We’ve got a slightly revised Cooler Master MM710 gaming mouse on the desk today, which promises to offer top tier specs and ultra-low weight. The MM710 had a few teething issues when it was first released, with the construction raising the odd eyebrow. This appears to have been addressed (certainly with our model) as there is little to no flexing in the grip, making it near impossible to actuate the side buttons accidentally and the primary buttons no longer have any noticeable wobble.
As mentioned this is one light gaming mouse, weighing in at just 54 grams with a bit of cable. This is one of the best mice to come from Cooler Master since the MasterMouse S, with a similar shape, lighter weight, improved paracord style cable, and a top optical sensor (PWM3389). I have also been getting to grips with the MM711 but that is an identical mouse, aside from the illumination and six additional grams in weight.
This is a very versatile ambidextrous shape that favours right-handed players, thanks to its thumb buttons. The shape is very accommodating for a variety of hand sizes and grips, making the MM710 one of the best lightweight mice on the market.
Let’s get stuck into this review and see what the Cooler Master MM710 has to offer.
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Pros
- Very Comfortable – Great shape
- Great Performance – Top optical sensor remained reliable
- Scroll Wheel – Great for both gaming and general usage
- Cable – Lightweight, drag-free “ultra weave” cable
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Cons
- Favors Right-Hand – Ambidextrous, but thumb buttons are set up for right-handed users only
- Zero illumination – RGB isn’t important but there is no indication to tell you your DPI, which can be a little annoying
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Mouse Size & Weight
- Weight: 53g
- Size: Small
- Length: 11.5cm – 4.5 inches
- Width: 6.2cm – 2.4 inches
- Height: 3.8cm – 1.5 inches
- Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous (right)
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Mouse Tech
- Sensor: Optical (PWM 3389)
- Buttons: OMRON switches (20M)
- DPI: 200-16,000
- Polling Rate: 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000Hz
- Connection: Wired
- Cable: Braided (soft weave)
- Cable Length: 1.8 m
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What’s In The Box
The packaging is slightly different from the initial release, with the box now being a mixture of black and purple. The product is shown off on the front, plus all the main features of the mouse are visible. It’s fairly basic packaging with just replacement feet inside but I like this, no need for loads of cardboard and plastic.
Inside you’ll find:
- Cooler Master MM710 Gaming Mouse
- Extra set of PTFE feet
- Small manual with the button layout
Design
This is a barebones mouse in its design but don’t let the cover fool you. beneath the honeycomb-style perforated shell sits top-level components. I quite like Cooler Master’s simplistic approach to this gaming mouse and the matte black is something that looks understated and nice on the mouse pad. Everything is black and unlike the MM711, there is no illumination here.
Size & Weight
The MM710 is a small gaming mouse that favors claw and fingertip style grips massively. Of course, if your hands are small then you’ve got a chance at palm gripping, but there isn’t much mouse to rest on. The mouse is 11.5cm long with a grip width of about 5.6cm and the only shorter mouse is the Ultralight 2 from Finalmouse. The grip width is quite close to the Logitech G Pro Wired, Glorius Model O-, and Zowie S2. This is a short wide mouse and the height is pretty much the same as the Razer Viper and Endgame XM1. The hump looks and feels more prominent from the MM710 compared to others making this as good a palm grip option as the Zowie S2.
This was on the small side for my medium-sized hands (18x11cm) but I could still use it quite effectively after getting used to how easy this is to fling around the mouse pad. If you are into your small, ultra-light mice, this affordable MasterMouse could be well worth a look.
It appears the consensus is that lighter mice are better for aiming in general. Now, if you are like me and prefer bigger/ heavier mice then don’t worry, it is each to their own but it may be worth cutting that weight on your next mouse purchase. The MM710 comes in at just 53 grams and is the lightest mouse I have ever used. That being said, it doesn’t feel too light so we may not have hit the threshold just yet with light mice.
Shape & Texture
The MM710 has an excellent shape to it, not only does it provide a comfy ergonomic grip, it looks great too. The hump appears to be towards the back and provides a good base to rest your palm on. The rest of the mouse subtly slopes down towards the front where your fingers meet the slightly concave primary buttons.
The shape reminded me of a shorter and wider Model O-, with a few safe Logitech shapes that are similar but they lack angles the MM710 has. The sides taper in slightly with two rather flat panels for your grip, which is much preferred to the bulged Logitech ones we see with the G Pro Wired.
The MM710 is ambidextrous and performs well in either hand. That being said, the MM710 favors the right hand, with two thumb buttons on the left side of the mouse. Unfortunately for left-handers, you cant change the configuration like you can with the G Pro Wireless. The shape was a joy to use at all times, it feels comfy while browsing the web and I always had a sufficient grip during gaming, enjoyed it.
The outer shell is made from ABS plastic and has been perforated to shave crucial grams off the weight. The perforated holes resemble the Cooler Master logo, which is a nice touch. Some are complaining about the holes and I guess holey mice are rather subjective, with some complaining that they are uncomfortable. I’d just like to say this was the first time I have used a perforated mouse and it never irritated my skin, it was easy to grip, and generally performed well.
The MM710 is available in two colors and two textures. You can pick this up in matte black or white and is available in a glossy coat too. I quite like glossy mice for grip, especially when there are no rubberized grippy textures but we are reviewing the matte black version today. This is a very smooth mouse but at no point did I feel I had lost control of it, with the perforated holes adding some extra grip. Generally speaking, you are going to want the glossy model if you live in a hotter climate. If you are a particularly sweaty gamer the glossy is probably the best way to go but as mentioned, the matte provides excellent grip too.
The MM710 is “barebones” so no need for any fancy RGB lighting. However, this leads to my only gripe with the mouse and that is the lack of indication as to what DPI setting you have just changed to. On the MM711, the mouse wheel lights up different colors to show you what DPI you are currently on. This is something I would like, even if it was just a tiny led underneath the mouse or out of the way so I don’t have to check in the software. The majority of gamers out there will not be switching up DPI in competitive scenarios, so it will only be annoying the once.
The underside of the mouse includes the perforated holes about two-thirds of the way. There is no illumination like in the MM711 so there is also no diffuser in the middle, meaning you can see through this model very easily at most angles. We see three large PTFE feet on the bottom, one spanning the top and two in each of the bottom corners.
The feet on both the MM710 and MM711 felt scratchy to being with but they just needed wearing in a little before being as smooth as you would expect from high-quality feet. Older interactions were said to have no rounded off feet, well that has been addressed with these having tapered edges and performing incredibly well.
Buttons
Normally with a split trigger design on buttons, you can end up with a bit of wiggle during the actuation process. The MM710 impressed though, with little wiggle on both primary buttons and I’d say less than the MM711 model we have too. There is a tiny amount of movement on these primary buttons but it’s nowhere near enough to affect your gameplay or general usage.
The Cooler Master MM710 features six buttons in total, with the two primary buttons sitting above OMRON switches good for 20 million clicks. The primary buttons feel snappy and responsive, feeling easy to actuate regardless of where my finger was positioned.
We have a small, out of the way DPI switch that is very hard to accidentally press. It is just the one DPI button so you will have to cycle through your DPI stages if you miss your desired setting. It would have been nice to see some indication on the mouse as to what DPI setting you are on but it’s not a major issue.
The mouse has two angled thumb buttons on its left grip. These YT-branded side buttons barely move at all and have a really good actuation to them. These are some of the better side buttons I’ve used but I’m not sure about the angled shape as this makes them a little harder to press dead on. That being said, if you slide your thumb up to actuate these then you are probably going to like them.
The mouse wheel on the MM710 is one of my favorites, it has a stiff press that stops accidental clicking yet I’m still able to click without scrolling. The tactile steps offer great feedback and the smooth scrolling is very satisfying.
Cable
The cable completes this and in my opinion, elevates it. The new and improved paracord style cable is one of the best stock cables I have ever come across. It’s a lightweight ultra-weave cable and you barely notice it at all. I did have to unravel it a bit when unboxing but once straightened it has been superb. It reminds me of paracord or the new cables we see on the Deathadder/ Basilisk V2’s.
This is a light and flexible cable that just about fits into my bungee. When moving the cable you notice no drag and it barely even moves the mouse at all. This cable, when combined with the bungee, gives me similar results to wireless mice.
The cable is fixed int place and is 1.8m long. This is the all back version so any dirt picked up by the cable is barely noticeable compared to the white version.
Sensor & Performance
The Cooler Master MM710 comes equipped with a top optical sensor. The PWM 3389 is the same we see in the Razer Deathadder Elite, Mamba, and The Endgame XM1. Ther is little to say on the sensor front as we see more and more mice featuring highly reliable options. The MM710 remained accurate during gameplay and flawlessly tracked targets throughout testing.
The sensor has up to 16,000 DPI and can be set as low as 200 in the software. The M710 features 400 IPS and there were no noticeable deviations or issues when swiping this mouse fastly across multiple surfaces.
The only issue I tended to have with the MM710/MM711 was down to not being used to the lightweight nature of the mouse. Aiming was as easy as it is with my go-to mouse, the Zowie Ec2-A/B. Regardless of the game I was playing, I failed to make this spin out or lose traction, with the MM710 offering pixel-precise accuracy at all times.
I usually struggle when moving to small, light mice and this was no different but the slightly more prominent thumb made this a bit easier than others. The incredible cable and PTFE feet only enhanced this mouse’s overall performance, with it almost feeling wireless at times. Zero drag, zero jitter, a great gaming mouse.
Whether you go for the MM710 or MM711, you are getting a top tier gaming mouse with a quality sensor.
Software
The software is basic but it works. Cooler Masters “MasterPlus” software isn’t strictly needed but I recommend installing this at least once, even if your DPI is one of the steps already available. While you are going to want to keep the polling rate, LOD, and angle snapping settings the same, you may want to alter your DPI stages or lower the button response time. For some reason, the mouse ships with a button response time set to 12ms. While I couldn’t notice a difference between 12 and 4ms, you will want this as low as possible.
The software is basic like Fnatics but it does what it needs to do and you can always uninstall it with the MM710 featuring onboard memory.
Our Verdict
Overall, I was hugely impressed with the ambidextrous Cooler Master MM710 gaming mouse, sure it was a little too light for me but remained a genuine joy to use. There is no flashy RGB like with the latest MM711 model and that’s fine by me. This is a highly functional mouse and I love the barebones nature of it.
Aside from being one of the lightest mice I have used, the MM710 comes with a great sensor, responsive buttons, and one of the best cables on the market. When you combine the flexible lightweight cable with the PTFE feet, you get a mouse that flys around the mouse pad with little effort being required.
If you are serious about gaming and are on the hunt for a top tier mouse with that ultra-light feel, the MM710 is a great option. Furthermore, the MM710 is incredibly affordable and has to be one of the best gaming mice out there for under $50. If, however, you like a bit of style too and the 6-7 gram difference isn’t a big deal, the MM711 with RGB illumination looks fantastic and gives you an indication as to the DPI setting you’re on.
Whether you go for the MM710 or the MM711, you are getting a highly accurate and reliable gaming mouse, with a top-level cable and replacement feet, all for an incredible price.