Field test
As always, the practical test is divided into a “productive” and a “gaming” part. Of course, a small comparison test between the two variants is also possible in this specific case.
Dimensions:
Basically, the GM51 fits very well in the hand with its waisted shape.
Due to the narrow and relatively high shape, the mouse should be especially well-suited for right-handers with a fingertip grip. For the Claw Grip it is probably a bit high, with the Palm Grip (which I use) the height just goes so clear. The programmable buttons are easy to reach and have a pleasant pressure point, the mouse wheel is quite smooth and not quite as crisp.
MSI has managed the balance quite well. In the “push test” over the mouse pad, both variants behave almost neutrally, with the wired and wireless mice both lunging a bit at the exact opposite end. While the wired mouse (due to the somewhat braking cable) wobbles minimally with its butt when pushed, the front end of the wireless mouse tends to wobble a bit off course. Overall, however, there are hardly any outbreaks, which I very much welcome.
I cannot give any concrete information about the battery life, since I unfortunately did not have the time for a long-term test. MSI states a runtime of up to 35 hours with activated illumination and up to 150 hours with deactivated illumination. During an extended Hogwarts Legacy session (approx. 4h), the battery lost about 20% charge with activated lighting on the highest level. I therefore simply assume a runtime of well over 20 hours with activated illumination.
Productivity / Paint
My paint test, which is “meaningless” to outsiders, causes discussions every now and then. I once again painted my simple shapes “freehand” in Paint. This time I even tested different polling rates because the mice did differ a bit.
While I’m used to the Corsair mice with 8000Hz “hyperpolling”, for example, that you notice a clear difference at least between 1000Hz and 8000Hz, the difference here seemed rather marginal to me. However, I also have to say that the PAW-3395 works very well at 1000Hz and you have to be very sensitive or trained on it to notice a difference in everyday use. To me, the sensor seemed a bit faster at 8000Hz polling despite the same DPI setting, which then somehow ruins the usual smoothness of the high polling rate. However, because I deal with the issue more often, I can feel a difference, but I find the added value in practice so low that I would not urgently recommend the wired variant in contrast to the M65 RGB Ultra. But to be more specific: The GM51 does very well in this test, which I also expected considering the sensor used. The input movements are implemented very sensitively and precisely. In very small circles, they are no longer as “jumpy/cornery” as older or inexpensive sensors, but they don’t quite come close to the precision of the Marksman sensor, despite the same key data and supposedly the same/similar technological basis.
Gaming / CS:GO
The picture changes when gaming, and I see the cable mouse as having an advantage again. Not only do you feel the 10 grams less weight, you also end up feeling the more precise aiming due to the higher polling rate.
Here, I also see the PAW-3395 at the top level. The round of CS:GO was fun, even though I, as a veteran, naturally no longer have as fast reflexes as I did 20 years ago, when you still spent more than half of the day on Dust2 or Aztec. However, I also have to note at this point that the sensor cut a very good figure even with 1000Hz in the wireless mouse and is a more than solid partner for at least casual gamers for a solid round of Counter-Strike or similar shooters.
Soundcheck
There are no conspicuous features in the sound. Due to the construction, the clicks of a lightweight construction always seem a bit “hollow”, but at least there is no creaking or other cheap-looking noise on the GM51. Everything just doesn’t sound quite as “full” as with the heavy older mice.
3 x left click, 3 x right click
Mouse wheel scroll and press
Shoulder buttons forward/backward
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