Corsair has done a great job integrating their iCue software into all of their hardware with the exception of their Elgato branded products which have their own software. This puts their software in a great spot giving you control over your peripherals as well as internal hardware. Not to mention all of the lighting on your peripherals, inside of your PC especially with Corsair RGB fans being some of the most popular, and recently office lighting as well. The idea of a desktop way to control and see things isn’t completely new, their Elgato brand has the Stream Deck. But the new iCue Nexus doesn’t have buttons. It is a small touchscreen that can be programmed using iCue which means it can be used to show you current stats, tie into lighting controls or any other function you might be able to think of. I see this as Corsair bringing their ecosystem all together even more but I am curious what all can be done with it. Today I’m going to check out the Nexus and put it to the test. The plan is to try integrating lighting into my office and maybe using the Nexus to control everything. Let’s see how it all work!
Product Name: Corsair iCue Nexus
Review Sample Provided by: Corsair
Written by: Wes Compton
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Specifications |
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Screen Size |
5” Diagonal |
Resolution |
640 x 48 Pixels |
Aspect Ratio |
40:3 |
Frame Rate |
24 Frames per second |
Screen Color |
RGB, 262K Colors |
Backlighting |
Yes, adjustable |
Touch Screen |
Yes, single point capacitive |
Programmable Buttons |
Up to 6 virtual buttons |
Chassis |
Plastic |
Color |
Black |
Connectivity |
USB 2.0 Type-A |
Onboard Memory |
No |
Plug-and-Play |
No, requires iCUE software |
OS Compatibility |
Windows 10 |
iCUE (Software) |
Supported, requires Windows 10 |
Cable |
1.82m / 6ft, braided on standalone base |
Dimensions (w/o base) |
154 (L) x 35(W) x 16(H)mm / 6.07(L) x 1.38(W) x 0.63(H)in |
Weight (w/o base) |
60g / 0.14lbs |
Warranty |
Two Years |