MCHOSE
AX5 Pro Max
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:James L., and Antoine L.
Published:

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.

Hardware
HardwareNotes

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.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Connectivity

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The wireless receiver dongle is stored under the bottom foot of the mouse.

Cable Type
Computer Side Connector
Detachable Cable
Mouse Side Connector
Cable Length
Bluetooth
Receiver
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Construction

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Birds eye view of the mouse.

Battery Type
Chassis Material
Chassis Coating
Feet Materials
Extra Feet Included
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

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.

Software & Firmware
Software Name
Mandatory Registration
Number of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
Windows Version
MacOS Version
Performance
PerformanceNotes

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.

Click Tactility
Switch Brand
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Latency
Sensor
Sound
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

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.

Ergonomics

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Left side of the mouse with navigation buttons.

Length
Width
Height
Grip Width
Min Weight
Max Weight
Ambidextrous
Left Hand Variant
Thumb Rest
Pinky Rest
Total Number of Buttons
Number of Side Buttons
Dedicated DPI Buttons
Macro Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel Type
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Test Configuration
Tested Settings

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