With the M75, Corsair offers a wired version of its lightweight high-end gaming mouse.
This only weighs 74g. Despite the high-end sensor, 8000 Hz polling rate and, as usual with Corsair, RGB lighting.
Let’s take a look at how good the mouse really is and whether the purchase price of around €80 is worth it.
At this point, many thanks to Corsair for providing the M75 for this test.
Corsair M75 in the test
At first glance, the M75 is a fairly classic and simple gaming mouse. So we have a fairly classically shaped case made of black plastic.
This plastic has no special texture or coating. Accordingly, nothing here can come off over time. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if “shiny” spots appeared on the mouse buttons at some point.
The shape of the mouse is basically ambidextrous, so both sides are mirrored. Only the thumb buttons are slightly recessed on the right side so that they are not so easy to press accidentally.
On the back of the mouse we find the Corsair logo as well as two stripes. Both are illuminated with an RGB LED. We also have a kind of underbody lighting at the rear lower end.
An important point about the M75 is the weight, which is not quite consistent with the name at 74g. This makes the mouse quite light, although not “light as a feather”.
This means the mouse still feels stable and solid, but you also notice that you have something in your hand.
On the cable side we have a fairly flexible and nice textile-covered cable.
8000 Hz Polling Rate
A highlight of the M75 is the 8000 Hz polling rate. This means the mouse transmits its position to your computer 8,000 times per second.
This is very common and has only been possible for a short time. Most gaming mice use a maximum of 1000 Hz. Theoretically, the M75 can react 8x faster than a normal gaming mouse.
As good as this is of course, in practice the difference between 8000 Hz and 1000 Hz is hardly noticeable.
However, two players with the same setup, the same skill, etc. would compete against each other and one would have a mouse with 8000 Hz and the other with 1000 Hz, should the 8000 Hz be able to react a little faster.
M75 buttons
The M75 has 8 buttons. In addition to the mouse buttons and the pressable mouse wheel, we have 2 “thumb buttons” per side, as well as a DPI selection button on the bottom.
The mouse buttons set to “CORSAIR QUICKSTRIKE BUTTONS”. What does that mean? There is no space between the actual mouse buttons and the buttons, and we also have fenders that tension the mouse buttons particularly quickly.
This should significantly improve the response time of the keys. Corsair also uses optical buttons for the mouse buttons. These should also contribute to a particularly fast response time.
In theory, optical buttons are a little faster than normal mechanical buttons and are also more durable because there are no contacts that can wear out.
The thumb buttons also use “high-quality” buttons, but are a little simpler than the mouse buttons. So we have a rich but quite bright click.
CORSAIR MARKSMAN Sensor
The M75 relies on Corsair’s own “CORSAIR MARKSMAN” sensor.
CORSAIR MARKSMAN Up to 26,000 DPI 650 IPS 50g maximum acceleration
This makes the MARKSMAN a very good sensor on paper! As with almost all good gaming mice, this is made by PixArt and is based on the PixArt 3393, which is one of the best sensors currently on the market.
CORSAIR MARKSMAN
PMW3395
Logitech Hero 16K
PixArt PAW3370
100-26000 dpi
100-26000 dpi
100-16000 dpi
100-19000 dpi
650
650
400
400
50 g
50 g
40 g
50 g
Modern PixArt sensors can practically all be classified as “perfect”. The differences here are rather minimal, but with the M75 you can be sure that you have a mouse with a top sensor.
In practice
So far so good, but how does the mouse feel in practice? Can this one confirm the undoubtedly very good technical data?
Yes, to a large extent she can! So tracking the mouse feels fantastic. The low weight in combination with the good sensor and the 8000 Hz polling rate ensure a very direct feel and high responsiveness.
I would describe the tracking as perfect. I haven’t come across a mouse that does this better, or at least as well, as the NZXT Lift 2, for example.
The mouse buttons are interesting. So they are as advertised, very responsive and fast acting. They also sit very tightly in the housing. So you can click quickly and precisely.
However, especially when it comes to sound, these are not my favorites. The same applies to the thumb buttons. In terms of feeling, they didn’t work out quite as well.
The mouse wheel, in turn, fits. The gradations are well chosen, as is the resistance. Maybe the surface could have a little more grip. But otherwise the mouse wheel is good.
The shape of the mouse is also good. Corsair hasn’t experimented here. The shape is very classic and generally suitable. However, we don’t have any exceptional ergonomics or a slightly angled mouse here. This is simply ambidextrous in shape.
The gliding properties are good and the cable is flexible enough that it never bothered me.
Conclusion
The Corsair M75* is a technically excellent and, above all, responsive mouse. The combination of low weight, good gliding properties, 8000 Hz and the good Corsair sensor are quite fun.
However, at 74g, the M75 is not “light as a feather”. So I would classify the weight as comfortable.
The primary buttons and the sensors are great and the shape is universally good, although nothing special. The M75 relies on a fairly classic ambidextrous shape.
The same applies to the design. Corsair hasn’t experimented here. Corsair Typically we have a few RGB LEDs that can be controlled via ICUE.
In short, the M75 is an impeccable gaming mouse that makes sense if you’re already a bit into the Corsair ecosystem. Technically this is great.