CONCLUSION

   By keeping the same contoured shaped body as its predecessors CORSAIR has once again released a palm-grip model which will fit like a glove to a large percentage of the consumer market. Pairing that with a faster and more accurate optical sensor like the custom Pixart PMW3391 was the logical move by CORSAIR and the end result which is quite improved compared to its direct predecessor (Scimitar RGB Pro) is proof of that. Of course, the key-slider feature has always been very useful and i have to admit that I’ve always used it when testing both the RGB Pro in the past and the RGB Elite now (i found that positioned right in the middle makes it easier for my fingers to access those buttons). To be honest with all of you i was expecting something new in regards to the RGB lighting system but i can’t really say anything bad about the one that CORSAIR has been using since thanks to their placement all 4-zones look very nice.

   With a retail price currently set at USD79.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 89.99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the Scimitar RGB Elite MOBA/MMO Gaming Mouse is priced roughly the same as both its predecessor at launch. Still at the end of the day there’s basically just 1 difference between the Pro and the Elite models which in my opinion doesn’t really warrant going from the former to the latter. That being said however the Scimitar RGB Elite is a very fast and accurate gaming mouse with a total of 17 programmable buttons (two of which feature OMRON switches) and a 4-zone RGB lighting system (13 effects) and that’s why it deserves our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design / Grip
- Pixart PMW3391 Optical Sensor (18000 DPI / Excellent Tracking)
- Key Slider Mechanism
- 17 Programmable Buttons
- 4 Zone RGB Lighting System
- iCUE Software

CONS

- Size (For Some)
- Price (For Some)