The Best Claw Grip Mouse - Fall 2021 Mice Reviews

The best claw grip gaming 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. The mouse should feel comfortable for all hand sizes using a claw grip. The build quality feels excellent, and it has an ambidextrous design with two buttons on each side of the mouse. You can use it with a USB receiver or the included wire; however, it doesn't support a Bluetooth connection.

The mouse has an excellent click latency and a very wide CPI range with very little variation between fast and slow cursor movements, so it should feel very responsive and fluid during use. You can program the four side buttons through the companion software, and you can program a G-Shift button to enable a second layer of commands.

Though you can use the mouse with the included rubber charging cable, it can cause drag across surfaces. Also, the cable has an older micro-USB connector rather than a USB-C connector, so it may be more difficult to replace. That said, the Logitech is an excellent wireless option for gaming and should feel comfortable for most claw grip users.

The Cooler Master MM720 is the best mouse for claw grip that we've tested in the ultra-light category. It has a honeycomb body with two side buttons on the left and RGB lighting zones within its body and scroll wheel. It only weighs 54g without its cable, making it one of the lightest mice we've tested. It has a right-handed shape with a pinky rest and closely resembles one of Cooler Master's older models, the Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn.

It's shorter and wider than other recommendations on this list, but it's very well-suited for a claw grip for most hand sizes. Bear in mind, not all claw grip users hold their mouse the same way, and this mouse is a great choice if you prefer using a variant of a claw grip with minimal or no palm contact. Performance-wise it has a wide CPI range, a CPI you can adjust by increments of 100, a very low lift-off distance, and remarkably low click latency.

Unfortunately, its honeycomb body squeaks and feels like it may crack if you press hard enough. While this shouldn't present any problems during everyday use, many similar mice feel sturdier. Also, the sensor undershoots the set CPI during faster mouse movements, and the customization software is only compatible with Windows. Nevertheless, this is one of the best lightweight mice we've tested and should be a very comfortable choice for most claw grippers.

For a budget pick, the best mouse for claw grip that we’ve tested is the SteelSeries Rival 3. This wired-only mouse has a high hump on the back and an ambidextrous design that should feel comfortable for all hand sizes using a claw grip. There are two side buttons found on the left side of the mouse that you can program with the companion software. It also has an impressive build quality for the price, with a solid-feeling body and minimal rattle.

Though the max CPI isn’t as high as other gaming mice, and it can’t be as precisely set, the CPI range should still suit most gamers. The adjustable polling rate maxes out at 1000Hz, so cursor movements should feel smooth. While the click latency isn’t as low as other wired gaming mice, it’s still low enough that even competitive gamers shouldn’t notice any delay. Additionally, the companion software is compatible with both Windows and macOS, and the onboard memory allows you to save your settings if you switch devices.

Unfortunately, the side buttons are a bit stiff, and you may find them a bit difficult to press since they start flush with the body and rise slightly in the middle. The scroll wheel doesn’t stick up far above the L/R buttons, making scrolling slightly difficult though this design is easier to middle click. That said, this is a great claw grip gaming mouse for its price, and it’s also one of the best cheap gaming mice that we’ve tested.