The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is a right-handed, wireless gaming mouse with two buttons on its left side. It's suitable for most hand sizes, but small hands may struggle to reach the forward side button using a claw or fingertip grip. It's made of matte black plastic and is somewhat light, and it has RGB zones in the scroll wheel, its left side panel, and palm rest logo. You can connect it via its USB receiver or Bluetooth, and you can pair it with up to three devices. Performance-wise, it has low click latency, a very low lift-off distance, a very wide CPI range, and you can adjust the CPI in increments of 50. Unfortunately, while the sensor on our unit is consistent, it's fairly inaccurate. However, you can offset this by setting your preferred CPI a bit higher to compensate. Also, while you can reprogram most buttons on the mouse, you can't set macros, which may disappoint some users.
Our Verdict
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is very good for office use. It feels well-built, and it has a right-handed design that's suitable for most hand sizes and any grip type. You can reprogram most buttons, though you can't set macros. You can use it wirelessly via its USB receiver or Bluetooth, and you can pair it with up to three devices. Unfortunately, its scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt inputs and a free-scrolling mode.
- Feels very well-built.
- Suitable for most hand sizes and all grip types.
- Connects wirelessly via USB receiver and Bluetooth.
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and free scrolling.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is great for FPS gaming. It has low click latency over both a wired and receiver connection. It's somewhat lightweight and feels very well-built. It's suitable for all grip types for most hand sizes, but small hands may struggle with a claw and fingertip grip. Its charging cable is paracord-like and flexible, and its mouse feet glide smoothly on desks and mouse pads. Performance-wise, it has a very low lift-off distance and a precisely adjustable CPI within a wide range. Unfortunately, while you can reprogram most of its buttons, you can't set macros.
- Somewhat light.
- Low click latency.
- Feels very well-built.
- Precisely adjustable CPI.
- Sensor is inaccurate, but can be mitigated.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is good for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse. That said, you can reprogram most of its buttons to different mouse and keyboard functions, but you can't set macros. On the bright side, it feels very well-built, and it has a right-handed shape that's suitable for most hand sizes with any grip type. Performance-wise, it has low click latency, a very low lift-off distance, and an adjustable CPI within a very wide range.
- Low click latency.
- Feels very well-built.
- Precisely adjustable CPI.
- Doesn't have as many buttons as dedicated MMO mice.
- Sensor is inaccurate, but can be mitigated.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is a very good mouse for ultra-light gaming, but while it's lightweight compared to some gaming mice, it's slightly heavier than what we'd consider an ultra-light mouse. It has low click latency, feels very well-built, and has a flexible paracord-like charging cable and smooth-gliding mouse feet. It's suitable for most hand sizes using any grip type, though small hands may struggle to reach the forward side button comfortable while using a claw or fingertip grip.
- Somewhat light.
- Low click latency.
- Feels very well-built.
- Precisely adjustable CPI.
- Sensor is inaccurate, but can be mitigated.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is excellent for travel. It's wireless, so you can easily use it in tight spaces without worrying about its cable, and there's a space to store the receiver when it's not in use. All default button functions work on both Windows and macOS, and it has onboard memory. Also, it feels well-built, and it's suitable for most hand sizes using any grip type, but people with small hands may struggle with a claw and fingertip grip.
- Feels very well-built.
- Suitable for most hand sizes and all grip types.
- Connects wirelessly via USB receiver and Bluetooth.
- Slightly bulky; may not fit in laptop cases.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 01, 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 Nov 17, 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 Oct 20, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Oct 15, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless in black, and there are no other color variants. While not a variant, there's a wired version called the ASUS ROG Gladius III that's very similar, but it has a different sensor. You can see our unit's label here.
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The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is an update to the ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless, with a few upgraded aesthetics and performance differences, which include a much lighter weight and rounder edges on its L/R click buttons. Also, its side panels are textured plastic, and there's a laser-etched text pattern on the left side to let RGB lighting pass through. It has some rare features that most gaming mice lack, like hot-swappable L/R click button switches and on-the-fly CPI adjustments using its scroll wheel. It has low click latency, though some people may prefer an even more responsive-feeling option. Unfortunately, while you can reprogram most buttons on the mouse, you can't set macros like you can on other gaming options, which may disappoint some users.
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The ASUS ROG Keris Wireless and the ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless are comparable wireless gaming mice. The Keris Wireless is a bit lighter, and it has smoother-gliding mouse feet. Also, it has slightly lower click latency, but the difference may not be noticeable to most people. On the other hand, the Gladius III Wireless has a dedicated CPI-switching button below its scroll wheel. Also, it comes with a USB receiver extender, and it has a lower lift-off distance, a wider CPI range, and a more precisely adjustable CPI.
The Logitech G502 HERO is a good wired gaming mouse, while the ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is a great wireless gaming mouse. If you like heavy mice, the Logitech is heavier and comes with extra weights to let you customize the weight distribution. Also, it has a thumb rest, more programmable buttons, and its scroll wheel has a free-scrolling mode, which is great if you want to use the mouse for office tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS is much lighter, and you can use it wirelessly via Bluetooth or its USB receiver. Its charging cable is better quality and more flexible than the Logitech's cable, and its mouse feet are also better. While the Logitech has slightly lower click latency, the difference won't be noticeable by most people.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless and the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition are wireless gaming mice. The Gladius III Wireless has a right-handed shape and better overall build quality. On the other hand, the Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition has a symmetrical shape and is significantly lighter. It also has better-quality mouse feet, lower click latency, much better sensor performance, and a longer advertised battery life.
The ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless is a great wireless gaming model, while the ASUS ROG Keris is an excellent wired-only gaming mouse. You can use the Gladius III Wireless via Bluetooth or its USB receiver, but you can also use it wired with its charging cable. It has a lower lift-off distance and a more precisely adjustable CPI within a wider range. Comparatively, the Keris is much lighter, and it has lower click latency. Also, its mouse feet glide a bit smoother on desks and mousepads.
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