The 7 Best Claw Grip Mice - Spring 2020
Mouse Reviews

The best claw grip mouse with a wire we've tested so far is the Razer DeathAdder V2. Its overall design didn't change much from the beloved DeathAdder shape; it's very comfortable for claw or palm grips thanks to its wide body with a high back, and it has a right-slanted, ergonomic design. The mouse feels very well-built thanks to its dense, good quality plastic, and all of its buttons feel solid without much rattle.

This mouse features Razer's latest sensor, which performs exceptionally well. It offers a wide CPI range, which can be customized inside the Razer Synapse software, and it feels very responsive. You can also set your preferred RGB lighting settings inside the software. Additionally, the mouse isn't too heavy and its cable is also very light and flexible, which allows for smooth movement.

However, it might be a bit big for people with smaller hands and the comfort of use might not be the best. Nevertheless, this new take on a known and adored design doesn't disappoint and is our top wired pick for the best mouse for claw grip. Also, thanks to its ergo-shaped body, it's very comfortable for long sessions and can also be one of the best mice for palm grip.

The best mouse for claw grip with a wireless connection that we've tested so far is the Razer Viper Ultimate. This lightweight wireless mouse is extremely comfortable to use for both left and right-handed people and has a pretty straight-forward black design with some basic RGB. It's often compared to the excellent Logitech G Pro Wireless, which performs similarly, but the Razer has more programmable buttons and has a better cable when not being used wirelessly.

This mouse has a long body with a low back, making it well-suited for very well-suited for both claw and fingertip grip. The sensor performance is outstanding, and it has a very wide adjustable CPI range. Unfortunately, we measured a high CPI error when used at slow speeds, though the mouse seems to be much more accurate when used in faster motion. The click latency is excellent, and even wirelessly it measures under 10ms, so you shouldn't notice any lag.

Unfortunately, people with very large hands may find the mouse a bit too small to use with a claw grip, and will likely be more inclined to use it with a fingertip grip. Its built-in rechargeable battery also means that you may need to take a break from gaming to charge it, though you can also use it wired with Razer's excellent new braided cable. Razer also included a sleek-looking charging cradle complete with RGB lighting, so you can easily keep your mouse charged up when you aren't using it. Overall, this mouse is among the best mice we've tested so far and is a great choice if you use a claw grip but want a wireless option.

The best mouse for claw grip with an ultra-light design that we've tested so far is the Glorious Model O. This ambidextrous mouse is one of the most comfortable mice we've tested so far and it's extremely lightweight. Despite being so light and having a honeycomb pattern on its back, it still feels very well-built and has no squeaking parts or button rattle. Its cable is lightweight and flexible and shouldn't create too much drag on your desk.

The performance of this mouse is outstanding and it has a wide adjustable CPI range with a very low error. The click latency is low enough for competitive gaming, and all of its six buttons can be reprogrammed through its software. Unfortunately, the software is only compatible with Windows, though the mouse has on-board memory, so you can save changes to the mouse on a Windows computer and move it over to a Mac.

Unfortunately, the mouse might be a bit too large for people with small hands. While there's a smaller variant called the Glorious Model O Minus which should perform the same, we haven't tested it yet. If you prefer a slanted, ergonomic design you may also want to check out the Glorious Model D, which performs very similarly. Overall, this is a great gaming mouse that's among the best wired mice we've tested to date.

The best mouse for claw grip in the budget category that we've tested so far is the SteelSeries Rival 3. This wired mouse features an ambidextrous design and is well-suited to a claw grip with any hand size. It feels quite well-built, and has a fairly low profile design but with a higher bumped back.

While its max CPI isn't high as some other option on this list, it's likely more than sensitive for most people and has one of the lowest CPI errors we've ever measured. Its click latency should be more than quick enough for most people, and all six of its buttons can be reprogrammed through its software, which is compatible with both Windows or macOS.

Unfortunately, its side buttons start flush with the body of the mouse, so that can be a bit difficult to press unless your fingers happen to fall on them just in the right spot. The scroll wheel also has a low profile, so it doesn't protrude much from the body of the mouse, which may bother some people. Overall, this is among the best gaming mice we've tested so far and is a great option if you want a mouse that performs well without breaking the bank.