CONCLUSION

   The Katar Pro Wireless is a no-thrills wireless gaming mouse aimed towards people on a tight budget so don’t expect the plethora of buttons, rubber coating, RGB zones, rechargeable battery packs and other features found in more advanced models. This is actually not a bad thing altogether however since by doing so CORSAIR managed to keep the size and weight of the Katar Pro Wireless at very good levels. As a matter of fact, getting used to the Katar Pro Wireless took me but a few minutes as opposed to many other models for which I needed many times that. Of course, because of this I also had no issues with tracking accuracy and performance in overall during the almost 1 month I’ve used the Katar Pro Wireless. Unfortunately, the AA alkaline battery used to power the mouse didn’t quite hit the advertised 135 hours but rather gave up shortly after I surpassed 110 hours but even that is a very good number. Now of course I would had liked it more if the Katar Pro Wireless came with a rechargeable internal battery pack but as I already pointed out this was done so CORSAIR could keep cost to a minimum.

   Currently you can get yourself a CORSAIR Katar Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse for just USD29.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 49.99Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). Obviously, things are much better on the other side of the Atlantic where you can get the Katar Pro Wireless for almost half the price but even in the EU I can’t really call it expensive (I do however feel CORSAIR should “tweak” its price a bit). Overall, the Katar Pro Wireless may not steal the show with its looks and features but it does deliver where it counts and that’s why it deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Fast & Accurate (Pixart PMW3325)
- Good Grip (Size/Weight)
- SlipStream 2.4GHz & Bluetooth Use
- Long Battery Life (Up To 135 Hours)
- 6 Programmable Buttons
- iCUE Software (Available Settings)
- Price (USA)

CONS

- Price (EU)
- AA Alkaline Battery Powered (Not Rechargeable)