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Competition for the “MMO King” or just another good gaming mouse for MMOs?
With the Scimitar Elite Wireless, Corsair has introduced a new gaming mouse for MMOs and gamers who need a lot of buttons. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann took a look at the new gaming mouse and explained who it is worth for.
About what kind of device are we talking? Corsair's Scimitar Elite Wireless is a gaming mouse that features a large keypad on the thumb side. At first glance, this reminds you of a keypad on a telephone. The Razer Naga V2 Pro, which Razer confidently calls the “MMO king”, also relies on such a large keypad.
I was able to take a detailed look at the gaming mouse in a test and explain whether the mouse is worth it for you and what alternatives are there?
The test at a glance:
Technical details:
Details
| sensor | Pixart 3370 |
| resolution | Up to 19,000 DPI |
| Switches | mechanical switches, either Huano, Omron or Kailh |
| Keys | 5 buttons |
| design | White mouse. RGB lighting on the bottom, asymmetrical right-handed mouse. Colored cover freely selectable. |
| Sliding feet | 2 |
| Cable | Detachable 2.0m USB-C cable |
| Weight | 72 or 75 grams (honeycomb or closed cover) |
| Price (RRP) | 99.99 euros |
Scope of delivery, design and construction
What does the scope of delivery look like? In addition to the gaming mouse, there is also a charging cable (USB-A to USB-C) and instructions in the box. The USB transmitter for the wireless connection is hidden in the mouse.
How is the mouse constructed? The mouse comes in black and uses simple RGB lighting with the manufacturer symbol.
- On the top of the mouse are the main buttons and the mouse wheel in between. On the top in front of the mouse wheel there is a large button with which you can adjust the DPI settings.
- On the bottom there is a compartment for the USB transmitter and another button.
- You can store the USB transmitter inside the mouse. The battery inside the device is permanently installed and cannot be removed.
- On the thumb side there are 12 small buttons that are arranged like a telephone dial pad. There are no other buttons in the thumb area.
What's special? The special feature of the mouse is the large field with many small buttons. Most mice do not have such an extensive number of buttons.
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The surface is smooth, but still offers me enough grip and support in the palm grip. There is a rubber coating on the front right in the area of the right ring finger, but I hardly notice it because I mainly move the mouse with the heel of my hand.
Otherwise, Corsair installs optical switches under the keys, which Corsair calls “Quickstrike” buttons. Compared to mechanical switches, optical switches have the advantage that they don't wear out as much and sooner or later you'll have double-click syndrome. On paper this promises a long lifespan, but in practice it remains to be seen how long they will actually last.
software
The Scimitar Elite Wireless uses Corsair “iCue” software. However, “iCue” not only wants to be a software for peripherals, but also as a hub for a number of functions on the computer. This quickly makes the software confusing, especially if I “just” want to quickly adjust my mouse.
Profiles can also be saved on the mouse; the creation and setup of shortcuts are thankfully explained in a mini tutorial, but you can also switch them off.
Incidentally, iCue is not resource-efficient: the main memory is usually between 200 and 300 MB. As a comparison: Logitech's G Hub is more like 15 – 20 MB, but the G Hub agent also has 50 MB. Overall, however, this is significantly less. For me, the only thing that requires a similar amount of space to iCue is “Razer Synapse” with a whole series of sub-processes that all require space.
Weight, ergonomics and battery life
The weight: On my standard kitchen scale, the Scimitar Elite Wireless weighs 115 grams. This means it weighs almost 20 grams less than the Razer Naga V2 Pro, which weighs 134 grams. So you don't get a really light mouse with the Scimitar Elite Wireless.
The ergonomics: I have very large hands with a hand size of 19 centimeters. The Corsair mouse sits very comfortably in my hand and the entire hand can enclose the body of the model in the palm grip. On the one hand, the mouse is almost too heavy for me to use with the Clawgrip, and on the other hand, the many buttons in the thumb area can hardly be used in any meaningful way in the Clawgrip.
Also practical: You can move the number pad in the mouse further forward or backward using the included tool in the mouse. In this way, the ergonomics can be adapted to your hand. However, I can never get to all 12 keys comfortably. Depending on the position of the keypad, either the front keys are too close or the rear keys are too far away.
Battery life: The manufacturer states the battery life is 150 hours, which should ensure “days of gaming fun”.
The mouse buttons: There are optical switches under the buttons, which Corsair markets as “Quickstrike” buttons. The clicks are definitely a pleasure: the keys feel really crisp and have a pleasantly precise feel. I don't notice any delay when clicking.
The mouse wheel: The mouse wheel is soft and gridded, but does not offer as noticeable a grid when turning as a G502X Lightspeed or Razer's Naga V2 Pro. In any case, the mouse wheel is pleasant and safe to use. Problems like the ones I had with Corsair's M75 Air didn't occur with the Scimitar Elite Wireless.
Sensor: The gaming mouse contains the Corsair Marksman 26,000 DPI, which Corsair currently uses in all modern gaming mice. The Marksman sensor was developed in collaboration with PixArt.
Interestingly, my experiences with this sensor have been very different so far: With the Corsair Darkstar Wireless, the sensor only convinced me to a limited extent, while with the M75 Air there were (almost) no problems. The positive trend continues with the Scimitar Elite Wireless: The sensor reacts quickly and quickly and there are almost no measurement errors or they are within the normal range of a mouse sensor.
Conclusion: Well-made, recommended MMO mouse
Who is the mouse suitable for? With the Scimitar Elite Wireless, Corsair has a mouse in its range that, like the Darkstar Wireless, aims to cover a specific niche. The use of many buttons is therefore aimed specifically at players for whom the usual two to four buttons on the side are not enough. The mouse is recommended for players with large hands; people with small hands cannot reach all the buttons.
What alternatives are there?
- The EVGA X15 MMO mouse is a good option if you don't want to spend more than 100 euros on an MMO mouse.
- The Logitech G600 is also a recommended alternative, but it can hardly be found in stores anymore. But you can still purchase them as imports from the USA.
- The Razer Naga V2 Pro is also an alternative and, thanks to interchangeable side panels, is also a little more flexible than the Scimitar Elite Wireless. You can even get the Naga X (without interchangeable side panels) for around 50 euros.
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