MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless Review 1

MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless Review

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Shape



The GM41 Wireless has a somewhat unique shape. It is a rather long, yet low-profile mouse with a centered hump that gradually slopes down towards both ends. Whereas the front doesn't flare out by much, the back has a rear flare not unlike that of the Sensei or XM1. Though the curvature isn't exactly the same, it is similar in that it helps with "locking" the back of the palm into position when claw gripping. As a result, stability is great despite the lack of palm support. The back flare also helps in keeping the thumb in place, but can be irritating for the pinky depending on how one grips the mouse. The main buttons feature very subtle comfort grooves, along with small ridges towards the sides, which seem to be there for aesthetic purposes. Overall, a design that is quite unusual, but works well in practice.


As for grip styles, I'd say the Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless is mostly suited for claw grip. Fingertip grip may be possible as the main buttons are quite long, so even when gripping the mouse towards the back, the main buttons are still within reach. It's a medium to large, yet low-profile mouse, which should make it suitable for most hand sizes. For reference, my hands are 19 cm long and 10 cm wide, and I found the Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless very comfortable in claw grip.



Dimensions

This table includes the dimensions of the MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless and several other ambidextrous mice. "Front height" denotes the distance between the base and main buttons. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler. For a full list of all measurements taken, please refer to this sheet compiled by an esteemed community member.

MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless
GM41 WirelessAerox 3 WirelessPro WirelessViper UltimateModel O Wireless
Base Length11.7 cm11.5 cm11.3 cm11.2 cm12.1 cm
Length (including overhang)13.04 cm11.85 cm12.5 cm12.5 cm12.8 cm
Front Height (lowest point)1.3 cm0.9 cm1.2 cm1.0 cm1.0 cm
Height (highest point)3.69 cm3.79 cm3.91 cm3.70 cm3.72 cm
Front Width (widest point)6.26 cm5.88 cm6.08 cm6.26 cm6.08 cm
Back Width (widest point)6.68 cm6.69 cm6.27 cm6.59 cm6.62 cm
Grip Width (narrowest point)5.90 cm5.89 cm5.90 cm5.79 cm5.69 cm

Below are some comparison shots with each of the measured mice:


SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless


Logitech G Pro Wireless


Razer Viper Ultimate


Glorious Model O Wireless
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