
The MCHOSE AX5 Pro Max is an ultra-lightweight mouse, weighing only 55 grams, thanks to its magnesium-alloy exoskeleton. This unique feature not only keeps the mouse light but also maintains a traditional design structure, offering a simple yet effective build. The AX5 Pro Max provides low latency performance with the flexibility to be used either wired or wirelessly, and it ensures precise control through adjustable DPI settings.
Designed with mechanical switches, this mouse caters to users who require faster and more accurate movements, making it suitable for gaming or for individuals with smaller hands who want to reduce strain.
Available for $89 USD on the MCHOSE webstore, the AX5 Pro Max comes in six colorways: Black, White, Pink, Pink and Blue, Silver, and Green.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GOOD
- Build Quality
The mouse is solidly built, with minimal flex and rattle.
- Ease of Use
A plug-and-play mouse with minimal physical and software customization options.
THE BAD
- Nothing at the time of writing
THE REST
- Weight
With the hollow magnesium-alloy shell, it weighs only 55g.
- Overall
Great choice for users who want an ultra lightweight mouse, with a minimalistic design, and great performance. All for under $100 USD.
In the Box, the AX5 Pro Max includes a USB Type-A to Type-C charging cable, a wireless extender, a wireless dongle, grip tape, and a quick start guide. The braided cable is 1.75 meters long and fairly flexible, and the wireless dongle can be conveniently stored under the rear feet of the mouse. The minimal customization options make this mouse a good choice for plug-and-play users.
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Front of the box.
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The wireless receiver dongle is stored under the bottom foot of the mouse.
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Birds eye view of the mouse.
The AX5 Pro Max also comes with its own software, stored in the on-board memory, allowing users to set different profiles, adjust the polling rate, sleep time, debounce time, DPI, and lift-off distance. Users can also remap the mouse for various macro functions, although there are no RGB options—only the battery charging LED’s lighting effect can be adjusted.
Performance-wise, the AX5 Pro Max supports a DPI range from 400 to 26,000, using a Pixart PAW3395 sensor. It features five physical buttons with Omron left and right click switches, which are not swappable. In testing, it achieved low latency in both wired and wireless modes and supports a maximum polling rate of 8,000 Hz, which our testing confirms it meets. It achieved a low latency of 2.97 ms in wired mode and a low latency of 2.48 ms in wireless mode.
Please note, Labs Bluetooth testing setup is currently out of commission and under repair. We will update Bluetooth latency data as soon as possible.
For productivity and efficiency, the AX5 Pro Max has an ambidextrous look, although the forward and back buttons are positioned on the left side. It does not include a thumb or pinky rest and is mostly uniform in shape on all sides. The mouse is relatively small, with a rounded, flatter palm section, making it comfortable for users who prefer a smaller form factor.
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Left side of the mouse with navigation buttons.