CORSAIR - M65 PRO Wired RGB Optical Gaming Mouse - Black

Upon the purchase of this mouse at my local best buy, I really didn't know what to expect, as this was kind of a blind purchase. I didn't bother to read any in-depth reviews about it, as I trust the brand and have been using them for years. Upon unboxing, I realized how much thought Corsair put into this mouse. It has adjustable weights at the bottom suited for any type of muscle memory, full rgb lights on the logo and by the scroller, and it also has the neat rgb on the DPI selector which is quite cool. Quality is top notch as you can expect from Corsair, mouse was easy to install, only required you to install Corsair Utility Engine for it to run. From here you can adjust every single setting on the mouse, and program macros if you wish to do so. RGB lights are also programmed through the software, so if you have a matching corsair RGB keyboard, this will be an all in one solution. Gaming : It is very adjustable for gaming, as you'd expect from a gaming mouse, you can program every single button on the mouse... and can also set the sniper button at a lower DPI (default is set in the triple digits, but can go lower) for those precise shots in COD or any multiplayer game that requires a steady hand. RGB lights are a nice addition as it makes the mouse look that much better during gameplay. The weights are nice too, I kept them at the default weight since I'm used to a heavy mouse. Keep in mind, this mouse is very ergonomically friendly, has the right curves in the right spots.. great for right handed players. General use: Excellent, the mouse is great for graphic designers, coders, and people with large screens, because of the adjustable DPI. Quality- 5/5, Corsair always stands behind their products, have bought cases from them, fans, coolers.. have never had a bad experience. Would I recommed: Yes, throw your monies at them.... this mouse is worth it.

So this mouse has the unfortunate task of replacing a fully-functioning Logitech G502 (best mouse, hands downs). Im taking off a star because I have several small issues. -The thumb button placement is just not as good as the G502, otherwise it would be a draw. -I also wish there was more of a flare below the thumb so I don’t feel so paranoid that my thumb might drag against my mousepad. Never happens but I don’t have this paranoia with my G502. I ultimately wanted a Corsair RGB to pair with my K70 RGB keyboard. I have both set to static red with a random ripple, it’s awesome. I still use the G502 on a different PC. I love both mice, but the G502 just feels a little better. I have no use for the sniper-thumb button, but the other two, the adjacent ones higher up, I use frequently and I have to stretch juuuuust a little bit to get to that further button, whereas my thumb naturally rests over both and I can just rock my thumb either way on the G502. So, let’s talk about mouse styles. I have always been a claw guy (wrist on the mousepad, sometimes pick up the mouse). I bring this up because I purchased a Glaive before this. I have small hands so I tried to go palm style. The Glaive is actually EXTREMELY light for its size, so I figured I could get away with a new style. In order to reach the thumb button/s, I had to contort my arm, twist my wrist, and stretch my thumb. After an hour of use, my elbow was throbbing from all the sudden abuse. I returned the Glaive and bought this. Couldn’t be happier. My progression has been Logitech G9x > Logitech G502 > Corsair M65 Pro. I wish there was more of a flare below the thumb so I don’t feel so paranoid that my thumb might drag against my mousepad. Never happens but I don’t have this paranoia on my G502. A lot of tiny details make a world of difference. I’m sticking with 4/5. TL;DR if you have a Corsair RGB keyboard and consider your hands small, get this mouse. If you consider your hands large at least consider the Glaive. If you have a Logitech Spectrum(RGB?) keyboard, get the Logitech G502 HERO.

I've had this mouse for over a month now and to begin this mouse is on the heavier side of mouses, so take that into account when getting it, you can adjust the weight a little but even then it is still a heavy mouse, the size is comfortable to me, I have medium sized hand palms (palm width is 3.5 inches, palm height 3.8 inches) and noticed the best grip for it is a claw grip since it is easier to lift it up, I have problems with others types of grip styles (palm grip) since the right side of the mouse isn't rough enough or has a curvature to prevent it from slipping from my pinkie finger, if you have dry hands you might find this to be a bigger issue since it would slip with more ease. The button positioning is nice, you won't hit the sniper button or the dpi buttons by accident, although I do occasionally hit the multimedia side key on accident but very rarely during high intensity moments, mine are binded to volume up/down so no problem there. The light from the front wheel is unnoticeable since the mouse wheel doesn't reflect the light at all (you can barely notice it). The other light is pretty nice, by installing some corsair software I got it to turn red when the cpu temperature is high and blue when it is cool. The cord is made of some sort of fabric, so no rubber here which is nice. DPI setting higher than 3000 DPI aren't necessary in my case since 1500 DPI is comfortable for me to play MOBAS. This mouse also doesn't get dirty, the only part that gets a wipe from time to time is the sniper button sides which tend to collect a bit of dirt. The only problem that I noticed is that in my particular Windows 10 setup I had to turn down the polling rate from 1000Hz to 250Hz as this high polling rate would cause some lag when dragging application windows in WIndows 10.

I must admit that I was not looking for a gaming mouse per se. I needed a mouse for regular productivity work on my computer. I had purchased an RGB keyboard for the look of the lighting so I figured it made sense to get an RGB mouse to complement it. This mouse was not cheap but it was on sale at Best Buy so I took a chance. First of all, I was very happy with the RGB lighting (my main purpose for buying this mouse). It allows different colors in the front and the back as well as the logo. It does a nice job of fading from one color to another smoothly. In terms of operation, it works fine like any decent mouse. I'm not an avid gamer so I can't comment if it is better or worse than other gaming mice. My son still prefers his SteelSeries Rival 600 because of the adjustable weights. Now, I am OCD and I was disturbed that this mouse is not symmetrical at first. It took some getting used to but I eventually treat this as a piece of art and is designed for right-handed people so I'm okay with it now. It appears to be missing the back end compared to other mice but that just allows the rear light to project onto the surface so you can see the colors better. There is a button on the left for your thumb that slows down the scrolling, which my son says is for more precise aiming in games but I don't make use of that function. Overall, I like this mouse and it seems to be well built and functions perfectly.

I’m enjoying using this mouse quite a bit. It feels good in my hand, and I hardly think about it when I’m using it (a good thing, if I’m thinking about it it’s not working). I really like that the frame is bent aluminum sheet. This gives me a good feeling about the longevity of the mouse. The plastic components feel solid too, a nice soft grip that doesn’t make my hand contort. I was skeptical about the RGB lighting. I have an older Logitech wired mouse that changes color based on the profile, and it always seemed kinda gimmicky. Plus, I’ve heard CUE is finicky. My first impressions were wrong though, while the stock lighting setup is pretty tacky looking, I’ve started to really enjoy the lighting effects, plus the different colors on the DPI indicator to show different modes is very nice. As far as software, I’m running a Linux distro on my gaming computer so CUE doesn’t work. I found an open source project that replaces it and I’ve really enjoyed it. It has a nice looking UI and it’s fairly easy to use. The lighting effect configuration still confuses me, but that’s just the nature of programmable effects.

I bought this when I started my first office job. In that job, I do tons of copying, pasting, scrolling and switching between tabs. With the fully programmable keys, you will reach to "Ctrl + C" or "Ctrl + V" on your keyboard even less! Sometimes I don't have to use the keyboard unless I have to type! If you want to "wow" your co-workers or be a bit festive at work the fully customizable RGB lighting will fit that bill. The quality is rugged. There's a metal frame that the plastic parts are attached to. Please note there's a Light circle between you and the mouse scroll wheel. If you press the up arrow the movement sensitivity goes up. Down is making a slower cursor. (I never used this) I STRONGLY recommend this mouse to anyone who wants to get away from the feather-like build quality or the hand cramps from the mouse provided with a pre-built computer. Or if you game its good for that too. NOTE; There is a glitch where if you leave the computer on overnight (then the company computers update) the mouse will start to freak out. My recommendation is to turn the PC off when you go home and you'll also get the added bonus of being nice to our planet. :)

I am really digging Corsair's gaming gear! My K70 mk2 keyboard is the best mechanical keyboard I have used, and the M65 is an outstanding gaming mouse with just the right amount of weight to make gaming precise and easy. It also feels great in the hand and I can use it for extended gaming sessions with zero problems. The cord is a nice, sturdy, and fabric-covered, with plenty of length for pretty much any gaming set-up (short of TV/Couch unless you sit WAY too close to your TV). The 'high mass' scroll wheel to me just feels like a scroll wheel with nice 'stops' but I do really like it because it doesn't just spin and it doesn't 'click' as loudly as my work mouse (so it doesn't sound like a buzzsaw when scrolling rapidly). Haven't really used the 'Sniper' button, but it can be programmed for anything in the Corsair software or in-game, so it makes for a great additional button for many of my games.

I've been becoming more and more of a Corsair fan as time goes on and I purchase more of their products. They offer great prices on solid quality peripherals, parts and components. This mouse has a very rough texture on the sides, similar to fine-grain sandpaper, making it easy to keep a good grip for extended periods of time. I didn't think I would use the "sniper button" on the side much, but it really comes in handy when playing shooters. The position of the sniper button and two thumb buttons on the left side is perfect for my hand size, which I assume is average. The Corsair Utility Engine (now called iCUE) is a fantastic piece of software that offers incredible control over basic-to-complex lighting effects that can synchronize with your other Corsair hardware. iCUE also displays real-time temperature information for your CPU, RAM, and GPU. Also, this mouse comes with removable weights to customize the weight to your liking. All-in-all, I give this product a 5/5 rating, and Corsair as a company a 5/5 rating for quality vs cost and feature implementation.