Glorious Model O High Performance USB RGB Odin Gaming Mouse, 6 Programmable Buttons - Matte White

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Given that Glorious has now expanded to be a significant player in the PC gaming peripheral game, the standards they have to meet have grown correspondingly significant. That being said, they haven’t’ set a foot wrong yet, but there’s always time to mess up. The Glorious Model O 2 is not a bad gaming peripheral by any means. It’s got a super-high DPI maximum, a fast polling rate, and a lightweight frame. We've added a mention of the newly-reviewed GLORIOUS Model O 2 Wireless in the Wireless Versatility section of this review. We've added a link to the newly-reviewed Glorious Model O PRO in the Wireless Versatility section of this review. The overall look of the mouse is striking, though less flashy than its predecessor's. Unlike the original Model O, the Model O 2 does away with the RGB lights in the scroll wheel, just keeping the original's accents on the side, which shine through the gaps on the patterned surface. The more limited RGB gives the mouse a mature feel, while keeping the gamer aesthetic. (You can still shut off the glow, if desired.) If you have trypophobia, you may want to step away from this mouse, but the side benefit of all the perforations is that the mouse is super lightweight.

The shape is designed to be used with either hand, with the hand resting on the mouse in as neutral and natural a position as possible, thereby reducing the strain on the fingers when pressing the buttons and avoiding unnecessary movements. Long gaming sessions have also never been more comfortable, due in no small part to its ergonomic shape. In testing, the Model O 2 moved effortlessly across the surface of a desk pad, and after a couple of runs in State Space Labs' Aim Lab esports trainer, I noticed a significant increase in performance as opposed to the heavier Logitech G502 X Plus that I use as a daily driver, but no more than a similarly styled mouse like the Roccat Burst Pro Air. We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.In addition to the versatile DPI settings possible thanks to the high-end Pixart sensor, the Glorious Model O Gaming Mouse also manages to impress in other ways. This includes its ability to handle 50G of acceleration and speeds of more than 250 IPS. The polling rate has a maximum of 1000 Hz. All in all, this is indicative of a mouse that has been created from the ground up to handle fast movements. The large Teflon mouse feet also help minimise resistance during use, irrespective of the exact surface you are using. Add in the extra flexible braided cable, which also happens to be extremely light, and you have a mouse that is so comfortable and light you could be forgiven for forgetting it was a wired mouse at all. Front and centre, we find a simplified version of the aforementioned Glorious Beefcake man right between the mouse buttons underneath eh convenient DPI cycle button. If you’re right-handed, this is the only branding that’s visible, resulting in a all-but brand-neutral appearance, something we always like. As far as we can remember, this is the most well-built mouse we’ve ever encountered. It doesn’t creak when squeezed, rattle when shaken, or otherwise feel anything less than fantastic. A DPI indicator light on the bottom of the mouse cycles through five colors depending on which sensitivity preset is active. In between the toggle switch and the indicator is the proprietary Glorious BAMF 2.0 Optical sensor. Cringe-worthy name aside, this is an impressive sensor, with a maximum of 26,000dpi (the mouse is set to 8,000dpi out of the box) and a 1,000Hz polling rate. Of course, the holes are covered when you’re actually using the mouse, but there is also a curved slice of diffuse RGB running along each side of the mouse just under the almost imperceptible seam between the top shell and the sides. So if you’re into the glowy vibes while gaming, they’re still here to enjoy.

First up, we see the removal of the more detailed buff Glorious PC Gaming Master Race guy that was the mascot of their previous branding. While we miss the Zero Punctuation reference, we understand why Glorious has grown out of this branding. We’re grateful for this, in fact, as the Glorious Model O 2 looks way more neat and tidy.

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This is not to say that we dislike the design, far from it. In fact, we’re aware of how hard it must be to innovate when the shape of the human hand remains stubbornly unchanged year after year. Setup is the same as always too. Plus the mouse in with the included USB Type-A to Type-C cable to get started immediately, or plug the dongle in and flip the switch to the ‘2.4’ setting to connect wirelessly. The experience itself is generally average and a touch austere. Sliding the up over the inner box you’re greeted by the thin box that holds all the paper work, after this is removed you’ll find the mouse. As per usual, there is a small foam grommet to hold the mouse down into it’s little cradle.

We mentioned earlier that the design is unremarkable, and we stand by that, however, it does look very cool, divisive honeycomb shape notwithstanding. Glorious Core allows you to customize everything from the RGB effects on the mouse to resetting key bindings and setting new DPI values for each mode.We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.

You can also take the rogue option and connect via Bluetooth 5.2, which requires flipping that same switch to the ‘BT’ setting and looking for the mouse in the Bluetooth settings of your gaming laptop, gaming PC, or tablet. Glorious Model O 2 design: Tidy, but unremarkable On the underside of the Model O 2 is a toggle switch to set the mouse to Bluetooth mode or 2.4GHz wireless mode via a USB dongle. The body has no onboard storage for stashing the dongle when you're not using it, though Glorious does sell a hard-shell carrying case that has a cutout for the dongle. The switch can also be used to turn the wireless radio off if you're connecting via a USB cable. On a 2.4GHz wireless connection, the mouse should last around 110 hours before needing a charge, while the Bluetooth mode should last 210 hours, according to Glorious. The Model O 2 measures 1.5 by 2.6 by 5 inches (HWD) and should fit most hands comfortably. With a weight of 2.39 ounces, it glides over a mousepad effortlessly, surely helped by the PTFE feet underneath. Oddly, the rest of the mouse uses a cheap-feeling plastic that's closer to what we'd expect from a mouse half its price, like the Dark Matter Hyper-K Ultralight. There’s a kind of startling roughness to it, though some might argue that aids in gripping the mouse as you swing it across a mousepad.

We also have no complaints when it comes to the performance of the Glorious Model O 2, with the Glorious BAMF 2.0 sensor providing up to a ludicrous 26,000 DPI at a max speed of 650 IPS. This, for reference, is 250 more than the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, firmly positioning the Model O 2 as a competitor to the current king. Glorious Core can store three settings profiles, and it allows you to export or import those settings for when you plug your mouse into a new computer, or for use in different games and apps. You can even fine-tune the lift-off distance of the mouse, changing how far above your desk the sensor will begin to detect movement. The Glorious Core utility works with all Glorious products, not just the Model O 2. Another change that visually differentiates the Glorious Model O 2 from it’s predecessor is the shape of the holes that make up the weight-saving honeycomb design. Previously they were hexagonal, with the sharp corners resulting in an aggressive look and more noticeable texture on the palm. Glorious has now made these holes circular with more rounded edges, stretching the definition of ‘honeycomb’ and creating a nicer, more gentle aesthetic. Also, the holes are now entirely absent from the mouse buttons, where previously they extended a centimetre or so down towards the scroll wheel.