Testseek.co.uk have collected 69 expert reviews of the Corsair Gaming Scimitar RGB and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Corsair Gaming Scimitar RGB.
December 2015
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The editors liked
Great build quality
Comfortable ergonomics
Key Slide adjustment
12 fully programmable mechanical buttons on side
Customisable 4-zone RGB lighting
Comprehensive software
Excellent sensor performance
Competitive price
Excellent build quality
Great aesthetics (including customisable full RGB lighting)
Adjustable keypad position
Mechanical switches used for thumb buttons
Zero acceleration
Infinite programming ability with the 12 side buttons
Super-accurate tracking
Classy design
Extremely comfortable over long periods
World class
12
000 DPI optical gaming sensor (Pixart ADNS s3988)
Fantastic lighting and great back end software
Additional buttons provide all the extra function you will ever need
Mechanical switches and adjus
The editors didn't like
None
Neutral
No left-hand option available at this time
“The Scimitar is easily one of the best performing and looking mice we’ve ever tested. It’s got a huge amount of features
Customisation options and more
while maintaining a competitive price and
Questionable performance at max DPI
Keys need to be remapped before assigning in game
Buttons aren't as tactile as they could be
Not so great for claw grip
Pretty expensive
Hefty weight
Might be too wide for some
Thumb drags when pressing lowest buttons
Big keypad may be difficult for some to press everything
Let's get the elephant in the room spoken about before we move on. The Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite is not a mouse for everyone. If what you want from life is just a good quality, comfortable mouse then there are many other options out there, including the...
Published: 2020-02-03, Author: Sean , review by: legitreviews.com
Abstract: Legit Reviews looked at the original Corsair Scimitar RGB gaming mouse over four years ago, giving it our recommendation. Today, we are looking at the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite, a refresh of the popular mouse that is named after a small sword. The Corsai...
Solid build with aluminum core, Adjustable slider, Sharp responsive buttons, Lots of customization, Software feature set is exhaustive with nearly every function you can think of, 17buttons to play with, Lots of pretty lights, Shared effects and interoper
Software is a little glitchy at times and hard to use initially, No memory, requiring the CUE software to be installed on each PC
While we have covered most of the details already, there are still a few oddities to consider when using the mouse day-to-day. Initially, there were some teething problems with the Scimitar RGB. Not long after setting up the mouse and doing some basic tes...
Corsair has taken a bold approach toward this specific segment of the market, bringing innovation to a new level of creativity. From the perfected ergonomics with the sliding keypad, to 100% customization capabilities, there is no limitations on what the...
17 (yes, 17) buttons, Corsair Utility Engine firmware, Good ergonomic-design choices, Angle-snapping support and five lift-distance settings, Excellent sensor with huge dpi range
Quirky styling colors, No lift-distance wizard, Annoying light, Stores only one profile, Side buttons can be awkward to reach
This Scimitar has two sharp points: Corsair's very good software, and some solid ergonomic details. But as in any MMO mouse, its side buttons are tightly packed, perhaps not to everyone's liking. Read More…...
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Published: 2015-12-09, Author: Barry , review by: pcmag.com
17 (yes, 17) buttons, Corsair Utility Engine firmware, Good ergonomic-design choices, Angle-snapping support and five lift-distance settings, Excellent sensor with huge dpi range,
Quirky styling colors, No lift-distance wizard, Annoying light, Stores only one profile, Side buttons can be awkward to reach
This Scimitar has two sharp points: Corsair's very good software, and some solid ergonomic details. But as in any MMO mouse, its side buttons are tightly packed, perhaps not to everyone's liking...
There is an expression in England that something is "a Marmite x". Namely that, like the aforementioned foul death paste some people absolutely love it, some hate it, and there is almost nobody who is entirely indifferent. MOBA/MMO mice fall into this cat...
Published: 2015-10-23, Author: David , review by: legitreviews.com
The Scimitar mouse is something of a latecomer, but Corsair had a number of existing MMO mice to draw ideas from – Razer Naga, Logitech G600, even Corsair's own Vengeance M90 – it's clear the best features have been incorporated into this new design. The...
Abstract: With MMOs and in particular the Dota-inspired MOBA games such as League of Legends gaining in popularity every year, it's no surprise that peripheral manufacturers are designing products to appeal to this expanding market. Corsair's MMO-focused mouse, the...
