ASUS Gladius III Wireless Gaming Mouse, 36000 DPI

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)

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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).

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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.

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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.

I really really like this mouse. It’s wireless it work over a dongle or Bluetooth. It has replacement switches and it’s comfortable. I use this as my portable one but if it has more buttons I would also use it as my main mouse. But otherwise great mouse nice features and perfect to complement my G14 laptop.

Being a 6’6” gamer it’s hard to find a mouse that’s not full of compromise. I have a more relaxed palm grip and this thing fits like a glove. The accuracy is also wildly impressive. I’ve maimed a Corsair mouse for the past 10 years or so and I’m now sad I didn’t switch sooner. The hot swap switches are also a huge bonus. Previous I’ve only ever gotten a new mouse because the switches went bad. That’s a non issue here. The included cord is good quality. The charging is fast and the battery life is impressive.

Es un mouse que lleva la sencillez a su maximo esplendor, una forma unica para una ergonomia agradable y estéticamente perfecto ✨

Rating: 4/5

The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless Mouse is awesome for gaming, getting a high 5/5 score. It has lots of cool features and responds really well, making it a great choice for gamers. The mouse is a decent size and feels comfy in hand, but it’s not exactly designed for ergonomic comfort, so it gets a 3/5 in that area.

For battery life, it gets a solid 4/5. You can control the colorful lights on the mouse through an app called Armoury Crate, which also shows the battery level in colors, which is pretty cool.

However, there’s a bit of a hiccup with the wireless part. Sometimes, it makes a sound like it’s connecting, and this causes a bit of lag in the background. Plugging it in with a USB cable makes the problem go away, but it’s a bit annoying. The Armoury Crate app is handy for updating the mouse and changing settings like buttons and sensitivity.

In summary, the ASUS ROG Gladius III is a good mouse for gaming, but it’s not perfect. It’s comfy and has great features, but there’s a small issue with the wireless connection. The app helps with updates and customization, making it a solid choice for gamers, even if it could be better.