Final words and conclusion

Final words and conclusion

The KATAR PRO WIRELESS is a good, mid-range, simple, and straight-to-the-point gaming mouse. The design is ambidextrous and optimal both for the claw and fingertip grip styles. There are six buttons here at your disposal. Not too many, but it should be enough in most cases (as long as you’re not a MOBA player or something). You get the new 10K DPI PMW3325, which performs really well (in the wired version you get a 12.4K DPI sensor, but that’s mainly marketing stuff). It’s a lightweight mouse (96 g) that has a tremendous battery life (it’s up to 135h according to Corsair).  You get an AAA alkaline battery, but it’s best to invest in, let’s say, two rechargeable ones, to make sure you always have enough power.

The wireless receiver can be hidden under the body of the mouse, which is a nice feature for transport. There are two options for the connection: it’s either Bluetooth 4.2 or Corsair's low latency Slipstream technology. The sensor responds very well, with no noticeable interpolation or angle snapping.  It would be good to have rubberized grips on the sides instead of plastic ones, but still – they serve their purpose well enough. You won’t find multiple RGB zones here, with the only available one used mainly for DPI mode indication. It can still be adjusted in iCUE software. The buttons provide nice feedback when pressed, and offer an excellent response. 

Conclusion

For 39.99 USD/49.99 EUR, you get a mid-tier, 10K DPI, wireless gaming mouse that is aimed at players who want functionality over lighting effects. Thanks to its very modest design, it’s a really comfortable mouse for daily usage. The battery life is tremendous (owing to the AAA battery), and it can go up to 135 hours. The USB receiver can be easily hidden, so that’s an advantage for sure. Very sparse RGB here (one zone, in the DPI button area, but still can be controlled via iCUE software), but that’s not a drawback. If you’d like some more, you can always get, for example, a Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless. The build quality and ergonomics of the Corsair Katar Pro Wireless are really, really good. If you don’t mind to be “restricted”, there’s also a wired version with a 12.4K DPI sensor and a lower price. What more could you request? Maybe a rubbery grip on the side and better lift-off distance? But that’s a bit of nit-picking in this budget. What you get is a complete and agile gaming mouse. That’s an “Approved” award, as it’s a product of very good quality and performance, which should fit the typical needs of most users who don’t crave a lot of RGB or an extraordinary design.

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