ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless Aimpoint Gaming Mouse Right-Handed Ergonomic 79g Tri-Mode Connectivity 36K DPI up to 119Hr

Best mouse I have ever owned. Very comfortable for someone with above average hand size (depending on grip style ofc). Its buttery smooth with no input lag from what I can tell. Battery has lasted days, and it works wired too. Comes with a dongle, or you can use it with bluetooth. Appearance is pretty slick, minimal RGB for those who DO want RGB but not too much of it. The scroll wheel is NOT lit. In the package you get some stickers, replacement switches and replacement slip grips. Armory Crate really isn't as bad as people say, at least not anymore. I don't find any issues with it and it hasn't slowed down my PC. Easy to update peripherals through it and easy to manage/sync lighting. So far, 10/10 recommended mouse. I will update if anything changes. Read more

I'm using this mouse full-time on Arch Linux for gaming, art and design. I really like the textured sides since they provide good grip and the shape is ergonomic for my hands (right-handed). For reference, my previous mouse was a Logitech G403 Hero wired. As a varying claw/palm grip user who enjoyed the shape and size profile of the G403, I find I'm enjoying the Gladius III quite a bit more. I think the side texture and better shaped right side of the mouse make it a lot easier to grip regardless of task. My primary reason to switch away from Logitech mice is that I've had 7 various Logitech mice break in 7 years. It always came down to double-clicking issues or broken scroll wheels. Unacceptable to the degree that they've permanently lost my business. Since I've had so many subpar Logitech mice break from regular usage, budget was not a factor and any price-point was acceptable to get a durable mouse. I went with ASUS because of the replaceable switches rated at 70 million clicks. They have a qualified vendors document on their website that lists compatibility with Omron and Kailh for the Gen 2 push fit sockets this mouse has. Here's the current list of compatible switches for reference: Omron Model D2F-01F, D2FC-F-7N (10M), D2FC-F-7N (20M), D2F-F-3-7, D2FC-F-K (50M) Kailh CMI126603D08-5 (20M), CMI126603D09-3 (30M), CMI126601D01 (60M), CMI126601D03(80M) ~ Clicks are satisfying and not particularly louder or softer than I'm used to, a click is a click. The DPI button works great and feels good, side buttons are solid across their width like a balanced spacebar. The bottom profile button is great, I use the green light profile that reacts to clicks since I don't like RGB. Performance is the same across wired and wireless (dongle) for me. I like that it saves on battery by shutting off the mouse when I step away for an extended period of time. A couple clicks and it's active again. Battery life is excellent, I've been running it wireless full time with zero charges for over a week and it's still holding up strong. Included cable is braided and so soft, reminds me of a couch pillow's plush cotton knit. It slides across my large mouse pad and doesn't catch on anything in my cable management. Speaking of, I always hated playing shooters with a wireless mouse but I've noticed no difference playing wired or wireless with this mouse. In my mind, it boils down to excellent shape, texture and ergonomics because I'm not having to counterweight the mouse's cable drag against a poorly designed mouse body to feel centered. I've also seen no discoloration with heavy use despite this being a white/grey colorway. This must be due to the plastic appearing to be a smooth injection-style color (Legos) instead of a low quality spray-on paintjob (Logitech G203). ~ I'll wrap up with a deep dive on the daily experience with this mouse and Arch Linux. This mouse is incompatible with Piper, the software I previously used to manage my Logitech mouse's DPI, shut off the RGB and remap the side buttons into media keys. I knew that going into this (search for libratbag devices list on Github), so I utilize my Keychron Q3 for media key functionality and actually prefer it. I'm limited to managing the features of the Gladius with the built-in hardware buttons and yet I have no regrets. The DPI settings out of the box are perfect for the full range of settings I switch between and one of the onboard profiles has reactionary RGB based on clicks, which is very close to my optimal no-RGB setup. ~ TL;DR Gladius III is my favorite mouse I've ever used out of Corsair, Logitech and now ASUS. No discoloration with heavy use despite being white/grey colorway. Great out of box experience even without software manageability (for Linux), robust profile / DPI selections and the best ergonomics I've ever used as a hybrid claw/palm grip user coming from the G403. Reminds me of my original Corsair Sabre mouse, but improved. I have high hopes for this mouse long-term with the hot-swappable switches. Read more

Why did you pick this product vs others?: I am an Asus ROG fan for years. I was looking for a gaming mouse that didn't have to be wired and would perform as it should. This one, did that with ease. Easy setup. Mouse speeds were perfect on each setting. It is very smooth and responsive. Mouse quality: It is a durable little guy lol. It fits comfortably in your hand. Clickers feel good and respond as they should. Value for money: Perfect price tag for a ROG mouse, especially wireless. Functionality: It's top tier functionality! You will not be dissapointed! Read more

This is about as good as it can get for a productivity mouse as a gamer. Its ergonomic, VERY lightweight (for a productivity mouse), and most importantly to me, it has a high polling rate. We can debate all day over whether 8k polling rate is better than 1k, but the abysmal polling rate of the Logitech productivity mice, 125Hz, is awful if you use a low sensitivity (Use your arm, not your wrist people!). The dang thing skips with just about every move of the mouse. 1k polling rate basically never has this issue. The replaceable switches are pretty cool too. I can imagine that if you're a little more discerning with your click feel/sound, not having to desolder and resolder switches probably saves you a massive headache. I'm sure I'll be replacing the switches as soon as they give me problems. What would normally be a death sentence for a mouse is but a simple 2 minute procedure. Almost forgot to mention the battery life: I charge it once a month. I can't imagine ever buying another mouse, and that's all I need to say. Read more

Mouse comfort is based on preference, but it is a generally comfortable mouse. The rechargeable battery lasts almost a week and charges in about 30min to an hour, and can be charged while in use. The mouse is light and produces some nice consistent clicks. Despite the weight, and the plastic it feels like a quality product. I like a lighter mouse anyways. The only complaint is the software armoury crate used for updating the firmware and rgb lighting. However, if your an ASUS customer that information is nothing new. Read more

The craftsmanship of this mouse is remarkable. It operates really well and the accuracy is unmatched to other companies. I have owned several differnt brand mouses and this one fits perfects and operates smoothly. It is easy to use and easy to install. The software can control the lights and changes the DPI. The mouse movement can change speed with the click of the button and has 4 functions. This mouse is for the price!! Read more