CORSAIR - M55 Wireless FPS Optical Gaming Ambidextrous Mouse with Slipstream Technology - Wireless - Black

Not a terrible mouse if your just looking for something cheap

Corsair seems to be releasing some very interesting new mice lately - This M55 Wireless is a budget offering but from my testing still does end up ticking a lot of boxes that you’d want in a proper good versatile mouse that doesn’t just have to be for gaming. Once you unbox it from its very compact box here is what it’s like… Design and weight: I would classify this mouse as a small/medium “egg” shape. I have medium sized hands and I found the M55 to be very comfortable in claw grip. Most mice like this tend to keep your grip and fingers “locked-in” and this definitely did that, but because of the flat sides I also had a lot of extra maneuverability whenever I had to make those small adjustments in-game. I have dry hands and the coating was good enough for me. There’s also this diamond pattern on the side that didn’t really do much for me, but I can’t complain that it's there. Now onto the weight… right out of the box with the included AA alkaline battery you’re looking at about 82g according to my scale which for a small mouse like this is a bit hefty. I was however able to get the weight down to 70g with a lithium AAA + adapter. I highly recommend doing this as it makes the mouse much more enjoyable and agile to use. Connectivity and performance: For gaming and intense purposes you’re going to want to use the 2.4GHz receiver - I found that in my usual FPS games the mouse performed as good as it gets; my only caveat being lift-off distance which is a bit high. The sensor can go all the way to 24K DPI (via software). It’s also nice to be able to switch to bluetooth if you want to save on battery. Buttons: M55 uses mechanical switches and they feel just ok. Unfortunately they just don’t feel like a high-quality implementation and both the main triggers rattle and feel a bit loose. At least I don’t feel it to be an issue in-game as everything still feels responsive. Rest of the buttons like the side buttons and scroll wheel all feel great! Only thing to note is the scroll wheel might be a bit too light for *some* though I’m personally not too picky when it comes to that aspect. Skates: The 100% PTFE skates are some of the best I’ve tried on any mouse! The glide is perfectly smooth on my usual controlled mouse pads and I actually wish they used these skates on the M75. Software: iCUE still isn’t my favorite but it seems to be at least more responsive nowadays. Everything is easy to use and set-up. Realistically once you’ve dialed in your settings you won’t need the software anymore unless you have other Corsair products you wish to control. Battery life: I can’t comment much on this aspect since naturally removable batteries like AA/AAA will take a lot longer to die - Corsair quotes 185 via 2.4GHz or 400 hours via Bluetooth + since the mouse can go into sleep mode by itself you should realistically be able to get a lot out of just one battery. Closing thoughts: As a huge mouse enthusiast I like the Corsair M55 Wireless. The combination of its size and really solid feature set make it a great option for both desktop and travel use. It really just seems that the build quality is the one aspect that Corsair needs to work on. Pros: - Shape - Performance / 2.4GHz + Bluetooth - Skates - Portability - Value Cons: - Main buttons / build quality

The M55 wireless by Corsair has been a daily driver for my office PC for about a week and I even tried it on my gaming rig to see if a "budget" type mouse can compete with the top dogs of the mice world. The results did NOT disappoint. It may look plain and ordinary but I enjoyed the comfort and feel of it and since I don't play hardcore FPS games, it performed well above my expectations. In the box is the mouse, USB dongle (Slipstream connector), AA battery preinstalled (remove the tab) and the standard literature about warranty info. The mouse is easily plug and play to get you started. Also there is a storage spot for the USB connecter under the mouse. For me, as you can see with my pics, I use a lot of Corsair products and I am used to iCue. Once I plugged in the USB Slipstream receiver it was immediately recognized and was up and running. The M55 can connect to the USB for more features or via Bluetooth if you want to save on battery life (basically everyday use and not gaming). The little button under the wheel controls the DPI presets and can do 6 stages, all being fully customizable all the way to I believe 24000 DPI via iCue. Even though the mouse can be used by either hand, I never found comfort to be an issue for the standard shape or it being lightweight. Even when used for hours long sessions of gaming. Clicks are responsive and have a nice clicky feel.