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What’s the difference between Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite?

Corsair recently released the third generation of the Scimitar Gaming Mouse called the RGB Elite. So, how does the new version compare against the second generation of the series, the Scimitar Pro RGB?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Corsair has made a few improvements with the Scimitar RGB Elite when compared to the older Scimitar Pro RGB.

The newer release has more DPI (18,000 vs. 16,000) in addition to having much better durability (click-rated for 50 million vs. 20 million).

Otherwise, the two gaming mouse have the same features and specifications.

Scimitar Pro RGB vs. Scimitar RGB Elite Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two Corsair mice below.

Scimitar Pro RGBScimitar RGB Elite
Weight122 g147 g
ConnectivityWired USBWired USB
Cable1.8m braided fiber cable1.8m braided fiber cable
Mouse Button TypeOmronOmron
Mouse Button Durability20 million click-rated Omron switches50 million click-rated Omron switches
Grip TypePalmPalm
Game TypeMOBA

MMO
MOBA

MMO
SensorOpticalOptical
DPI16,00018,000
Report Rates125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz
125 Hz

250 Hz

500 Hz

1000 Hz
Prog Buttons17 programmable buttons17 programmable buttons
Key Slider Side Panel?YesYes
On Board Memory Profiles3x3x
Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting?YesYes
CUE SoftwareCUE 2.0iCUE
CompatibilityUSB port

Internet connection

Windows 7, 8 or 10
USB port 2.0

Internet connection

Windows 7, 8 or 10
WarrantyTwo-year warrantyTwo-year warranty
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Weight

At 122 g (without the cable and other accessories), the new Scimitar RGB Elite weighs 17% less than the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a listed weight of 147 g (without the cable and other accessories).

Connectivity

The Pro RGB and RGB Elite use a wired USB for connection.

Cable

Both Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse comes with the same 1.8m braided fiber cable.

Mouse Button Type

The 2nd and 3rd versions of the Scimitar utilize Omron as the mouse button type.

Mouse Button Durability

The Omron switches in the Scimitar RGB Elite has been rated for 50 million clicks. This is 2.5 times more longer lasting than the Omron switches in the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has been rated for 20 million clicks.

Grip Type

Both products are made for the palm gripping style.

Game Type

Both gaming mouse are designed for massively multiplayer online (MMO) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). The games in these genres usually require a lot of different inputs. With the prog buttons, you can easily access all the buttons with just one hand.

Sensor

The Scimitar RGB Elite and Scimitar Pro RGB utilize an optical sensor.

DPI

The Scimitar RGB Elite has a higher DPI at 18,000 when compared to the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a DPI of 16,000.

For the uniformed, DPI stands for dots per linear inch. The higher the amount the dots, the more sensitive the mouse will be.

Report Rates

Both products offer the same report rates (also known as polling rates) as you can select between 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz and 1000 Hz.

Report rates measure how many times a mouse will reports its position to your PC every second. For example, the 1000 Hz setting means that the mouse will report its position 1,000 times per second.

Prog Buttons

The Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse and Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse both offer 17 programmable buttons for macros and remapping. 12 of those are located on the side while the rest are placed on top.

Key Slider Side Panel

Both products also come with a Key Slider Side Panel. This allow you to reposition the panel containing the 12 side programmable buttons to that you can comfortably reach them with your thumb.

On Board Memory Profiles

The two Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse in this versus guide can also store up to 3 memory profiles. As a result, you don’t have to adjust your macros and/or lighting settings every time.

Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting

Both also use a four-zone RGB for backlighting as you can customize the light emitting from the mouse across four different color zones.

CUE Software

The Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse uses the Corsair Utility Engine 2.0 for software while the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse utilizes the iCUE.

Compatibility

For the Scimitar Pro RGB, you will need a PC with USB port, internet connection (to download the aforementioned Corsair Utility Engine software) in addition to an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

For the Scimitar RGB Elite, you need a PC with an USB 2.0 port, internet connection (to download the iCUE software) as well as an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

Warranty

Corsair provides a two-year warranty for both the Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite.

Videos

You can also take a look at the official overview videos of both gaming mouse below.

 

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