Review: tacens mars gaming mm5

We finish with the last of the three reviews of the new additions of Tacens to its Mars Gaming series, this time with three mice of remarkable quality, and all of them located at a really aggressive price for what is usual in mice with sensors of similar range. The last on the list is the MM5, a very complete mouse open to all genres unlike the MM4, without the possibility of changing the length like the MM3 but in exchange with a great rush in terms of quality of materials and more balanced than any of the other two, with buttons in quantity and good ergonomics.

It is a cable mouse with a 16400 DPI sensor, 13 mechanical buttons that guarantee 10 million taps according to tacens, adjustable weight and 6 lighting colors to choose from. Let's go with the details.

Common features

All the mice in the Mars Gaming series incorporate the same top-of-the-line components, distancing themselves enough from the usual quality / price brand image to compete directly with the highest ranges.

The heart of these mice is the latest laser sensor released by Avago, a regular brand in the high ranges of brands like Razer or Logitech, with a whopping 16400 DPI. Although the majority of users will use at most 3000-4000DPI, it is appreciated to see that they have opted for a quality sensor, which even if it is used below its possibilities will continue to give us 30G acceleration and the highest possible precision with the Current technology.

In addition, 128kb of internal memory are incorporated in the three models, with capacity for up to 5 profiles and 10 macro buttons, more than enough even for the most demanding, so that we do not have to worry about reconfiguring the mouse if we are going on a trip or to a lan party. Personally I really appreciate this solution, since approaches like Razer's, to store profiles in the cloud, are cheaper for the brand but ultimately more inconvenient for the user, since you have to install the software on any computer you want use, and you depend on the internet to have your configuration available.

Of course the mouse has a polling rate of 1000hz, the usual in gaming peripherals, the maximum that the USB interface allows. The lighting is fully customizable in all three models, being able to choose between 6 colors from the configuration software.

The cable of all mice is covered in mesh fabric, ideal to minimize friction and face aesthetics and durability, although we must be careful on tables with sharp edges.

The connector is not far behind, in all three models it is gold-plated USB 2.0, again rare to see in this price range.

The differences begin and end on the outside of each of the mice, with different materials, number and distribution of buttons. The price difference is small between the three mice, but each one is focused on a specific sector of players. Next we will see the appearance and characteristics of this model.

Technical Specifications MM5

On the back of the box we have the specifications already mentioned in the main European languages, including Spanish

Again, the interior of the box is more oriented to functionality than to anything else, fulfilling its function but without giving a premium to the product with boasts that do not contribute anything. Soft plastic on both sides, reduced space quite well used, a manual similar to that seen in the other two models, and mini drivers CD.

The manual is again an excellent documentation for the configuration software, but it does not give any information about the hardware, only a very brief section that informs about the lower button to choose the profiles without using the software.

The MM4 and MM5 weight systems are identical, with a circular weight holder that houses the bolts that give the extra weight. In this case all the mounted weights also come, although due to the extra weight of the metal base, in this case I would say that a good choice for general use is to remove 3-4 weights. To see this in detail, we start once more at the bottom

The first thing that stands out in the exterior image is the metal base, again, a pleasant surprise for a mouse of this price. It is a brushed steel plate, impeccable in terms of aesthetics and robustness. The added weight is not very high, and as we mentioned, it can be easily compensated by eliminating the weights, although the minimum weight of the MM3 and MM4 is logically less.

Detail of weights as mounted on the bottom of the mouse

With everything assembled, the bottom aspect is as follows

In this case we have 4 good size surfers. The button to choose stands out much more thanks to the contrast of black on metallic. Sensor very well centered, and a really impeccable build quality.

I would say that with this model they have hit the nail on the head in terms of design. It is also a model designed for grip supporting the palm, but in this case the claw grip is also really comfortable. The number of buttons is in the high range, and although those located on the edges of the main buttons are not very accessible, they do not harm ergonomics at all as they inevitably did in the MM4. The aesthetic is aggressive, with the steel plate protruding from the front, with cut lines but comfortable to use, really impeccable

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Detail of the left side, you can see the 5 integrated side buttons in the form of a frame. The butt is somewhat uncomfortable to press until we get used to it (we must use the inside area of ​​the finger), the rest are quite well positioned.

Top view, as we advanced aggressive but clean lines, with the mars gaming text much more hidden than in its brothers, at first glance only the important thing, the information of the current DPI in the form of a vertical arrow.

The colors available are the same as its younger sibling, the MM3, and can again be configured to stay, blink, or turn off. Images illustrating some of the possible colors can be seen in our MM3 review. The color combinations also fit him really well

The management software is complete and powerful, we can define macros and customize the lighting as much as we want.

conclusion

It is undoubtedly the most balanced model in this series. It improves in almost any possible scenario to its two companions, all while maintaining a very similar price. It is surprising how Tacens has managed to fit a sensor of this range (not only for the 16400DPI that surely nobody uses, but for the brand, acceleration and precision), a metal base at the level of mice with a market price that triples it, and Quality switches in a mouse that can be found for just over € 30.

In this case, the quality of materials is remarkably high, the finishes very good, and although this is very personal, I would say that the aesthetics and functionality are also the best in their series, and also border on the excellent looking globally at the market, and We repeat that its direct competition from big brands like Logitech, Steelseries or Razer are much more expensive mice that really don't offer any great additional advantage. In fact, internal memory is something that other brands, such as Razer, have ruled out in favor of saving profiles in the cloud, a similar choice in many scenarios, cheaper for the manufacturer, but which has major drawbacks (the need to install the software, and the need for the internet to retrieve our settings).

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ 16400DPI / 30G AVAGO SENSOR	- UNFORTUNATELY THERE IS NO EQUIVALENT MODEL FOR LEFT-HANDED
+ RATED BUTTONS FOR 10 MILLION CLICKS
+ AESTHETICS, MULTICOLOR LIGHTING, POSSIBILITY TO TURN ON, OFF AND PULSE
+ STEEL BASE, IMPECCABLE MATERIAL QUALITY
+ INTERNAL MEMORY FOR MACROS AND PROFILES
+ PRICE

For its excellent quality of components and materials, and really adjusted price, the professional review team awards you the platinum medal