Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE vs Gigabyte AORUS M5
Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE
122 g · PMW3391 · Wired · 2019Gigabyte AORUS M5
118 g · PMW3389 · Wired · 2018Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE and Gigabyte AORUS M5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.
- Gigabyte AORUS M5 is 4 g lighter (118 g vs 122 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE
If you care most about max DPI.
Gigabyte AORUS M5
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE | Gigabyte AORUS M5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Gear score | 53 |
| 122 g | Weight | 118 g |
| PMW3391 | Sensor | PMW3389 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2019 | Release year | 2018 |
| ≈ $90 | Estimated price | ≈ $70 |
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 SCIMITAR RGB ELITE or Gigabyte AORUS M5 better?
Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE and Gigabyte AORUS M5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Gigabyte AORUS M5 is 4 g lighter (118 g vs 122 g). Max DPI: Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
Which one is lighter?
Gigabyte AORUS M5 is 4 g lighter (118 g vs 122 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE ≈ $90, Gigabyte AORUS M5 ≈ $70. Current prices vary by store.