MSI Clutch GM41 review

The MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight is a good mouse. It comes with everything you need for battlefield use, and the price is attractive. But in some areas this mouse feels cheap, and that's not what you want.

The MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless mouse appears to be an effort on the part of MSI to duplicate the magic of the Razer Viper Ultimate. It is a thin, full-shell gaming mouse with a 20,000 DPI sensor, clicky OMRON switches, symmetrical design, long battery life, and outstanding performance. It costs roughly $50 less than the Viper at RRP ($95) for all of this.

The GM41 has been my only weapon for the past few weeks, and I’ve loved how it feels in my hands, how quickly it responds to my in-game commands, and how precisely I can manage my aim. Recently, my passions have been Dying Light 2 and Lost Ark and the GM41 has excelled in both. For detailed design work, we have also used it with my business MacBook, and even there it worked without any bizarre side effects that frequently occur when using a Windows-specific accessory on a Mac.

But there are a few things I’ve noticed that could account for the cheaper pricing. The GM41 is undoubtedly a comfortable and ergonomic mouse pads, but it doesn’t quite match the rodent from Razer in terms of build quality. To begin with, one of the side thumb buttons on my machine was very flimsy, and the scroll wheel made a fairly loud rattle noise when it spun.

However, the remainder of the GM41 is quite reliable. I love the textured rubber side grips since they make it so nice and grippy to handle and prevent the rigid plastic shell from creaking in any other way. The symmetrical design should allow even left-handed people to use this mouse, albeit they would have to do without the side buttons unless they have incredibly dextrous pinky fingers.

MSI Clutch GM41 review: Design and comfort

The GM41 Clutch’s name is straightforward, and that simplicity is reflected in the mouse’s general appearance. But weight is the key to the game. With a weight of only 65 grammes, the MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight mouse falls between between being too light and being too hefty for a gaming mouse. Given how light it is, you might anticipate that it would be smaller, but it isn’t.

Because I use a palm grip and have slightly larger hands (8.7 inches), this mouse felt quite comfortable in my palms. According to MSI’s product page, this mouse was made for palm and claw grip, therefore we apologise to fingertip grippers.

The PTFE feet and an anti-slip grip are two characteristics that are included with the GM41 but are typically purchased separately. Both of these products were not sent with the mouse that I use on a regular basis. The anti-slip grip is less effective with the PTFE feet despite them being superior to stock feet. Because of the diamond design, it is undoubtedly an improvement over plain plastic, but I would have preferred it if there were no grip on the side so I could purchase a grip or use skateboard grip tape (it works well, by the way– especially Mob grip tape).

One of this mouse’s greatest flaws is that the scroll wheel also features a diamond design. The scroll wheel makes a harsh, scratchy noise. Additionally, even though it is notch, which I enjoy, the rotations between notches don’t feel at all smooth.

MSI Clutch GM41 review: Features

You shouldn’t be surprised to find an RGB MSI dragon emblem on this mouse. This can be customised in Microsoft’s Windows, so you won’t have to be concerned that the mouse part of your setup will fall short in terms of RGB.

It’s not unusual to find extra features like RGB in thin mice, but MSI pulled off a remarkable achievement by combining this with wireless technology and a battery. We have no reason to reject MSI’s claim that response times are in the neighbourhood of 1 ms. Wireless mice won’t appeal to everyone, of course, but the GM41 clutch is enticing at these latency levels. A mic test can be found here. This comes in addition to a surprisingly high-quality microphone given the RRP and form factor of the headset.

I especially appreciate the MSI contactless dock, which lets you charge the mouse without fumbling with a cumbersome USB hubs cord. This not only lessens potential failure sites, but it also makes daily use more convenient. A USB extension that is part of the dock is utilised to hold the wifi dongle. It’s a smart idea to place this in the dock because it moves the receiver closer to the mouse, making it more difficult for signal losses to occur when using the 2.4GHz technology.

MSI Clutch GM41 review: Performance

The MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless, according to MSI, is “nearly 10 times faster than the average wireless mouse on the market.” That may be true in theory if you include all the inexpensive wireless mice made for general use, but the 1ms latency offered by this mouse’s 2.4 GHz USB Type-A dongle connection is the norm for almost every gaming mouse available today. Although that’s not a bad thing, it also means that the mouse doesn’t stand out from the competitors in this area.

I tested the MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless for approximately a week, and the mouse’s dongle connection held up without issue. Whether I was placing the dongle in the pedestal or not, that is (which is the kind of sentence I just love to write). Using the mouse wasn’t interrupted by any dropped inputs, sporadic disconnections, or any other problems. Again, the majority of wireless gaming mice available today are reliable, but it is preferable to fulfil expectations than to fall short of them.

If there is a problem with the wireless connection on the MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless, you can use the included cord in its place. It’s wonderful to have the choice, but even with its braiding, the cable felt shockingly stiff when I used it for a few rounds of CS:GO deathmatches. However, this isn’t as significant as it would be for a mouse that relies on its cord to charge, and the cable would likely become more flexible if it were used more frequently.

MSI Clutch GM41 review: Software

After downloading and installing, we accessed the MSI Dragon Center to find that MSI prefers that you register and log in so that they may provide you with the four items shown on the left. Click the Skip>> button in the lower right corner if you prefer not to do so. After finishing, the True Color sub-menu on the Home page is presented to us. True Color is a mouse-free colour modification for your monitor. We changed the settings to see what they would do for our usage, but since we already calibrate the colour of our screens, we kept it at the default.

The Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless’ three available profiles can be customised in Mystic Light. Real-time changes are displayed in the centre with a mouse image, and the right-side box contains the results. The dropdown menu has the options off, steady, breathe, and custom in addition to the default setting of Rainbow. Each has more precise parameters, such as the RGB code entry, colour wheels, pattern speed, and intensity.

You will need to click the mouse icon on a website with just a picture of a mouse on it to get here after clicking the Gaming Gear button in the previous image. The profile you want to change must be chosen, and among the choices, button reassignment is the one we’re talking about. To change functionality, select one of the five available buttons, then nudge your cursor over to the dropdown box on the right.

MSI Clutch GM41 review: Price and Availability

The MSI Clutch GM41 Lightweight Wireless isn’t outrageously expensive for something with these specs, but it is more expensive than its cable counterpart. Although we had trouble finding it on sale at that retail price, expect to pay far less. It costs $95 (£70, AU$129) which is comparable to (or even somewhat less expensive than) several competitors. you can buy this product from MSI official store.

Final words

This remarkable ultra-light gaming mouse from MSI is called the CLUTCH GM41 WIRELESS. Lightweight, rather well-built, and ambidextrous, it can be used by all hands except for extra-large hands with a palm grip, by all hands save small hands with a claw grip, but only by bigger hands with a fingertip grip.

It performs well in terms of click latency and minimum lift-off distance, and you may change the CPI in steps of 100 over a wide range. Additionally, it boasts high-quality, braided charging cord and feet for the mouse that glide smoothly. The cable is really rigid, though.

John Brister
John Brister
Meet John Brister, the prolific content writer renowned for his perceptive comparison articles on Bollyinside. Specializing in topics ranging from TVs to headphones and other accessories, John's knack for breaking down intricate details into reader-friendly insights has garnered him a dedicated following. Beyond his literary pursuits, John is an avid swimmer and equally passionate about tracking, often exploring new trails and routes, feeding his sense of adventure.

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