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Corsair Harpoon RGB Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:6000 DPIWeight:85 g

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

Corsair Harpoon RGB
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Score components

80%

5.2

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

â–¼Worse than 57% of mice
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 59%
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

7.0

Design

14%

6.4

Features

7%

2.9

Connectivity

5%

4.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 63%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 79%
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Technical Specifications of mouse Corsair Harpoon RGB

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Score components:

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

7.0

Design

14%

6.4

Features

7%

2.9

Connectivity

5%

4.0

Battery & Charging

5.2
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Corsair Harpoon RGB has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 74.9% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
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–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Brand name
Corsair
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
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
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
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4.2
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
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
60 hours
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, which is less than 78.2% of mice and equal to 6.9% of mice.
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
85 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 85 g, which is heavier than 52.7% of mice and equal to 2.2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
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
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
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
128 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has 128 KB of onboard memory, which is larger than 88.1% of mice and equal to 2.4% of mice.
Software name
CORSAIR iCUE
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Corsair Harpoon RGB vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    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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    Corsair Harpoon RGB
    the average mouse
    Corsair Harpoon RGB has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.73 vs 8).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Corsair Harpoon RGB
    the average mouse
    Corsair Harpoon RGB has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.73 vs 8).
    8.73 vs 8
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    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
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    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
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 80% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 80 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    80 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • 40% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 50% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 20 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    20 G vs 40 G
  • Thin glide feet
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 80% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 80 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    80 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 40% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 50% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 20 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    20 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 500 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    500 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 155 DPI coarser step size
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 250 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    250 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Thin glide feet
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.7% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 85 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    85 g vs 82 g
  • 5 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2016, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    November 2016
    2016 vs 2021

Video reviews

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Corsair Harpoon RGB

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point for gaming features
  • Lightweight and compact design, making it highly portable
  • Excellent for users with small to medium hands and claw or fingertip grips
  • High-performance Slipstream wireless technology with sub-1ms latency
  • Versatile connectivity options including 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired mode
  • Durable build quality with comfortable textured rubber side grips
  • Fully programmable buttons and customizable RGB lighting via iCUE software

What customers don't like about Corsair Harpoon RGB

  • Uncomfortable for users with large hands, especially when using a palm grip
  • Some users report a stiff or bulky cable on the wired version that can snag
  • Sensor performance is described as barely adequate for high-precision gaming
  • Limited RGB lighting with only a single zone (the logo)
  • The wireless version lacks a precise battery life indicator in the software
  • Proprietary micro-USB port shape makes it difficult to use third-party charging cables
  • Occasional reports of double-clicking issues or scroll wheel lateral movement

Verdict

The Corsair Harpoon RGB is a lightweight gaming mouse featuring a 6,000 DPI optical sensor, six fully programmable buttons, and durable Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks. Its primary characteristics include a contoured, right-handed shape with textured rubber side grips designed for a comfortable claw grip and a lightweight chassis weighing only 85g for fast, fatigue-free movement. Main pros include its highly affordable entry-level price, precise on-the-fly DPI switching, and onboard memory for saving custom lighting and macro settings via iCUE software. However, notable cons include its relatively small size, which may feel uncomfortable for users with large hands using a palm grip, and a somewhat stiff, non-braided rubber cable that can occasionally hinder smooth movement.

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