meters | 5 meters | 1 meters | 10 meters | 10 | 5 meters |
button quantity | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 8 |
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Technical Details
Brand | Corsair |
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Item model number | CH-9302111-NA |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 13.4 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.95 x 3.6 x 1.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.95 x 3.6 x 1.75 inches |
Color | Aluminum |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Corsair |
ASIN | B06Y17489M |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 4, 2017 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #53,595 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2,125 in PC Gaming Mice |
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CORSAIR GLAIVE RGB is the ultimate gaming mouse in performance and comfort. The contoured shape is designed for extended play. A custom high-accuracy 16000 DPI optical gaming sensor ensures maximum performance. Choose between 3 styles of interchangeable thumb grips for a tailored fit. Onboard profile storage saves lighting effects, macros and DPI settings for universal access to your settings on any PC. The all-new Omron switches are rated for 50 million clicks, providing an ultrafast response and reliability over time. 3-zone dynamic RGB backlighting enables vivid RGB lighting effects and unique customization. An aluminum scroll wheel with rubber grip guarantees solid response and accuracy.
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Customers like the accuracy and comfort of the mouse. For example, they mention it's a great mouse overall, and makes a good MMO or MOBA mouse. That said, some complain about the responsiveness. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and lighting.
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Customers like the accuracy of the mouse. They say it's a great mouse overall, comfortable, and one of the best computer mice they've used. It's great for FPS games and makes a good MMO or MOBA mouse. Customers also say it serves them well for a long time and is useful. They mention that the response time is great and that it handles well in games. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...-Final ThoughtsThis is a really nice mouse, especially for the price...." 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
"...dpi game mouse 4 stars because while it is a good mouse, and great for my MMO game...." Read more
"The Corsair Sabre gaming mouse is an exceptional gaming mouse that performs well, especially for the low price tag...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the mouse. They say that it is very comfortable in full palm grip, and not too shabby in claw. They also appreciate the soft touch plastic used on the mouse, which feels much more comfortable than the g500s. Customers also mention that the ergonomic shape and hand slope of the product allow 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 appearance of the mouse. For example, they mention it looks great, is attractive, and has a reasonable arch to comfortably fit the palm of your hand. That said, they appreciate the color options and the simple design. That being said, some say the RGB LEDs are extremely cool.
"...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
"...This mouse has a perfect shape for my relatively large hands (19.5cm long, 11cm wide using Rocket Jump Ninjas system) the mouse is responsive and..." Read more
Customers like the size of the mouse. Some say that it fits their medium-large hands pretty well, and the overall shape fits their hand well. They say it's very light and intuitive to use. Some mention that it'll fit smaller hands, and that it can fit literally any play style.
"...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 are mixed about the quality of the mouse. Some mention that the built quality is pretty good, it feels solid, and comfortable to the touch. The cord is very high quality, and the overall feel is nice. However, others say that the build quality is atrocious, the mouse button is loose and wobbly, and there is a known hardware issue with the switch on the main buttons.
"...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
"...After dealing with their awful software and atrocious build quality, I felt it was necessary to move on to greener pastures...." Read more
"...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..." Read more
"...Not a high-quality product, but as far as design and feel it's great." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mouse. Some mention it works well for everything, including browsing and gaming, while others say that it just doesn't work. Some customers also report issues with the LMB and buttons not working, and the presets never worked well.
"...It's pretty awesome, and has always worked flawlessly. Also, it slowly pulses a radioactive green. Atmospheric!My, this got long...." 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 buttons seem to be well made and work good, but the setup is outrageously complicated...." 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 lighting of the mouse. Some mention that the RGB lighting is a neat feature that lets them remap buttons and set lighting effects. They also appreciate the lighting program you can use, which allows them to change the lighting with their GPU temperature. However, others say that the lighting is hard to grasp, and the DPI indicator light is blue. They dislike that the LED colors cannot be saved to the mouse, and that the mouse has a lime greenish look.
"...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 lighting is even harder to grasp. In short it is a nightmare!..." 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
Customers are dissatisfied with the responsiveness of the mouse. They mention that the left and right buttons sometimes fail to click or stick in place. The right click button is shorter than the left click, and it double clicks all the time. The mouse clicks only register if they are in a specific spot. The buttons are a little sensitive, and the click is heavy.
"...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.