Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Mice for Claw Grip
Five gaming mice ranked on weight and button count; the M725 is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Claw grip suits a medium mouse with a rounded back and a symmetrical shape. Every pick is symmetrical, compact or ambidextrous and weighs 80g or less, ordered from the lightest.
The order reflects weight, programmable buttons and max DPI from maker specifications; a missing programmable buttons is flagged, not filled in rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Our take Check price for Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wired Gaming Mouse
A symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips.
Best for: Buyers who want symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips.
Our take Check price for Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless
A Focus Pro 35K sensor at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless (opens in a new tab)
Most Buttons
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse
The most button count here (6).
Best for: MMO hotbars on the thumb.
Our take Check price for Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless
A 36K ROG AimPoint sensor.
Best for: Buyers who want 36K ROG AimPoint sensor.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless (opens in a new tab)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Redragon M725 Wireless Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Redragon's M725 is a 49g symmetrical tri-mode mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when button count of 5, behind the Model O Eternal (6 is a problem.
Why we like it
It stores five configuration modes onboard. On weight it ties with the Model O 2 Mini at 49g. Like the Viper V3 Pro, it has a symmetrical shape, while the Model O Eternal uses an ambidextrous shape.
It also offers tri-mode connection at a budget price. Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the Model O Eternal was closest. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the Strix Impact III Wireless instead: it runs for 618 hours, while this one gives no figure.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 49g
- Programmable buttons: 5
- Max DPI: 8,000
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired
- Shape: Symmetrical
Pros
- Light 49g body
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Honeycomb shell
- 5 onboard configuration modes
Cons
- Button count of 5, behind the Model O Eternal (6)
Also Consider2 of 5
Glorious Model O 2 Mini Wired Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Glorious's Model O 2 Mini is a 49g symmetrical wired mouse with a 26K sensor.
Best for
- Buyers who want symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the M725 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Glorious lists it for palm, claw and fingertip grips. It weighs 49g in a compact symmetrical shape for palm, claw or fingertip grips. The wired design avoids charging.
It matches the M725 on weight (49g). Like the Model O Eternal, it has a wired connection, while the Viper V3 Pro uses a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection. It also comes with motion sync support.
Another plus is light 49g body. Its price falls between the Model O Eternal and the Strix Impact III Wireless, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed button count should compare it with the Model O Eternal, which offers 6.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 49g
- Max DPI: 26,000
- Connection: Wired
- Shape: Symmetrical, compact
Pros
- Light 49g body
- No battery to charge
- Symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips
- 26K optical sensor
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Premium Pick3 of 5
Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Razer's Viper V3 Pro is a 54g symmetrical esports mouse with a Focus Pro 35K sensor and 8000Hz wireless polling.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the M725 cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It has 95 hours of battery life. Its 54g weight ranks third of 5 here, behind the M725 (49g) and ahead of the Strix Impact III Wireless (57g). It is the only pick here with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection; the Model O 2 Mini has a wired connection instead.
It shares a symmetrical shape with the M725; the Strix Impact III Wireless goes with an ambidextrous shape. The Viper V3 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse. Polling above 1,000Hz shortens battery life and needs a CPU with headroom.
It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Strix Impact III Wireless and the rest. The maker doesn't give its button count; if that figure matters, the Model O Eternal offers 6.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 54g
- Max DPI: 35,000
- Battery life: 95 hours
- Polling rate: 8,000Hz
- Connection: HyperSpeed 2.4GHz
- Shape: Symmetrical
Pros
- Light 54g body
- 8,000Hz polling
- Focus Pro 35K sensor
- 8000Hz wireless polling
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Most Buttons4 of 5
Glorious Model O Eternal Wired Gaming Mouse on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Glorious's Model O Eternal is a 55g ambidextrous wired mouse with a honeycomb shell.
Best for
- MMO hotbars on the thumb.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the M725 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its switches are rated for 80 million clicks. Its honeycomb shell brings the weight down to 55g, and the symmetrical shape works for most grips. The wired cable keeps latency and battery out of the picture.
On weight it sits mid-pack at 55g: the M725 weighs 49g, and the Strix Impact III Wireless comes in at 57g. It shares a wired connection with the Model O 2 Mini; the Viper V3 Pro goes with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz connection. Like the Strix Impact III Wireless, it has an ambidextrous shape, while the M725 uses a symmetrical shape.
You also get Glorious CORE software for remapping. It was priced above the M725 and below the Model O 2 Mini at the time of writing. There is no published battery life figure, whereas the Strix Impact III Wireless runs for 618 hours.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 55g
- Programmable buttons: 6
- Connection: Wired
- Shape: Ambidextrous
Pros
- Light 55g body
- No battery to charge
- Ambidextrous shape
- Honeycomb shell
Cons
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative5 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix Impact III Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASUS's ROG Strix Impact III Wireless is a 57g ambidextrous mouse with replaceable switches.
Best for
- Buyers who want 36K ROG AimPoint sensor.
Skip if
- Skip it if weight matters most to you; the M725 offers 49g.
Why we like it
It has 618 hours of battery life. It weighs 57g without the battery, and the ROG Omni Receiver connects several devices through one dongle. Its 57g weight is the heaviest in this group; the M725 leads at 49g.
It shares an ambidextrous shape with the Model O Eternal; the Viper V3 Pro goes with a symmetrical shape. It also offers a 36K ROG AimPoint sensor. Keep the Strix Impact III Wireless on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop.
Its price falls between the Model O 2 Mini and the Viper V3 Pro, based on our last check. If weight is your priority, the M725 (49g) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Weight: 57g
- Max DPI: 36,000
- Battery life: 618 hours
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
- Shape: Ambidextrous
Pros
- Light 57g body
- Up to 618 hours per charge
- Dongle plus Bluetooth
- Ambidextrous shape
Cons
- Weight trails the M725 (49g)
- Costs more than the M725 at the time of writing
How We Chose These Gaming Mice for Claw Grip
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared five mice on weight, button count, max DPI and battery life as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the M725 to the Strix Impact III Wireless, state weight, connection and shape.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Model O 2 Mini, the Viper V3 Pro and the Strix Impact III Wireless give no button count; the Model O Eternal gives no max DPI.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the M725 (under $50) to the Viper V3 Pro ($100 to $150).
What to Look for in a Gaming Mouse for Claw Grip
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much weight you need
Here weight runs from 57g on the Strix Impact III Wireless to 49g on the M725. Start with the M725 if weight decides it.
Button count
Here button count runs from 5 on the M725 to 6 on the Model O Eternal. The Model O Eternal is the pick for button count. No figure for the Model O 2 Mini, the Viper V3 Pro and the Strix Impact III Wireless.
Battery life across these picks
Here battery life runs from 95 hours on the Viper V3 Pro to 618 hours on the Strix Impact III Wireless. Start with the Strix Impact III Wireless if battery life decides it. No figure for the M725, the Model O 2 Mini and the Model O Eternal.
What to check at home
Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. The Viper V3 Pro's dongle works best on a front USB port or an extender near the mouse.
Extras that separate them
The Viper V3 Pro: 8000Hz wireless polling. The Model O Eternal: mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks. The Strix Impact III Wireless: replaceable switches.
How to Choose a Gaming Mouse for Claw Grip
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | M725 | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips | Model O 2 Mini | A symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Viper V3 Pro | A Focus Pro 35K sensor at the highest price in the group |
| MMO hotbars on the thumb | Model O Eternal | The most button count here (6) |
| Buyers who want 36K ROG AimPoint sensor | Strix Impact III Wireless | A 36K ROG AimPoint sensor |
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Key specs side by side
The M725 leads on weight at 49g, ahead of the Model O 2 Mini at 49g. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Mice | Weight | Programmable buttons | Max DPI | Battery life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M725 | 49g | 5 | 8,000 | Not listed |
| Model O 2 Mini | 49g | Not listed | 26,000 | Not listed |
| Viper V3 Pro | 54g | Not listed | 35,000 | 95 hours |
| Model O Eternal | 55g | 6 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Strix Impact III Wireless | 57g | Not listed | 36,000 | 618 hours |
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By price at the time of writing
The M725 was the lowest-priced pick and the Viper V3 Pro the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Mice |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | M725, Model O Eternal, Model O 2 Mini |
| About $50 to $100 | Strix Impact III Wireless |
| About $100 to $150 | Viper V3 Pro |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the M725 compare with the Model O Eternal on button count?
The Model O Eternal leads at 6, with the M725 at 5. The Model O 2 Mini, the Viper V3 Pro and the Strix Impact III Wireless don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Which has the longest battery life: the Strix Impact III Wireless or the Viper V3 Pro?
The Strix Impact III Wireless leads at 618 hours, with the Viper V3 Pro at 95 hours. The M725, the Model O 2 Mini and the Model O Eternal don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
What does the Viper V3 Pro add over the M725?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the M725 still leads on weight (49g). The M725 was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
Why is the Model O Eternal our Most Buttons pick?
It earns the label for the most button count here (6). It suits MMO hotbars on the thumb.
Will the M725 work with my setup?
Keep the M725 on its dongle for games; Bluetooth is for a laptop. In this guide it ranks first of 5, as our Lowest Price Here pick.
What extras do the M725 and the Model O 2 Mini include?
The M725: a honeycomb shell. The Model O 2 Mini: a symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips. The Viper V3 Pro: a Focus Pro 35K sensor.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the M725, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the Model O 2 Mini for a symmetrical shape Glorious lists for palm, claw and fingertip grips, the Viper V3 Pro for a Focus Pro 35K sensor at the highest price in the group and the Strix Impact III Wireless for a 36K ROG AimPoint sensor if those matter more to you.
Test the hump position; claw grip needs a high peak toward the back.