Mice / Comparison

MSI Forge GM300 vs Redragon M656 Gainer

Mouse · MSI

MSI Forge GM300

118 g · Optical · Wired
GEAR SCORE 41.0 / 100Average
Lightness26
Sensor49
Connection65
VS
Mouse · Redragon

Redragon M656 Gainer

138.4 g · PAW3104 · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Lightness18
Sensor29
Polling rate40
Connection100
Verdict

On specs, MSI Forge GM300 comes out ahead: a gear score of 41 versus 36 for Redragon M656 Gainer.

  • MSI Forge GM300 is 20.400000000000006 g lighter (118 g vs 138.4 g).
  • Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 3,200).
  • Redragon M656 Gainer is wireless; MSI Forge GM300 is wired.
Pick this

MSI Forge GM300

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

Redragon M656 Gainer

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

MSI Forge GM300Redragon M656 Gainer
41Gear score36
118 gWeight138.4 g
OpticalSensorPAW3104
7,200Max DPI3,200
—Polling rate500 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
127 × 70 × 41 mmDimensions (L × W × H)—

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 Forge GM300 or Redragon M656 Gainer better?

On specs, MSI Forge GM300 comes out ahead: a gear score of 41 versus 36 for Redragon M656 Gainer. MSI Forge GM300 is 20.400000000000006 g lighter (118 g vs 138.4 g). Max DPI: MSI Forge GM300 leads (7,200 vs 3,200). Redragon M656 Gainer is wireless; MSI Forge GM300 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

MSI Forge GM300 is 20.400000000000006 g lighter (118 g vs 138.4 g).