Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro

pzogel · Apr 7, 2020

The right-handed ergonomic Dark Core RGB Pro is the newest revision of Corsair's Dark Core series. The custom PixArt PAW3392 sensor, eight programmable buttons, and 2000 Hz maximum polling rate make it suitable for FPS, RTS, and MMO/MOBA games. Wireless operation is possible in low-latency 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth mode.

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FreedomEclipse · Apr 7, 2020

Its a Logitech G502/503 copy.

GreiverBlade · Apr 7, 2020

uh? the Pro upgrade the sensor and double the polling rate but remove one side button over the original Dark Core ...

not much pro ... (well "Pro" in gaming always make me laugh ) i owned a Dark Core RGB SE (the QI variante ) the PMW3367 and his 16k DPi were already too much and 1000Hz polling was a point i would like to see improved (my actual Asus Spatha is set on 2000Hz but the DPi is 8200 max which is quite enough since i use it at 2600/4000 Dpi on a 3k screen, still have margin

) but i wouldn't have it at the expense of one button less on the thumb area (3 thumb and 2 extra on the index are the minimal i can work with since i used a G502)

the Dark Core was a nice mouse, the dual wireless operation was quite practical (only used it once or twice but i was glad it was there )

positive point for the :laugh:

Pro 79.90$ price is cheaper than the SE at 129.90$ (oh btw the Pro is 89.99$ actually ...

) although i did find the SE too expensive over my Spatha which was same price

FreedomEclipse said:
It's a Logitech G502/503 copy.

actually ... nope ... the original Dark Core was closer to the G502/503 ... and was superior in only two point ... wireless and Qi charging compatibility (which is one point) and the side swap (althought at double the price it was a bit ... Logi'cal ) ok three point ... the textured back was a bit better ...

i considered my SE an upgrade over the G502 (they didn't had a wireless model of it at the time ... and the G604 was not out either) and my Spatha to be the ultimate mouse for me (the G604 would be fine too... although only when my Spatha will break, which is probably never )

TheLostSwede · Apr 7, 2020

That's a pinky support no? Or where do you hold your pinky? My ring finger never drags on the desk/mousemat...

pzogel · Apr 7, 2020

TheLostSwede said:
That's a pinky support no? Or where do you hold your pinky? My ring finger never drags on the desk/mousemat...

Not enough space for my pinky along with the ring finger in my case at least.

TheLostSwede · Apr 7, 2020

pzogel said:
Not enough space for my pinky along with the ring finger in my case at least.

Wow, curious to know how you hold a mouse then. What do you do with your pinky if your ring finger is that far down the side of your mouse?

pzogel · Apr 7, 2020

TheLostSwede said:
Wow, curious to know how you hold a mouse then. What do you do with your pinky if your ring finger is that far down the side of your mouse?

I'm using claw grip, so both my ring finger and pinky are arched and positioned closer to the back.

TheLostSwede · Apr 7, 2020

pzogel said:
I'm using claw grip, so both my ring finger and pinky are arched and positioned closer to the back.

Right, still can't see that, then again, I guess people hold their mice differently so...
On a side note, was getting terrible pain in one of my arm muscles from using a Logitech G900 that I got as a replacement for a faulty G700s. Tried it again recently, still same problem, so ended up getting a G502.
This might've been a decent option to that, but I'm a sucker for the Logitech scroll wheels...

Makaveli · Apr 7, 2020

I have the Corsair dark core RGB(classic) and been using it for a few months now.

Its a good mouse, not the best I've used but good.

I use it more wired than wireless.

The icue software isn't a negative for me since I have other Corsair hardware which uses it.

Not sure what the difference is with the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro vs SE they have quite a few different versions with similar names. One version has Qi wireless charging.

GreiverBlade · Apr 7, 2020

Makaveli said:
Not sure what the difference is with the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro vs SE they have quite a few different versions with similar names. One version has Qi wireless charging.

it is a Dark Core RGB SE as i mentioned with 1 side button less (and a different arrangement for the 2 remaining ) a slightly better PAW3392 sensor over the PMW3367 (which as i mentioned was already overkill for me ) and a 2k Hz polling rate over 1k

both the SE and Pro have Qi wireless charging only the RGB classic doesn't have it.

Makaveli · Apr 7, 2020

GreiverBlade said:
it is a Dark Core RGB SE as i mentioned with 1 side button less (and a different arrangement for the 2 remaining ) a slightly better PAW3392 sensor over the PMW3367 (which as i mentioned was already overkill for me ) and a 2k Hz polling rate over 1k

both the SE and Pro have Qi wireless charging only the RGB classic doesn't have it.

I skipped through the post and should have read yours more carefully you did mention it my bad.

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Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro

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