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Corsair Darkstar Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:2000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:96 g

Corsair Darkstar Wireless Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

80%

8.4

Technical Score

20%

8.1

User score

★Better than 90% of mice
8.4

Technical Score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

36%

8.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.2

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 89% of mice
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,261 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 58% of mice
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Verdict

The Corsair Darkstar Wireless is a high-performance MMO/MOBA gaming mouse featuring a Marksman 26,000 DPI optical sensor, 650 IPS tracking, and 15 programmable buttons, including a unique six-button side cluster encircling a textured thumb grip. It offers versatile connectivity via sub-1ms SLIPSTREAM wireless with a 2,000Hz polling rate, Bluetooth, and USB wired modes, alongside advanced features like Quickstrike optical switches and programmable six-axis tilt gestures for added control. Key pros include its highly accurate sensor, innovative button layout, and relatively lightweight 96g ergonomic design; however, notable cons include subpar battery life—dropping to approximately 20 hours with RGB active—a high premium price point, and a steep learning curve for the side-button cluster.

Technical Specifications of mouse Corsair Darkstar Wireless

Technical Score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

36%

8.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.2

Battery & Charging

8.4
Corsair Darkstar Wireless has a technical score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 88.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,261 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.1
Corsair Darkstar Wireless has a user score of 8.14 points, which is higher than that of 58.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
Corsair Darkstar Wireless has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
8.4
Corsair Darkstar Wireless has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

8.7
Corsair Darkstar Wireless has a value-for-money score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 86.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
Corsair
Maximum polling rate
2000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
2000 Hz
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 83% of mice and equal to 1.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
â–² Better than 71% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 4.2, which is newer than 71.2% of mice and equal to 2.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
80 hours
Battery life
80 hours
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 80 hours, which is less than 51.4% of mice and equal to 5.5% of mice.
Battery capacity
560 mAh
Battery capacity
560 mAh
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 560 mAh, which is larger than 73.3% of mice and equal to 0.5% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
15
N. of buttons
15
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 15 buttons, which is more than 97.9% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
N. of side buttons
6
N. of side buttons
6
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 6 side buttons, which is more than 98.3% of mice and equal to 0.3% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
15
N. of programmable buttons
15
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, which is more than 98.1% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
96 g
Weight
96 g
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 96 g, which is heavier than 65.3% of mice and equal to 1.2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
braided
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
CORSAIR iCUE
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Corsair Darkstar Wireless vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 9 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 19.6% better value for money
    Corsair Darkstar Wireless has better value for money than the average mouse (8.75 vs 7.3).
    8.75 vs 7.31
  • 2x higher maximum polling rate
    Maximum polling rate
    2000 Hz
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 94 DPI finer step size
    DPI step size
    1 DPI
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >400 DPI
    This mouse adjusts DPI in 1 DPI steps, while the average mouse adjusts DPI in 95 DPI steps.
    1 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Charging dock included
    Charging dock included
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    100 million clicks
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 9 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 15 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • 4 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    6
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 6 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    6 vs 2
  • Gesture support
    Gesture support
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Tilting scroll wheel
    Tilting scroll wheel
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This mouse has a tilting scroll wheel, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice have a tilting scroll wheel.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 9 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    15
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 15 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    15 vs 6
  • 6 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    7
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 7 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    7 vs 1
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • 4.29x more expensive
    Corsair Darkstar Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£150 vs £35).
    £150 vs £35
  • 3.9 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43.6 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43.6 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 4.29x more expensive
    Corsair Darkstar Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£150 vs £35).
    £150 vs £35
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • 3.9 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    43.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 43.6 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    43.6 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,261 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Corsair Darkstar Wireless?

  • High-performance Corsair Marksman 26K DPI optical sensor for accurate tracking
  • Versatile 15 programmable buttons, including a unique six-button side cluster
  • Innovative tilt gesture support for additional in-game commands or productivity macros
  • Excellent glide performance thanks to high-quality 100% PTFE mouse feet
  • Robust build quality with a comfortable right-handed ergonomic shape
  • Triple connectivity options: 2.4GHz Slipstream wireless, Bluetooth, and wired USB-C

What customers dislike about Corsair Darkstar Wireless?

  • Steep learning curve due to the unconventional side-button layout
  • Disappointing battery life, especially when RGB lighting and high polling rates are active
  • Premium price point that is higher than many competing flagship mice
  • Dependence on iCUE software, which some users find bloated or prone to bugs
  • Stiff charging cable and lack of included accessories like a dongle extender
  • Heavier weight compared to dedicated FPS-focused models

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