The Cooler Master MM830 is a versatile wired gaming mouse with several unusual features, including an OLED screen that you can program to display custom bitmaps or system stats and a D-pad side button cluster like those on some game controllers. It feels well-built and has an ergonomic right-handed shape well-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes and a claw grip for larger hands. This mouse has storage for four CPI profiles you can switch between using the dedicated button behind the mouse wheel. Unfortunately, you can only change the CPI settings by increments of 100. Also, the sensor on our unit is fairly inconsistent and undershoots the set CPI more during quicker mouse movements, and the customization software is only compatible with Windows.
Our Verdict
The Cooler Master MM830 is decent for office use. It feels well-built, and you can program all buttons except for the left click. It has an ergonomic right-handed shape that should be comfortable for all hand sizes using a palm grip and larger hands using a claw grip. Unfortunately, there aren't any wireless connectivity options, the companion software isn't compatible with macOS, and the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
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Feels well-built.
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Good number of buttons, and you can program almost all of them.
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Wired-only.
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Mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling.
The Cooler Master MM830 is decent for FPS gaming. It feels well-built, has good click latency, and has a right-handed shape best-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes and a claw grip for larger hands. Unfortunately, it's heavy, you can only adjust the CPI by steps of 100, and the sensor in our unit is inconsistent and undershoots the set CPI more during faster mouse movements.
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Feels well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Heavy.
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Cable is somewhat stiff and retains kinks from packaging.
The Cooler Master MM830 is very good for MMO gaming, though it doesn't have as many buttons as some dedicated MMO gaming mice. That said, you can program all buttons except for the left click. It has a good click latency, it feels well-built, and it has a comfortable right-handed shape best-suited for palm grip for all hand sizes and a claw grip for larger hands. Unfortunately, the sensor on our unit is inconsistent and undershoots the set CPI more during faster cursor movements.
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Feels well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Good number of buttons, and you can program almost all of them.
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High maximum CPI and low minimum lift-off distance.
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Not quite as many buttons as some dedicated MMO mice.
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Companion software is only compatible with Windows; side buttons can't be programmed in macOS.
The Cooler Master MM830 is inadequate for ultra-light gaming as it's significantly heavier than dedicated ultra-light mice. Its cable is also somewhat stiff and retains some kinks from packaging, and the mouse feet don't glide very well directly on tables, though they do glide much better on mousepads.
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Feels well-built.
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Good click latency.
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Heavy.
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Cable is somewhat stiff and retains kinks from packaging.
The Cooler Master MM830 is bad for travel use as it's pretty bulky and likely won't fit in most laptop cases. It's also a wired-only mouse, which can be cumbersome when using it in small spaces like trains or planes. Unfortunately, the companion software isn't compatible with macOS, which means you can't program the side buttons.
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Feels well-built.
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Bulky; may not fit in some laptop cases.
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Wired-only.
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Companion software is only compatible with Windows; side buttons can't be programmed in macOS.
- 7.1 Office/Multimedia
- 7.1 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.9 Video Games (MMO)
- 5.6 Ultra-Light Gaming
- 4.9 Travel
- Updated Jun 10, 2021: Review published.
- Updated May 26, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated May 03, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Apr 26, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 09, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Cooler Master MM830 we tested is black in color, and there aren't any other color variants. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The Cooler Master MM830 is a larger-sized mouse with some rarely seen features like a customizable OLED display and a four-button D-pad cluster similar to those found on many gamepads. While many FPS players might find this mouse too heavy, it can be a good choice if you play a wide variety of games, you tend to use a palm or claw grip, and you don't mind or even prefer using a heavier mouse.
For more recommendations, see our picks for the best MMO mouse, the best wired mouse, and the best gaming mouse.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a better gaming mouse than the Cooler Master MM830. The Logitech feels sturdier and has better sensor performance all around. It also has much lower click latency, a mouse wheel with tilt buttons and free-scrolling capability, and software compatible with Windows and macOS. Comparatively, the Cooler Master has a directional D-pad side button cluster and an OLED display. However, its software is only compatible with Windows. Both mice are suitable for all grip styles, though they're best suited for palm or claw grip and mainly for larger hands.
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste is an excellent ultra-lightweight mouse, and Cooler Master MM830 is a versatile mouse for multi-genre gaming. However, the HyperX is a better gaming mouse overall as it's significantly lighter, feels sturdier, has a more flexible cable, and has smoother-gliding mouse feet. It also has a lower lift-off distance and a much lower click latency. Comparatively, the Cooler Master has a thumb rest, a wider CPI range, a d-pad button layout with four buttons, and a customizable OLED screen. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the HyperX is more accommodating for smaller hands.
The Cooler Master MM830 is a versatile MMO mouse, while the Razer Viper Mini is an excellent mouse for FPS gaming. The Razer is half the weight of the Cooler Master, and it feels sturdier, has a much lower click latency. Comparatively, the MM830 has two additional side buttons, an OLED screen for displaying system specs or custom images, and a higher maximum CPI. The Razer is ideal for a fingertip grip, while the Cooler Master is best-suited for a palm or claw grip.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 and the Cooler Master MM830 are versatile gaming mice. The SteelSeries has better feet, a more consistent sensor, and software compatible with Windows and macOS. Comparatively, the Cooler Master has a better cable, an extra side button, and a higher maximum CPI. Both mice have OLED screens, but the screen on the SteelSeries can display GIFs and has integration for specific games to display in-game stats. The Cooler Master can only display bitmap images and system information. Both mice are best-suited for larger hands using a palm or claw grip.
The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent ultra-light gaming mouse, and the Cooler Master MM830 is a versatile gaming mouse for multi-genre gaming. However, the GLORIOUS is a better gaming mouse overall. The GLORIOUS is significantly lighter, has a more flexible cable, mouse feet that glide more smoothly, and significantly lower click latency. Comparatively, the Cooler Master is much larger and has a thumb rest, a D-pad side button layout similar to those on game controllers, and a customizable OLED screen. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, though the GLORIOUS is more accommodating for smaller hands using a claw or fingertip grip.
The CoolerMaster CM830 is a versatile cross-genre gaming mouse, while the CoolerMaster CM110 is a good budget gaming mouse. The CM830 feels sturdier, has a thumb rest, and has a D-pad side button layout similar to a game controller. It also has a much wider CPI range, an adjustable CPI, a lower lift-off distance, and software for customization. Comparatively, the CM110 is significantly lighter and has much better click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but the CM10 is best-suited for smaller hands, while the CM830 is better-suited for larger hands.
While similarly named, the Cooler Master MM830 and the Cooler Master MM831 are versatile gaming mice with significant differences. The MM830 is a wired-only mouse intended for multiple game genres. It also has an OLED screen and more side buttons. Comparatively, the MM831 is versatile enough for gaming, productivity, or even travel use and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver or Bluetooth. It also has more extensive RGB lighting, a higher maximum CPI, and a lower lift-off distance. Both mice are best-suited for a palm or claw grip for nearly all hand sizes.
Test Results
The Cooler Master MM830 isn't meant for use with a fingertip grip, but larger hands should still use it comfortably this way.
The polling rates available are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. The sensor on the unit we tested is also fairly inconsistent and undershoots the set CPI more during quicker cursor movements. On their website, Cooler Master states the lowest CPI setting is 100, but the lowest setting in the software is 200.
For a similar gaming mouse that has a scroll wheel with L/R tilt buttons, check out the HyperX Pulsefire Raid.
