Rank #9 in Best Gaming Mouse 2026: 10 Ranked on Weight, Not DPI
Corsair NIGHTSWORD RGB Tunable Wired Gaming Mouse
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The NIGHTSWORD is the tunable-weight option in this ranking, and the listing covers the numbers: an 18,000 DPI sensor, 10 programmable buttons in the title, wired USB, LED lighting and a matte black plastic body, under the NIGHTSWORD RGB name.
One internal inconsistency is worth flagging honestly: the title states 10 programmable buttons while the specification table gives a button quantity of 8. Read that as a listing mismatch rather than a hidden feature, and check the shape against your grip before buying. At the time of collection it carried 1,545 ratings at 4.4 stars. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 1,545 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB |
|---|---|
| Product Features | LED Lights |
| Movement Detection | Optical |
| Button Quantity | 8 |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Operating System | Windows;macOS;PS5/PS4 OS;Xbox OS |
| Number of Batteries | A batteries required. |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Mouse Maximum Sensitivity | 18000 Dots per Inch |
| Minimum Required Operating System Version | Windows 1 |
| Embellishment Feature | LED |
| Range | fino a 18.000 DPI |
| Colour | Black |
| Style Name | NIGHTSWORD RGB |
| Pattern | Single |
| Theme | Video Game |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Product Finish Type | Matte |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This is my first non budget mouse, having previously had a Corsair Harpoon rgb. I must say it is noticeably more accurate and the ability to refine the sensitivity to 1dpi increments is very useful.The mouse is comfortable to hold and while my hands aren't huge, the large size of this mouse makes it much more comfortable than the Harpoon after long and tense gaming sessions. The sniper button is pretty far forward but this suits me as I grip the mouse quite hard sometimes and dont want to accidentally end up pressing it.As usual from Corsair the rgb settings are wonderfully overkill. The build is plastic but feels solid and I guess it keeps the weight down in this large mouse.I would be happy to recommend this mouse to any fps lovers out there, though for mobas perhaps you may need even more keys on the mouse itself.”
Verified purchase“Brilliant mouse, good customisation on the buttons and very responsive. Grip is nice, will say its for a larger hand. Definitely recommend.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Mouse 2026: 10 Ranked on Weight, Not DPI.
Questions people ask
What DPI does it list?
18,000 DPI.
How many programmable buttons?
10 in the title, 8 in the spec table — the listing disagrees with itself.
Is it wired?
Yes, it connects over USB.
Is the weight tunable?
The listing describes it as tunable.
How many ratings does it have?
1,545 at the time of collection, averaging 4.4 stars.
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