Mice / Comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980X vs MSI Forge GM300

Mouse · Gigabyte

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

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

MSI Forge GM300

118 g · Optical · Wired
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Lightness26
Sensor49
Connection65
Verdict

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and MSI Forge GM300 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41.

  • Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 12 g lighter (106 g vs 118 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 5,600).
Pick this

Gigabyte GM-M6980X

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

MSI Forge GM300

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Gigabyte GM-M6980XMSI Forge GM300
42Gear score41
106 gWeight118 g
ADNS-9500SensorOptical
5,600Max DPI7,200
WiredConnectionWired
—Dimensions (L × W × H)127 × 70 × 41 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 GM300 better?

Gigabyte GM-M6980X and MSI Forge GM300 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 42 and 41. Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 12 g lighter (106 g vs 118 g). Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 5,600).

Which one is lighter?

Gigabyte GM-M6980X is 12 g lighter (106 g vs 118 g).