The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is a good wired gaming mouse. It's lightweight but feels sturdy and has a compact, right-handed design ideal for all hand sizes using a claw grip. It's also suitable for smaller-sized hands using a palm grip and all hand sizes except for small hands using a fingertip grip. It has texturized sides, RGB lighting, and companion software compatible with Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, its cable feels cheap and isn't very flexible. Performance-wise, it has good click latency, a good lift-off distance, a broad CPI range, and a CPI you can adjust by increments of 100. However, our unit's sensor is somewhat inconsistent, tending to undershoot during quicker mouse movements.
Our Verdict
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is decent for office use. It feels well-built, has a good number of programmable buttons, and software for Windows and macOS. It has a comfortable right-handed shape well-suited to nearly all hand sizes using a claw or fingertip grip and smaller hands using a palm grip. Unfortunately, it's wired-only, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Feels well-built.
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Good number of programmable buttons.
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Wired-only.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is very good for FPS gaming. It's lightweight, feels well-built, and should be comfortable for all hand sizes using a claw grip, smaller hands using a palm grip, or all but small hands using a fingertip grip. It has good click latency, a good lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 100. Unfortunately, it has a stiff rubber cable, and the sensor on our unit is somewhat inconsistent, tending to undershoot quicker mouse movements.
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Feels well-built.
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Lightweight.
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Good click latency.
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Cable feels cheap and isn't very flexible.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is good for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have anywhere near as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse, and its cable feels cheap and stiff. That said, it feels well-built, has good click latency, a good lift-off distance, and companion software compatible with Windows and macOS. It's ideal for a claw grip for all hand sizes, suitable for a palm grip for smaller hands, and a fingertip grip for all but small hands.
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Feels well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Companion software for Windows and macOS.
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Not nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is a very good ultra-light gaming mouse, but it's on the heavier end for what we'd consider an ultra-light, and it has a stiff cable. Despite this, it has good click latency, feels very well-built, has good mouse feet that glide well on mousepads, and has a comfortable right-handed shape that's well-suited for a claw grip regardless of hand size. It's also suitable for smaller hands using a palm grip and all hand sizes except for small hands using a fingertip grip.
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Feels well-built.
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Lightweight.
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Good click latency.
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Cable feels cheap and isn't very flexible.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is inadequate for travel use as it's bulkier than most mice designed for travel and likely won't fit in most laptop cases. It's also wired-only, which might get cumbersome when using it in tight spaces like buses, trains, or planes.
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Feels well-built.
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Wired-only.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- 7.0 Office/Multimedia
- 8.5 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.9 Video Games (MMO)
- 8.4 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 5.3 Travel
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated May 27, 2021: Review published.
- Updated May 19, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 26, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 13, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is an improved version of the Corsair HARPOON RGB. The unit we tested is black, and there are no other variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is an updated version of the Corsair HARPOON RGB, offering an upgraded sensor and small improvements to the level of comfort over its predecessor. It's a budget lightweight gaming mouse with many customizable options and software compatible with Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, it has a stiff and noticeably cheap-feeling cable, and you can't adjust the set CPI as precisely as you can with many other Corsair mice.
Also, check out our recommendations for the best wired mice, the best FPS mice, and the best Corsair mice.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is an updated version of the Corsair HARPOON RGB. It has a more consistent sensor with a broader CPI range and a CPI that you can set more precisely. It also has onboard memory for settings and marginally better click latency, though it's likely too small of a difference to be noticeable. Both mice are well-suited for a claw or fingertip grip for nearly all hand sizes and a palm grip for smaller hands.
The Razer Viper Ultimate is a better gaming mouse than the Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO. It connects wirelessly with a USB receiver and is lighter, has a more flexible cable, better mouse feet, and two additional side buttons. It also has a broader CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and much lower click latency. However, its software is only compatible with Windows, while the Corsair has software compatible with Windows and macOS. Both mice are well-suited for claw and fingertip grips for nearly all hand sizes and a palm grip for smaller hands.
The Razer Viper Mini is a better gaming mouse than the Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO. The Razer is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, better mouse feet, and a much lower click latency. It's best suited for a fingertip grip or a claw or palm grip for smaller hands. Comparatively, the Corsair has a wider CPI range, and unlike the Razer, its companion software is compatible with Windows and macOS. It's best suited for a claw or fingertip for most hand sizes or a palm grip for smaller hands.
The Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is an updated, wired version of the Corsair HARPOON RGB Wireless. The HARPOON RGB PRO is significantly lighter, has a lower lift-off distance, a broader CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and onboard memory for settings. On the other hand, the HARPOON RGB Wireless connects via a USB receiver or Bluetooth. It has a lower click latency and a much more consistent sensor. Both mice are ideal for nearly all hand sizes with a claw or fingertip grip and smaller hands for a palm grip.
The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a better wired gaming mouse than the Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO. The SteelSeries is lighter, its cable and mouse feet glide more smoothly, and it has better click latency. Comparatively, you may like the Corsair better if you'd prefer an ambidextrous shape. It also has a higher maximum CPI. Both mice are ideal for a claw grip for all hand sizes, a palm grip for smaller hands, and a fingertip grip for larger hands.
The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse, while the Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO is a great budget FPS gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS has a honeycomb body that makes it significantly lighter. It also has a much lower click latency, a more flexible cable, and feet that glide better. It's well suited for all grip types, but only for larger hands. Unfortunately, its software is only compatible with Windows. The Corsair is heavier but feels sturdier and has customization software compatible with Windows and macOS. It's best suited for a claw grip for all hand sizes.
Test Results
The polling rate settings available on the Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz.
If you'd rather have a similarly performing mouse that allows you to make basic RGB lighting and CPI adjustments without companion software, check out the Cooler Master CM110.
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Corsair HARPOON RGB PRO: Main Discussion
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- 21010
thank you!
However, I’m confused because I thought the 2022 in the RTINGS review said it had flicker even though the flicker graph was flat while the 2021 review indicated no flicker but then it’s flicker graph had bumps in it. Wondering if both reviews were off to start, and were both years reviews updated or just the one? Also do you know if there are any iPhones and also any iPads that would work for me at certain brightness settings, that is without flicker? I want one of each. And do you do any consulting away from RTINGS. If I were to buy a MacBook Air (or iPhone/iPad) could we have it shipped to you and have you test it for flicker (within the return window) and maybe configure it, of course for a fee?Hi,
I think there’s a bit of confusion regarding the actual model. There’s no 2021 MacBook Air. The M1 came out in 2020, while the M2 came out in 2022, and the M3 came out in 2024. Are you referring to the MacBook PRO from 2021?
As for iPhones and iPads, most recent models flicker as far as I’m aware. Unfortunately, we don’t do any consulting work to test specific products.
- 21010
thank you!
However, I’m confused because I thought the 2022 in the RTINGS review said it had flicker even though the flicker graph was flat while the 2021 review indicated no flicker but then it’s flicker graph had bumps in it. Wondering if both reviews were off to start, and were both years reviews updated or just the one?
Also do you know if there are any iPhones and also any iPads that would work for me at certain brightness settings, that is without flicker? I want one of each.
And do you do any consulting away from RTINGS. If I were to buy a MacBook Air (or iPhone/iPad) could we have it shipped to you and have you test it for flicker (within the return window) and maybe configure it, of course for a fee?
- 21010
Thank you for all this information. Can you tell me what other sizes the M2 2022 Macbook comes in besides 13"? And what memory options, and where to buy?
Hi,
The M2 MacBook Air is available in a 13- and 15-inch. However, the 15-inch has been discontinued, so you can only get it from a thrid-party seller or marketplace like Amazon or Bestbuy. The 13-inch is still available from Apple and other retailers. RAM options vary from 8GB up to 24GB. Apple has recently discontinued the 8GB model and made the 16GB the baseline spec, though you can still get the 8GB from third-party sellers.
- 21010
Thank you for all this information. Can you tell me what other sizes the M2 2022 Macbook comes in besides 13"? And what memory options, and where to buy?
- 21010
Did the iPad Pro M4 measure any flicker? Is there any super simple “no set up” tool to measure flicker at home? Rereading your comments, still some confusion whether the 13" MacBook from 2021 or 2022 measured flicker-free, or if both measured flicker-free? When you say “IF” the 2021 13" MacBook is flicker-free then according to the Apple Tech the larger variants from that year should also be flicker-free, it is the Rtings review of the 2021 13" MacBook that says it is flicker-free, so are you thinking it is possible there is flicker on that model but the Rtings review measurement tool just was not able to pick it up, or how should I understand the “IF”?
Yo! The iPad Pro M4 does measure with flicker at 480Hz.
Opple Lightmaster meters are a consumer-grade luminance tool that will give you a bunch of information on the display (brightness, color temperature, flicker, etc). I’ve not personally used one as I have access to much more sophisticated tools, but the reviews seem to be positive about the tool itself, but the app being more of an annoyance than anything. I’m hesitant just because it doesn’t tell me all the thresholds for it’s reading capability, so I’m concerned it wouldn’t be able to identify flicker above a certain cap, which they don’t tell us.
Another method is to use a camera and set the shutter speed to 1/4000 and you might be able to identify it. The thing you’ll see more of with this method is the stroboscopic visibility, which would be the seen as wide gaps in the line. The Macbooks don’t have a wide stroboscopic visibility so this method isn’t really useful for you in this particular circumstance.
Sorry, I’ll try to make it a bit clearer. It does get a bit confusing.
So, the M1 Macbook Air we tested from 2021 does have flicker (this should be updated in the review soon). The M2 Macbook Air from 2022 does not have flicker.
What I meant by “if” was more a reference to the information I received from the Apple Store genius. I can confirm what I have here but any variants of our products (so in this case a larger M2 Macbook from 2022), I cannot verify. I can only say what Apple employees have told me. So the “if” is a lack of my ability to 100% guarantee that information. What I can guarantee is that the M2 Macbook Air 13" 2022 does not have flicker.
- 21010
Thank you so much again! You are going above and beyond to help me figure this out, and I really appreciate it. I hope they give you a raise because it sounds like you deserve it haha. There’s not much more I can ask of you, other than if there’s any way to find out if the larger 2022 MacBooks also have a flicker-free screen like the 13-inch one. I tried going to the Apple Store, but they had no idea. I also tried calling customer support, and I don’t think they even knew what flicker was. If there is some Apple customer support number to actually talk to their engineers, then maybe I could get an answer myself, but I don’t know if there is or who to contact. Do you know anyone who owns that model and could measure it, or, if not, do you have any way to do it? Please let me know, or if you have any ideas on who I could contact. If you can do it, great, but if not, I understand.
Did the iPad Pro M4 measure any flicker?
Is there any super simple “no set up” tool to measure flicker at home?
Rereading your comments, still some confusion whether the 13" MacBook from 2021 or 2022 measured flicker-free, or if both measured flicker-free?
When you say “IF” the 2021 13" MacBook is flicker-free then according to the Apple Tech the larger variants from that year should also be flicker-free, it is the Rtings review of the 2021 13" MacBook that says it is flicker-free, so are you thinking it is possible there is flicker on that model but the Rtings review measurement tool just was not able to pick it up, or how should I understand the “IF”?
- 21010
It’s all good! It wasn’t a waste or anything, so no worries about that. :) If the information I received from Apple is correct, than if one of the models is flicker-free than all models regardless of size within that same category should be flicker free as well. So the 2021 13" Macbook Air being flicker free should mean that the larger sizes of the Macbook Air from that year should be the same. I hope that answers your question!
Thanks so much! If you ever get a chance to confirm this by measurements or some other means let me know, otherwise thanks again for your time and help.
- 21010
I’m sorry but I think I goofed. I just looked on rtings.com at the 2021 13" macbook air review and that is the model that is flicker free, so I was hoping you could find out if the larger models were also flicker free for that year. I realize you’ve already spent quite a bit of time on this.
It’s all good! It wasn’t a waste or anything, so no worries about that. :)
If the information I received from Apple is correct, than if one of the models is flicker-free than all models regardless of size within that same category should be flicker free as well. So the 2021 13" Macbook Air being flicker free should mean that the larger sizes of the Macbook Air from that year should be the same.
I hope that answers your question!