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Mountain Makalu Max Mouse Review

Rating: 8.0.

The Makalu Max is the latest product from German brand Mountain and is a follow up to their Makalu 67 mouse. It features magnetic side grip panels, adjustable weight via the ‘Gravity Control System' and other more common features like hybrid wired/wireless connectivity. Do all the bells and whistles help make this a solid gaming mouse?

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:31 Details / pricing
01:07 Unboxing
02:18 Design / customisation / weight
06:24 The underside / shell
07:28 Sound test
07:43 Hardware inside / warranty
08:32 Gaming with the mouse
09:17 Connectivity and battery life
10:34 Software
11:17 Closing Thoughts

Specifications:

  • Sensor – PixArt PAW3370
  • Connectivity – 2.4 GHz RF & USB Type-C
  • Max DPI – 19000
  • IPS – 400
  • Lift Off Distance (LOD) – 1-2mm
  • Tracking Speed – 50g
  • Buttons – 8
  • Color(s) – Black
  • Grip – Claw / Palm
  • Backlight – RGB
  • Polling Rate – 1000Hz / 1ms
  • MCU – Cortex M0
  • Connector – USB Type-A
  • Cable length – 1.8m
  • Product Dimensions – 127×70.2×42.2mm (LxWxH)
  • Product Weight Approx. – 110g (w/ standard Side Grips and w/o weight discs)
  • Onboard memory – Yes, 5 profiles
  • Material – ABS
  • Micro switches – (L+R) Kailh GM 8.0
  • Software Support – Base Camp™ (Windows only)
  • Warranty – 2 years
  • Included Accessories
    • Braided USB Type-C to Type-A Lifeline cable
    • RF Receiver
    • 2 Sets of Side Grips
    • 3 Weight Discs
    • Sticker set

You can buy the Mountain Makalu Max Gaming Mouse for 89.99 EUR direct from Mountain HERE.

Pros:

  • Good quality switches.
  • Flawless sensor performance.
  • Minimal branding.

Cons:

  • Replacement panels feel flimsy.
  • Huge size won’t be to everyone’s tastes.
  • Battery life isn't the best.

KitGuru says: It won't be for everyone due to the size and weight, while the replacement side panels do feel flimsy. At its core, though, this is a good mouse for those with larger hands.

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Rating: 8.0.

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