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Cooler Master MM720 vs Pwnage Ultra Custom: Comparison
Cooler Master MM720 vs Pwnage Ultra Custom: the polling rate difference
Polling rate is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master MM720 1000 Hz against Pwnage Ultra Custom 4000 Hz, a 75% lead for Pwnage Ultra Custom. Pwnage Ultra Custom also leads on max dpi, 16000 DPI on the Cooler Master MM720 versus 26000 DPI on the Pwnage Ultra Custom. Buttons runs the same way, 6 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus 5 on the Pwnage Ultra Custom, another win for Cooler Master MM720. They differ on switch type too, Mechanical on the Cooler Master MM720 versus Magnetic on the Pwnage Ultra Custom.
Who each one is for
The Cooler Master MM720 suits FPS players who want the lowest possible wired weight and claw and fingertip grip users wanting a small symmetrical shell, though it is not the pick for palm grip users wanting a fuller shell and anyone who wants a wireless connection. The Pwnage Ultra Custom is the one to take for enthusiasts who want a customizable, modular shell shape and competitive players wanting magnetic switches and 4000Hz polling, though it is not built for budget buyers, since boutique pricing applies and anyone who wants RGB lighting. Our rating of the Cooler Master MM720 (8/10): one of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals. Our rating of the Pwnage Ultra Custom (8/10): A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master MM720 and Pwnage Ultra Custom differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3389 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus PixArt PAW3395 on the Pwnage Ultra Custom.
Is the Sensor Tier the same on the Cooler Master MM720 and Pwnage Ultra Custom?
It is. Both are listed at Flagship, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MM720
- Cooler Master
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Pwnage
Connectivity
- Cooler Master MM720
- Wired
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Wireless 2.4G
Grip Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Ambidextrous
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ambidextrous
Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- MM720
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ultra Custom
Shape
- Cooler Master MM720
- Symmetrical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- PixArt PMW3389
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- PixArt PAW3395
Sensor Tier
- Cooler Master MM720
- Flagship
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Flagship
Max DPI
- Cooler Master MM720
- 16000 DPI-38%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 26000 DPIBest
Buttons
- Cooler Master MM720
- 6Best
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 5-17%
Polling Rate
- Cooler Master MM720
- 1000 Hz-75%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 4000 HzBest
RGB Lighting
- Cooler Master MM720
- Yes
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- No
Weight
- Cooler Master MM720
- 49 gBest
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 51 g-4%
Switch Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Mechanical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Magnetic
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MM720 if you want the higher buttons (6 vs 5) and the lower weight (49 g vs 51 g).
Choose Pwnage Ultra Custom if you want the higher max DPI (26000 DPI vs 16000 DPI) and the higher polling rate (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Verdict
Cooler Master MM720
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals.
Pwnage Ultra Custom
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.