Gaming / Mice

CORSAIRGaming mouse
DARKSTAR WIRELESS
Released June 2023.17Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026June 15, 2023 launch release explicitly available immediately worldwide. Last checked 23 October 2026.
- Mouse weight (claimed)
- 96g
- Marketed sensor name
- MARKSMAN 26K
- Maximum configurable DPI
- 26,000DPI
- Max polling rate
- 2,000Hz
102 of 154 fields known.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- CH-931A011-NA, CH-931A011-EU, CH-931A011-AP, CH-931A011-CN1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Official regional SKU table on printed page 3. Shared hardware and package listed on page 2.
- GTIN / EAN
- 840006649489, 840006649472, 840006649458, 84000664946515Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Valid 12-digit UPCs from SKU table. Leading-zero 13-digit forms are equivalent and not duplicated.
- 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
Shape
- Body shape
- Asymmetric, right-handed2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026
- Maker size class
- Not available
- Recommended grips
- Palm, Claw1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Maker Grip Type Palm, Claw. Hand Size Large is a fit recommendation, not a marketed shell size.
- Recommended hand size
- Not available
- Hump position
- Not available
- Ring or pinky finger rest
- No2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete body views show no ring or pinky support shelf.
- 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.
- Box dimensions
- Width115Height62Depth175mm(4.5 × 2.4 × 6.9 in)15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 3 unit shipment dimensions 175 x 115 x 62 mm L x W x H. Four-unit master carton dimensions are separate and excluded.
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.
- Sensor type
- Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
- 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
- Minimum configurable DPI
- 100DPI4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product spec 100-26000, independently corroborated by TPU software inspection.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- DPI adjustment step
- 1DPI5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 20266Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Hardware shortcuts move 50 DPI. Software fine adjustment 1 DPI.
- 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.
- Separate X and Y DPI
- Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026
- 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
- Angle snapping
- Toggleable11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026
- Ripple control
- Not available
- Tracks on glass
- Not available
- Sensor position
- Not available
Performance
- Documented polling rates by connection
Data connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver requirement USB (wired) 125 Not available USB (wired) 250 Not available USB (wired) 500 Not available USB (wired) 1,000 Not available USB (wired) 2,000 Not available 2.4 GHz 125 Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver 2.4 GHz 250 Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver 2.4 GHz 500 Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver 2.4 GHz 1,000 Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver 2.4 GHz 2,000 Included 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
- Adjustable debounce
- Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Button Response Optimization toggles debouncing. No numeric debounce time specified.
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
- Latency per connection (measured)
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Test settings Click latency (ms) USB (wired) 1,000 Button Response Optimization off 1.1 USB (wired) 1,000 Button Response Optimization on 5.1 2.4 GHz 1,000 Button Response Optimization off 1.4 2.4 GHz 1,000 Button Response Optimization on 5.8 - 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.
- Lift-off distance (measured)
- 1.2mm7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Strict upper bound below 1.2 mm at Lowest, Ultra-low andLow presets.1DVD test. Surface unspecified. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Not exact measured height or selectable setting.
- 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
- Main switch rated life
- 100million10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review introduction/spec table 100 M. Main brand omitted because TPU teardown identifiesTTC while Tom's and GamesRadar sayOmron.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Rendered Optical Switches feature: guaranteed for 100 M clicks.
- Hot-swap main switches
- Not available
- Adjustable click actuation
- Not available
- Separate main buttons
- Yes10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review says main buttons visually separated from shell.
- Side switch model
- Not available
- Middle click switch
- Not available
- Scroll encoder type
- Mechanical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Buttons and scroll wheel
- Programmable buttons
- 156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker 15 programmable physical inputs. TPU November 2023 software inspection says left main mapping locked. Current maker iCUE support explains assigning left-click elsewhere first unlocks it.22Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/30584070642701-How-To-Switch-the-Left-and-Right-Click-on-a-Corsair-MouseRead 23 October 2026Current iCUE left-click safety lock releases after assigning left-click to another input. Supports maker 15-input claim.
- Side buttons
- 66Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Side buttons on
- Left6Owner'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
- DPI button position
- Top6Owner'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 wheel
- Notched, Tilt6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tilt wheel with discrete tactile steps. Complete diagram contains no free-spin mode 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
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
- Wireless technology
- SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026
- 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 storage in mouse
- Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 itemT storage under mouse. ItemV USB receiver.
- 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
- Battery type
- Li-Po5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- 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)
Connection Lighting during claim Claimed runtime (h) 2.4 GHz Off 65 Bluetooth Off 80 2.4 GHz On 20 Source5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Up to continuous runtime with lighting disabled for each connection. Report rate not specified.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 footnote: up to 20 hours over SLIPSTREAM with RGB on. Table gives 65/80 hours for RF/Bluetooth with backlight off. Polling rate unstated.- 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
- Charging port
- USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Charging system compatibility
- Not available
Lighting
Software
- Software
- CORSAIR iCUE11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026
- 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
Type Cable count USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable 1
Links
- Product page
- www.corsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026
- Manual
- cwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdf1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
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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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN |
|---|---|
| CH-931A011-NA | 840006649489 |
| CH-931A011-EU | 840006649472 |
| CH-931A011-AP | 840006649458 |
| CH-931A011-CN | 840006649465 |
Sources
We read 22 sources for this mouse. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdf
- Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdf
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