MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight Wireless Mouse Review

Peter Donnell / 2 years ago

MSI may not have the largest range of peripherals, but it’s certainly been growing and evolving in recent years. The MSI Clutch series of mice have been with us for a few years now, and as you might expect, with each new model it just keeps getting better and better. The new Clutch GM51 launches today, and as you might expect, it promises to be even better than the GM41! Equipped with a new lightweight body, improved hardware, and a new overall design, it certainly looks pretty great on paper, but today I get to actually play around with it!

MSI Clutch GM51

Previous Clutch mice have been pretty great, but compared to this one? Well, let’s just say that the GM51 is exceptionally well-equipped. It comes with the latest PixArt PAW-3395 Optical Sensor, which can deliver an impressive 26000 DPI at 650 IPS with 50G acceleration, which should hold up to even the most frantic of eSports activities. This is backed up by the 60M rated Omron switches, PTFE feet, an 85-gram design, and three connectivity modes; MSI SwiftSpeed 2.4G, Bluetooth and Wired. It also comes with its own special charging dock so that it’s always ready to go.

Features

MSI Diamond Lightgrips – MSI Diamond Lightgrips features an anti-slip surface that allows gamers to hold the mouse firmly in hand, with fully customisable RGB illumination.
High-End PixArt PAW-3395 Optical Sensor – The PixArt PAW-3395 optical sensor is designed to dominate the game delivering up to 26000 DPI, 650 IPS, and 50G acceleration.
2 Advanced Charging Solutions – The Clutch GM51 Lightweight Wireless supports two advanced charging solutions, MSI Snap Charging and the MSI charging dock.
Lightweight Design – The lightweight structure reduces up to 25% of extra plastic while reducing the weight to only 85 grams.
Right-Handed Comfort – Inheriting the classic right-handed design of the GM50, comfort has been further improved to achieve better palm support.
Tri-Mode With MSI Swiftspeed – Choose your preferred connection, including MSI SWIFTSPEED 2.4G wireless technology, Bluetooth, and wired mode.
Up To 150 Hours Of Battery Life – A high-capacity 550 mAH battery inside the mouse offers the advantage of a long lifespan and increased stability.
60+ Million Omron Switches – The crisp and reliable mechanical switches are rated to last over 60 million clicks.
3 Onboard Profiles – With built-in onboard memory, the user can customise and store up to 3 profile configurations, configurable through MSI centre.
Gaming Grade Pure 100% PTFE – Pure PTFE skates provide a near-frictionless glide for accurate high-speed mouse movements.
Anit-Smudge Surface – The Upper cover of the mouse adopts a unique UV surface which can effectively resist dirt and oil.