The 7 Best Claw Grip Mice - Winter 2021 Mouse 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 the iCUE software, along with its RGB zones in its scroll wheel and the logo on the back.

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

Unfortunately, people with small hands might struggle to reach all the buttons since it has a long body. Also, the Razer Synapse 3 software isn't compatible with macOS, so you can't customize directly from your computer. 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 if you switch PCs. All in all, it's great for claw grip and is among the best wired mice we've tested.

The best claw grip mouse with a wireless connection that we've tested is the Razer Viper Ultimate. It's lightweight and wireless, 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 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 it 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 it seems to be much more accurate when used in faster motion. Overall, it's among the best mice we've tested and is a great choice if you want a wireless option with a claw grip.

The Glorious Model O is the best mouse for claw grip we've tested for fans of ultra-light mice. This wired-only model has two buttons on its left side, and its ambidextrous shape should be comfortable with a claw grip for all hand sizes except small. It's one of the lightest mice we've tested thanks to its honeycomb design, and it feels well-built with no squeaking or loose parts. It has an RGB strip on its scroll wheel, along each side, and inside the mouse, which shines through the honeycomb holes.

It has a wide and adjustable CPI range, and the sensor doesn't tend to overshoot or undershoot the set CPI by much. It has a low click latency that should feel very responsive while gaming, and the latency along with the RGB lighting and CPI settings can be customized within the Glorious Model O Software. The software is only compatible with Windows, but luckily, the mouse has onboard memory, so you can save your settings on a Windows computer and keep them when you move to a Mac.

Unfortunately, it's quite large, so people with small hands may struggle to reach all the buttons comfortably. There's a smaller version called the Glorious Model O- that we expect to perform the same, although we haven't tested it. You can also check out the Glorious Model D, which is a similarly performing model with a more ergonomic slant. Overall, this is an excellent option if you want an ultra-light mouse for claw grip.

The best mouse for claw grip in the budget category that we've tested is the SteelSeries Rival 3. It has an impressive build quality for its price and feels stable with very minimal rattle. All hand sizes should have no problem using it with a claw grip. It has an ambidextrous design with a high bumped back, and it has two programmable buttons on its left side.

Its performance is outstanding, and it has one of the lowest CPI errors we've ever measured. Although its max CPI isn't as high as some other options, it's likely high enough for most people, and the click latency is low enough even for competitive gamers. It's also fully compatible with both Windows and macOS, and its onboard memory lets you save your settings if you switch computers.

Unfortunately, because the buttons are pretty flush with its body, they might feel a bit difficult to press. 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 one of the best mice that we've tested.