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Corsair Katar Pro XT Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:73 g

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

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical Score

20%

8.4

User score

â–²Better than 58% of mice
6.0

Technical Score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 56% of models
Score components

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 56% of mice
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,872 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 69% of mice
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Verdict

The Corsair Katar Pro XT is an ultra-lightweight wired gaming mouse weighing 73g, featuring a compact symmetrical shape ideal for claw and fingertip grip styles. It is equipped with a high-performance PixArt PMW3391 optical sensor reaching up to 18,000 DPI (adjustable in 1 DPI steps), a 1,000Hz polling rate, and durable Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks. Key advantages include its flexible, drag-reducing paracord cable, responsive 'Quickstrike' spring-loaded buttons that offer near-zero travel, and full customization via iCUE software for its six programmable buttons and RGB-lit scroll wheel. However, notable drawbacks include potentially scratchy mouse feet, a stiff scroll wheel, mushy side buttons, and a sensor that some users find inconsistent during high-speed movements.

Technical Specifications of mouse Corsair Katar Pro XT

Technical Score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.0
Corsair Katar Pro XT has a technical score of 6 points, which is higher than that of 56% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 3,872 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.
8.4
Corsair Katar Pro XT has a user score of 8.45 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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 72% of models
Popularity:
Corsair Katar Pro XT has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
8.0
Corsair Katar Pro XT has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than that of 72% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Corsair Katar Pro XT has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 57.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Corsair
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
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
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
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% 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
73 g
Weight
73 g
â–² Better than 61% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 73 g, which makes it lighter than 61.1% of mice and equal to 1% 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
paracord
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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 Pro XT vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 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.
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 11% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    73 g
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 73 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    73 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 11% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    73 g
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 73 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    73 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.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    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
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    3
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • 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
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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 receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    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

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,872 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Corsair Katar Pro XT?

  • Extremely affordable price point for the performance offered
  • Very lightweight design (73g) without needing a honeycomb shell
  • Quickstrike buttons provide crisp, responsive, and low-latency clicks
  • High-quality, flexible paracord-like cable that minimizes drag
  • Excellent for claw and fingertip grip styles due to its compact shape
  • High-end PixArt PMW3391 sensor with a wide 18,000 DPI range

What customers dislike about Corsair Katar Pro XT?

  • Unique 'egg' shape with aggressive side tapers can be polarizing or uncomfortable for some
  • Side buttons can feel mushy or difficult to distinguish by touch
  • Stock mouse feet are often reported as scratchy or inconsistent on certain surfaces
  • Scroll wheel can be stiff and has been known to develop squeaking over time
  • Not ideal for users with large hands who prefer a palm grip
  • Limited onboard memory for complex macros or extensive profile saving

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