The GLORIOUS Model I is a lightweight multi-genre gaming mouse with an ergonomic, right-handed design. This mouse marks GLORIOUS' first entry into the multi-genre gaming market, and it's similar in design and function to popular multi-genre mice like those found in Logitech's G502 series and Razer's Basilisk lineup. However, unlike those mice, this mouse is designed to be as lightweight as possible. On the left side, there are four buttons, and two of them are magnetic, meaning you can swap them out with the additional button pieces that come included.
Our Verdict
The GLORIOUS Model I is a decent mouse for office use. It has a right-handed design with a thumb rest and feels comfortable to use. There's a cluster of buttons along the left side and a pair of buttons behind the scroll wheel, all of which you can reprogram to perform several helpful functions. Two of these buttons are magnetic, and you can swap them out for a differently-shaped button or a flat piece that disables the button depending on what you need. Unfortunately, the scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and a free-scrolling mode. Also, it lacks Bluetooth compatibility as it's a wired-only mouse.
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Many reprogrammable buttons.
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Feels comfortable and well-built.
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Wired-only.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and free-scrolling mode.
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Too bulky to fit into laptop bags.
The GLORIOUS Model I is an excellent mouse for FPS gaming. Overall, it feels well-built and has excellent click latency, so it's well up to the task of competitive gaming. The mouse is pretty lightweight, as is its cable. The feet glide smoothly on mousepads or desks without causing drag. Performance-wise, you can adjust the CPI precisely in steps of 50 within a very broad range and adjust the lift-off distance and debounce settings. Unfortunately, this mouse is fairly large and isn't well-suited for small hand sizes.
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Lightweight.
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Excellent click latency.
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Feels comfortable and well-built.
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Too bulky to fit into laptop bags.
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Too big for small hands to use comfortably.
The GLORIOUS Model I is a very good mouse for MMO gaming. Although it doesn't have as many buttons as some dedicated MMO mice, all of its buttons are reprogrammable in the companion software. Also, you can swap out two of the four side buttons as they're magnetic, so you can replace them with differently-shaped buttons or with a flat panel that disables the button. Performance-wise, you can precisely set the CPI in steps of 50 within a very wide range, and its click latency is excellent. Unfortunately, it's too big for small hands to use comfortably.
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Many reprogrammable buttons.
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Excellent click latency.
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Feels comfortable and well-built.
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Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt functions and free-scrolling mode.
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Too bulky to fit into laptop bags.
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Too big for small hands to use comfortably.
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Too bulky to fit into laptop bags.
- 6.4 Work
- 8.7 Video Games (FPS)
- 8.0 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.1 Raw Performance
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Oct 04, 2023: We've added a link to the newly reviewed GLORIOUS Model I 2 Wireless in the Wireless Versatility section of this review.
- Updated Mar 01, 2023: 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.
- Updated Sep 08, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.3. This update adds a new Sensor Latency test and makes minor changes to several of our existing tests, resulting in test result changes in several sections. For more information, you can check out our full changelog here.
- Updated Aug 17, 2022: 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.
- Updated Aug 16, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated May 19, 2022: Review published.
- Updated May 09, 2022: Early access published.
- Updated May 04, 2022: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated May 02, 2022: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Apr 19, 2022: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The GLORIOUS Model I comes in two colorways: black and white. We tested the black variant, and you can see the label here.
Compared To Other Mice
The GLORIOUS Model I is a lightweight multi-genre gaming mouse that's the first of its kind from GLORIOUS. The Model I is their answer to the popular Logitech G502 HERO and Razer Basilisk V3. It's much more lightweight than these other mice and still keeps some impressive features like RGB lighting. However, it's important to note that it's still a gaming-focused option as it lacks a free-scroll feature and L/R tilt inputs that would make the mouse more useful for productivity tasks. Also, this mouse has modular buttons. Two of the four side buttons are held in with magnets so you can change them out for differently-shaped buttons or a flat piece that disables the buttons. Otherwise, its performance and click latency are on par with similar mice.
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The GLORIOUS Model O and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice intended for different uses. However, the Model I mouse performs better overall as it has lower click latency and a wider CPI range within which you can adjust the setting more precisely. It has a right-handed shape, and it's designed to be a multi-genre mouse. On the other hand, the Model O is a symmetrically-shaped mouse better suited for FPS gaming. It's slightly lighter than the Model I.
The GLORIOUS Model D and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice, but the Model I performs better overall. The Model I is a lightweight, multi-genre gaming mouse with a cluster of side buttons on the left, some of which are modular. It has better click latency and a lower minimum lift-off distance, and its CPI is more precisely adjustable. On the other hand, the Model D is a more FPS-focused mouse.
The GLORIOUS Model I and the GLORIOUS Model I 2 Wireless are gaming mice in the same product lineup with a very similar right-handed shape. The Model I is an earlier wired-only model. It's marginally lighter but has significantly better click latency performance and has RGB lighting zones on both sides and in the scroll wheel. Its body has weight-saving, honeycomb-shaped cutouts on the palm rest and underside. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS Model I 2 Wireless is a wireless model with better sensor accuracy. While it lacks an RGB lighting zone in the scroll wheel, it has comparatively smaller circular-shaped weight-saving cutouts on the palm rest and underside.
The Logitech G502 HERO and the GLORIOUS Model I are both multi-genre gaming mice. However, they have some key differences. The Logitech has a scroll wheel with a free-scrolling mode, and it has more programmable inputs thanks to a shift feature in the software that adds an additional layer of programmability. Also, it feels better built and more comfortable to use. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is significantly lighter, and its feet and cable are higher quality and don't cause drag.
The Razer Basilisk V3 and the GLORIOUS Model I are both multi-genre gaming mice, but the Razer performs better overall. The Razer has better click latency, a free-scrolling mode for its scroll wheel, and it has many more programmable inputs thanks to its Hypershift feature, which adds an additional layer of inputs. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is significantly lighter, has modular side buttons, and its cable is slightly better.
The GLORIOUS Model O Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice with key differences. As the name implies, the Model O Wireless is a wireless mouse, and it has a symmetrical shape that's better suited for FPS gaming. On the other hand, the Model I is a wired-only model with a right-handed slant and a cluster of buttons on the left side as it's designed to be used for a larger variety of game genres.
The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and the GLORIOUS Model I are multi-genre gaming mice with some key differences. The GLORIOUS is a wired-only model designed for a lightweight gaming experience, so it has a perforated body and fewer RGB zones. It also has a modular side button that you can swap out with a slightly differently-shaped button. On the other hand, the Razer isn't designed for weight optimization and is a wireless unit. Instead, the Razer has a better-performing sensor, lower click latency, and Bluetooth compatibility.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice with some key differences. The Model D Wireless, as its name suggests, is a wireless mouse while the Model I is wired-only. Both mice have right-handed slants, but the Model I has more side buttons on its left as it's designed to be a multi-genre gaming mouse while the Model D Wireless is better suited for FPS gaming.
The GLORIOUS Model D- and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight, wired-only gaming mice. Both mice have a right-handed slant, but the Model I has more buttons on its left side, while the Model D- is slightly smaller so it's better suited for smaller hands. However, the Model I feels much more solidly built than the Model D-.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice, but they have some key differences. The Logitech is a wireless mouse that's about 10g lighter than the GLORIOUS, and it has a symmetrical shape with two side buttons on the left. Conversely, the GLORIOUS is a wired-only mouse that's designed to be used with a variety of gaming genres. It has a right-handed slant with a cluster of side buttons on the left. Overall, their click latency is comparable, but the Logitech has better stock feet and the GLORIOUS has a more flexible cable.
The Razer Viper Ultimate and the GLORIOUS Model I are two lightweight gaming mice, but they're intended for different uses. The Razer is a symmetrical, true ambidextrous mouse with two buttons on either side, and it's better suited for FPS gaming. Also, it connects wirelessly. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is a wired-only mouse with a right-handed slant. It's designed to be a multi-genre gaming mouse, so it has a cluster of buttons on its left side.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro and the GLORIOUS Model I are similar wired-only, gaming mice. They both have a right-handed shape with a slight thumb rest for extra support. However, the ROCCAT is better suited for more hand sizes and grip styles whereas the GLORIOUS is too big for small hands to use comfortably with any grip type. Otherwise, they have similar CPI ranges and click latencies.
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Test Results
The GLORIOUS Model I has a matte black shell with honeycomb cutouts on the palm rest area and underside. It has a similar aesthetic to other GLORIOUS mice with a logo on the back end and a strip of RGB lighting on each side and in the scroll wheel. You can program the RGB in the companion software, but the zones aren't independently adjustable, meaning any changes will apply to all zones. The side buttons and the two buttons behind the scroll wheel are glossy, black plastic. Also, this mouse comes with modular buttons. You can remove and replace the furthest forward side button and the furthest back button in the trio along the side with a differently shaped button to better suit your needs.
The GLORIOUS Model I feels well-built. However, it does make some noticeable creaking noises without much pressure applied, and there's some minor flex on the bottom of the mouse. There's also a slight side-to-side wobble in the L/R click buttons, though this isn't noticeable or distracting during use. Otherwise, the honeycomb body feels solid, and there's no rattling or loose parts inside the mouse.
The GLORIOUS Model I has a right-handed shape with a thumb rest for added support. It feels comfortable to use, though it's slightly on the larger side, so if you have small hands, you may want to look for a smaller option as you'll have difficulty reaching the furthest forward side button.
The GLORIOUS Model I is a wired-only mouse. There's a separate wireless model based on this mouse called the GLORIOUS Model I 2 Wireless.
The GLORIOUS Model I uses the same paracord-like cable as other GLORIOUS mice. It's very light, has good flexibility, and glides nicely across a desk. However, it does retain kinks from the packaging.
The GLORIOUS Model I has outstanding feet. They're similar to the feet found on other GLORIOUS mice, and they offer a very smooth gliding experience on mousepads and desks, with only a slight scratchiness on desks. They're also slightly thicker than average. Unfortunately, there are some sharp corners, which can cause marginally more resistance on surfaces than rounded edges.
- GLORIOUS Model I
- 4x modular side buttons
- GLORIOUS branded stickers
- User documentation
You can reprogram all of the buttons on the GLORIOUS Model I to perform as media controls, macros, or shortcuts. However, you can't reprogram the up/down scroll inputs. Also, two of the four side buttons are magnetic. The furthest forward button along the thumb rest and the furthest back button in the trio along the side comes with two additional button pieces. One of which is a slightly different button shape, and the other is a panel that sits flush to the mouse body and disables the button. However, you should note that these buttons are difficult to remove, and you may require a small tool to help you pop the buttons out, though you'll run the risk of scratching the mouse body or the button pieces. The L/R click buttons use proprietary GLORIOUS switches, which are rated for 80 million clicks.
The GLORIOUS Model I's click latency is low enough for any gaming genre. We obtained this latency measurement with the debounce settings at 0ms.
The GLORIOUS Model I uses the GLORIOUS BAMF sensor, based on the PixArt PAW3370. The polling rate options are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. You can use the companion software to program four CPI settings per profile and cycle between them using the CPI buttons behind the scroll wheel. You can also configure the lift-off distance in the software and set it to 1mm or 2mm.
The GLORIOUS Model I's scroll wheel is similar to other recent GLORIOUS releases. It feels precise with smooth but pronounced step definition, and the rubber covering has deep grooves, so it feels grippy. It's also quiet to use.
The GLORIOUS Model I uses the Glorious Core software. It's straightforward and has a clean-looking interface, so it's easy to program macros, reassign buttons, and customize the RGB lighting. The software also allows for more sensor customization options, like adjusting the lift-off distance and the debounce time.
All default button functions work on Mac, but the companion software isn't available for macOS. Also, users online report an issue where the mouse doesn't work after updating to the most recent firmware (v1.2). Fortunately, GLORIOUS offers a solution to get the mouse back up and running, which can be found here.