The 6 Best Claw Grip Mice - Summer 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 and it's well-suited for a claw grip thanks to its wide body and high back. Its right-slanted and ergonomic design is very comfortable, and it feels very well-built thanks to its good quality plastic and solid-feeling buttons that don't 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.

Unfortunately, this mouse has a long body, making it difficult for people with small hands to reach all the buttons comfortably. That being said, if you have medium or larger hands, this mouse performs extremely well and is among the best wired mice we've tested.

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 for both left and right-handed people, and its long body and low back make it very well-suited for both claw and fingertip grip. 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.

The sensor performance is outstanding, and it has a very wide adjustable CPI range. The click latency is also excellent, and even wirelessly it measures under 10ms, creating a responsive and lag-free gaming experience. It comes with a sleek-looking charging cradle with RGB lighting, so the mouse should always be charged up when you reach for it. Should you need to use it wired, it comes with Razer's excellent new braided cable that's a lot less stiff and rigid than their previous one.

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.  We also measured a high CPI error when used at slow speeds, though the mouse seems to be much more accurate when used in faster motion. 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 extremely lightweight and is one of the most comfortable mice we've ever tested. 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. While the software is only compatible with Windows, the mouse has on-board memory, so you can save your settings on a Windows computer and move them over to a Mac.

Unfortunately, this mouse is a bit on the larger side, and people with small hands will likely find it difficult to comfortably reach all the buttons. Glorious makes a smaller version called the Model O Minus, and while we haven't tested it yet, we expect it to perform the same. If you prefer a slanted, ergonomic design, you may also want to check out the Glorious Model D, which performs very similarly.

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 doesn't protrude much from the body of the mouse, which may bother some people. That being said, 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.