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CORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS
Mouse weight (claimed)
96g
Marketed sensor name
MARKSMAN 26K
Maximum configurable DPI
26,000DPI
Max polling rate
2,000Hz

102 of 154 fields known.

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
Not available
Announced
15 June 202317Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026Dated June 15, 2023.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€169.9919Press articletechfi.nl/game-controllers/corsair-darkstar-wireless-gaming-muis-introductieRead 23 October 2026Contemporary Netherlands launch suggested retail price 169.99 euro including VAT. German maker launch price not found.
Markets
CA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Shape

Body shape
Asymmetric, right-handed2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Maker size class
Not available
Recommended hand size
Not available
Hump position
Not available
Upper shell
Solid2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact body views show solid upper shell.
Swappable parts
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
Maximum added weight
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
Trackball diameter
Not available
Trackball position
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Mouse body dimensions
Length129.05Maximum width67.9Maximum height43.64mm(5.1 × 2.7 × 1.7 in)4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product specification. TPU introduction corroborates 129.05x 67.9x 43.64 mm. Tom's 129.5 mm is a transcription difference.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker exact 129.05 x 67.9 x 43.64 mm.
Mouse weight (claimed)
96g(3.4 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/p/gaming-mouse/CH-931A011-NA/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Explicit Weight In Grams 96. Includes internal battery, excludes cable. Regional Canada table shows 0.096 without unit. TPU scale 98 g is separate measured result.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker weight 96 g without cable and accessories.

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
MARKSMAN 26K1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
Published sensor brand
CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
Physical sensor part number
PAW3393-T4QU7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact sensor designation. Reviewer speculation about PAW3399 ancestry omitted.
Maximum configurable DPI
26,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
Maximum DPI stages
56Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Default DPI presets
400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 3 defaults 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200.
Tracking speed (claimed)
650IPS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
50G5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026
Lift-off distance settings
Not available
Separate lift and landing distance
Not available
Surface calibration
Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Motion Sync
Not available
Ripple control
Not available
Tracks on glass
Not available
Sensor position
Not available

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver requirement
USB (wired)125Not available
USB (wired)250Not available
USB (wired)500Not available
USB (wired)1,000Not available
USB (wired)2,000Not available
2.4 GHz125Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz250Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz500Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz1,000Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz2,000Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
Max polling rate
2,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
2,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
2,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Claimed click latency
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

Latency per connection (measured)
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Test settingsClick latency (ms)
USB (wired)1,000Button Response Optimization off1.1
USB (wired)1,000Button Response Optimization on5.1
2.4 GHz1,000Button Response Optimization off1.4
2.4 GHz1,000Button Response Optimization on5.8
DPI deviation (measured)
0%7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 20260% at 400, 800, 1600, 3200 CPI. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Exact travel speed, distance and surface not stated. Unit variance applies.
Main click force (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
98g(3.5 oz)8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Scale approximately 98 g with±1 g tolerance. Internal battery included, cable excluded. Exact Black sample. Scale model and regional SKU unspecified.
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Hand size fit
Not available

Switches

Main switch type
Optical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 202620Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
Published main-switch brand
Not available
Main switch model
Not available
Hot-swap main switches
Not available
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Side switch model
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 controls: main left/right, 3 wheel-click/tilt inputs, 2 DPI, 2 profile and 6 side buttons.15 physical inputs.
Side buttons
66Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
DPI button
Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Profile button
Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Dedicated DPI-shift button
No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Dedicated gesture button
No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Gyro tilt gestures have no dedicated pushbutton. Complete control map has no dedicated gesture or sniper control.
Scroll mode switch
None6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Separate thumb wheel
No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Scroll wheel material
Not available

Build

Shell material
Not available
Surface finish
Matte10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Smooth matte top and textured hardened-rubber sides.
Installed feet material
Virgin PTFE5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table explicitly 100% Virgin Grade PTFE.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Installed skate pieces
Not available
Feet shape
Not available
Feet thickness
Not available

Cable

Detachable cable
Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Port on mouse
USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Cable host plug
USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth12Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth
4.25Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table and triple-connectivity section explicitly 4.2+LE.
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Switchable host devices
Not available
Device switching
Not available
Receiver host connector
USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Receiver extender included
No8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Explicitly lacks wireless extender. Dongle plugs directly into host.
Wireless range
Not available
Basic mouse OS support
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Windows 10/11 and macOS10.15+ with USB2 Type-A port.
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
560mAh11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Physically identified 560mAh 3.7 V with 3-pinJST connector. No mAh calculation.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life by mode (claimed)
ConnectionLighting during claimClaimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHzOff65
BluetoothOff80
2.4 GHzOn20
Battery life (up to)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
80h
Battery life at 1000 Hz
Not available
Battery life on Bluetooth
80h
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Charging system compatibility
Not available

Lighting

Decorative RGB lighting
Yes5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

Software

Configuration software platforms
Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Exact compatibility row names PC or Mac and iCUE download.
Onboard profiles
51Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Per-app profiles
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

In the box

In the box
DARKSTAR WIRELESS mouse, USB Type-C to Type-A charging/data cable, SLIPSTREAM wireless USB receiver, Warranty and safety guides14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete exact model unboxing list.
Cables included
TypeCable count
USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable1
Extra skates included
No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no extra skates.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Model numberGTIN
CH-931A011-NA840006649489
CH-931A011-EU840006649472
CH-931A011-AP840006649458
CH-931A011-CN840006649465

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