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MSI Clutch GM20 Elite Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:6400 DPIWeight:98 g

MSI Clutch GM20 Elite 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 GM20 Elite
5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

4.7

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of mice
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 73%
4.7

Technical score

Technical score
4.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.9

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 78%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 82%
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Technical Specifications of mouse MSI Clutch GM20 Elite

Technical score
Technical score
4.7/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

36%

5.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.9

Design

14%

5.2

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

4.7
User score
User score
8.8/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

8.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.3/ 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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â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
MSI Clutch GM20 Elite has a popularity score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 74.9% of products in this category.
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 73% of models
Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.8
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
right-handed
Weight
98 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 98 g, which is heavier than 67.6% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
Extra weights
11 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 11 g of extra weights, which is more than 96.2% of mice and equal to 0.2% of mice.
Cable length
2 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% 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
?
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 GM20 Elite vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 11 g more tuning weights
    This mouse comes with 11 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    11 g vs 0 g
  • 10.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI Clutch GM20 Elite
    the average mouse
    MSI Clutch GM20 Elite has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.83 vs 8).
    8.83 vs 8
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 10.4% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
    ✕
    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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    MSI Clutch GM20 Elite
    the average mouse
    MSI Clutch GM20 Elite has a higher user score than the average mouse (8.83 vs 8).
    8.83 vs 8
  • 11 g more tuning weights
    This mouse comes with 11 g of extra weights, while the average mouse comes with 0 g of extra weights.
    11 g vs 0 g
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 19.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 98 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    98 g vs 82 g
  • 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 tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 6.8% worse value for money
    MSI Clutch GM20 Elite has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.85 vs 7.3).
    6.85 vs 7.31
  • 50% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 200 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    200 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 36% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 6,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    6,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 25% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 30 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    30 G vs 40 G
  • 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.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 19.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 98 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    98 g vs 82 g
  • 17.2 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 83.2 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    83.2 mm vs 66 mm
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

4.0
yoootech
≈ estimated
25/01/2021
Hands-on review · comfort, sensor and software tests
Verdict
MSI Clutch GM20 Elite is not recommended for most buyers, though its shape suits large hands well.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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rtings.com
13/09/2021
Summary of the review
MSI CLUTCH GM20 ELITE Mouse Review
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tomshardware.com
01/10/2021
Summary of the review
MSI Clutch GM20 Elite Review: Affordable, but Unremarkable

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about MSI Clutch GM20 Elite

  • Right-handed ergonomic design with a comfortable thumb rest suitable for medium to large hands
  • Adjustable weight system (98g to 109g) allows for a customized feel
  • Affordable price point for a mouse with dedicated RGB zones and weight tuning
  • Durable Omron switches rated for over 20 million clicks
  • Dedicated on-the-fly DPI switching button with five customizable presets
  • Textured dragon-scale side grips provide improved control during intense use

What customers don't like about MSI Clutch GM20 Elite

  • High click latency compared to other gaming mice in its category
  • Stiff rubber cable that is prone to retaining kinks from packaging
  • Limited software functionality, lacking custom profiles or advanced sensor adjustments
  • Wired-only connection with no wireless options or tilting scroll wheel
  • Inferior gliding experience due to mediocre mouse feet
  • Build materials may feel cheap to some users, with reports of surfaces becoming 'sticky' over time

Verdict

The MSI Clutch GM20 Elite is a wired, right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring a PixArt PAW-3309 optical sensor with up to 6400 DPI and five on-the-fly presets. Its durable build includes OMRON switches rated for 20 million clicks and a unique adjustable weight system that allows users to customize the mouse between 98g and 109g using three removable weights. Main pros include its comfortable thumb rest, specialized dragon-scale anti-slip grips, and vivid RGB Mystic Light with eight software-free presets. However, notable cons include relatively high click latency for competitive play, a lack of multiple onboard profiles, and a somewhat stiff rubber cable that can retain kinks.

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