In one of my previous tech review videos, I took a look at the Corsair SABRE V2 PRO Ultralight Wireless, a lightweight wireless gaming mouse that only weighs 36g and is clearly built with FPS players in mind. Now, Corsair has introduced a new variant called the SABRE V2 PRO Wireless MG.

In this review, we’ll be taking a closer look at Corsair’s latest wireless mouse to see whether the magnesium alloy upgrade actually brings something worthwhile to the table or if it’s simply another gimmick wrapped in a premium price tag.

Specifications:

Weight	56g
Connectivity	Wireless / Wired
Sensor Type	Optical
Battery Life	Up to 120 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 1kHz polling rate. Up to 21 hours of battery life using 2.4 GHz with 8kHz polling rate.
Cable	1.8M/ 6ft Braided Type C to A cable
Dimensions	64.1 x 122.8 x 38.8mm

Closer Look

The packaging comes in the usual-colored yellow and black box, the signature of Corsair. Showcasing some specifications that might give users the interest in buying this mouse.

Inside you will just find the USB wireless receiver, the Corsair SABRE V2 Wireless MG mouse itself, the grip tapes, an alcohol pad, the USB-C to USB-A cable, the documentation, and mouse skates.

Like its siblings, it has 5 buttons and the scroll wheel that includes the left and right buttons, the two side buttons, and the scroll wheel, which you can click.

Looking at the bottom, instead of magnesium alloy material, the base is made from plastic. Below, you can find the mouse skates, which can be replaced; the connectivity button, from which you can choose 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, and wired; the Corsair Marksman S Optical Sensor; and the new button, which is dedicated for the DPI.

At the front, you will find the USB-C port to be used as a wired connection or for charging.

The USB-C to USB-A cable is braided and is very thick compared to the normal cables used on gaming mice. As mentioned before in my review of the SABRE V2 PRO Ultralight, this cable for me is not intended to be used for a wired connection; rather, the main purpose for this is only for charging because of its weight.

The wireless dongle has a clip on its back, which makes it easier to be clipped on the mousepad and doesn’t go anywhere.

Comparison

Side by side with its older brother, the SABRE V2 PRO Ultralight, visually you can see the difference in size as the older brother is a little bit smaller than the MG version.

Even though the MG version is perforated, it is still a little bit heavier than the Ultralight. It doesn’t mean it’s worse than the Ultralight, but you can really feel the difference between the weights of the mice, especially when you use the Ultralight for a while.

User Experience

Going into my first experience with the SABRE V2 PRO Wireless MG, I honestly expected the perforated, skeleton-style design to feel a bit intrusive, like it would dig into my skin during longer sessions.

That wasn’t the case. Compared to a similar mouse I tested from Cooler Master with the same design approach, the mouse feels noticeably more refined. The rounded edges make a big difference, letting it rest comfortably against your skin rather than pressing into it. That said, the holes are still there; you’ll feel them, but they’re far less distracting than I initially expected.

The adjustment from using the ultralight to the MG version doesn’t need much time, as it almost feels the same; it just got a little bit heavier.

Software

For the software, you can only configure the mouse using the Corsair Web Hub. It is lighter than the iCUE software, which we usually use for other Corsair devices, but it is not bug-free. Though it, the greatest advantage is that it doesn’t take much space in your storage, as you can access or configure your mouse using the web.

You can adjust some configurations, such as the polling rate, sleeping time, and other settings, to suit your specifications. You can add different profiles and key assignments to suit your style of gameplay during different types of games you want to play.

You can adjust the DPI levels here with up to 5 step counts. Every DPI level has a dedicated color.

You can also create some macros, which you can assign later to your specific key assignments.

Conclusion

The Corsair SABRE V2 PRO Wireless MG is not a break-through upgrade from its ULTRALIGHT brother. Though the build quality is much better thanks to the magnesium alloy, you can only find this material on the top part and not the bottom part of the mouse.

It is understandable why they didn’t do that to make it weigh less, even using a metal material to make sure it stays true to the original concept of the SABRE V2 design, a lightweight wireless gaming mouse with performance in mind.

The additional button for the DPI is much appreciated also. It might be in the bottom of the mouse, still it’s a nice touch.

The selling point for this mouse is the battery life. Using a 2.4 GHz connectivity with a 1K polling rate will give you 120 hours of usage. It’s 71% more battery life than the Ultralight mouse, with 70 hours.

But then again, it all comes down to pricing. You can expect Corsair to mark this up a bit, mainly because of the magnesium alloy build and the battery life. That could end up being a dealbreaker for some people, especially for those who are in a budget.

By the time of writing this review article, the Corsair SABRE V2 PRO Wireless MG gaming mouse for $129.99 or P7,855.00 at your nearest CORSAIR affiliated online and physical stores.

With this, Corsair SABRE V2 PRO Wireless MG receives the Recommended Award.