Mice / Comparison

Corsair DARKSTAR vs Logitech G309

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair DARKSTAR

96 g · Marksman 26K · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness44
Sensor92
Polling rate80
Connection100
Battery life83
Recency69
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Mouse · Logitech

Logitech G309

86 g · Logitech HERO 25K · Wireless · 2024
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Lightness53
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Recency86
Verdict

Corsair DARKSTAR and Logitech G309 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 74.

  • Logitech G309 is 10 g lighter (86 g vs 96 g).
  • Max DPI: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (26,000 vs 25,600).
  • Polling rate: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Pick this

Corsair DARKSTAR

If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

Logitech G309

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair DARKSTARLogitech G309
73Gear score74
96 gWeight86 g
Marksman 26KSensorLogitech HERO 25K
26,000Max DPI25,600
2000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
80 hBattery life—
2022Release year2024
≈ $100Estimated price≈ $90

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 Logitech G309 better?

Corsair DARKSTAR and Logitech G309 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 74. Logitech G309 is 10 g lighter (86 g vs 96 g). Max DPI: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (26,000 vs 25,600). Polling rate: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Logitech G309 is 10 g lighter (86 g vs 96 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair DARKSTAR ≈ $100, Logitech G309 ≈ $90. Current prices vary by store.