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Corsair Katar Elite Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:2000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:69 g

Corsair Katar Elite 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.

7.8

Overall score

Score
7.8/ 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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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical Score

20%

7.7

User score

â–²Better than 83% of mice
7.8

Technical Score

Technical score
7.8/ 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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Score components

36%

8.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.7

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 84% of mice
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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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Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 551 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–¼Worse than 74% of mice
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Verdict

The Corsair Katar Elite Wireless is a high-performance, ultra-lightweight gaming mouse weighing just 69g, specifically designed for claw and fingertip grip styles. It features a top-tier Marksman 26,000 DPI optical sensor with 650 IPS tracking and 50G acceleration, alongside a 2,000Hz hyper-polling rate for sub-1ms latency via Slipstream Wireless. The mouse offers versatile triple-mode connectivity (2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and USB wired), providing up to 110 hours of battery life on Bluetooth and 60 hours on Slipstream. Main pros include its exceptional agility, premium Omron switches with 'zero-gap' Quickstrike buttons for near-instant clicks, and convenient internal dongle storage. However, its compact, tapered shape is poorly suited for larger hands or palm grips, the matte finish is highly prone to showing fingerprints, and the scroll wheel can feel somewhat stiff compared to competitors.

Technical Specifications of mouse Corsair Katar Elite Wireless

Technical Score
Technical score
7.8/ 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–² Better than 84% of models
Score components:

36%

8.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

6.7

Battery & Charging

7.8
Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a technical score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 83.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 551 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.
7.7
Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a user score of 7.67 points, which is lower than that of 73.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 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 55% of models
Popularity:
Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 55.4% of products in this category.
6.8
Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 55.4% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.5/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

60%

7.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.5
Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a value-for-money score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 82.7% 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
2000 Hz
Wired polling rate
2000 Hz
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, which is higher than 90.7% of mice and equal to 1.7% 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
110 hours
Battery life
110 hours
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 110 hours on a charge, which is longer than 68.1% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
Battery capacity
500 mAh
Battery capacity
500 mAh
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh, which is larger than 48.2% of mice and equal to 22.1% 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
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
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
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
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
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
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
69 g
Weight
69 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 69 g, which makes it lighter than 64.9% of mice and equal to 1.6% 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
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
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
?
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 Katar Elite Wireless vs the average mouse

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  • 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
  • 2x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    2000 Hz
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 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
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 15.6% better value for money
    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has better value for money than the average mouse (8.45 vs 7.3).
    8.45 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
  • 2x higher wired polling rate
    Wired polling rate
    2000 Hz
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 2000 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1000 Hz.
    2,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 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.
  • 25 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    110 hours
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 110 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    110 hours vs 85 hours
  • 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.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 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.
  • 2x more expensive
    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 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
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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 Katar Elite Wireless
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.67 vs 8.000).
    7.67 vs 8
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2x more expensive
    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • 4.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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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    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    Corsair Katar Elite Wireless has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.67 vs 8.000).
    7.67 vs 8
  • 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
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 551 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Corsair Katar Elite Wireless?

  • Ultra-lightweight design (approx. 69g) makes it ideal for fast, flick-heavy FPS gaming.
  • Excellent battery life, rated for up to 110 hours on Bluetooth and 60 hours on high-speed 2.4GHz wireless.
  • High-performance Marksman 26K optical sensor offers great precision and high DPI range.
  • Versatile dual-mode connectivity with both low-latency Slipstream Wireless and Bluetooth.
  • Comfortable symmetrical shape specifically optimized for claw and fingertip grip styles.
  • Supports a 2,000Hz polling rate for slightly lower latency compared to the 1,000Hz industry standard.
  • Convenient internal storage for the USB wireless dongle.

What customers dislike about Corsair Katar Elite Wireless?

  • The small, tapered shape lacks palm support, making it uncomfortable for users with a palm grip or large hands.
  • The primary left and right buttons can feel overly sensitive, leading to occasional accidental clicks.
  • High retail price compared to similar 'budget-focused' models in the Katar lineup or competitors like the Logitech G305.
  • Limited onboard memory only allows for the storage of a single profile.
  • Some users report that the scroll wheel can feel inconsistent or have too much resistance.
  • The smooth top shell is prone to showing fingerprints and becoming 'grubby' quickly.
  • The included charging cable is a standard rubberized type rather than a more flexible braided paracord.

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