Page 3 - Subjective Performance Tests
After plugging the Cooler Master MM731 in with the wireless dongle and setting up the software, I ran the mouse through our series of standard tracking performance tests. This includes normal office usage in the Windows environment as well as gaming. Some graphics work and testing were done with Adobe Photoshop. Games used in this test primarily include VALORANT and League of Legends. This spans different genres and allows us to get a feel as to how the mouse responds in different situations. All testing was completed on a ROCCAT Sense CTRL XXL. Please note these are subjective tests, but we will attempt to make it as objective as possible with our cross-reference testing methods. I did use the MM731 in wired and wireless operation modes, but majority of my testing was with the mouse connected via the wireless dongle.
Compared to the usual mice I have been daily driving, the ROCCAT Burst Pro and Cooler Master MM711, the MM731 felt quite a bit larger, especially in width. However, because of its shape and more exaggerated curve at the back, the bump also feels taller and more bulbous. I found this body to be a bit longer as well, as my own fingers could not reach the end of the primary buttons. Those with small to medium-sized hands should find this mouse comfortable with a palm grip, while those with larger hands would probably prefer a claw or fingertip grip. I personally use a bit of a hybrid grip between a palm and claw grip. As I have mentioned, the surface of the Cooler Master MM731 is a bit slippery, but it has enough of a rough surface to grip onto. Weight-wise, the MM731 is very light at around 60g. This is notably lighter even than some wired ultralight mice. The lighter weight is still a preference thing, as some may want heftier model. However, I still think Cooler Master needs to balance the weight more towards the middle of the mouse to make lifting up the mouse easier. For the sensitivity range, I rarely went above 1600DPI in my daily use despite Cooler Master allowing up to 19000DPI of sensitivity. As for inputs, I found all of the buttons, both primary and secondary, to be placed in a reachable place, yet away enough to avoid accidental presses. Audible and tactile feedback of the primary buttons were quite good as well.
Practically every mouse we look at here is meant for gaming, so it only makes sense I gamed with the Cooler Master MM731. The lighter weight than other aforementioned mice meant it did take some time to adjust to this new low, but it was a seamless transition. It was also sort of nice to not have a cable attached, even if it is a paracord cable like we have with the MM731. While I am not the best gamer, I found the Cooler Master MM731 and the PixArt PAW3370 to be excellent. Tracking was consistent and smooth. I was never able to spin out the mouse. In games like VALORANT, flick shooting was very easy with the mouse's light body. Getting a grip on the mouse was also good due to its more aggressive edges. In games like League of Legends, the tracking performance held up and clicking felt consistent and crisp. Compared to the wired and wireless operation, I barely noticed any differences in terms of latency. There are numerical differences in click latency, but these were so minute to notice it in gaming situations. While there were prior reports of wireless issues, I was not able to observe any since using the updated firmware.
When looking at more technical flaws, the PAW3370 in the Cooler Master MM731 was a capable performer. Some Photoshop tests with free-hand lassoing revealed small details and movements were picked up without problem. Moving in straight lines showed zero signs of prediction or angle snapping at reasonable sensitivity settings. There was a slight amount of jitter at higher DPI settings, but this again was not observable at lower sensitivity. Response time felt consistent throughout my use. Lift off distance, when configured to low, was lower than the thickness of one optical disc.
Overall, the Cooler Master MM731 was an excellent mouse in its fit, finish, and performance. Tracking was great in both gaming and technical tests. Its wider shape was comfortable for me and should be for small to medium-sized hands, but I still recommend trying it out before you buy. I would still want a more balanced weighting overall, but I was quite impressed with wireless performance that felt very similar to its wired performance.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Performance Tests
4. Conclusion
