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Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro vs HyperX Pulsefire Dart: Comparison
Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro and HyperX Pulsefire Dart separate most on buttons: Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro at 8, HyperX Pulsefire Dart at 7, 13% in favour of Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro. Weight splits them by another 6%, again favouring Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro. They match on 6 other specifications, including grip type, shape and sensor tier.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair | HyperX |
| Connectivity | Wireless (2.4GHz SLIPSTREAM), Bluetooth | Wireless (2.4GHz) |
| Grip Type | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Model | Dark Core RGB Pro | Pulsefire Dart |
| Shape | Ergonomic | Ergonomic |
| Sensor Tier | Mid-High | Mid-High |
| Buttons | 8 | 7-12% |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| RGB Lighting | true | true |
| Weight | 133 | 141-6% |
| Sensor | PixArt PMW3391 Optical, up to 18,000 DPI | PixArt PMW3389 Optical, up to 16,000 DPI |
| Switches | Omron | Omron |
| Battery | Up to 50 hours (20 hours with RGB on) | Up to 50 hours |
Verdict
Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro
7 / 10 Expert Rating
Great for Qi-charging convenience, but its weight and battery life lag behind dedicated lightweight wireless mice.
HyperX Pulsefire Dart
6 / 10 Expert Rating
Showing its age against modern ultralight wireless mice, but Qi charging and ergonomic comfort still have an audience.
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