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Sometimes it’s nice when a company doesn’t try to reinvent a category or give every product a vaguely useful new feature. The Katar Pro XT from Corsair is a good example. It’s a comfortable, familiar, and good wired mouse with a capable 18,000 DPI optical sensor, a fairly light 2.68-ounce weight, and a solid black plastic shell that won’t feel as strange to most people as perforated alternatives might.
The MSRP of $29.99 is also fair, but the wireless version, the Corsair Katar Pro Wireless, can be bought for only a couple dollars more right now. But the wired version has a better sensor, is lighter, and has an RGB-lit scroll wheel that is controlled by iCue RGB.
Corsair Katar Pro XT specifications
| Weight | 2.68 ounces (73g) |
| Measurements (LxWxH) | 4.56 x 2.53 x 1.49 inches (115.8 x 64.2 x 37.8mm) |
| Connectivity | USB Type-A |
| Sensitivity | 18,000 DPI |
Corsair Katar Pro XT review: Design and Comfort
The design of the Katar Pro XT doesn’t impress me in any way, but it also doesn’t bother me. It’s a little mouse that fit naturally in my hand and never lost that familiar feel, even after several hours of switching between desktop and laptop computers. The scroll wheel’s rubber coating provides a satisfying degree of resistance, and it can be clicked and illuminated in a variety of rainbow colours.
The shiny side buttons are conveniently placed and easy to press, as expected. The matte plastic exterior isn’t flimsy to the touch, but it accomplishes its job of keeping the mouse‘s weight down and protecting it from fingerprints and smudges.
Everything about it seems polished and high-end, albeit not quite as much so as with a premium mouse like the Logitech MX Master 2S, which is designed with productivity in mind. You can get this mouse from its official website
Corsair Katar Pro XT review: Features
It has six programmable buttons, perfect for creating macros in multiplayer online games like MOBAs. You may also quickly choose between DPI settings without having to launch the Corsair iCue programme.
Put together, the pricing is a major selling feature because a mouse of this calibre would normally cost considerably more. As long as you’re ready to forego the genuinely premium features of competing gaming mouse, the Corsair Katar Pro XT provides a satisfying gaming experience at a reasonable price.
Corsair Katar Pro XT review: Gaming Performance
Even at the most tense moments of fighting, the textured plastic of the shell felt comforting. The sensor never failed me, and all the buttons were right where I’d expect them to be.
The paracord cable was long enough to go from behind my gaming rig to my mousepad without tangling and didn’t catch on anything. But, considering the little price gap.
Corsair Katar Pro XT review: Software
At its current cost, the Corsair KATAR Pro XT offers exceptional value. Compared to other low-priced mice, this one stands out due to the extensive amount of functionality and software support it offers.
The mouse is really well made. While it only weighs 73g, the KATAR Pro XT is as sturdy as a tank. The KATAR is the only lightweight gaming mouse that doesn’t compromise on durability for portability.
Final Words
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.
Corsair Katar Pro XT Ratings
Pros
- Low click latency.
- Quite light.
Cons
- Lacks distinguishing features
FAQs
Is the Corsair Katar Pro worth it?
The Katar Pro Wireless works well for the price and works well for both claw and fingertip grip styles. The insides of this fully wireless mouse are getting old, though, so you can only get so much out of it. The Corsair Katar series mice are known for being easy to use with either your claws or your fingers.
What is the polling rate of the Corsair Katar Pro XT?
The polling rate of the Katar PRO XT is 1000 Hz, but it can also be changed to 125 Hz, 250 Hz, or 500 Hz. You can save lighting and sensitivity settings on the mouse itself.
Is Corsair Katar Pro good for big hands?
Because the mouse is small, people with very big hands might find it hard to use with a claw grip. All other sizes of hands should feel good. With a fingertip grip, it should be easy for anyone with any size hand to use. The wireless options on the Corsair KATAR PRO Wireless are great.