Corsair's Dark Core RGB Pro SE Review! AMAZING!
Today we review the latest flagship in the Corsairs Gaming mouse lineup, the Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE. A full featured wireless mouse using Corsair's latest slip stream technology and Qi compatible wireless charging.
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7 month update, this mouse is still rockin' it. Battery holds a charge like day 1, no connection issues, no hardware issues. Solid mouse through many hours of abuse and games.
How long is the USB cable that comes provided with it?
Good to know this is my third Corsair mouse I’ve had to buy one every year so far maybe this one will make it for two
@@aMadison2010 So far so good! I am doing a new video on how this has lasted.
@@Shadrickwagner Sorry I must have slipped this comment, I am sure you have figured it out by now but the cord is roughly 6 ft.
Whatever sound effect you used at :17 needs to never be used again. Jesus christ that hurt my ears.
Ya the glitch effect wasn't as subtle as I would have liked it to be.
@@HelpCloud ha ha ha! Thanks for the review though, just bought it!
good video overall, thanks! but that glitch effect definitely needs to be changed. ouch. still got the like though, thanks again.
If anyone reads this in the future. Overall i really like the mouse. Its as good as HelpCloud stated.. except for the wheel. Coming from a G700, the mouse wheel is noticible worse.
yall are soft
Thanks dude, you've just helped me make my mind up about my next mouse. Great review, gave me all the answers I wanted without padding out the vid. Much appreciated!
Right to the point with no BS! I highly respect KZheadrs like you who don't go for unnecessary click-baits, lengthy narration, and awful surprised Pikachu faces in thumbnails. The thing is that I'm researching for gaming mice here on KZhead for the past few hours and it's been a total hell so... I'm probably feeling a little emotional right now! In any case, hope you hit the 100k mark soon. Subscribed!
I’ve had this month for about 4 months and it’s amazing, the grip is very comfortable the only problem is it used too move on it’s own in-game and had drift and stiff movement, but after it gradually fixed its by far the best mouse I’ve had.
Agreed, I released a long term review if you are interested in seeing that one. kzhead.info/sun/odRwd816fGeNf30/bejne.html
i have a silly question! is my scroll wheel supposed to scroll my screen up and down on websites and such? if i click the wheel the scroll arrows come up but like a regular scroll on the screen it won't go, is my mouse busted or is it not supposed to scroll like a regular mouse?
What’s the Polling rate?
i want to buy one but im afraid about the weight im a casual cs player lvl 8 faceit ive been using a 150g mouse will this be harder for me ?
So good, i do have this mouse for 11 months but I was New to pc and I wanna see what people think about this mouse. Great video
Glad you like it!
at the 1.29 mark what headsets are thoses..and is the mouse good for productivity too?
Thanks for the review man! Btw I dig the hat :)
Any time!! #takenote
nice review! my 5+ yr old deathadder finally met its end (left click dying) and was shopping for options. Already have a k70 that I love so might as well try one of their mice *added to my cart to watch for BF sales hopefully
Still love mine, heavy use and no issues, wireless connection is just as stable as day 1.
Is it still doing good for you?
I just got this mouse for my first gaming mouse (large hands lol) I love the feel but i think i got a defective one. The scroll wheel seems to do whatever it wants, Ill scroll with it and it wither wont move at all, scroll in the wrong direction, or waaaaay over scroll. is this something i need to adjust or do i just need to return it and get another?
So the dpi up and down can be programmed
This mouse is excellent. I have large hands and it works well for me. I cannot feel the difference in responsiveness between bluetooth and wireless connection
How do you turn the lights off?
I’ve had a dark core for a while. My mouse didn’t come with an extra side piece or a usb plugin, I’ve only been able to use it wired. Even though those parts are shown on the box.
Return it and have them exchange it
Hi, can I know what’s the product of the QI charger you were using in the video? Also I have relatively big hands, does the mouse fit well if you have big hands? Thank you! Great video!
The wireless charger in the video was a Samsung dual charger but should work on any QI pad. I would say the mouse is a mid size, so hand size might take some getting use to.
I returned this mouse! Had great reviews, used ICUE lighting, adjustable, all the bells and whistles. I have a top-of-the-line Origin gaming PC, and above average PC/Tech knowledge. Truth, this mouse never properly connected to my system wirelessly. I wasn't too happy with the grip/feel either. I realize each mouse is different, as is preferences... but this mouse wasn't great for me.
Love the Saturn V up there. Is that a plastic model or some other kit?
It is the Lego Ideas model www.lego.com/en-us/product/lego-nasa-apollo-saturn-v-21309
I wish reviewers would add dimensions of the mouse and show how they fit in your hand. This is the biggest issue ive had buying mice. My last 2 are collecting dust because they dont feel good
Appreciate the feedback! I will be sure to include this in my next review. "Measuring 1.72 by 5 by 3.25 inches, it’s almost exactly the same size, though it’s a considerably heftier 4.94 ounces. It has the same high and wide right-handed shape, which makes it great for large hands. It also has a steep sloping base that is comfortable to grip, though not as supportive as it could be" Source: www.pcmag.com/reviews/corsair-dark-core-rgb-pro-se
Thats why there is no substitute to going to microcenter and holding the mouse in ur hand. Theh have tbem out for disllay for that reason. You prabably pay a couple dollara more but its worth it
I got Razer Basilisk Ultimate with Charging Dock for 100€, and mouse is brilliant but only one thing worries me. The mouse is small and thin for palm grip which I prefer. So is it smart to return a mouse and go to Corsair Dark Core RGB which is here 90€ in Europe? Also did you face some connection errors when using other wireless devices in the same time on same pc? Some reviewers said they do with normal non SE version?
Mine has been rock solid, I am using the slipstream headset dongle for the mouse and headset, as well as a separate one for my keyboard. I posted a video a new video on how well it has held up too. kzhead.info/sun/odRwd816fGeNf30/bejne.html
yep i had some connection errors and uh it suddenly stopped working
does the mouse have a sleep mode, where the lighting turns off when the monitors turn off in sleep mode?
It does have sleep mode, you can customize the timout length within the iCue software.
I dont understand why this video is so underrated
Who said that?
Id buy it if i knew if i could remap the dpi buttons into macros like i do with the logi hero. The problem with the hero in order to turn the dpi buttons into prigrammable buttons you have use 2400 dpi which is insane
I just check in the iCue software, looks like you can change them to other key assignments.
@@HelpCloud thanks
where can I buy the QI wireless charger that you showed in the vid?
It is a Samsung dual QI charger for my phone and watch. amzn.to/3a1PRB2
Out of the box the thumb buttons only work on the 3rd default preset. Been using it on my ps5 not sure if I need icue to fix it
They should work on all of them. If you want to check their programming, plug into a computer with iCue installed.
1 question, non SE (dark core RGB pro) can be charged on mm1000 mopusepad using dongle qi?
That would be something to test. I dont see any reason why not!
@@HelpCloud thx bro , i'll wait for the result 😁
I'll give it a try, thanks
Still use mine and it works like the day I got it. Hope this helps.
@@HelpCloud It does, thank you :) I tried various brands in the last years but encountered all kind of problems (For example the scroll wheel issues of Roccat) hence I kept using the Logitech M500 which has proven to be reliable. The M500 is not a gaming mouse though and the cable can be quite annoying because it gets sticky after a few years of use.
Good one, well i am hanging in between G903, Asus Gladious 2 wireless, and this one. Asus mouse has a benefit of replaceable switches but got old sensor and high price, G903 has complains of being refurbished or used in new boxes. Some says this Dark pro has wheel and left button problem. So High five!
I am a huge Logitech fan, I love the Dark Core, I haven't had the issues with left click or wheel. To me the Dark Core is a killer mouse for its price point and feels like the Corsair version of the G502.
@@HelpCloud Yes it has the latest Pixart PAW sensor which is energy efficient. Right now i am using Asus Sica P302 which i got with the laptop and still running after 3 years but i did change switches twice which are like PNP, no soldering etc. Modular switches are always welcome. But i guess i have to give Dark pro a try and see how long it can survive. Thanks for the short and precise video!
The only thing that bugs me about this mouse is it kept having rgb lighting issue with asus motherboard rgb lighting. For some reason it kept restart both hardware led and cant sync even though it says it can.
I would turn off the motherboard control and run the control through iCue.
Did you have to install any software first or did icue do it ?
I had iCue installed before plugging into the PC.
Where did the sniper button go?? I had the privous model of th e Dark Core SE RGB PRO with the thumbbutton that acts as a sniper button. I had it on warantee and then when I got my new model, they removed that button on the thumb. Where is the sniper button?
They removed it, I am not sure why, you could always go into the iCue software and reassign one of the thumb buttons.
@@HelpCloud Thanks. Just so shitty, lol why remove it. In ICUE, it even has a sniper button function, but no button for it lmfaoo. Might as well just shift my DPI when i need to
Hey so I have a MacBook Pro and bought the RGB PRO SE DARK CORE, installed the ICUE for Mac. Then I tried it all... because it wouldn’t detect my mouse even tho I already had it connected to my Mac books Bluetooth which is weird because I could move it and all and it works but the software won’t detect it. So I tried uninstalling it, then reinstalling it. Also made sure I was on update with the Mac book and the software and both are to date... also cleaned the “uninstall software icue” and checked to see and nothing... I really wanna customized my colors but I can’t... so I only got the three default color patterns for now...
I will test on my MBP and see what I can dig up!
So it appears due to the low power state of BT, you need to have the mouse connected to the USB dongle into the MBP in order to use the RGBs. Mine did the same thing with BT, as soon as I plugged the USB dongle in and connected, the device showed up and I could customize it.
@@HelpCloud a man! I figured... that was my fear because since I do have a Mac book pro and not the Mac computer, I need to buy an adapter that has USB C type port to the USB regular one... thanks for the advice man just got a sub💪🏻
Someday they will make the dongles USB-C! Appreciate the sub, thanks for the support!
I returned this mouse after two days when my right click had a terrible squeaking sound.
what was that wireless charging dock you showed at 1:44 ?
Samsung dual charger for my phone and watch.
@@HelpCloud That was really fast, thanks!
Mouse polling rate tester: 1000 hz = appr. 978 hz. 2000 Hz = appr. 982 hz. So what does that 2000 Hz ultra polling actually do? Another cons: the dpi button design is bad. The location of the dpi down isn't good. I have to rise my hand and move it backwards to reach it. Also the gaps between the dpi buttons and the mouse1 should be clearer. I can hardly feel the difference so I often mess up with the buttons.
I have never messed with the 2k Hz polling. Thanks for the feedback on the buttons!
Do you still use it? How has it aged? Do you still recommend this mouse? Keep up the great contents man!
I do, still shreds on call of duty, tracking is still on point, buttons work. It feels brand new.
@@HelpCloud wow quick reply ;D subbed! You're the last confirmation i need before buying. Ordered now, fingers crossed that it would serve me well as yours serves you.
One issue I saw later on is when you set the mouse down a bit harder it will right click, I don't count this against it because I don't slam my mouse on a regulars basis.
Good question!
i dont see why the top amazon reviews are so bad! i have this mouse and its amazing!
I am not sure, the previous generation was terrible. This one hasn't given me a single issue.
@@HelpCloud to be fair, most top amazon reviews are negative no matter how good a product is.
@@HelpCloud realy? I have the first Dark Core SE and I love it. If i didn't i wouldn't even consider the new one.
I've run into an issue I can't seem to find a fix for. It will randomly reset while I'm playing and all my button actions will go away until I restart the mouse. Also, at random, it will stop while I'm swiping left or right in game creating a lag-like movement. Other than that, it's great but my God it's not worth the trouble it's putting me through. I really don't want to return this mouse.
Whats best setting for FPS like Bf4
Depends on the user, I have my base DPI set to 1600 and it goes up from there.
What software do I need to set the colors?
Corsair iCue. www.corsair.com/us/en/downloads
how do u change the side grip bro.. mine doesnt come off
It is only the right side, all you do is simply pull straight off.
@@HelpCloud doesnt come off bro. :( my thumb grip is on the left btw)
Which is better this corsair rgb pro se or logitech g502?
G502 takes it for me. Main reason I use the corsair is because it has bluetooth and wifi as well as iCue support.
G502
Mine has been freezing in some horizontal movements. When I plug in a cable it seems to fix but I bought it to be wireless lol. I was wondering if you've run I to this issue? If so any advice?
Never had that issues, try a different USB port for the dongle and see if that reinstalls the drivers.
@@HelpCloud yeah I tried that and reinstalling drivers, sadly it just stutters sometimes and it really sucks when playing an FPS
Were you able to fix this problem? I got mine yesterday and i have had this problem aswell
For me it was update update update and time lol. Keep force updating connected to usb and it seems to have disappeared
Thx boss💪 trying to play a fps like overwatch with this issue is frusturating
how long does it take to charge
It charges in a few hours from empty to full. It can also be used while plugged in and charging.
how i change the dpi????
You can change the DPI in the Corsair iCue software.
@@HelpCloud thanks but idk how it works it have a lot of choices in the dpi
Hey I have this mouse and I was looking on KZhead on how to fix it cause I think I clicked the DPI button on the top and it won’t change at all anymore it just turned white and turned off and now the DPI is slow as hell so please anyone reach out to me and help me
Do you have the iCue software installed?
@@HelpCloud no i don’t do I have to have it installed?!
@@HelpCloud No, will that fix the problem😩 and where do I download it
It would be best, then you can modify the DPI settings. You can snag it at this link www.corsair.com/us/en/downloads
same issue with the older gen
What issue is that? Left clicking problems?
What issue? Mine has been flawless.
This isn't really a review more like you going over the specs... where are the details? Where is your experience? Do you even play games with it?
Thanks for the feedback, I see your point.
This mouse cannot be recommended, i am a bit of a Corsair fan boy, and have had keyboard, mouse, and mousepad from corsair. but the quality of all their mouse and keyboard just don't live up to the standard, over 7 month, the left button started to feel loose, it also gets a lot of small hiccups when sometime moving. So now i changed back to my old steel series. and for the K72 keyboard, i think a lot better alternatives exists, but really wanted a single software for all my devices, that i think corsair really does a good job in.
That is odd, mine feels as solid since the day I got it.
@@HelpCloud I can hear a click difference between the left and right button, and when gently touching it, it seems a bit loose, but still works, it was quite early after i got it. I use my computer a lot, but still such expensive mice. I didn't expect to have that many design flaws
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@@HelpCloud I'm not even close 😔 but I love that beast! I've been following & watching all the progress until the 2019 rollout 😍 And the whistle first moments (hours) live that day. I'm from Greece 😅
Hopefully someday you can make out this way to see it. I was able to get some drone footage and roll in footage when it was rolling through Evanston to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Me too
You too?
if ur thinking about getting this, dont. corsair is not the same quality as back in the day. buy a competitor at near same price. had this mouse 2 months and wont charge or turn on, light use i work all week. Spend your money to a company that will value your return on your money. Corsair has been gouged for profit. These products DO NOT last. Google dark core not charging if you dont believe me. Countless threads, most unresolved with a shit out of luck message or forced to pay to return it. My biggest regret in my pc setup is using corsair in modern day.
I just had my second one of these die on me. First one stopped working all the time, plugged in or wireless. It would just disconnect and took some fiddling to get it to come back, only for it to do the same thing again. No amount of fixes on the internet solved it. Bought another thinking it was a fluke, after 6 months, exact same thing. Trashed it, going to Logitech.
Great review I am so so glad you told me that the lighting is not addressable they should not even call them zones if you can change each! I will not purchase.
Each section of lights is addresable and considered their own zone.
The new version is pure garbage, lift the mouse and put it down like when you play a game, then you put it down a bit harder that normal without being harmfull to the mouse and the impact will activate left or right mouse button, and it happens every time, i had to return my first, the replacement ive got had the exact same problem. The old version was muuuuuch more stable. I dont know how many times i have teamkilled or teamdamaged my m8 with the plastic nightmare i used to love corsairs dark core SE, but the new one is made very very bad.
That is interesting, I have never had this issue unless I am setting it down with more than needed force. The old one would not stay connected for longer then 30 seconds and it would lag when it was connected.
you are cute
Thank you.
do NOT buy this mouse, ive had mine for a week and it consistently void clicks and double clicks.
You have a defective one. I would return it. I have had mine since this video and still going strong.