Lightweight comfort - MOUNTAIN MAK ALU 67
HWM Singapore|November 2021
Mountain is a relatively new player in the gaming peripherals space, but if the Makalu 67 is anything to go by, you can probably expect a lot more from this upstart firm. You’ve got to hand it to these guys – the gaming mouse space grows more saturated by the day, but they’ve managed to create something that feels unique enough to stand on its own.
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Lightweight comfort - MOUNTAIN MAK ALU 67

AT A GLANCE

SENSOR PixArt PAW3370

DPI 19,000

BUTTONS 6

SWITCHES OMRON 5 0M

WEIGHT 6 7 G

PRICE US $ 59.99

At 67g, the Makalu 67 is one of those ultralight gaming mice that seem to be everywhere today. It’s incredibly nimble, and it achieves that weight not with a traditional honeycomb shell, but what the company calls a lightweight rib cage design. This supposedly provides strength without the need for a subframe, and the mouse does feel very robustly built with no noticeable flexing or creaking anywhere.

But make no mistake. This may be a super light mouse, but it’s a big one. Measuring a good 127mm long, it’s made for those with large-sized hands and is shaped for the palm grip. With ergonomic contours for your thumb and pinky, a tall hump that amply fills your palm, and a wide rump, it is extremely comfortable to use. I’ll admit that it’s too big for me and doesn’t suit my grip style.

That’s not necessarily a bad thing though. Not every mouse has to be an esports-oriented, performance demon, and I can think of a lot of people out there who just want a mouse that feels this good in their hand.

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