MCHOSE G7 Review

The MCHOSE G7 is a right-handed ergonomic mouse with a large size, measuring 129 x 75 x 41 mm. Its main feature is the built-in thumb rest, which adds comfort and keeps your thumb off the desk or mousepad. The hump is centered, and both the sides and front flares are fairly flat. These features make for a safe and comfortable shape that works well for a lot of hand sizes.

Palm grip feels the most natural here, especially given the size. Claw grip is also comfortable if you have larger hands, like I do. Fingertip grip isn't ideal though, the mouse is too big for it to be a suitable option for this grip-style.

Shape-wise, the G7 seem to draw inspiration from mice like the Logitech G502 and Razer Basilisk, both of which also have a thumb rest. Unlike those mice, though, the G7 does not have infinite scroll and extra buttons. Instead, it offers a noticeably lower weight at just 55-59 grams, which is the main thing that sets it apart.

Coating & Grip-tape

The coating feels like regular plastic. It's dry and doesn't get affected much by humidity and temperature-changes, but it doesn't offer much grip either. That said, the mouse is so light for its size and shaped so well that I didn't find it slipping during use, especially with palm grip. For fingertip users, grip might be more of an issue, but this shape isn't really aimed at fingertip grip in the first place.

Thankfully, the package includes grip tape for the main buttons, sides, and back. These add a lot of extra grip and are a good addition.

Build Quality

Build quality is excellent. There's no creaking or flex when pressing on the sides or top. The bottom flexes a little under pressure, but it's not something you'll ever notice during normal use. There's also no rattle when shaking the mouse, which is a good sign.

Weight & Feet/Skates

The G7 comes in at 59 grams, and the G7 Pro is 55 grams. While there are lighter mice out there, most of those are smaller and don't include a thumb rest. Considering the size and solid construction, the weight here feels very well balanced.

The skates feel okay out of the box, but they improve noticeably with a bit of use.

Buttons & Scroll Wheel

The main clicks use Huano mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks. They feel crisp and responsive, with no pre-travel and just a bit of post-travel. There's also no side-to-side wobble, and they're easy to spam.

The side buttons are tactile, but they do have a bit of pre- and post-travel. It's not something that stood out during gameplay, but it's worth noting.

The scroll wheel uses a TTC Silver encoder. It has defined steps and takes a medium amount of force to scroll. The middle click also takes a fair bit of force to actuate.

Sensor & Performance

The standard G7 uses a PAW3311 sensor with a max of 12,000 DPI, while the G7 Pro uses a PAW3395 that goes up to 26,000 DPI. Both models are capped at a 1000Hz polling rate. It'd be great to see a version with the PAW3950 or support for 8000Hz in the future, but at this price point, these specs are reasonable.

Conclusion

At just $38 for the standard version and $46 for the G7 Pro, the MCHOSE G7 offers excellent value. While the sensor and polling rate don't match up to flagship mice, the comfortable shape, lightweight build, and solid features make it a great option for those who want a large ergonomic mouse with a thumb rest. The G7 Pro is worth the upgrade if you've got the budget, but even the standard version is a fantastic pick for the price.