Final words and conclusion
Final words and conclusion
The Makalu Max series is a great high-end, simple (in shape) gaming mouse - it's an evolution of the already good product, which was, and still is, the Makalu 67. Its design suits the palm and claw grip styles. Here, eight buttons are available, and all of them are programmable. You get the 19K DPI sensor, PAW-3370. It's a relatively heavy (considering the current standards) mouse (minimum weight is 110 g), which can be even heavier if you want. The battery life is very good (up to 80h, according to Mountain, we got around 70h). The battery is possible to be charged via the bundled USB cable. The ABS mold is of really high quality. It should be more than enough in most cases (as long as you're not a MOBA player or something).
The connection is made via 2.4G RF wireless technology). The sensor responds skillfully, with no noticeable interpolation or angle snapping. It's good that you also get additional side grips to adjust the mouse to your needs. The buttons (that use the Kailh GM 8.0 switches, with an 80 million actuation lifespan) provide great feedback and offer an excellent response when pressed. You won't find multiple RGB zones here, with the only available one – around the scroll wheel. It can still be adjusted in the Mountain Base Camp software.
Conclusion
For 89.99 USD/89.99 EUR (a reasonable offer), you get an excellent, rather heavy (110 g is the minimum weight), high-end 19K DPI wireless gaming mouse aimed at players who want functionality over lighting effects (because here, you'll get only the area around the scroll wheel lit up). It's very subtle design makes it a comfortable mouse for daily use. According to Mountain, the battery life is very good and can go up to 80 hours; in reality, it was around 70h. The build quality and ergonomics of the Mountain Makalu Max Wireless are great. Very light RGB here (one zone around the scroll wheel area, but it still can be controlled via Mountain Base Camp software), but that's not a drawback. What more could you request? Well, the default weight may be a drawback for potential consumers. It is a heavy contender with 110 g (the minimum); not everyone will like it, especially since you can see some competitors which weigh half of this weight (yes, I'm looking at you - Asus Harpe Ace). One more thing - we would like to have the spare gliders/mouse feet like it was provided with Makalu 67. What you get is a complete and (still, although the weight wouldn't show it) agile gaming mouse. That's a "Recommended" award, as it's a product of excellent quality and performance at a reasonable price. It should fit the specific needs of most users who don't crave a lot of RGB. The possibility of customizing the side grips and the weight is not something that you'll see too often. Kudos to the Mountain for making another great, heavy-weight (also literally) product!
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