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ASUS ROG Gladius III Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£80Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:79 g

ASUS ROG Gladius III Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical Score

20%

8.0

User score

â–²Better than 80% of mice
7.5

Technical Score

Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.5

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

4.7

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 81% of mice
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on 862 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 55% of mice
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Verdict

The ASUS ROG Gladius III is a versatile, right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse featuring a 19,000 DPI optical sensor (specially tuned to 26,000 DPI) with a 1000 Hz polling rate and 400 IPS tracking speed. It stands out with its unique Push-Fit Switch Socket II design, which allows for hot-swapping both 3-pin mechanical and 5-pin Omron optical micro switches to extend the device's lifespan and customise click feel. Main advantages include its significantly reduced 79g lightweight frame, zero-gap pivoted button mechanism for instant actuation, and smooth-gliding 100% PTFE feet. While the wired version offers a flexible ROG Paracord cable, the wireless variant provides tri-mode connectivity (2.4 GHz, Bluetooth, and wired) and up to 85 hours of battery life. However, notable drawbacks include its higher price point compared to similar competitors, a tall profile that may be difficult for smaller hands to grip comfortably, and a reliance on the sometimes cumbersome Armoury Crate software for advanced customisation.

Technical Specifications of mouse ASUS ROG Gladius III

Technical Score
Technical score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

36%

6.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.5

Controls

16%

7.4

Design

14%

9.7

Features

7%

10

Connectivity

5%

4.7

Battery & Charging

7.5
ASUS ROG Gladius III has a technical score of 7.5 points, which is higher than that of 80.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.6

Number of reviews

Based on 862 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
ASUS ROG Gladius III has a user score of 8.01 points, which is higher than that of 54.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
ASUS ROG Gladius III has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 52.7% of products in this category.
6.6
ASUS ROG Gladius III has a popularity score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 52.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
ASUS ROG Gladius III has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Asus
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 93% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
470 mAh
Battery capacity
470 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 470 mAh, which is smaller than 52% of mice and equal to 0.3% of mice.
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
N. of buttons
7
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
yes
Profile switching button
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This mouse includes a profile switching button. 84.1% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
right-handed
Weight
79 g
Weight
79 g
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 79 g, which makes it lighter than 52.8% of mice and equal to 1.1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
2 m
Cable length
2 m
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
5
Onboard memory profiles
5
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, which is more than 81.4% of mice and equal to 18.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
Armoury Crate
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

ASUS ROG Gladius III vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    26,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 2 more paired devices
    Multi-device pair count
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 40 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    70 million clicks
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 70 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    70 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Profile switch button
    Profile switching button
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This mouse includes a profile switching button, while the average mouse does not. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2 m
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 4 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    5
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 5 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    5 vs 1
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.29x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Gladius III is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 4.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    44 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 44 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    44 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 2.29x more expensive
    ASUS ROG Gladius III is more expensive than the average mouse (£80 vs £35).
    £80 vs £35
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 4.3 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    44 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 44 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    44 mm vs 39.7 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 862 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about ASUS ROG Gladius III?

  • Hot-swappable switches allow easy replacement of worn or double-clicking buttons without soldering
  • Excellent build quality with a solid, premium feel and no significant creaking
  • Versatile tri-mode connectivity (2.4GHz RF, Bluetooth, and wired USB-C)
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape suitable for palm, claw, and fingertip grips
  • High-performance sensor with precisely adjustable DPI (up to 36,000 on AimPoint model)
  • Good battery life of up to 119 hours in 2.4GHz mode (without RGB)
  • Smooth gliding experience thanks to 100% PTFE rounded-edge mouse feet
  • Includes useful accessories like spare switches, grip tape, and a flexible paracord-like cable

What customers dislike about ASUS ROG Gladius III?

  • Armoury Crate software is frequently described as bloated, unintuitive, and difficult to use
  • Heavier than many dedicated ultra-light gaming mice, particularly the base wireless model
  • High button height may feel awkward or counter-intuitive for some users
  • RGB lighting significantly drains battery life when enabled
  • Ergonomic design is strictly for right-handed users, lacking left-handed support
  • Slippery surface texture reported by some users, necessitating the use of grip tape
  • Firmware updates can sometimes cause sensor issues like stuttering or skipping
  • Premium price point makes it a significant investment compared to more basic alternatives

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