Corsair ironclaw rgb wireless review in Spanish (full analysis)

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless is a new variant of the gaming mouse that goes on sale this day. It inherits its design directly from the IRONCLAW RGB version that was also discussed a while back, so it's a fairly large mouse with the Pixart PMW 3391 optical sensor. It presents novelties such as three new buttons in the right area, lighting in the front area and of course wireless connection both by 2.4 GHz radio frequency and Bluetooth 4.2.

Of course, we thank Corsair for their trust in us and in passing their products to us for testing.

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless technical characteristics

Unboxing and design

We will then start with the Unboxing of the Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless presenting itself in a box of a size much larger than the mouse, as has been usual in the brand. This box features typical Corsair yellow and black colors, as well as a photo on the front of the mouse and technical information on the back.

Inside, we have a rather complex cardboard mold, we must say, that encapsulates both the main equipment and the cable and connection elements. Be patient to unpack it and not break it prematurely. Inside we will find the following elements:

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless mouse USB-Micro USB cable for battery charging USB-Micro USB adapter for connecting the mouse (not required a priori) Wireless radio frequency receiver User guide and warranty documents and precautions

At first glance, this new Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless is very similar to its wired version, in fact, the design is practically the same if it were not for the updates in the form of more buttons located on the left and also for adding lighting RGB in the front area. The finishes consist of hard plastic with a matte finish on the top, and a ribbed rubber coating on the side areas that allow us to improve the grip of the mouse.

Build quality that shows with the naked eye with aggressive lines and a truly large size. In fact, this mouse is 130mm long, 80mm wide, and 45mm tall. This means that it is clearly a peripheral intended for large hands, quite large and that supports grips in the palm type, especially, and claw type. Being wireless, the weight goes up to 130 grams, compared to 105 that the normal IRONCLAW showed.

If we place ourselves in the front area of Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless, the first difference that we will notice with respect to the base version, is that we have a couple of more buttons next to the left click that are preconfigured for the increase or decrease of DPI. It goes without saying that the switches used are the Omrons prepared for more than 50 million clicks. I myself have the IRONCLAW for my daily use and the touch and pulsation are exactly the same in both teams, something that I consider very positive because I quite like the configuration.

In the central area we will have that giant wheel completely covered in fluted and soft rubber next to the two upper buttons that are natively configured for the iCUE configuration profile change. Returning to the new left front buttons, we consider that they are well placed, they do not hinder the normal click and they are also very well reached with the index finger. They would be a very good option to change weapons in games.

The side area also comes with new features, the navigation buttons are located higher than those of the IRONCLAW, personally I like more those of the previous version, although the difference is not too noticeable. Just above these two we have a preconfigured button as "sniper" (momentarily decreasing DPI). This button can be pressed either with the thumb or with the index finger, in neither case is it too comfortable, since in the side area I think it would have been more accessible. In any case, better press it with your thumb.

The grip is still a delight to the touch, with the fluted and tender rubber that does not generate any heat or slip. The right area is exactly the same as in the previous model, no buttons and another rubber for your grip just as comfortable.

Returning to the front area, let's notice how the Micro-USB connector is located right in the central area of the keypad. Likewise, the fall to the right continues to be steep, which improves grip and ergonomics. Also in this lower front area an RGB LED lighting area has been added, in addition to the one we already had in the wheel area. Of course it is not an ambidextrous mouse as you may have deduced.

The rear area maintains the Corsair logo with lighting and a smooth plastic trim has also been added to the lower area just to improve aesthetics. The area is quite wide as we see, so we will practically be forced to support the palm of our hand here.

In the lateral zone, a state lighting system is provided with three LEDs. In this case it will be better for each one to go to the instruction manual because the range of notifications and colors that this panel generates is quite wide. From the selected DPI level, it also shows us the mouse battery level, selected profile, of the three that we can save in the mouse, and even the connection mode that we are using.

The weight has also increased due to the fact that it incorporates an aluminum plate in the front area, also as an aesthetic effect. Personally I think it was not necessary and the only thing it does is increase the weight of the mouse too much, although of course, it achieves a more Premium appearance. In total we will have 10 programmable buttons using iCUE both in function and in macros.

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless installs one of the best Pixart brand sensors, the PMW 3391 of no less than 18, 000 DPI. This great resolution allows us to have a more accurate optical sensor that reproduces pixel-by-pixel movement even in the largest resolutions such as 4K or 8K. Supports speeds of up to 400 in / s and accelerations of up to 50 G.

It already gave us perfect results in the previous version, and here it should not be less, in short, it is the same sensor. The Polling Rate is still 1000 Hz, although in this case what changes is the connection mode, being this via radio frequency at 2.4 GHz or via Bluetooth 4.2.

Be careful because if we leave it connected with the USB cable, and the button set to off, we can use it normally as if it were a wiring. If we have the mouse connected by USB and also the wireless connection also activates the mouse it will not work correctly.

The leg configuration has also changed a bit, now one of the rear two is larger. For practical purposes, the experience is almost the same, what we most notice of course is the increase in weight of the mouse. In this lower area we have that button necessary to turn off, or change the mouse connection.

ICUE software

iCUE will be the software in charge of managing this Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless completely. We recommend having version 3.14 onwards and also update the firmware of the mouse on the first connection, for this, we will need to have it connected by cable.

From the drop-down menu in the left area, we will have everything necessary to carry out the control. iCUE is a software that works through profiles, in fact, all the configuration of the connected devices we can store in a single file and take it with us. Specifically, the mouse will allow us to load up to 3 own operating profiles.

In the "Actions" section we can manage macros or also modify the function of the buttons. It is a somewhat messy section, but with time we will be able to discover and understand how it works.

The next section consists of controlling the three lighting zones. iCUE allows us to implement all the layers we want and also synchronize the areas with the other peripherals we have from the brand. Extremely simple, and also games like Metro or FarCry 5 will manage this lighting automatically.

The next section is responsible for selecting the speed of the three available DPI profiles and also the speed of the Sniper mode. In Performance we can activate functions such as angle assistance or the assistant to improve the position of the pointer. With a sensor of these benefits, it is practically unnecessary, although perhaps those who dedicate themselves to graphic design will find it useful. Finally we will have a section for the calibration of the surface, which we recommend to carry out to adjust the lift off distance of the mouse.

If we go to configuration, we will have everything necessary to update both the software and firmware of the device. We will be able to see the state of the battery charge and other interesting configurations that you will have to try yourself. Without a doubt one of the most complete programs on the current scene.

Grip and sensitivity tests

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless is a gaming-oriented mouse, specifically we could place it in the field of MMO and RPG titles, mainly due to its resignations, button configuration and weight. It is not a light mouse at all so FPS users may want something lighter, in any case, IRONCLAW is one of my favorites and I use it in my day to day for absolutely everything.

The sensations in terms of pulsation and grip are perfect, marked click, but without being too hard, and well placed buttons with great ergonomics. Of course, the navigation are somewhat elevated and the sniper button is not in the most accessible place. With a hand of about 190 x 110 mm the grip that I find ideal is the palm type, without more, with the fingers slightly arched to press with the tips and the palm completely glued to the mouse.

I quite liked those two buttons on the left side of the main click that make me quite comfortable to press for example for weapon selection wheel or recurring quick actions. They certainly have a lot of gaming potential.

As always, let's see the results and impressions of the typical sensor tests, although we have already anticipated that the Pixart PMW 3391 is one of the best on the market.

Variance of movement: The procedure consists of putting the mouse in an enclosure of about 4 cm, then we move the equipment from one side to the other and at different speeds. In this way the line that we are painting in Paint will take a measure, if the lines vary in length, it will mean that it has acceleration, otherwise they will not have it. The variance is completely zero if we keep the precision assistance option disabled. If we activate it, the only thing we will be introducing is a quite considerable acceleration as we see in the previous image.

Pixel Skipping: Performing slow movements, and at different DPIs in a 4K panel, pixel skipping is not seen in any DPI setting. Of course, the greater the amount of DPI the more difficult it will be to navigate pixel by pixel, but at low resolutions the control is a delight, both wirelessly and wired. Tracking: Tests in games like Tomb Rider or DOOM or by selecting and dragging windows, the movement is correct without experiencing accidental jumps or plane changes. With the capacity of 400 in / s and 50 G, it will support movements much faster than our hands can carry out. Performance on surfaces: It has worked correctly on hard surfaces such as wood, metal and of course on mats. The performance in opaque and translucent crystals is correct, not being so in transparent, as is obvious in optical sensors. Polished surfaces also skilfully and smoothly circumvent them.

In our quest to make squares, we have tested all three possible software settings, angle assist, angle assist + motion, and pure performance. We see that the difference is not too great, putting the best of me in each attempt, although certainly the assistant to angles improves in the tasks of greater precision.

Final words and conclusion about Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless

Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless to personal taste, is one of the most comfortable mice I have ever tried, a mouse certainly of a large size and with well-studied ergonomic lines to maximize comfort in palm grip and claw grip. Due to its size it is not suitable for any user, abstain those who like small mice or those with small hands, because it will surely make you big.

The sensor works like a charm, as expected and practically on all types of surfaces. Of course, we recommend performing a calibration on the surface to use, because they come from the factory with a fairly large lift off distance. The rubber grips, and the inclusion of 10 configurable buttons have done this wireless version very well.

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Nor will we have absolutely no LAG at the 2.4 GHz frequency, although for the most purists there is also the possibility of controlling it in a wired way. The battery charge lasts about two hours and even with active lighting, the two days throws them without problems with intensive use.

The design has been greatly improved in terms of visual finishes, now we have a metal plate in the front area, improved rear finishes and larger legs. Of course a new lighting area has been included that thanks to the iCUE software we will have a lot of entertainment ahead of us.

This Corsair IRONCLAW RGB Wireless will be officially launched at least this April 25 at a price of 80 euros in Europe and America, compared to 60 euros for the base IRONCLAW RGB version. It is not far-fetched if we consider the many new features and the wireless possibility. For our part, it is a recommended equipment for users who like large mice.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ VERY HOW AND ERGONOMIC DESIGN FOR PALM GRIP	- 130 GRAMS OF WEIGHT
+ IDEAL FOR BIG HANDS	- PRECISION ASSISTANT INTRODUCES ACCELERATION
+ WIRELESS OR CABLE	- SNIPER BUTTON IN A STRANGE POSITION
+ GREAT SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT	-
+ HIGH PERFORMANCE SENSOR
+ 10 PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS