The Corsair KATAR PRO XT is a great gaming mouse that is also very light. It’s not too heavy, feels well-made, and fits most hand sizes, whether you use a claw or fingertip grip. It has a short time between clicks and a high polling rate. The cable that looks like paracord is pretty flexible, but it still has some kinks.
The Katar Pro XT is a simple gaming mouse for the right hand. It has the usual number of buttons, six. On top, there are two click panels, a scroll wheel, and in the middle column, a DPI-cycle button. Back and forward buttons are on the thumb side. The mouse is strong and made of molded, black plastic that doesn’t stand out. It only has a few things that make it stand out: an RGB scroll wheel, raised side grips made of plastic, and the name “/ KTXT” written in a small, thin font.
Specifications
- Sensor: PixArt PAW3392
- Sensitivity: Up to 18,000 DPI
- Programmable buttons: 6
- Polling rate: Selectable up to 8,000Hz
- Switches: Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks
- Connectivity: Wired USB
- Cable length: 1.8m braided fiber cable
- Lighting: RGB backlighting with 1-zone customization
- Dimensions: 115.8mm x 64.2mm x 37.8mm
- Weight: 73g (without cable)
Where to get Corsair KATAR PRO XT?
But it’s a big and interesting shape. Both sides of the Katar Pro XT’s chassis come to a thin point. If you use a standard grip, the mouse’s narrow base may not give your thumb enough support. This makes you hold the mouse tight, which is uncomfortable for long sessions of PC gaming. Usually, a symmetrical design is only used for an ambidextrous mouse like the Razer Viper, which sacrifices ergonomics so that both right-handed and left-handed people can use it.
In this case, the focus seems to be on making the mouse lighter while giving claw-style and fingertip-style players a place to touch it. The top of the mouse is still pretty wide, which gives your thumb and pinky places to rest (in claw grip). Even though there are more and more “mini” mice that are smaller and lighter and are unofficially made for claw-and-fingertip players, this is one of the first I’ve seen with a design that is made for that style of player. I honestly think you should avoid these grips to avoid strain injuries, but if you’re set on using one, this mouse may feel like it fits your hand better than most.