Name: Scimitar RGB Elite
Brand: Corsair
SKU: 450906
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

well-rounded and complete software experience overall
these switches feel light and easy to press while offering good feedback
The whole mouse feels pretty nice to hold in the hand

the unit has a relatively short cord at just 6 feet
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
the unit is quite heavy at 119 grams

Operating resolution: 18000 dpi
Number of buttons: 17
Number of wheels: 1
Weight: 122 g
Type of motion sensor: Optical

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite - Pros & Cons

well-rounded and complete software experience overall
these switches feel light and easy to press while offering good feedback
The whole mouse feels pretty nice to hold in the hand
software is a polished product that enhances the experience of using Corsair products
Build quality is quite good as everything feels solid and well put together
mice are well-suited for all grip types
Corsair is lighter and feels sturdier
It feels excellently well-built
great click latency and a low lift-off distance
Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE is good for office use
The mouse is comfortable to use for long periods of time
mechanical buttons are excellent for content creation as well
The matte finish on the top plate feels nice to touch
extremely responsive
accurate and fast
just how versatile and deep the software can be
latest Scimitar performs admirably in its intended genres
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
the user experience is undeniably pleasant
has better sensor and better build quality
nice scroll
decent buttons
great side buttons and good sensor
Adjustable number pad is excellent
the wrist felt precise and smooth
Scimitar was also a surprisingly useful FPS mouse
great improvements compared to its predecessor
simple
quick click of the button
Scimitar Elite feels perfect in my hand
its design is surprisingly comfortable for both standard and claw grip users

the unit has a relatively short cord at just 6 feet
No cherry-picked units sent by manufacturers
the unit is quite heavy at 119 grams
the scroll click switch is a little hard to depress
poor candidate for FPS games as aim and quick wrist flick
this lines up slightly in front of the sensor
Scimitar RGB Elite is quite stiff despite being braided
the mouse weighs in at 122g without the cable
cable does not easily bend and can often get caught on the edge of a table or a different corner
its software is only compatible with Windows
bigger and occasionally heavier than traditional right-handed mice
a little low for my taste
not playing video games or checking out new gear
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
a notoriously large ability pool
mouse's size to be a bit cumbersome
use a lot of macros and shortcuts
really require the additional 12 mechanical buttons
some buttons become slightly inaccessible
missing dedicated sniper button and more subdued RGB lighting
grip your mouse
an oversized
absurd contraption that nobody could use effectively
The actuation force is not weak
none of the twelve buttons function out of the box
bored of the game and shut it down
bright yellow box
underneath the ring finger has a coarse textured pattern on it
small-Scroll wheel
too clunky for first-person shooters and twitchy rhythm action
the buttons themselves are quite small
Scimitar RGB Elite is not a plug-and-play device
It s just a little bit looser and little bit noisier
Scroll wheel button is hard to press and
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looked small and too crowded
uncomfortable
unresponsive mouse ruining your game
the optical sensor is not the 10K DPI
multitude of keys at your thumb tip gives players a ridiculous amount of control
but are not limited to
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extra buttons on the left and perforated grip
cannot be moved horizontally which is a bit disappointing
none of them could touch the Scimitar RGB Elite

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Number of buttons	17 Best: 3DConnexion SpaceMouse Enterprise Number of buttons: 31
Operating resolution	18000 dpi Best: Redragon Ranger Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
Weight	122 g Best: Dicota Twister Weight: 0.07 g

Corsair - Video Reviews (6)

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Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite - Full Specifications

Type of motion sensor	Optical
Device interface	USB Type-A
Purpose	Gaming

Built-in memory	yes
Customizable movement resolution	yes
Number of movement resolution modes	8
Programmable mouse buttons	yes
Plug and Play	yes

Width	3.07 in
Height	1.65 in
Depth	4.72 in
Weight	4.3 oz

Operating resolution	18000.0 dpi
Buttons type	Pressed buttons
Number of buttons	17
Number of wheels	1
Scroll type	Wheel
Scrolling directions	Vertical/Horizontal

Colour of product	Black
Form factor	Right-hand
Rubber grips	yes
Illumination	yes
Illumination colour	Multi
Surface coloration	Image
Cable length	1.8

Power source	Cable

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Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Corsair - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.2

Based on 14 reviews

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Review: a MOBA/MMO Weapon

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 15.02.2020

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Review: a MOBA/MMO Weapon

Corsair's latest Scimitar is a well-built mouse with a targeted use case.

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TechRadar

Published: 12.05.2020

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The macro monster

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Tom's Guide

Published: 10.03.2020

Corsair Scimitar RGB mouse review

4.0

An excellent MMO mouse at a sensible price

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RTINGS.com

Published: 26.05.2021

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4.5

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4.0

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LaptopMag

Published: 15.02.2020

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4.0

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KitGuru

Published: 14.02.2020

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Published: 02.05.2021

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4.6

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PCMAG

Published: 04.02.2020

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse Review

3.0

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gamesradar

Published: 14.02.2020

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4.0

If you play MOBAs or MMOs, you need the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite

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TweakTown

Published: 10.06.2020

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite MOBA/MMO Gaming Mouse Review

4.9

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TechPowerUp

Published: 13.02.2020

Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Mouse Review

5.0

The Scimitar RGB Elite is the newest entry in Corsair's MMO/MOBA gaming mice line. It still features the same patented 12-button key-slider side panel and the same shape and shell, but comes with an upgraded sensor (PMW3391) as well as improved components and materials.