Contrary to the large size, the bigger the better, the small size is focused on reducing weight and size. The trend toward ‘miniaturization’ is that mice that users have to hold, move, and shake are generally smaller and lighter.
The methods are also varied. Of course, we use light materials to reduce even just 1g. Perforations are also made in the shell part. Just a few years ago, it was considered ‘ultralight’ if it weighed 60g, but now you can easily find 40g or even 30g, so that’s all a thing of the past. There is even a joke that in the distant future, it might be possible to have a single-digit weight by just embedding the sensor in the wrist.
Of course, lightweighting is not the only answer. There is an opinion that if the size is compact or the weight is too light, the aim will fly unintentionally. On the other hand, if it is large and heavy, it can put a strain on your wrist when used for a long time. Anything in moderation is better than too much or too little.
The MSI GM51 wireless mouse prepared today is an 85g wireless mouse, and judging by the specifications on the packaging, it passes the test by my standards. It has moderately good performance, including asymmetry, PAW-3395 sensor, 1000Hz polling rate, and support for up to 6400 DPI. This is before I go into detail. Mouse evaluations are sharply divided depending on the user’s grip, so I will start the review and look at the grip at the end.
MSI GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS
Product specifications and appearance
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▲ MSI GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS
▲ The components consist of the mouse body and charging dock.
▲ There is a USB dongle storage space inside the charging dock.
▲ When viewed from the front, it has an asymmetrical structure.
▲ A diamond pattern anti-slip texture finish has been applied.
▲ The same goes for the left side where the thumbs touch.
▲ The same goes for the scroll wheel part.
▲ MSI GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS mounted on the charging dock
▲ Palm grip
▲ Claw grip
▲ Finger grip
MSI GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS
MSI Center
▲ You can confirm that GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS is connected through MSI Center.
▲ Custom keys can be assigned to buttons.
▲ DPI, polling rate, and LOD values can also be adjusted.
▲ In MSI SPEEDSHIFT settings, you can set the gear value step by step according to the situation.
MSI GM51 LIGHTWEIGHT WIRELESS
Overall review
The MSI GM51 wireless mouse has major changes compared to its predecessor, the GM41. First of all, the biggest thing is that wired has changed to wireless. Therefore, the mouse sensor and PMW-3389 optical sensor were replaced with PAW-3395.
The diamond-pattern anti-slip texture finish and friction-free cable that were features of the previous mouse have been inherited. Even when your hands get sweaty or you move the mouse vigorously while gaming, the thumb and ring fingers that hold the mouse are fixed, creating a stable grip.
Additionally, the previously symmetrical shell structure has been changed to asymmetrical, making the left button section relatively taller. The grip is heavy, but should I say it is not heavy?
The height of the mouse feels extremely high. It is higher than mice with a reputation for being tall, such as the Razer Deathadder, Basilisk, Zowie EC series, and Logitech G703, allowing for a very stable grip. The back of the mouse is high so you can hold it with the wide side of your palm touching it. Additionally, the curved slope from the back of the mouse to the buttocks is steep, making it a perfect mouse for claw grips.
As a gaming mouse, the performance is decent. In addition, LOD (Lift Of Distance) can be set through MSI Center, and this mouse allows precise control, such as preventing cursor earthquakes by finely adjusting the distance between the mouse sensor and pad.