Makalu Max

The mouse has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a box with wheels. These days, you get all manner of designs, taking in to account things like hand and wrist fatigue, multiple buttons and the ability to program them for what you need them to do. Customisation is key these days and Makalu have gone one beyond programming your buttons and have made the sides of the mouse itself customisable.

You get two sets of side grips included that attach with the aid of magnets. One set is wider and designed more for gaming use while the other is narrower and more suitable for non-gaming use. You can even mix and match so, if you prefer a set up with one side bulked out and the other slim, knock yourself out! Now, customisation of controllers is hardly a new thing (consoles have been doing it for a while afterall) but what I really like about the Makalu Max mouse is the fact that they have made stl files (3d printing files for those unaware) available to download so that you can modify and print your own side grips, giving you complete control over the practical and aesthetic side of your mouse.

From the technical side of things, the Max’s PAW3370 sensor has up to 19000 DPI (Dots Per Inch) and also comes with 3 different weighted discs so you can choose the weight that suits you as well as being able to change the balancing point of the mouse – very useful when you use it for gaming! You even have the choice of a wireless connection at 2.4Ghz or wiring it directly using the USB-C socket if the battery goes (or if you just prefer wired!) although it has a decent life of about 80 hours so this shouldn’t need to happen too often. All-in-all, a very customisable mouse ideal for whatever you need it for and at a reasonable price, can’t ask for much more really! RRP £55.66

https://mountain.gg/mice/makalu-max/