Mice / Comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980X vs MSI Forge GM100

Mouse · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

106 g · ADNS-9500 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 42.0 / 100Average
Lightness35
Sensor42
Connection65
VS
Mouse · MSI

MSI Forge GM100

108 g · Optical · Wired
GEAR SCORE 43.0 / 100Average
Lightness34
Sensor45
Connection65
Verdict

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and MSI Forge GM100 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 43.

  • Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 2 g lighter (106 g vs 108 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI Forge GM100 leads (6,400 vs 5,600).
Pick this

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

MSI Forge GM100

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980XMSI Forge GM100
42Gear score43
106 gWeight108 g
ADNS-9500SensorOptical
5,600Max DPI6,400
WiredConnectionWired
—Dimensions (L × W × H)120 × 60 × 40 mm

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Gigabyte GM-M6980X or MSI Forge GM100 better?

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and MSI Forge GM100 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 43. Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 2 g lighter (106 g vs 108 g). Max DPI: MSI Forge GM100 leads (6,400 vs 5,600).

Which one is lighter?

Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 2 g lighter (106 g vs 108 g).