Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review 2024: wireless gaming mouse

The Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS is a big, right-handed, wireless gaming mouse with a thumb rest. It works well for all grip types and hand sizes. You can use it wirelessly with Bluetooth or its USB receiver, or you can use its rubber charging cable to connect it to a power source. It has three side buttons, one of which is a dedicated sniper button.

Behind the scroll wheel, there are also two dedicated CPI buttons. It also has a gyroscope and an accelerometer so that you can tilt the mouse. In terms of performance, it has a low click latency, a very short lift-off distance, a very wide CPI range, and a CPI that can be changed very precisely in steps of one. Also, its highest polling rate is 2000Hz, which is higher than most gaming mouse and makes the cursor move a little more smoothly. 

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra specifications

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Design

The Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless is, for the most part, a well-made gaming mouse. It is made to be used with the right hand. It has a curved body and grips on both sides. The thumb rest sticks out just enough to be comfortable, and the device’s front and back have a cool industrial silver design that stands out against the black plastic chassis.

There are eight buttons: a right click, a left click, a scroll wheel that can be clicked, two buttons to change the dots-per-inch (DPI) sensitivity, two thin thumb buttons, and a “sniper” button on the left side that can temporarily lower DPI. There is an RGB Corsair logo on the palm rest, which you won’t see very often. You can get this mouse from its official website.

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Features

The Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless has all the features you’d expect from a Corsair mouse, except that you can change the weights. It runs on the iCUE software, which lets you re-program buttons, change the RGB lighting, and set up profiles for each app. There is a profile onboard for tournament play, but you can set up as many software profiles as you want.

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Setup

The braided cable that connects the mouse to your computer is 6 feet long, which should be long enough for most setups. Another thing to know about the material of the cable is that it reduces the amount of drag. Not only does it look nice, but it also makes sure that your aim is never affected by friction where the cable touches the edge of your desk. And if you pay attention to details, you’ll like how the USB connector feels like rubber and how the cable strap makes it easier to carry.

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Performance

The Corsair M65 RGB Ultra is fast and easy to control at the same time. It’s light, but not as light as the Razer Viper 8K or the Roccat Burst Pro, which are designed specifically for first-person shooter games. Instead, the wired model is 97g and the wireless model is 110g right out of the box.

For comparison, the Roccat is 68g. That meant I could find the perfect spot for accuracy, which was only helped by the thumb rests’ textured surface and smaller size. Even though it wasn’t as fast as some other professional-grade pointers, the M65 RGB Ultra’s performance was well-balanced and made for a great experience.

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Connectivity and battery life

The M65 RGB Ultra Wireless can also connect wirelessly through a USB dongle or through Bluetooth. Both modes work as promised, but Corsair suggests using the USB connection for gaming and the Bluetooth connection for everyday work. I think it’s fine to use USB for productivity work as well, even though it will use up the battery a little bit faster.

The M65 RGB Ultra Wireless has a pretty good overall battery life. Corsair says that the mouse can work for up to 90 hours with the lights off on USB and up to 120 hours with the lights off on Bluetooth. We tested the mouse with the lights on, so we can’t say for sure that these numbers are correct. 

Corsair M65 RGB Ultra review: Pricing

The M65 RGB Ultra costs $69.99 (£69.99, CA$99.99, AU$99.00, €79.99), which is a pretty good price for a gaming mouse with so many features. It also puts this mouse on the same level as the $69.99 Razer Basilisk V3 and the $79.99 SteelSeries Aerox 5. The M65 RGB Ultra also comes in a wireless version that costs $129.99, but other than the way it connects to your computer, there aren’t many differences between the two.

Final Words

The Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS is a great mouse for first-person shooter games. It has a low click latency over both a wired and USB receiver connection, a very short lift-off distance, and a very wide CPI range, which you can adjust very precisely in steps of one. Also, the fastest it can poll is at 2000Hz. It seems to be well-made, and it fits most hand sizes and types of grip. Even when it’s at its lightest, it’s still very heavy, and the rubber cable isn’t flexible.

FAQS

What is the polling rate of the M65 Ultra?

Corsair guarantees that the USB polling rate of the M65 RGB Ultra Wireless will be 2,000 Hz regardless of whether it is operating in wired or 2.4 GHz mode. 

Why is my Corsair M65 scroll wheel not clicking?

One of the main reasons why the scroll wheel button might not work is because dust has built up. This can be fixed with WD40, or even better, if you have it: Permatex dielectric grease.

How do I change the color of my Corsair M65 mouse?

• iCUE lets you choose your mouse.
• On the left menu, click Lighting Effects.
• In the Lighting Layers window, click the “+” button.
• In the Lighting Type window, choose the type of lighting effect you want.