The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is a lightweight, wired gaming mouse. It has a comfortable right-handed shape and a solid plastic body with a slight texture for added grip. It feels well-built and has exceptionally low click latency. It also has two independent RGB lighting zones, a flexible cable, and companion software for customization compatible with Windows and macOS. Its CPI has a wide range that you can adjust by increments of one. It's well-suited for all grip types, but those with smaller hands may not reach all the buttons using a claw or fingertip grip. This mouse is also one of the first to offer an 8000Hz maximum polling rate. Using higher polling rates will provide somewhat smoother-feeling cursor movements, but using these options also consumes lots of system resources.
Our Verdict
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is decent for office use. It feels sturdy and has a comfortable right-handed design suitable for larger hands using any grip type. It has companion software compatible with Windows and macOS, which allows you to remap all buttons or set buttons to perform some actions, like run macros, open applications, or even register keystrokes. Unfortunately, you can't use it wirelessly, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Feels well-built.
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Comfortable, right-handed design.
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Wired-only.
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May not fit into most laptop bags.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is excellent for FPS gaming. It feels well-built, it's lightweight, and it has superb click latency. It's one of the first mice with an 8000Hz maximum polling rate, which makes cursor movements feel smoother. It also has a flexible cable and a wide CPI range you can adjust in increments of one using the companion software. Its comfortable right-handed shape is suitable for all grip types, but those with smaller hands may not reach all buttons using a claw or fingertip grip. Unfortunately, its feet aren't as high quality as most similar gaming mice at this price point, and they drag slightly on both mousepads and desks.
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Exceptionally low click latency.
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Feels well-built.
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Companion software offers lots of customization options.
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Lightweight.
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Comfortable, right-handed design.
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8000Hz maximum polling rate.
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May not fit into most laptop bags.
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Higher polling rates only intended for high-end computers.
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Feet drag slightly on mousepads and desks.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is very good for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice. That said, all its buttons are programmable, and its comfortable, right-handed shape is suitable for larger hands using any grip type. It feels well-built, has exceptionally low click latency, and has a CPI with a wide range that you can adjust by increments of one using the companion software, which is also compatible with Windows and macOS.
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Exceptionally low click latency.
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Feels well-built.
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Companion software offers lots of customization options.
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8000Hz maximum polling rate.
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May not fit into most laptop bags.
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Higher polling rates only intended for high-end computers.
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Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
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Feet drag slightly on mousepads and desks.
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Feels well-built.
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May not fit into most laptop bags.
- 6.7 Work
- 9.0 Video Games (FPS)
- 8.0 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.6 Raw Performance
- Updated May 19, 2023: We've added a link to the newly-reviewed HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 in the Weight section of this review.
- Updated Mar 01, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Sep 08, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 10, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Jun 10, 2022: Following our review of the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO Wireless, we've retested aspects of this mouse. The grip width has been remeasured and corrected, and the volume calculation has been updated accordingly. Additionally, we've fixed the score of the Mouse Feet section, which didn't initially account for the sharp edges of the feet, lowering the score by 0.5. We've also revised the text in various locations where the mouse feet are mentioned.
- Updated Jun 09, 2022: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which revamped our click latency test methodology. We've updated the text to reflect our new results in various sections, including the Click Latency test box, Usages, Introduction, and other locations where we discuss click latency.
- Updated May 30, 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 11, 2021: Review published.
- Updated May 05, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 28, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 18, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is only available in black. The closely related Corsair SABRE PRO is nearly identical to this mouse, but it lacks RGB lighting. See the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is a wired gaming mouse that Corsair is marketing both as a high-performance budget option and an affordable choice for competitive FPS and MOBA players. It's also noteworthy for being one of the first mice with an 8000Hz maximum polling rate, which provides slightly smoother cursor movements compared to gaming mice with a standard 1000Hz polling rate. However, using a higher polling rate option also consumes a lot of system resources, meaning you'll need a powerful computer to take full advantage of the feature.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best gaming mouse, the best FPS mouse, and the best Corsair mouse.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 and the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO are both excellent wired gaming mice. The Corsair feels more comfortable, has a somewhat wider CPI range, and has a HyperShift button for setting a second layer of commands. It's also almost universally suitable for all hand sizes and grip types. Comparatively, the Corsair is lighter, has a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, a CPI you can adjust by increments of one, and a more flexible cable. It's well-suited for almost all hand sizes using palm or claw grip and larger hands using a fingertip grip.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO and the Corsair SABRE PRO are excellent wired gaming mice with 8000Hz maximum polling rates. They're nearly identical except that the RGB PRO has a pair of independent RGB zones, one in the scroll wheel and one within the logo, as well as an LED CPI indicator on the left.
The Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO is a good wireless gaming mouse, while the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is an excellent wired gaming mouse. The DARK CORE connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or via Bluetooth, has a thumb rest and a detachable pinky rest, and has a higher polling rate. Unfortunately, its sensor is somewhat inconsistent. Comparatively, the SABRE is wired-only, significantly lighter, and has a lower lift-off distance. Both have comparable click latency and are well-suited for nearly all hand sizes using a palm or claw grip, but only larger hands using a fingertip grip.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO and the GLORIOUS Model D are excellent wired gaming mice suitable for larger hands using all grip types, but they have several significant differences. The Corsair feels sturdier, has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, and has a better click latency, though the difference is small enough that most people are unlikely to notice a difference. Its companion software is also compatible with Windows and macOS. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is lighter, has a significantly more flexible cable, and much better mouse feet. Unfortunately, it has a higher lift-off distance, its CPI is only adjustable by increments of 100, and its companion software isn't compatible with macOS.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO Wireless is the wireless version of the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO. The two mice are very similar, but the RGB PRO Wireless has an improved sensor with a wider CPI range. That said, it only has a maximum polling rate of 2000Hz, while the wired SABRE RGB PRO has a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. Unfortunately, the wireless version also has some minor build quality issues not present on the wired version.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO and the Corsair DARKSTAR WIRELESS are gaming mice with right-handed shapes. The SABRE RGB PRO is a wired-only model that's significantly lighter and has a maximum advertised polling rate of 8000Hz. It has two side buttons on the left and is better suited for FPS gaming. On the other hand, the DARKSTAR WIRELESS is a wireless model. It has more programmable inputs, including a six-button side panel, and is better suited for MMO gaming. It also supports programmable tilt gestures.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO and the GLORIOUS Model O Wireless are excellent gaming mice suitable for larger hands with all grip types, but they have a few standout differences. The GLORIOUS is an ambidextrous mouse that connects either wired or wirelessly using its USB receiver. It's lighter, has much better virgin grade PTFE mouse feet, and has a more flexible cable. On the other hand, the Corsair is a wired-only mouse with a right-handed shape and a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz. It has a CPI with a wider range that's adjustable by increments of one. It also has better click latency, though the difference is slim enough that most people likely won't notice any difference.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO are excellent wired gaming mice with comparable performance and shapes suitable for larger hands using any grip type. The GLORIOUS is lighter, has better mouse feet, a more flexible cable, and an ambidextrous shape. Unfortunately, its companion software is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the Corsair has a right-handed shape, a significantly better click latency, an 8000Hz maximum polling rate, and a CPI with a wider range that's adjustable by increments of one using the companion software compatible with both Windows and macOS.
The Razer Basilisk Ultimate and the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO are excellent gaming mice with comparable performance suitable for larger hand sizes using all grip types. The Razer is much heavier, but you can use it wirelessly using its USB receiver. It has eleven buttons that you can program, and you can set a HyperShift button to enable a second layer of controls. The Corsair is significantly lighter but doesn't have wireless capabilities. It also has a much higher 8000Hz maximum polling rate, its software is compatible with Windows and macOS, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of one. Unfortunately, it only has six buttons you can program, and you can't set a secondary layer of commands.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO and the EVGA X12 are similar gaming mice intended for FPS and other fast-paced games. They weigh nearly the same, and both have 8000Hz maximum polling rates. The Corsair has a right-handed shape and feels sturdier. It also has a more flexible cable, a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and a more consistent sensor. On the other hand, the EVGA X12 has a symmetrical shape and a true ambidextrous design with a pair of side buttons on both sides.
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Test Results
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has a right-handed shape, two side buttons on the left, and a matte black plastic body with a slight texture for added grip. There are two independent RGB zones, one within the Corsair logo and another within the mouse wheel. There's an additional LED light on the left side that indicates the CPI setting.
The Corsair SABRE PRO's build quality feels great. The left and right clicks have good feedback, and there's no flex in the body. However, there's a rattling sound if you shake the mouse, and the side buttons feel a bit squishy.
This mouse is fairly lightweight. If you want a more lightweight option with a maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, check out the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has a right-handed design, two side buttons on the left, and the mouse body has a slight texture for added grip. It should be comfortable for people with medium and larger-sized hands, but some of the buttons may be difficult to reach for smaller hands using some grip types.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO is a wired-only mouse that you can't use wirelessly.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has an excellent cable. Though it's advertised as a paracord, it still retains some kinks from packaging and lacks the flexibility of a true paracord.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has decent feet. Unfortunately, they make a scratching noise when used directly on desks, and they drag slightly on desks and cloth mousepads. The feet also have sharp corners that cause additional drag, especially on softer mousepads. We couldn't find any third-party feet available, but let us know in the discussions if you do.
You can remap all buttons and even set them to run macros, act as media controls, launch applications, or perform keystrokes. The button below the scroll wheel cycles between five CPI settings that you can adjust using the software.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has exceptionally low click latency, and you won't notice any delays using this mouse for gaming in any genre. This test was conducted with the maximum polling rate setting of 8000Hz, contributing to producing very stable and consistent click latency. This mouse has somewhat more consistent click latency compared to the wireless version of this mouse, the Corsair SABRE RGB PRO Wireless, which has a lower maximum polling rate of 2000Hz. That said, it's very unlikely you'll be able to perceive a difference in the consistency of click latency between these two mice as they are both remarkably consistent.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has a very wide CPI range, and you can adjust the setting in increments of one. It also has a low lift-off distance and very little CPI variation. In addition to standard polling rate settings of 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz, there are settings for 2000Hz, 4000Hz, and 8000Hz. These higher polling rates provide slightly smoother-feeling mouse movements with less jitter.
Note: Corsair's iCUE software warns that you should only use the 8000Hz polling rate if you have a high-end system. We didn't experience any problems during our tests, but if you have any issues, let us know in the discussions.
The Corsair SABRE RGB PRO has a notched scroll wheel with pronounced steps. Its rubberized surface gives it a good grip and makes it easy to control.
Corsair's iCUE software is compatible with Windows and macOS and offers loads of customization options for RGB lighting, button mapping, surface calibration, CPI settings, and more. It's easy to use, but some options are difficult to find, and using the onboard memory isn't straightforward.