CONCLUSION

   When CORSAIR launched the Dark Core RGB SE model almost two years ago availability was so low that i never got the chance to check it out and so the Dark Core RGB Pro is entirely new for me (comparing product pictures however makes it clear that both are nearly identical in shape/design). After 2 weeks of testing i can't really say anything bad about the Dark Core RGB Pro, its shape is ideal for palm and claw grip users (also lands very close to that of the Nightsword RGB), the PAW3392 optical sensor is extremely good both in terms of tracking/accuracy and speed (I’d say identical to the PMW3391 but I’m certain Pixart did improve/tweak it in some ways) and as for battery life and wireless signal things couldn't get much better than this. To be more precise i was able to surpass 16 hours of use both via SLIPSTREAM and Bluetooth connectivity, a number which although not out of this world is still quite impressive, especially for a gaming mouse with 9 dynamic RGB LED zones. Wireless signal was also flawless up to 6 meters away and with a concrete wall in between (which translated to easily over 10 meters in a straight line without any obstacles) so no complaints here either.

   CORSAIR officially released the Dark Core RGB Pro Wireless FPS/MOBA Gaming Mouse (and the Pro SE version) roughly 6 hours ago and so it currently retails for USD79.99 inside the USA (directly from CORSAIR) and for 96Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk). This places the Dark Core RGB Pro among the most expensive wireless gaming mice in the market today but not high enough in that list for me to consider it expensive. Yes, it may not be exactly what many people will call affordable (myself included) but it offers an excellent optical sensor, SLIPSTREAM wireless technology (range), up to 50 hours of wireless time, very good grip, 8 programmable buttons, 9 dynamic RGB zones and an interchangeable side grip and all of that are plenty for our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Extremely Fast & Accurate (18.000DPI Pixart PAW3392 Optical Sensor)
- Connectivity (2.4GHz / Bluetooth / USB)
- Grip (Rubber Coating / Shape)
- OMRON Primary Switches (50 Million Clicks)
- RGB Lighting System (9 Zones)
- 8 Fully Programmable Buttons
- Interchangeable Side Grips
- 1.8 Meter Long Detachable Braided Cable
- iCUE Software

CONS

- Price (EU)
- Right Hand Use Only / Shape (For Some)