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Glorious Model O- Review

This featherweight, 6-button mouse has high-end hardware, few customization imitations, and a symmetrical shape that works for both left and right-handed gamers
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Glorious Model O- Review
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Price:  $50 List
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Manufacturer:   Glorious
Nick Miley
By Nick Miley ⋅ Senior Review Editor  ⋅  June 21, 2022
Contributions From: Austin Palmer
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RANKED
#12 of 15
  • Performance - 35% 9.0
  • Customization - 35% 6.3
  • Ease of Use - 15% 8.5
  • Scroll Wheel - 15% 9.0

Our Verdict

Whether you're an FPS fanatic or you simply want a top-notch mouse with great components and an organic-meets-futuristic design, you should take a peek at the Glorious Model O-. This mouse has six buttons and four light zones, all of which are fully customizable. Moreover, this is one of the lightest weight mice we've tested. Additionally, it's among the few high-end mice that fit both left and right-handed users as well as having two size options. We've tested wireless mouse as well if you value freedom over gaming prowess.
REASONS TO BUY
Great cable
Size options
Relatively simplistic
REASONS TO AVOID
No onboard memory
Few buttons

Our Analysis and Test Results

glorious model o- - pure efficiency. the glorious o- is a boiled down piece of hardware...
Pure efficiency. The Glorious O- is a boiled down piece of hardware that is favored by FPS fans.
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Likes


The defining characteristic of this mouse is its light weight — it tips the scales at a mere 59 grams. I like lightweight mice because low inertial mass equates to faster response times. I realize that weight is preferential but, let's face it, when it comes to redirecting the motion of an object, you can't win an argument with physics.

As far as hardware goes, the Glorious Model O- comes loaded with a flawless PMW 3360 optical sensor with adjustable DPI/CPI of 400 to 3200, a tracking speed of 250+ inches per second, and a polling rate that maxes out at 1000 Hz. Rounding out the specs are Omron mechanical switches — a favorite of many gamers.

Occasionally, I come across a product that fairly and accurately reflects its quality and specs in its price. The Glorious Model O- is one such product. One gets just what they pay for with this mouse.

Dislikes


The primary gripe with the Glorious Model O- is its lack of customization options. Don't get us wrong, it has quality customization options where they count the most. However, when compared to the competition, it's below average in this regard.

Specifically, the Glorious Model O- lacks weight and scroll wheel resistance adjustments, and onboard memory. Also, the button and lighting alterations require the user to engage the manufacturer's software.

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Nick Miley and Austin Palmer