This is the Clutch GM41 gaming mouse from MSI, the Stalker 2 Edition. The GM41 is not a new mouse, it was first released in 2021 so it’s been around for some time but it’s a mouse I’ve never used and this specific version has been released to coincide with the Stalker 2 game release. But does it still hold its own, is it still a contender in the current market or should MSI add this mouse to their archives and bring out the GM41 mark 2? Let’s take a look.
Opening the box for the first time, it’s quite a cool look and superior to the original all-black version in my opinion. Colours of grey, a nuclear symbol, a rustic appearance and some may think it’s a tad busy and unnecessary but it’s a game-specific mouse, and if you like the game, you’ll love the look.
The matte finish provides a good grip, preventing the mouse from slipping during sessions. There is nothing worse than a shiny mouse in my opinion. It’s got bobbily, rubber grips on either side which I found comfortable. It features a symmetrical shape that caters to both palm and claw grip styles, however, there are two thumb buttons on the left-hand side, favouring right-handed people. It’s lightweight, not too small, nor too big but that’s based on my hand size and will differ for you. Turning the mouse upside down, you’ll find six pure PTFE skates which will help with gliding across your mouse mat.

In the box, you get the mouse, the charging dock, a USB dongle, a USB cable and some instructions. This is a wireless mouse and you get a nice docking station, it’s small, and discrete and holds the mouse well, making it a feature on your desk. If the battery dies, you can unplug the dock and use that cable directly in the mouse. It’s a micro USB cable.
In terms of specification and features, it’s the same as the original from way back but for those of you unaware, it includes a PixArt PAW 3370 optical sensor. Polling rate of 1000Hz & 1ms. 400 IPS movement tracking. Max DPI is 20k, which is huge and presets include the usual 400,800,1600,3200 & 6400. Those presets can be adjusted via the MSI software. OMRON switch, 60million clicks. There are 6 buttons, with 3 onboard profiles and there is customisable RGB. Weight is 74grams and it’s battery powered, obviously, and should last upto 80 hours per charge.
For context, I am currently using the Logitech G502X mouse and have been for some time. A bigger mouse, a more expensive mouse but look that up if you’re unaware of it, it may help with some of the reasoning behind what I’ve said.
MSI is calling this mouse lightweight, but at 74 grams is it? My G502 weighs a whopping 106grams, so yes it is light compared to that but Stef has tried several other mice of recent, like the Attack Shark R2, which weighs just 51grams, the Ajazz AJ159 at 52grams and the Glorious Model 0 at 68grams. So yes, I think lightweight is fair but the GM41 is middle of the road, and you can certainly get lighter, if lightweight is your main concern.

Polling rate at 1000hz is fine, pretty standard amongst many mice, however, some competitors are going higher now, like the Attack Shark R2 which has a rate of 8000hz.
It has an incremental stepping scroll wheel, making it easy to scroll through weapons or zooming in and out while playing. Clicks are satisfying, with minimal distance and effort to click, although not as defined as my G502. Six skates in total, two at the top, three at the bottom and one in the middle around the sensor, which means the mouse glides really smoothly across my mouse mat, which is very satisfying.
One thing I do not like is changing the DPI from the underside of the mouse. The button has to be on top for a quick change during games, but instead, you need to turn the mouse upside down, press the DPI button and find the setting you want. I’m not keen on that at all.
Pair the mouse with the MSI software Game Gear, and you can adjust various settings. These include customising button commands, and performance, as in changing the DPI stages, which is 5. Reducing polling rate if you wanted to, changing lift-off distance, motion sync, angle snapping and battery management.
You can also pair with the Mystic Lighting software, which allows you to select light effects, such as just on or off, steady, breathing, rainbow and customise. There is a colour wheel to select the colour you want and adjust the brightness. You can apply and save it as a profile, which you can have 3 of. You can also game sync the mouse, so if you were playing Division 2, the colours would adapt to the gameplay.
Battery life is good, I could go for two, maybe three weeks without needing to charge depending on whether I’m working at home or just gaming a few evenings a week. A full charge, it’ll get close to the stated 80 hours MSI are saying. If the battery dies, you can quickly plug it in with the USB cable provided and continue gaming, however, you need to use the cable provided as it’s shaped to suit the mouse and the port entry point, and you’ll struggle to find another cable that will safely fit in.
Overall, it’s a solid mid-level gaming mouse. Yes, it’s an old model, with some older tech, although not limiting in any way, it still holds its own in the market in my opinion and is very capable and very comfortable. As mentioned before, if you are a fan of Stalker, you’ll love the look, if not, you can get the original black finish. You can pick up the wired version for £30, the wireless version for around £70 and the Stalker 2 version only a little bit more but not many retailers seem to be stocking it at the time of making this video, so you’ll have to search around.
For more info, head over to the official MSI website.