Mice / Comparison

MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight vs Razer Viper 8KHz

Mouse · MSI

MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight

85 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency77
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Mouse · Razer

Razer Viper 8KHz

71 g · Focus+ 20K · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness66
Sensor79
Polling rate100
Connection65
Recency60
Verdict

MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight and Razer Viper 8KHz are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • Razer Viper 8KHz is 14 g lighter (71 g vs 85 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight leads (26,000 vs 20,000).
  • Polling rate: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
  • MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight is wireless; Razer Viper 8KHz is wired.
Pick this

MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight

If you care most about max DPI, connection.

Pick this

Razer Viper 8KHz

If you care most about weight, polling rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Clutch GM51 LightweightRazer Viper 8KHz
75Gear score76
85 gWeight71 g
PAW3395SensorFocus+ 20K
26,000Max DPI20,000
1000 HzPolling rate8000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
150 hBattery life—
2023Release year2021
—Estimated price≈ $80

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 MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight or Razer Viper 8KHz better?

MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight and Razer Viper 8KHz are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. Razer Viper 8KHz is 14 g lighter (71 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: MSI Clutch GM51 Lightweight leads (26,000 vs 20,000). Polling rate: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Razer Viper 8KHz is 14 g lighter (71 g vs 85 g).