Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO vs Corsair M65 RGB ELITE
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO
133 g · PAW3392 · Wireless · 2020Corsair M65 RGB ELITE
97 g · PMW3391 · Wired · 2019Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO and Corsair M65 RGB ELITE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- Corsair M65 RGB ELITE is 36 g lighter (97 g vs 133 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (18,000 vs 17,997).
- Polling rate: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO is wireless; Corsair M65 RGB ELITE is wired.
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO
If you care most about max DPI, polling rate, connection.
Corsair M65 RGB ELITE
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO | Corsair M65 RGB ELITE | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| 133 g | Weight | 97 g |
| PAW3392 | Sensor | PMW3391 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 17,997 |
| 2000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 50 h | Battery life | — |
| 2020 | Release year | 2019 |
| ≈ $100 | Estimated price | ≈ $60 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO or Corsair M65 RGB ELITE better?
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO and Corsair M65 RGB ELITE are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. Corsair M65 RGB ELITE is 36 g lighter (97 g vs 133 g). Max DPI: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (18,000 vs 17,997). Polling rate: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
Corsair M65 RGB ELITE is 36 g lighter (97 g vs 133 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO ≈ $100, Corsair M65 RGB ELITE ≈ $60. Current prices vary by store.