Mice / Comparison

MSI CLUTCH GM51 vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

Mouse · MSI

MSI CLUTCH GM51

85 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Connection100
Recency77
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness45
Sensor92
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency94
Verdict

MSI CLUTCH GM51 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • MSI CLUTCH GM51 is 10 g lighter (85 g vs 95 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI CLUTCH GM51 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
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MSI CLUTCH GM51

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI CLUTCH GM51SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
76Gear score76
85 gWeight95 g
PAW3395SensorSteelSeries TrueMove Air
26,000Max DPI18,000
WirelessConnectionWireless
—Battery life175 h
2023Release year2025
≈ $98Estimated price—

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 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?

MSI CLUTCH GM51 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. MSI CLUTCH GM51 is 10 g lighter (85 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: MSI CLUTCH GM51 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).

Which one is lighter?

MSI CLUTCH GM51 is 10 g lighter (85 g vs 95 g).