CONCLUSION

   In a sea of strange looking gaming mice with a plethora of not so crucial features the CLUTCH G1 by Fnatic GEAR is a pleasant surprise since it offers just the basics that any good gaming mouse should have. Sure it may not be as impressive since it only has but a single RGB LED located beneath the scroll wheel but thanks to its ergonomic shape, balanced weight and very fast and accurate PMW3310 IR LED sensor by Pixart it’s without doubt one of the best gaming mice currently available in the market. Of course if you’ve been using a slightly smaller gaming mouse like I have (Zowie FK1) then the CLUTCH G1 may not feel right at home since due to its height, width and length it does feel a bit longer/larger (judging by its specifications it shouldn’t be that obvious but it is) but it shouldn’t take more than an hour or so for your hand to adjust. As for the control software well its layout may be very simple (a revamp might be a good idea) but it’s very easy to navigate and use and I think that’s what most people are looking for.

   The CLUTCH G1 Optical Mouse is primarily aimed towards serious gamers and so its current price tag of USD54.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and 63Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) feels very fair (although for some people it might be just a tad higher than expected). That being said if you’re into RGB illumination you just got your new RGB mechanical keyboard and you’re looking to pair it with a nice looking RGB gaming mouse then the CLUTCH G1 with its single RGB LED (thus limited illumination) is really not for you. However if you’re a serious gamer (or you’re on your way of being one) then the CLUTCH G1 has your back and since we all like its performance and ergonomic design it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Ergonomic Shape
- Excellent Grip
- Very Accurate & Fast (Pixart PMW3310 IR LED Optical Sensor)
- RGB Illumination
- Control Software Settings
- 2m Long Braided Cable With Gold Plated USB Plug

CONS

- Limited RGB Illumination (Single Zone)
- Price (For Some)