The Cooler Master MM711 is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse. It has a honeycomb plastic body, making it very lightweight, but it feels very sturdy and doesn't suffer from the same build quality issues as the very similar Cooler Master MM710. It has an ambidextrous shape well-suited to all grip types, but due to its small size, we primarily recommend it for small and medium-sized hands. It also has low click latency, a very low lift-off distance, and a wide CPI range. This mouse also has RGB lighting in the scroll wheel and palm area. Unfortunately, certain colors display incorrectly on our unit, and some colors fail to display in either the palm or scroll wheel altogether. If you have this mouse and would like to share your experience, leave a comment in the discussion section below.
Our Verdict
The Cooler Master MM711 is decent for office or multimedia use. It feels sturdy, you can program all the buttons, and it has an ambidextrous shape suitable for all grip types, though mainly for smaller hands. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any wireless connectivity options, the software is only compatible with Windows, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Feels very well-built.
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Ambidextrous shape well-suited for smaller hands.
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Good number of buttons, all of which you can program.
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Wired-only.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Isn't well-suited for larger hands.
The Cooler Master MM711 is a great mouse for FPS gaming. It has good click latency, it's very lightweight, and feels very sturdy. It also has a flexible cable, mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and desks, and an ambidextrous shape well-suited for small and medium-sized hands using a claw or palm grip, and up to large-sized hands using a fingertip grip. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows, and you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100.
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Feels very well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Very lightweight.
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Ambidextrous shape well-suited for smaller hands.
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Isn't well-suited for larger hands.
The Cooler Master MM711 is a good mouse for MMO gaming, though it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse. It feels very sturdy, has good click latency, and has a comfortable ambidextrous shape well-suited for all grip types, though mainly for smaller hands. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows, and you can only adjust the CPI by increments of 100.
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Feels very well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Ambidextrous shape well-suited for smaller hands.
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Not nearly as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse.
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Isn't well-suited for larger hands.
The Cooler Master MM711 is excellent for ultra-light gaming. It's very lightweight, feels very sturdy, and has good click latency. It also has a very lightweight and flexible cable, mouse feet that glide smoothly on mousepads and tables, and an ambidextrous shape best-suited for smaller hands and all grip types.
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Feels very well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Very lightweight.
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Ambidextrous shape well-suited for smaller hands.
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Isn't well-suited for larger hands.
The Cooler Master MM711 is inadequate for travel use as it's fairly bulky and likely won't fit in most laptop cases. Unfortunately, it's also a wired-only mouse which can make it cumbersome to use in smaller spaces like planes and trains, and its honeycomb shell makes it more prone to collecting dust and debris.
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Feels very well-built.
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Wired-only.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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Isn't well-suited for larger hands.
- 7.1 Office/Multimedia
- 8.4 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.8 Video Games (MMO)
- 8.8 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 5.4 Travel
- Updated Dec 01, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Jun 09, 2021: Review published.
- Updated May 25, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 23, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 08, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Cooler Master MM711 has both glossy and matte variants in black and white, as well as several limited-edition colorways, including retro, sakura, wilderness, golden red, and blue steel. Some of the limited edition colorways are only available directly on CoolerMaster's website or through specific retailers. While not a variant, the Cooler Master MM710 is a nearly identical mouse but without RGB lighting. The unit we tested is the glossy white variant, and you can see our label here.
Compared To Other Mice
The Cooler Master MM711 is nearly identical to the Cooler Master MM710; however, the MM711 has RGB lighting, while the MM710 doesn't. Unfortunately, this contributes to added weight, which may not be a worthwhile trade if you're only looking for the lightest mouse possible. That said, this MM711 also doesn't suffer from the same build quality issues as the MM710 we tested. It's a great choice for gamers with smaller hands looking for an ambidextrous ultra-light with RGB lighting.
The Cooler Master MM710 and the Cooler Master MM711 are very similar ultra-light gaming mice; the only difference is that the MM711 has RGB lighting in the scroll wheel and palm region, making it heavier. Unfortunately, the MM710 we tested also has numerous build quality issues. Comparatively, the MM711 has excellent build quality and doesn't suffer from the same problems. Both mice share the same shape and size and are well-suited primarily for smaller hands and all grip types.
The Razer Viper Mini and Cooler Master MM711 are ultra-light gaming mice with comparable qualities. The Razer has much better click latency, while the Cooler Master has a higher maximum CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and a more flexible cable. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but primarily only for smaller hands. However, the Razer is more accommodating for larger hands using a fingertip grip, and the Cooler Master is more accommodating for medium-sized hands using a palm grip.
The Logitech G Pro Wireless and the Cooler Master MM71 are comparable gaming mice. The Logitech can be used either wired or wirelessly with its USB receiver, and it has two additional side buttons. It also has a more precisely adjustable CPI, a more consistent sensor, lower click latency, and software compatible with macOS, which the Cooler Master lacks. Comparatively, the Cooler Master is a wired mouse with a honeycomb shape and is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, and much better mouse feet. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types; however, the Cooler Master is only suitable for smaller hands.
The Cooler Master MM731 is a better ultra-lightweight gaming mouse than the Cooler Master MM711. The MM731 has a right-handed shape and connects either wired with its charging cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth or its USB receiver. It's marginally lighter, has a wider CPI range, and has an additional programmable button. It also has lower click latency. On the other hand, the MM711 has an ambidextrous shape and is wired-only. It also has mouse feet that glide more smoothly on mousepads and desks.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the Cooler Master MM711 are excellent ultra-light gaming mice. The Cooler Master is lighter, feels sturdier, and has a wider CPI range. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is longer, making it more comfortable for some hand sizes. It also has a somewhat lower click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the Cooler Master is best for smaller hands, while the GLORIOUS is better-suited for larger hands.
The GLORIOUS Model D and the Cooler Master MM711 are excellent ultra-light gaming mice. The Cooler Master is lighter, feels much sturdier, and has a wider CPI range. Comparatively, the GLORIOUS is larger, making it more comfortable for larger hand sizes. It also has a lower lift-off distance and has a much lower click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the Cooler Master has an ambidextrous shape and size best for smaller hands, while the GLORIOUS has a right-handed shape and is much better suited for larger hands.
The Cooler Master M711 is an excellent, wired ultra-light gaming mouse, while the EVGA X17 is a good wired gaming mouse. The Cooler Master is much lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a much more flexible cable and better quality mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Performance-wise, it has a much higher maximum CPI range and a more consistent sensor. On the other hand, the EVGA has a thumb rest, a lower minimum CPI, a higher maximum polling rate of 8000Hz, and you can adjust the CPI more precisely. It also has four additional reprogrammable buttons, including one additional side button and a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons.
The Cooler Master MM711 and the HK Gaming Mira-S are both excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mice with honeycomb shells. The Cooler Master is marginally lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a slightly more flexible cable, a much higher maximum CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and a marginally lower click latency. On the other hand, the HK Gaming has a lower minimum CPI and a more consistent sensor. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the HK Gaming is more accommodating for larger hand sizes than the Cooler Master.
Test Results
Some colors either fail to display or show up differently when adjusting the RGB lighting in the companion software. For example, green only works in the scroll wheel while yellow appears as red on the palm rest and yellow in the scroll wheel on our unit.
This mouse has polling rate settings for 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. If you'd like a similar honeycomb model with a lower minimum CPI, check out the DELUX M700.
