Corsair DARKSTAR vs Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA
Corsair DARKSTAR
96 g · Marksman 26K · Wireless · 2022Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA
97 g · Marksman 26K · Wired · 2022Corsair DARKSTAR and Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- Corsair DARKSTAR is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g).
- Polling rate: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (8000 Hz vs 2000 Hz).
- Corsair DARKSTAR is wireless; Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA is wired.
Corsair DARKSTAR
If you care most about weight, connection.
Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA
If you care most about polling rate.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair DARKSTAR | Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| 96 g | Weight | 97 g |
| Marksman 26K | Sensor | Marksman 26K |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 26,000 |
| 2000 Hz | Polling rate | 8000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 80 h | Battery life | — |
| 2022 | Release year | 2022 |
| ≈ $100 | Estimated price | ≈ $80 |
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 DARKSTAR or Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA better?
Corsair DARKSTAR and Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Corsair DARKSTAR is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g). Polling rate: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (8000 Hz vs 2000 Hz). Corsair DARKSTAR is wireless; Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Corsair DARKSTAR is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair DARKSTAR ≈ $100, Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA ≈ $80. Current prices vary by store.