Corsair Nightsword RGB
Gaming Mice

Nightsword RGB

Corsair

Released Jun 1, 2019 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026

Tunable gaming mouse with adjustable weight and DPI for precision, featuring ten programmable buttons and four-zone RGB lighting. The Corsair Nightsword RGB scores 78/100 based on 18 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Ign, Pcper, Legitreviews, and Kitguru.

Critic Score

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78

based on 18 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Comfortable fit(10)
  • Four-zone rgb lighting(8)
  • Ten programmable buttons(7)
  • Customizable dpi range(7)
  • Adjustable weight(6)

Cons

  • Best for large hands only(5)
  • Expensive(5)
  • Heavy for users preferring lightweight mice(2)
  • Busy aesthetic design may not appeal to everyone(2)
  • Sniper button hard to reach(2)

18 Expert Reviews

86
Apr 4, 2023

The Corsair NightSword RGB boasts excellent build quality and accuracy along with high degree of customization with its abundance of buttons and lighting zones.

85
Jun 13, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a comfortable, well-designed, and versatile mouse with tunable weights and a high-performance sensor, though its price may be a barrier for some buyers.

85
Jul 26, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a high-end gaming mouse with an 18,000 DPI sensor, adjustable weight system, and comfortable design.

85
Sep 10, 2019

Corsair's ergonomic design deserves a medal for the natural fit they've provided here.

85
Jun 22, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB Tunable Gaming Mouse offers excellent performance, extensive customization options, and a comfortable ergonomic design, though it borrows heavily from existing designs.

82
Aug 1, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a premium gaming mouse with excellent performance, extensive customization options, and comfortable design, though its high price and weight may be drawbacks for some use...

82
Aug 28, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a well-built, feature-rich gaming mouse that bucks current trends toward lighter mice, offering excellent performance and customization for users who prefer larger, heavi...

78

Once you get accustomed to the unique design and feel, this is a strong clicker for first-person shooters.

78

While the design is a bit too familiar, the Corsair Nightsword RGB is a good, large gaming mouse with tunable weights.

78
Oct 25, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a heavy, feature-rich gaming mouse with excellent tracking but suffers from inconsistent button quality and questionable material choices.

75
Jul 30, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB is a large, ergonomic gaming mouse with a complex design that feels comfortable despite its size, though it may be too big for users with smaller hands.

75
Sep 12, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB offers excellent ergonomics and customization options for palm grip users, though some button quality issues and software bloat hold it back from being a top-tier gaming mou...

75
Dec 26, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB gaming mouse packs smooth performance and adjustable weights in a comfortable chassis, but the buttons can be a little too stiff.

75
Jun 26, 2019

While the Nightsword RGB offers an adjustable weight system and precise sensor, minor ergonomic issues and software quirks prevent it from fully replacing the reviewer's preferred Ironclaw mouse.

75
Sep 3, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB mouse is a good mouse with decent functionality, though it has some limitations in button remapping and profile storage.

72

The Nightsword RGB has a killer aesthetic and tons of features, but that's the downfall of this overstuffed mouse.

68
Nov 11, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB offers good customization and comfort but is let down by awkward button placement and a high price point.

65
Aug 2, 2019

The Corsair Nightsword RGB has the flash and features of a best-in-class wired gaming mouse, but its unwieldy shape may keep you from enjoying them.