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General

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Series

NIGHTSWORD1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Named as part of the NIGHTSWORD line. The first model of the line is the wired NIGHTSWORD RGB.

Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page data: product family Rival.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-931E010-WW1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026SKU CH-931E010-WW on the US store page.

62657, 626601Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Store SKUs. 62657 is the Black full-size Rival Pro and 62660 is the White one.

GTIN / EAN

8404404907229Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-mouse-black-marksman-s-sensor-optical-switches-33k-dpi-usbRead 14 October 2026Retailer GTIN/EAN 840440490722 for manufacturer code CH-931E010-WW. Sumillion lists the same EAN with a leading zero.

5707119063654, 810164140869, 5707119063715, 8101641408901Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page data lists an EAN and a UPC for each colour. Black EAN 5707119063654 and UPC 810164140869. White EAN 5707119063715 and UPC 810164140890.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20265Press articlepcworld.com/article/3158051/corsair-new-nightsword-v2-mouse-has-a-built-in-stream-deck-button.htmlRead 14 October 2026PCWorld article dated June 5, 2026 reports that Corsair has unveiled the mouse at $129.99 with orders expected to ship around July 27, 2026.

29 September 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/165-steelseries-unleashes-ultra-wideband-uwb-for-unbridled-8k-performance-allRead 14 October 2026Press release dateline 2026-09-29.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026US store lists the mouse as in stock with a NEW badge.4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-expands-stream-deck-ecosystem-with-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-the-first-gaming-mouse-with-a-dedicated-stream-deck-launch-buttonRead 14 October 2026Press release: now in stock and available for purchase.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026US store lists the Black model as in stock on 2026-10-14. Retail launch was 2026-10-13.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$129.991Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026US store regular price $129.99 USD with no discount shown. Excludes sales tax.6Press articlehothardware.com/news/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-mouse-stream-deck-buttonRead 14 October 2026Launch price $129.99.

$179.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/165-steelseries-unleashes-ultra-wideband-uwb-for-unbridled-8k-performance-allRead 14 October 2026MSRP list: Sensei Pro and Rival Pro US $179.99. The Mini versions cost the same.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€129.993Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026EU store regular price EUR 129.99 with no discount shown. VAT included as published. basic-tutorials lists the same RRP.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: RRP 129.99 euros.

€199.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/165-steelseries-unleashes-ultra-wideband-uwb-for-unbridled-8k-performance-allRead 14 October 2026MSRP list: Sensei Pro and Rival Pro EUR 199.99. VAT is included in the EU store price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-mouse-black-marksman-s-sensor-optical-switches-33k-dpi-usbRead 14 October 2026Retailer colour: Black.

Black, White1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Black and White. The Mini size is a separate product and is not covered here.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Listed under Gaming Mice on the maker's site.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Standard mouse with a central scroll wheel in the maker's photos.

Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Conventional mouse with a scroll wheel. It is not a vertical mouse and has no trackball.

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Page: comfortable ergonomic right-handed shape, sculpted for a secure right-handed grip.

Asymmetric, right-handed1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Ergonomic, Right-Handed. FAQ: Rival Pro is the ergonomic shape. Sensei Pro is the symmetrical one.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

Palm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec Grip Type: Any, Palm. The FAQ says palm grip or all-round gamers. Stored as palm since the maker names no other specific grip.

Palm, Claw1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: ergonomic shape designed with more hand support for palm and relaxed claw grips. The spec table says claw, fingertip or palm for the whole family, so only the Rival Pro specific statement is stored.

Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Centre7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: hump placement Center.

Thumb rest

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Page: sculpted ergonomic curves and a convenient thumb rest.

No7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: thumb rest No.

Ring or pinky finger rest

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No7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: ring finger rest No.

Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

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Solid6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: full, smooth shell with no holes or honeycomb. Matte black plastic.

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length129.6Maximum width78Maximum height40.9mm(5.1 × 3.1 × 1.6 in)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 129.6 (L) mm x 78 (W) mm x 40.9 (H) mm. The overview rounds these to 130 mm, 78 mm and 41 mm with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5 mm.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review lists 129.6 x 78 x 40.9 mm, the same as the maker FAQ.

Length125.7Maximum width68.2Maximum height42.2mm(4.9 × 2.7 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Reference dimensions row for the Rival Pro: 125.7 x 68.2 x 42.2 mm. The spec rows on the page are length, width and height in that order.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review states 125.7 x 68.2 x 42.2 mm, the same as the maker.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

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Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

89g(3.1 oz)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec Weight 0.089 (kg). The FAQ says approximately 89 g. The page does not say whether the battery is included.

53g(1.9 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 53 g Black, 54 g White. Base value is the Black model.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: 53 g, with the white version 1 g heavier.

Box dimensions

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

MARKSMAN S1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: CORSAIR MARKSMAN S sensor.

TrueMove 42K Pro1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries TrueMove 42K Pro Optical Sensor (Customized PixArt PAW3955).

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

Corsair1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Corsair names it the CORSAIR MARKSMAN S sensor. The physical silicon maker and part number are not published.

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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PAW39551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table names a customized PixArt PAW3955 as the base of TrueMove 42K Pro.

Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec Sensor Type: Optical.

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

33,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: true 33,000 DPI tracking.

42,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 100 to 42,000 DPI.

Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

100DPI8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: sensor 100 to 33,000 DPI.

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DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

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1DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: adjustable in 1 DPI increments.

Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

52Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual Web Hub step: choose how many DPI stages you want (1~5).

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: onboard memory saves five X/Y DPI levels.

Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual default DPI stages: 400, 800, 1200, 1600 and 3200. The DPI shift stage of 200 only exists if configured.

400, 800, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 400, 800, 1600, 2400 and 3200 DPI. The FAQ names the 800 DPI colour cyan. The guide shows it as blue.2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Quick start table: 400, 800, 1600, 2400 and 3200 DPI.

Separate X and Y DPI

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Yes4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: an Independent X-Y setting customises DPI for each axis.

Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

750IPS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: 750 IPS speed.

800IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 800 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

50G1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: 50G acceleration.

70G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 70 G.

Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 0.7 to 1.7 mm, adjustable in 0.1 mm increments. Eleven values are stored.

Separate lift and landing distance

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: onboard memory saves lift-off and landing distance as separate settings.4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: lift-off and landing distance can be set together or separately with an independent toggle. Range 0.7 to 1.7.

Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual Web Hub device settings list Motion Sync. The product page says Motion Sync is being added soon to Web Hub, so availability may follow a firmware or Web Hub update.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: motion sync is one of the settings saved to onboard memory.

Angle snapping

Toggleable2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual Web Hub device settings list Angle Snapping as an ON setting.

Toggleable5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: GG gives full control over things like polling rate, sensitivity curves, angle snapping and more.

Ripple control

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual Web Hub device settings list Ripple Control. The product page says it is being added soon to Web Hub.

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Centred7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: sensor position Centered (50%).

Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ACORSAIR NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
USB (wired)	8,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included SLIPSTREAM USB wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	8,000	Included SLIPSTREAM USB wireless receiver

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: up to 8,000 Hz in both wireless and wired modes. 8,000 Hz depends on CPU specifications. Devices ship at 1,000 Hz by default. Bluetooth does not support 8,000 Hz. Only the documented 1,000 Hz and 8,000 Hz rates are stored.2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual Web Hub screens show the USB wired and SLIPSTREAM wireless polling rate set to 1000 Hz / 1 msec.

BSteelSeries Rival Pro

Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
125	Included UWB base station
250	Included UWB base station
500	Included UWB base station
1,000	Included UWB base station
2,000	Included UWB base station
4,000	Included UWB base station
8,000	Included UWB base station

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: max polling rate 8,000 Hz at 0.125 ms, with optional 9K over-polling at 0.111 ms. The 1000 Hz rate is documented in the guide as compatibility mode. The 9K over-polling rate is not stored as a separate row. Lower rates come from the SlashGear review.2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Base station button presets: 1000 Hz compatibility mode, or 9000 Hz wireless polling with sensor report rates of 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz.4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: selectable intervals of 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz for polling rate or sensor report rate in GG. Also states 9000 Hz over-polling.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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Polling rate (wired)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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0.35ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page: 0.35 ms ultra-fast clicks with 8K Ultra Wideband. Connection and polling setting are not stated beyond 8K.

Adjustable debounce

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Yes4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Click Response can be adjusted in GG, with a warning that changes from the default could cause double clicks.

Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

0ms1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: optical switches eliminate the need for a debounce delay. Zero describes the claimed switch debounce, not click latency.

0ms4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Click Response adjustable from 0 to 20 ms. Recommended default 8 ms. The setting is treated as the debounce time because of the double-click warning.

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

92g(3.2 oz)7Measurementkitguru.net/peripherals/carlosribeiro/corsair-nightsword-v2-wirelessRead 14 October 2026KitGuru review dated August 6, 2026: weighed at 92 g against the official 89 g. The review does not say whether the receiver or cable was excluded. Black retail unit.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: optical switches that use an infrared light beam.

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries Optical Switches on the left and right mouse buttons.

Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

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SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries Optical Switches.

Main switch model

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Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

100million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: rated for up to 100 million clicks.

100million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: rated for 100 million clicks on the left and right buttons.

Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

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Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Mechanical5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the scroll wheel is still mechanical.7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: mechanical encoder with 24 steps.

Scroll encoder

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TTC Gold7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: TTC Gold.

Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

112Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Quick Start Guide parts list: left, right, middle click, scroll wheel left tilt, right tilt, DPI up, DPI down, profile / pairing, forward, back and the Elgato Virtual Stream Deck launch button. That is 11 physical inputs. The power / wireless mode switch is excluded.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 11 buttons.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-mouse-black-marksman-s-sensor-optical-switches-33k-dpi-usbRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 11 buttons.

61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6 programmable buttons including Power/DPI press and release. The guide numbers left, right, wheel click, forward, back and Power/DPI.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

81Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026The page says all 8 buttons are expandable through the Elgato Marketplace. Corsair's launch article says 8 programmable buttons.4Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-expands-stream-deck-ecosystem-with-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-the-first-gaming-mouse-with-a-dedicated-stream-deck-launch-buttonRead 14 October 2026Press release: eight programmable buttons plus a dedicated Stream Deck Launch Button.10Retailer pageldlc.pro/fr-ch/fiche/PB00749675.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 8 programmable buttons plus a Stream Deck launch button.

61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6 programmable buttons including Power/DPI press and release.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

32Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual side view labels forward (I), Elgato launch (K) and back (J) on the thumb-facing side wall. DPI up and DPI down (F, G) sit beside the main click plate and are not counted.

22Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Product overview: forward (Mouse 5) and back (Mouse 4) buttons.4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two extra buttons on the left side of the mouse.5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two extra thumb buttons on the left side.7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: 2 side buttons.

Side buttons on

Left2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The manual's top view shows the side buttons on the left, with the right-handed shape.

Left4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two extra buttons on the left side.5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: two extra thumb buttons on the left side.

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: DPI UP (F) and DPI DOWN (G) change the DPI stage.

Yes2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Product overview: the Power/DPI button changes DPI settings.

DPI button position

Top2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026DPI up and down sit on the upper left edge beside the left click plate in the manual's top view. They are not on the underside.

Bottom4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the Power/DPI button is on the bottom of the mouse.5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: SteelSeries moved the DPI/power button to the bottom of the mouse.

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual item H: PROFILE / PAIRING BUTTON behind the scroll wheel.

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Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The complete manual control list has no dedicated DPI-shift button. A DPI shift stage of 200 is available only if configured on Web Hub and assigned to a button.

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Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The complete manual control list has no gesture button.

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Scroll wheel

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Notched4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: scroll wheel has decently spaced notches that lock as you scroll.7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: free spin No, side tilt No.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

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Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The complete manual control list has no separate thumb wheel.

No7Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 14 October 2026Database: thumb wheel No.

Scroll wheel material

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Rubber6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: orange wheel covered with grey rubber.

Build

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Shell material

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ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: core construction ABS plastic.

Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

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Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: matte finish, lightly textured. FAQ: very lightly textured matte finish.

Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

UHMW-PE2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual part O: 100% virgin-grade UPE mouse skates. Stored as UHMW-PE.

Virgin PTFE1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 100% virgin grade PTFE feet, pure PTFE without additives.

Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

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Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

Braided2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The manual's cable image shows a braided cable. The basic-tutorials review says fabric sheathing.

Braided1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: braided. The cable connects the base station to the host. The mouse has no cable port.

Cable length

1.8m8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: cable 1.8 m with fabric sheathing, USB-A to USB-C. The maker publishes no cable length.

2m1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 6.5 ft / 2 m for the cable to the base station.

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: connect the other end of the cable to the mouse for wired mode. The press describes a detachable wired USB cable.

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Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

USB-C2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual part N: USB charging / data port. The maker says the USB-C cable connects directly.

None2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Product overview: the mouse has a battery slot, Power/DPI button and sensor. No port is shown. The USB-C port is on the base station.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: the Rival Pro has no USB port. A battery swap replaces charging by cable.

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

USB-A2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026The manual's cable image shows a USB-A plug on the PC end.

USB-A2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C to USB-A braided data/charging cable. The USB-A end goes to the host.

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: tri-mode connectivity with 2.4GHz SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, Bluetooth and the USB-C cable.

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Wireless technology

SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS.

Ultra Wideband (UWB)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Ultra Wideband (UWB) gaming wireless, 6 GHz and above.

BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

5.28Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: Bluetooth 5.2 + LE. The Scan UK retailer spec says Bluetooth 5.2. The maker publishes no version. The same review table wrongly labels the switches mechanical, which the maker and the review text contradict.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-mouse-black-marksman-s-sensor-optical-switches-33k-dpi-usbRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.2.

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Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

12Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: the mouse can only be paired to one device. Re-pairing mode is needed to pair another device.

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

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Device switching

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Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual image shows the USB wireless receiver (R) with a USB-A plug. The tech spec asks for a USB 2.0 Type-A port.

USB-A2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026The receiver is the cabled wireless base station with a USB-C port. The included cable has a USB-A host plug.

Receiver storage in mouse

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Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: use the included USB adapter (Q) and the cable (P) to place the receiver closer to the mouse.7Measurementkitguru.net/peripherals/carlosribeiro/corsair-nightsword-v2-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Review says the dongle needs the included extender placed next to the mouse for reliable range.

Yes2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026The base station sits on the included 2 m cable. The guide says to place the mouse within 1 ft / 30 cm of it for best results.

Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

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Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec: Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS 10.15 or later. The FAQ says macOS 10.13 and later. Both are macOS.

Windows1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page compatibility icons: Windows 10 and above.2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026System compatibility: Windows 10+.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page compatibility icons: PlayStation and Xbox Series S|X. Not all features may be supported.2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026System compatibility: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review body text: 500 mAh Li-ion polymer battery. The maker battery model code FT382944P ends in P.

Li-ion2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Regulatory pages: rechargeable Li-ion battery, nominal 3.91 V.

Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

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Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

500mAh2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual battery information: model FT382944P, 3.7 V, 500 mAh, 1.85 Wh.8Reviewbasic-tutorials.com/reviews/peripherals/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review states 500 mAh, matching the maker manual.

310mAh2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Regulatory pages: rated capacity 310 mAh and rated energy 1.22 Wh per battery. Two batteries are supplied.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: two small discs of 310 mAh each.

User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

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Yes2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Infinite Power System page: twist the battery to unlock, swap the batteries between mouse and base station, twist to lock.

Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

ACORSAIR NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	1,000	Off	170
2.4 GHz	1,000	On	42
2.4 GHz	8,000	Off	47
2.4 GHz	8,000	On	25.5
Bluetooth	Not available	Off	164
Bluetooth	Not available	On	42

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec and FAQ. With lighting on: 42 h at 1K polling and 25.5 h at 8K polling over 2.4GHz, 42 h over Bluetooth. With backlighting off: up to 170 h at 1K, 47 h at 8K, up to 164 h over Bluetooth. Bluetooth polling rate is not stated.

BSteelSeries Rival Pro

Polling rate (Hz)	Claimed runtime (h)
1,000	60
8,000	16

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page: up to 120 hours at 1K and 32 hours at 8K with both batteries. 60 hours per battery at 1K and 16 hours per battery at 8K. The per-battery figures are stored. Lighting state is not stated. The row has no connection value because the connection list has no UWB option.

Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Longest battery life

170h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

60h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

170h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Battery life on Bluetooth

164h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: charge by connecting the mouse to a USB 2.0 or 3.x port with the charging / data cable.

None2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026The batteries are charged in the base station charging slot. The mouse has no charging port.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review: there is nowhere to plug in a cable on the mouse.

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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180min5Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-pro-and-sensei-pro-gaming-mice-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the spare battery on the base station has a full charge in three hours. This is a reviewer statement for one battery, not a maker figure.

Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

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Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

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Yes2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Package contents list the wireless base station and battery charger. The base station has a charging slot for the second battery.

Battery indicator

LED, Software2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: lighting zones blink the battery status, and Web Hub shows the battery in Device Settings.

LED2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Quick start: the mouse LED briefly shows battery status when turned on. The base station LED shows status too.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

Yes2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: lighting zones show status colours and Web Hub has a brightness setting. Corsair's launch article says battery life is measured with RGB off.9Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/corsair-nightsword-v2-wireless-sd-mouse-black-marksman-s-sensor-optical-switches-33k-dpi-usbRead 14 October 2026Spec table: back-lit, LED colour RGB.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: colour LED status indicators on the mouse and base station. No decorative lighting is listed.4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: no customisable RGB LEDs. The small LEDs only show DPI and polling rate settings.

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

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Lighting sync

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DPI indicator

LED2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual: the lighting zones on the mouse wheel show the DPI stage colour for 3 seconds.

LED1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the lighting briefly changes colour to show the selected DPI setting.

Software

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Software

CORSAIR Web Hub1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: configured with CORSAIR Web Hub, a browser tool with no installation. iCUE is not required.

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page: SteelSeries GG.

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

Web1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Web Hub runs in the browser.

Windows, Web1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Page: GG Web runs in a browser. Guide: Windows 10 and above for the GG app.

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec On Board Memory Profiles: 1.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026FAQ: one profile saves DPI levels, lift-off, report rates, scroll jump protection, motion sync and basic keybinds.

Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

11Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec On Board Memory Profiles: 1.

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 profile.

Macros

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: Web Hub allows creating macros.

Yes4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: the GG Macro Editor creates text macros and keypress macros.

Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

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Button remapping

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Maker: Web Hub allows assigning buttons.

Yes4Reviewslashgear.com/2276269/steelseries-senesi-pro-x-rival-pro-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: all six buttons are technically customisable in GG. Only the two side buttons are free for new actions.

Per-app profiles

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User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Web Hub allows updating firmware.

Yes2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Special functions: recovery mode finishes with a firmware update in GG Engine.

In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD mouse, USB wireless receiver, USB adapter, USB charging / data cable2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual part list shows the mouse, USB charging / data cable (P), USB adapter (Q) and USB wireless receiver (R). No separate package contents list is published.

Rival Pro Gaming Mouse, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Wireless Base Station (USB-C), Swappable Batteries (x2), Grip Tape, Additional Skate Set (100% PTFE), USB-C to USB-A Braided Data/Charging Cable (6.5ft / 2m), Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table box contents and guide package contents. The two batteries are listed in the guide only.2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Package contents: mouse, wireless base station and battery charger, swappable batteries (x2), USB-C to USB-A braided cable, optional grip tape, replacement 100% PTFE feet set, product information guide.6Reviewantyweb.pl/recenzja-steelseries-rival-pro-mysz-bez-portu-usb-i-bez-przerw-na-ladowanieRead 14 October 2026Review box list: mouse, base station, two batteries, USB-C to USB-A cable, spare PTFE skate set and anti-slip stickers.

Cables included

ACORSAIR NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD

Type	Cable count
USB Type-A to USB Type-C braided cable	1

Source2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026Manual part P: USB charging / data cable. The cable image shows USB-A and USB-C ends.

BSteelSeries Rival Pro

Type	Cable count
USB-C to USB-A Braided Data/Charging Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: USB-C to USB-A braided data/charging cable, 6.5 ft (2 m).

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: additional skate set, 100% PTFE.

Grip tape

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026Spec table: grip tape in the box. The guide calls it optional grip tape.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-ww1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-pro1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sd2Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/nightsword-v2-wireless-sdRead 14 October 2026

steelseries.com/product-information-guides2Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 14 October 2026Rival Pro Product Information Guide (rival_pro_pig_web.pdf). The guides page serves the PDF through its download form. Choose English and Rival Pro.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931e010-ww/nightsword-v2-wireless-stream-deck-gaming-mouse-ch-931e010-wwRead 14 October 2026Tech spec Mouse Warranty: 2 Year. The FAQ says a minimum 2-year limited warranty for the original purchaser.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-rival-proRead 14 October 2026US store data: 12 months, SteelSeries Limited Warranty.

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