The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent gaming mouse that's designed to be as light as possible. It's a more ergonomic version of the ambidextrous GLORIOUS Model O and performs very well. It's very comfortable to use and is better suited for palm or claw grips. Its honeycomb pattern design makes it very lightweight, the feet glide very well, and it even comes with additional skates. It features RGB lighting and can be customized with presets inside its software.
Our Verdict
The GLORIOUS Model D is an okay office mouse. It has a comfortable right-slanted design and is very well-built. The two side buttons can also help with making web browsing a bit easier. Although its cable is amazingly light, it still doesn't offer the versatility of a wireless design.
- Very lightweight.
- Comfortable to use for a wide range of hand sizes and grips.
- Amazing cable.
- Has a bit more flex than the Model O.
- Model O is a better option if you use a fingertip grip.
The GLORIOUS Model D is great for FPS games. Its click latency is very low, it's a very lightweight mouse, and its right-slanted design is comfortable to use. However, if you use a fingertip grip, you'll be better off with an ambidextrous mouse like the Model O, and smaller hands might even prefer looking at the GLORIOUS Model O-. Its feet are great, and you can even stick the included larger skates if you prefer them.
- Very lightweight.
- Comfortable to use for a wide range of hand sizes and grips.
- Amazing cable.
- Has a bit more flex than the Model O.
- Model O is a better option if you use a fingertip grip.
The GLORIOUS Model D is a decent MMO mouse. It has two side buttons which give you extra inputs, but it won't be as amazing as a dedicated MMO mouse with a plethora of side buttons.
- Very lightweight.
- Comfortable to use for a wide range of hand sizes and grips.
- Amazing cable.
- Has a bit more flex than the Model O.
- Model O is a better option if you use a fingertip grip.
Like most wired-only gaming mice, the GLORIOUS Model D isn't designed for travel. It takes a lot of space, especially with the non-detachable cable. It isn't the easiest to use in a restricted space like on a train or plane.
- Very lightweight.
- Comfortable to use for a wide range of hand sizes and grips.
- Amazing cable.
- Has a bit more flex than the Model O.
- Model O is a better option if you use a fingertip grip.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 16, 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 Oct 05, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the GLORIOUS Model D. It's also available in a smaller size, called the GLORIOUS Model D-. They perform identically, but the Model D- is lighter.
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The GLORIOUS Model D is an excellent lightweight gaming mouse, although there are some lighter options like the Finalmouse Ultralight 2 - Cape Town. However, the Model D has a nice and comfortable ergo, right-slanted design that's very comfortable for a wide range of grips and hand sizes. It also has dedicated software for customization options and it feels very well-built. See our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best wireless gaming mice, and the best mice overall.
The GLORIOUS Model O and the GLORIOUS Model D are both ultra-light gaming mice that perform very similarly. The main difference is the shape of these two mice. The Model O is an ambidextrous mouse, while the Model D has a right-slanted design. The Model D also has a higher lift-off distance and seems to have more flex than the Model O.
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 D and the Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED are both gaming mice. The GLORIOUS is right-handed and wired, while the Logitech has an ambidextrous shape and connects wirelessly with its USB receiver. The GLORIOUS weighs significantly less than the Logitech. It also has feet that glide much more smoothly on mousepads and desks. On the other hand, the Logitech feels sturdier and has a slightly lower minimum CPI. It also has a lower lift-off distance, and you can set its CPI more precisely by increments of 50. Also, it has software compatible with Windows and macOS, while the GLORIOUS software is only compatible with Windows.
The GLORIOUS Model D- is slightly better for ultra-light gaming than the GLORIOUS Model D because it's lighter. The Minus is smaller and better suited for those with small hands, while the Model D is aimed at those with larger hands. Besides that, both mice have the same performance.
Test Results
This mouse is very similar in style to the GLORIOUS Model O, but it has a more ergonomic shape with a right-slanted design. It features two RGB strips on the sides and around the scroll wheel. Its body is covered by a honeycomb pattern, which reduces its weight. You can get this mouse in black or white, and you can choose between a matte finish or a glossy one.
Like most wired-only mice, the GLORIOUS Model D isn't very portable. It won't be the ideal travel companion and it might be hard to put in a laptop case, but people looking for a gaming mouse for their home setup shouldn't be bothered by this.
The build quality is decent. The mouse is made from hard plastic and feels very solid, although the joints where the RGB lights and the left/right-click buttons meet at the back panel have a decent amount of flex, which the GLORIOUS Model O doesn't have. While there's no major issue with this mouse, it does feel a bit flimsy when squeezed. However, most people shouldn't notice it during regular use. If you're looking for a similar mouse with a honeycomb design but sturdier-feeling build quality, check out the XTRFY M42. Or, if you're interested in a mouse with a similar shape but with a solid plastic body, check out the BenQ ZOWIE EC1.
This mouse is very lightweight, especially if you take away the weight from the cable by using a mouse bungee. However, without modding the mouse, there's no weight optimization. If you're looking for an even lighter mouse, check out the Pulsar Xlite. Or, if you aren't a fan of the honeycomb design, take a look at the Razer Deathadder V2 Mini.
The GLORIOUS Model D is very comfortable to use. Its right-slanted design and body shape are very pleasant to hold and make the mouse suitable for a wide range of grips and hand sizes. It's better suited for a palm or claw grip, and we suggest getting the GLORIOUS Model O if you're a fingertip user.
All hand sizes are appropriate for using a palm grip with this mouse. You shouldn't have any issues reaching all buttons and the scroll wheel.
When using a claw grip, people with smaller hands might have trouble reaching the front side button and the scroll wheel. If you prefer something for smaller hands, check out the GLORIOUS Model D-.
Although you can use this mouse in a fingertip grip, we suggest getting the ambidextrous-designed GLORIOUS Model O instead. The right-handed ergonomic design won't be ideal for a fingertip grip.
This mouse is wired-only and can't be used wirelessly. If you prefer a wireless option, check out the GLORIOUS Model O Wireless.
The GLORIOUS Model D's cable is amazing. The new 'Ascended' cable, which now also ships with more recent Model O mice, is very flexible, lightweight, and doesn't create any drag when moving the mouse.
The PTFE feet are very good and glide well on both a mousepad and directly on a desk. You can even put on the included larger skates if you prefer.
There are two side buttons on the left, which is enough for most people who mainly play FPS games, but won't be great for MMOs. Although you can create multiple profiles using the software, you'll have to cycle between them inside it, as you can't program a button to change profiles. The side buttons also have a decent amount of pre-travel, but all buttons are clicky and the side buttons are slightly bigger than the Model O buttons, which better suit an ergo-shaped mouse. If you're looking for a similarly designed lightweight mouse, but with more buttons on the side, check out the GLORIOUS Model I.
The click latency of this gaming mouse is very low. The mouse clicks feel responsive and you won't notice any delay when using the mouse. We tested the mouse at the lowest debounce setting, which can be set inside the software. If you prefer something with even lower click latency, then check out the Cooler Master MM720.
If you're interested in a mouse that's similarly lightweight but has a lower minimum lift-off distance, check out the Mountain Makalu 67.
This mouse has a fairly standard scroll wheel. Its increments are distinct, yet fairly quiet and soft. It's pretty much identical to the GLORIOUS Model O.
The GLORIOUS Model D software is great and offers easy customization to the lighting or sensitivity settings. However, if you have the Model O, note that this software is different from the Model D's, and will require another download. If you prefer a mouse with software support for macOS, check out the SteelSeries Aerox 3.
Note: There's a known issue that the software doesn't detect the Model D at first. You need to install a separate firmware updater for the mouse before the software can detect it.
Just like the Model O, this mouse is fully compatible with Windows, but the software can't be downloaded on macOS. This means you won't be able to reprogram the buttons or the lighting effects, although they do work if you save them to the on-board memory from a PC.