Back in 2017, we have taken a look at the CORSAIR GLAIVE RGB gaming mouse, that was featuring interchangeable thumb grips, the PMW3367 sensor with DPI values up to 16000, an aluminum frame for more durability and multi-segment RGB lighting system. Just recently, the manufacturer has launched the PRO version that is improving over the previous; the new iteration is shipped inside a compact cardboard enclosure, with the updated box art:
On the side, CORSAIR mentions that this particular mouse should fit best “control freak gamers”:
The bottom area of the box does have the regular sticker with the product code name and serial number, but also the box contents listed with drawings:
After unsealing the box, we will find a bit of documentation, the main product but also two more interchangeable thumb grips:
Regarding the docs, we will receive a warranty guide leaflet, a “waste electrical and electronic equipment” leaflet, but also the usual Quick Guide:
The manual is multi-language and is used to explain the main product components:
While the GLAIVE RGB PRO has a similar physical signature as the first version, its shape has been optimized more for better comfort, while the weight has been reduced to just about 115g:
The frontal aluminum scroll wheel does come with a rubber grip in order to ensure accuracy and is joined by two programmable buttons, that are initially mapped for DPI switching:
The DPI step indicator is built into the top area of the chassis and is composed of five different LEDs; nearby, we will get to see an additional addressable LED lighting segment: