Corsair RGB Gaming Mouse Round-Up: M55, Glaive Pro, Nightsword, Ironclaw Tested

You've just finished meticulously routing cables in your new battlestation and are basking in the subtle glow of RGB LEDs, but your setup is not ready yet. Your old generic mouse has served you well, but its bargain-bin sensor is holding you back. Your crosshairs are unsteady and trying to select individual units is frustrating. Worst of all, it disrupts the svelte aesthetics of your new rig. Fortunately, Corsair has recently released a family of gaming mice with something to fit anyone's needs and budget. These newest additions are the ambidextrous M55 RGB Pro, the shape-shifting Glaive RGB Pro, the weight-tunable Nightsword RGB, and the free-roaming Ironclaw Wireless RGB -- all of which we will be covering here.


The M55 RGB Pro is the most basic option of the bunch, but basic does not mean it skimps on features. Its highlights include a contoured ambidextrous design, a total of 8 programmable mouse buttons, and on-the-fly DPI cycling.

Model	M55
Wireless Connectivity	N/A
Wired Connectivity	USB-A 2.0
Battery	N/A
Sensor	PAW3327
Sensor Type	Optical
Resolution	200-12,400 DPI, 100 DPI Steps 220 IPS, 30 G
On-Board Profiles	1
Backlight	2-Zone RGB
Buttons	8
USB Report Rate	1000 Hz
Color	Black
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Cable	1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed
iCUE Supported	Yes
Dimensions	124.4 x 57.25 x 40 mm 4.9 x 2.25 x 1.57 in
Weight	86 g / 0.19 lbs
Warranty	2 Years

The Glaive RGB Pro targets users who want more control over the comfort of their mouse. It provides three magnetically swappable thumb grips to alter its shape. Two of the options allow you to choose between a wider or narrower grip while the third features a full winged thumb rest. This can be a nice feature for indecisive gamers or shared workstations, but most users will probably find the thumb grip that works for them and stick to it.

Model	Glaive RGB Pro
Wireless Connectivity	N/A
Wired Connectivity	USB-A 2.0
Battery	N/A
Sensor	Pixart PMW3391
Sensor Type	Optical
Resolution	100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G
On-Board Profiles	1
Backlight	3-Zone RGB
Buttons	7
USB Report Rate	1000 Hz
Color	Black
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Cable	1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed
iCUE Supported	Yes
Dimensions	124.9 x 68.5 x 45.5 mm 4.88 x 2.70 x 1.79 in
Weight	115 g / 0.25 lbs
Warranty	2 Years

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is built for performance. Its headlining feature is a smart-tunable weight system. The mouse includes six drop-in weights for users to adjust its mass and center of gravity as desired. Three of the weights are 2.8 grams and the other three are 4.5 grams. According to Corsair, there are 120 possible unique weight arrangements possible. The Nightsword can vary from its base weight of 119g up to 141g when fully loaded.

Model	Nightsword RGB
Wireless Connectivity	N/A
Wired Connectivity	USB-A 2.0
Battery	N/A
Sensor	Custom Pixart PMW3391
Sensor Type	Optical
Resolution	100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G
On-Board Profiles	3
Backlight	4-Zone RGB
Buttons	10
USB Report Rate	1000 Hz
Color	Black
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Cable	1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, fixed
iCUE Supported	Yes
Dimensions	129.0 x 86.0 x 43.8 mm 5.08 x 3.38 x 1.72 in
Weight	119 g / 0.25 lbs
Warranty	2 Years

Finally, the Corsair Ironclaw Wireless RGB brings a cable free experience to the classic Ironclaw design. It can work wirelessly via Corsair's Slipstream Wireless (2.4 GHz radio) and over Bluetooth, or connect via USB to continue fragging while the mouse charges. Corsair claims the Slipstream Wireless solution provides wired parity performance with sub-millisecond latency and resistance to interference.

Model	Ironclaw Wireless RGB
Wireless Connectivity	Sub-1 ms 2.4GHz Slipstream Corsair Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 + LE
Wired Connectivity	USB-A 2.0
Battery	Li-Po, built-in with USB charging 2.4 GHz: 16 to 24 hours Bluetooth: 30 to 50 hours
Sensor	Pixart 3391
Sensor Type	Optical
Resolution	100-18,000 DPI, 1 DPI Steps Up to 400 IPS, 50 G
On-Board Profiles	3
Backlight	3-Zone RGB
Buttons	10
USB Report Rate	1000 Hz
Color	Black
Mouse Feet	PTFE
Cable	1.8 m / 6 ft, braided, removable (microUSB)
iCUE Supported	Yes
Dimensions	130.0 x 80.0 x 45.0 mm 5.12 x 3.15 x 1.77 in
Weight	130 g / 0.29 lbs
Warranty	2 Years

We will dive on in with a physical overview of each of the mice first...