The 7 Best Claw Grip Mice - Fall 2020
Mouse Reviews

The best claw grip mouse with a wire that we've tested 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.

It 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. Also, it isn't too heavy, and its cable is very light and flexible, which allows for smooth movement.

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

The best mouse for claw grip with an ultra-light design that we've tested is the Glorious Model O. This ambidextrous option is extremely lightweight and is one of the most comfortable 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.

Its performance 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's 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, it's 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, 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 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 on-board 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.