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MSI Clutch GM11 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:5000 DPIWeight:89 g

MSI Clutch GM11 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

MSI Clutch GM11
5.2/10

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

4.4

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of mice
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.4

Controls

16%

6.6

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 83%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 68%
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Technical Specifications of mouse MSI Clutch GM11

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.4

Controls

16%

6.6

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.4
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Popularity:
MSI Clutch GM11 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 60% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
MSI
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wired
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
89 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 89 g, which is heavier than 57.2% of mice and equal to 1.2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
rubber
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
MSI Center
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

MSI Clutch GM11 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 75% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 100 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    100 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 50% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 5,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    5,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 8.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 89 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    89 g vs 82 g
  • 9.7% worse value for money
    MSI Clutch GM11 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.66 vs 7.3).
    6.66 vs 7.31
  • 75% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 100 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    100 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 50% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 5,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    5,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 50% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 20 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    20 G vs 40 G
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 20 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 10 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    10 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 8.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 89 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    89 g vs 82 g
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about MSI Clutch GM11

  • Affordable entry-level price point for budget gamers
  • Symmetrical, ambidextrous design comfortable for various grip styles
  • Durable Omron switches with crisp, tactile click feedback
  • Customizable RGB lighting through MSI Mystic Light
  • On-the-fly DPI switching with five preset levels up to 5000 DPI
  • Lightweight build (89g) and solid build quality for the price

What customers don't like about MSI Clutch GM11

  • Side buttons are only on the left, making it less ideal for left-handed users
  • MSI Center/Dragon Center software is often cited as bloated or buggy
  • Large, prominent MSI branding/logo may not appeal to all users
  • PixArt PMW3325 sensor is considered basic compared to higher-end models
  • White version is reported to show dirt and grime easily over time
  • Lacks advanced features like custom macros or a tilting scroll wheel

Verdict

The MSI Clutch GM11 is a wired gaming mouse featuring a symmetrical, ambidextrous design and a lightweight 89g chassis. It is equipped with a PixArt PMW-3325 optical sensor offering up to 5,000 DPI with five on-the-fly presets, durable Omron switches rated for over 10 million clicks, and a 1000Hz polling rate for 1ms response times. Main pros include its comfortable double-injection side grips, customisable 2-zone RGB Mystic Light, and 6 programmable buttons. However, some users note cons such as its relatively basic sensor compared to higher-end models, a lack of custom macro support in some software versions, and potentially distracting large branding.

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