Mouse Rankings by Hand Size and Grip, Fixes and Buying Advice

Claw vs palm grip, and fingertip: what changes in the mouse

Palm is steadier, claw frees the fingers for small corrections, and aim coaches say to keep the one that feels natural. In the mouse, the hump sets them apart.

How to fix mouse double clicking on a single click

Test it, check two settings, and if the switch is worn, repair it or claim the warranty.

How to measure your hand for a mouse, and what size to get

Measure from the wrist crease to the tip of your middle finger, then read a starting length off the chart for your grip.

MX Master alternatives with the same shape, and what each one gives up

The mice closest to the MX Master 3S in shape, and what you lose with each, from the thumb wheel to auto free-spin and battery life.

Why are gaming mice so expensive? What our prices show

The same sensor chip sells in a $22 mouse and a $299 one. This is what the extra money buys, going by the prices of 1,316 gaming mice.

Why does my hand hurt when I use a mouse?

The usual causes of hand pain from a mouse, when to see a doctor, and the desk fixes that help.

How to fix a mouse scroll wheel that jumps or stops working

A scroll wheel that jumps is usually a dirty or worn encoder. Clean it first, or replace it for about $2.

Mice that fit small hands

For A small hand (under 17 cm), the finder looks for a mouse about 117 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit medium hands

For A medium hand (17 to 19 cm), the finder looks for a mouse about 122 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit big hands

For A big hand (19 to 21 cm), the finder looks for a mouse about 128 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit XL hands

For An XL hand (over 21 cm), the finder looks for a mouse about 134 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit a claw grip

For a claw grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 117 to 128 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit a palm grip

For a palm grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 117 to 130 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit a fingertip grip

For a fingertip grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 90 to 114 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit a relaxed claw grip

For a relaxed claw grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 118 to 129 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit small hands and a claw grip

For A small hand (under 17 cm) and a claw grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 117 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit small hands and a palm grip

For A small hand (under 17 cm) and a palm grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 117 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit small hands and a fingertip grip

For A small hand (under 17 cm) and a fingertip grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 90 mm long. 8 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit medium hands and a claw grip

For A medium hand (17 to 19 cm) and a claw grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 122 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit medium hands and a palm grip

For A medium hand (17 to 19 cm) and a palm grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 125 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit big hands and a palm grip

For A big hand (19 to 21 cm) and a palm grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 130 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit big hands and a claw grip

For A big hand (19 to 21 cm) and a claw grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 128 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.

Mice that fit big hands and a fingertip grip

For A big hand (19 to 21 cm) and a fingertip grip, the finder looks for a mouse about 114 mm long. 15 shapes fit, out of the 1,524 in our catalog.