Corsair M65 Ultra Wireless Review - The ALMOST Perfect Corsair Gaming Mouse (Updated Switches)

Make all your clicks count with the CORSAIR M65 RGB ULTRA WIRELESS Tunable Gaming Mouse, boasting a durable aluminum frame, hyper-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, and a 26,000 DPI MARKSMAN optical sensor. In this video I review the newish Corsair M65 RGB Ultra Wireless Gaming mouse from Corsair.
0:00 Intro
0:09 Disclosure
0:28 Box Contents
0:42 Build Quality
1:27 Omron QuickStrike Switches
1:56 Switch Sound Demo
2:17 Ergonomics
3:19 Connection Options
3:54 Battery Life
4:18 Tilt Gestures
4:55 Batch Number/Final Thoughts
6:07 More Videos!!

[@198Immortal]

Man i remember my old wired M65 from a few years ago, it was probably the most comfortable mouse for me to use... until it started double clicking or not actuating. I'm surprised they released a wireless version as well as updated their switches. Looking forward to your long term review!

[@nv1573]

I have the wired one and I just switched to the g502 plus. There was zero grip on the m65 wired, even with no weights it just fell out of my hand. 2nd issue was that the switches didn´t actuate after a month or 2... pretty annoying.

[@behindtheframemedia]

I have the new G502 X Wireless and I can't decide which one I like the most. Review of the G502x and a long term for this mouse is on the horizon!

[@Herbsy420]

Exactly the same for me, just ordered the M65 Ultra wired, hope it feels as solid as my old M65 elite but without the double clicking annoyance.

[@bruhchiang9775]

I've bought like 3 over the past 3 years and all have double clicked within 1 year or so

[@echo5827]

OG m65 carried me through beginning of csgo had it for like 5 years, newer versions are much less durable

[@ploof1012]

The wired version was my first gaming mouse back in 2016. I can't believe they're still making and updating it since the construction is so outdated. I also can't believe they kept the cheap matte coating. These kinds of coatings always end up becoming sticky in my experience.

[@behindtheframemedia]

So far things have held up WAY better than I had thought. I will do a long term video soon.

[@Herbsy420]

Hmmm... i actually liked the coating on my M65 Elite, for me it isnt sticky at all and it held up PERFECT after 2 years of use, cant say the same about my Steelseries mice in the past... The coating of the steelseries starte dpeeling off and was really sticky for my. I'm a mechanic aswell so if my hands sweat it is hard on the mouse, with the M65 hadnt got any problems tho!

[@kachalujan1126]

I have the M65 Ultra and still satisfied

[@VinnyUnion]

Mine was a Sharkoon from 2014 or something like that. After that it was the Glorious Model O- (it broke. I'm still btthurt and I tend to avoid wireless hole-y mices. They seem to be like cheaply produced high price trash.). Nowadays if I pay more, I want more buttons. That's all. Since I already have a TKL keyboard, I might as well have a mice with additional buttons as an extension to my keyboard. Same as smartwatches are essentially just an extension to your smartphone

[@slob5041]

The coating on the ultra is really nice compared to the pro. Just got mine recently. I do agree it's a tad bulky though, I appreciate the aluminum form factor but it's definitely not a work of art compared to even their more recent mice or logitech's

[@amassivetapa]

I have been noticing a few issues with this mouse of late and it seems i have oine from the original batch, judging by my serial number. so thank you for bringing that to my attention :)

[@behindtheframemedia]

You bet!

[@DrBreezeAir]

I loved my first M65, it lost its middle click due to the wheel axle braking, but I've fixed it and it's going strong. My only gripe with it is that it's super heavy. I now main the VMSE.

[@behindtheframemedia]

I am use to heavy mice. Back in the day I would load the G500 with all the weights it would come with haha.

[@Dudeitsbrian]

I didn’t know the double clicking thing was a problem with Corsair mice. I just thought mine was naturally at the end of its 8 year lifespan. I love the feel of the m65, this seems like a good refresh, hopefully the new buttons last even longer

[@behindtheframemedia]

Still going strong to this day.

[@Metalshark100]

sounds like you got extremely lucky, i had 3 different corsair mice, 2 m65s and 1 glaive and all came with issues with either double click or mouse wheel issues. this was before i moved to roccat that have the same mouse wheel failing issues. will definitely look to move to the ultra as it looks promising.

[@f.ence.]

never had an issue with my corsair mouse and have had it for four years@@Metalshark100

[@Metalshark100]

@@f.ence. lucky i think, i had to replace all my corsair mice multiple times until i got fed up. that's why i ultimately moved brand.

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

this is the first m65 that uses optical clicks, which can't double click cause there is no mechanical wear down.

[@slob5041]

I'd describe it as a mixed bag. I really just wanted my older m65 directly ported. I get that they felt the need to spruce it up, and in a lot of ways it is but it's not the same thing.

[@prestonm9890]

Did you ever find out if you can reload with just a simple flick of the mouse? That would be so legit and nice. Nice video!

[@behindtheframemedia]

I never did get it to work. I would chalk the tilt feature as more of a gimmick than anything else.

[@prestonm9890]

@@behindtheframemedia oh man that definitely doesn’t suck. Still a good mouse, but that right there would’ve been the deciding factor if I move from the Razer to the Corsair. Oh well. Thanks for the reply!

[@jamescruz8678]

Can you assign different inputs at different degrees of rotation? Like if I tilted to the right at 30 degrees but then later I tilt it at 50, does it send different outputs?

[@behindtheframemedia]

So far it doesn't seem to be that way. It is pretty gimmicky to say the least.

[@jamescruz8678]

@@behindtheframemedia Damn. I was hoping it would be a wireless Swiftpoint Z replacement. Thank you regardless. :)

[@Fortis_1337]

Is this still using that rubberised surface finish? My old wired m65 turned sticky after about a year of use and I had to use alcohol to strip off the sticky rubber.

[@behindtheframemedia]

It is, still works so far.

[@jokerswild3637]

How do I turn the rgb on and off

[@Hextek1337]

hello do you use it still? if so, then are there any problems with it? because i once had a razer mouse and after a while there was an issue, every time i lifted my mouse the cursor jumped across the screen, so i bought a second razer mouse and there was the same issue again. thats why i never buy a razer mouse again. so to sum it all up, are there any issues like that?

[@behindtheframemedia]

This thing is still kickin' I use it daily and no issues, not even the finish material. I am shocked to say the least!

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

the old razer mice used laser instead of optical sensors, which were notorious for the sensor jumping. the current gen razer offerings are top notch even using an exclusive sensor only razer has access to for a while.

[@sinistermrno8475]

if you still dont have the box anymore how would you still be able to check an see if you have the right batch for the mouse

[@behindtheframemedia]

I think you can contact Corsair and they can run the serial #

[@KaitoKaze]

the R is faster for reload and not mess up with aiming thant tilting

[@behindtheframemedia]

I knew the tilt features were probably a gimmick but I had some hope!

[@mikedellavalle43]

SICK SCREENSAVER

[@behindtheframemedia]

Wallpaper Engine, great investment on steam!

[@manyhatershere1721]

are the side panels hard plastic or rubber? i've had the logitech g602 and g604... both of which the rubber bits disintegrate after 2 years. so i won' t buy another mouse with rubber grip bits.

[@behindtheframemedia]

The sides are made from a hard plastic and are holding up well!

[@daidalos1508]

@@behindtheframemedia Big thanks for that info ! was looking for an answer about this. If its still plastic i cant buy it. The material on the M65 Elite is beyond awfull. I just cant hold it right, zero grip

[@garretts431]

Does the side button ever get in the way of your thumb?

[@behindtheframemedia]

People that have a longer thumb may run into some issues but overall it hasn't been an issue for myself.

[@eurohazardpl1149]

just got this mouse, an issue i might have is that it keeps saying its charging and never says fully charged, also can you report back to me how the battery life is so far, thank you.

[@behindtheframemedia]

Do you have iCue downloaded? I would check to see if there is any firmware updates. Battery life on this has been great, I use it heavily on 2.4ghz and I go over a week with lights on low.

[@eurohazardpl1149]

@@behindtheframemedia ended up ordering the wired version off their website (updated 8000hz model), I'm very skeptical about wireless interface/lag and the recharging life of the battery 70$ to 80$ premium doesn't justify it for me but that's just me. Overall I like the build quality and feel.

[@omar.k84]

Does the wheel support infinite scrolling?

[@behindtheframemedia]

It does not.

[@slevinkelevra8696]

Ehy man can you give me the exact code of this omron optical switches??

[@behindtheframemedia]

What kind of code are you looking for?

[@slevinkelevra8696]

@@behindtheframemedia I can't find these switches, I would like to put them on my Hati, the code written on the side of the switches, for example omron d2f-01f

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

you can't put them on your hati, those are optical switches and not mechanical.

[@La-Niz]

Still no double click issue?

[@behindtheframemedia]

Nothing yet, and the finish still seems to be holding up well. I am shocked to be honest!

[@jaydee2719]

The plastic (not rubber) grip is horrendous for FPS Games - even with the weights I can't get mine feeling right. Stunning looking mouse though....

[@_AdventureClub_]

2:06, thanks, bye. Same issues with these junkies.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

idk man those buttons in the mid are massive.

[@behindtheframemedia]

If those buttons are massive to you, you might have tiny hands.

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

you won't notice them during gameplay, they are placed far enough from the main action.

[@702ification]

the double click is solved?? got 2 of those Corsair gaming mouse, got double click problems also, so till those mouse fixed, ain't gonna buy it

[@behindtheframemedia]

I haven't had any double clicking issues with it.

[@EamonBreaks]

Mouses

[@behindtheframemedia]

Meeses

[@izzmot]

just bought this and will return it after 30minutes because its by far the worst experience ive had in my entire life. 1) the packaging is an insult to any customer. i really have no words how bad this "oh we make some tricky stuff because we like origami and want to be cool and want so save 1mm of packaging materials and dont care to drive our customers crazy". 2) for christs sake can not save any keyboard button to sniper button although i save it in software AND device. it just does not register as the saved button. 3) software is 3.2GB of size!!! but not performing well at all, stutters all the time and seemingly too complex for my i9. its the worst thing ive put my hands on in 25 years of gaming and i can only advise anyone to not waste a second thinking about buying this utter garbage.

[@behindtheframemedia]

That is too bad! I am enjoying this mouse still.

[@VinnyUnion]

You really deserve a hug at this point.

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

short tempered are we? so far every iteration of the m65 was capable to rebinding the sniper button, I assume it was either a bug or something you forgot.

[@radofenix]

Damn 110 grams? Are we back in 2006?

[@behindtheframemedia]

Nope, that would be over 300grams.

[@YoungSweat]

I'm sick of light weight mice. They all feel cheap af

[@RichieRichTube]

@@YoungSweat I love this mice. I have the OG Wired RGB Elite

[@ahmadfodeh3413]

Light weight mice feel cheap af, I've tried the g pro x super light and razer viper ultimate they both feel like cheap Chinese toys, ofcourse no need to mention how other hollowed mice are ( glorious and sht)

[@juggernautxtr]

will never buy corsair peripherals ever again, after owning their keyboard and having key caps consistently breaking, then having a mouse that didn't function worth a damn. then the software is crappy as well. they have a long ways to go to meet Razer or Roccat by any means.

[@raphaeljabke431]

sounds like u never had corsair peripherals and ur sad about that

[@raphaeljabke431]

keycaps nerver break by normals use what are u talking about u maybe sit and sleep on ur keyboard?

[@behindtheframemedia]

I don't have a ton of experience with the keyboard, a few buddies have them and love them. The iCue software hasn't been an issue for me in the last few updates. The Dark Core RGB mouse I had before this one lasted through some abuse. This one is doing well. I have the same feeling about Razer that you do with Corsair. Whatever works best for you is where it counts.

[@juggernautxtr]

@@raphaeljabke431 might wanna check corsair history, the Rocat board i am using is 7 yrs old. the mouse is almost 9. the corsair i gave to my son was dead in 2. and the mouse sits in a drawer. misclicking/jumpy. corsair needs to step up. it garbage has been garbage,will likely continue to be. look around on amazon you find the chinese manufacture for a 1/4 of the price.

[@juggernautxtr]

@@raphaeljabke431 want the receipts? thats what i thought......blah blah blah. little more experiance with their garbage, and it sounds like someone is butt hurt. prove it.....blah blah, blah. what are you 9? my first computer was an apple IIC

[@Raelis963]

Hey I want to buy this mouse. I asked the seller to do a photo of the box snd the batch number is CH-9309411-EU2, is this a faulty batch or i should buy it. The price is around 55$

[@ahmadfodeh3413]

I believe - NA2 Stands for North America and - EU2 Stands for Europe, I just got mine and it says - EU2 so I believe it should be alright, and I can see your comment is 5 days ago so by now all stores should have the fixed batch anyway, because that problem was when the mouse was first launched, so 55 bucks is a very good deal, just go for it

[@behindtheframemedia]

EU2 should be the Europe shipment of the new version. Still works great, I play MW3 every day with it and now double clicking.

[@MieziWithSunglxzz]

still no issues?

[@Raelis963]

The mouse it's a beast. After one month of use I can say it's one of the best mice I used so far. For claw grip it's a best buy.

[@Raelis963]

The only thing I encountered with this mouse which I don't believe at this price should happen, but as long it does not become faulty its not such of a big of deal it's that whenever I apply heavier pressure than usual on the left click it does make a strange sound like it may crack, but it seems to be fine. No double clicking so far. Together with a good pad it boosts my aim at least 15-30% more than with my older mice. It was more like a test cause I'm not a pro player, I kinda stopped playing now but I had a one month session with this mouse and I can say it is worth the money.