The Best Claw Grip Mouse - Spring 2021 Mice Reviews

The best claw grip mouse with a wired connection is the Razer DeathAdder V2. It's well-built and fairly lightweight, and it feels remarkably comfortable thanks to its rubber grips and slight curve for right hands. It has two side buttons on its left side that can be reprogrammed through Razer's Synapse 3 software, along with its RGB zones in its scroll wheel and the logo on the back.

It has a very wide CPI range that can be adjusted in increments of 50, although the sensor tends to overshoot the set CPI a bit. It has a low lift-off distance, which is great if you want to reposition it without having your cursor moving. It also has excellently low click latency, and even competitive gamers should find it very responsive. All of its buttons are programmable, and you can even set an HyperShift button to have a second layer of customizable actions.

Unfortunately, people with small hands might struggle to reach all the buttons with a claw grip since the mouse has a long body. Also, the Razer Synapse 3 software isn't compatible with macOS, so you can't customize it directly from your computer if you're using this OS. On the plus side, it has onboard memory, so you can use a Windows PC to save your settings to the mouse and maintain them when you switch PCs. All in all, it's great for claw grip and is also among the best wired mice we've tested.

The best claw grip mouse with a wireless connection that we’ve tested is the Logitech G Pro Wireless. This ambidextrous mouse is quite comfortable to use and is well-suited for all hand sizes using a claw grip. You can switch the side buttons to the left or right side, or you can choose to have all four at once, which is useful. It's rechargeable, and you can connect to it wirelessly via its USB receiver, but unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth.

Its sensor has amazing performance, with a very wide CPI range that’s adjustable by steps of 50, and that’s incredibly consistent, whether you’re moving your mouse slowly or quickly. It also has excellent click latency, so most gamers shouldn’t notice any delay when using it wired or wirelessly. It has a total of eight buttons, all programmable, and you can also set a G-Shift button that gives you a second layer of programmable inputs if needed.

Unfortunately, the rubber USB cable is only decent as it’s a bit stiff and might create some drag on your desk. Also, it has a fairly high hump on the back, which some people may not like. If you prefer a mouse with a lower profile, you may want to check out the similarly-performing Razer Viper Ultimate, though it's likely a little too small to use with a claw grip for people with very large hands. All in all, the Logitech is an amazing wireless gaming mouse that should satisfy fans of claw grip.

The Glorious Model O is the best mouse for claw grip that we've tested in the ultra-light category. It's very lightweight thanks to its honeycomb design, and it feels very well-built and solid overall. It has a long and rather wide body that makes it well-suited for people with medium to large hands using a claw grip. That said, people with smaller hands can also check out the Glorious Model O-, which is a smaller version that performs almost identically.

Performance-wise, it has a wide CPI range with almost no variation. Its minimum lift-off distance is low enough that you should be able to reposition it without moving the cursor on the screen. It also has great click latency and a high maximum polling rate. It's easily customizable within the companion software, and you can save your preferred settings to the onboard memory.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have nearly as many programmable inputs as other gaming mice we've tested. That said, it's still likely enough for most gamers unless you primarily play MMOs. It's also worth noting that the honeycomb pattern could let dust into the circuit board, though we don't test for this and aren't sure if this will affect long-term durability. Nevertheless, this is an excellent option if you want an ultra-light mouse, and it's the best one we've tested for a claw grip.

The best mouse for claw grip that we've tested in the budget category is the SteelSeries Rival 3. This wired mouse has an impressive build quality for its price and feels very solid, with minimal rattle and no loose-feeling parts. It has an ambidextrous design with a high bumped back that feels very comfortable. All hand sizes should have no problem having a good hold of the mouse and reaching all the buttons while using a claw grip.

The sensor is very consistent, and even though its max CPI isn't as high as some other options, it's likely high enough for most people. It also has a low lift-off distance and a high maximum polling rate for smooth cursor movements. The click latency is low enough that even competitive gamers shouldn't notice any delay. The mouse and its companion software are both fully compatible with Windows and macOS, and you can easily save all your preferred settings to the onboard memory.

Unfortunately, the side buttons might feel a bit difficult to press as they start flush with the body and then raise slightly in the middle. The wheel is also very low-profile, so scrolling might be a bit of a challenge, but this design does make it easier to use the middle click. Otherwise, this is a great option for its price, and it's also one of the best gaming mice that we've tested.