Asus ROG Gladius III

The Asus ROG Gladius III costs $119.99 and has USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections, as well as switches that can be swapped out to make your gaming experience unique. It looks like it could be a good rival to the Logitech Pro X Superlight.

-- As reviewed by CompsMag
Asus ROG Gladius III 1

Product details

  • Tri-mode connectivity with dual-wireless 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth LE, plus wired USB
  • 19,000 dpi with 1% deviation (specially tuned to 26,000 dpi), 400 ips optical sensor, and 1000 Hz polling rate
  • Revolutionary zero-click latency for real-time response
  • Exclusive Push-Fit Switch Socket II design enables hot-swap compatibility with mechanical switches and Omron Optical Micro Switches to vary click force and extend lifespan of the mouse
  • ROG Micro Switches offer consistent click force and a 70-million-click lifespan
  • Laser-engraved ROG markings on the side of the mouse features RGB illumination
  • ROG Paracord cable and 100% PTFE rounded-edge mouse feet ensure a swift and smooth glide

PROS

+ + Nicely balanced design for right-handed gamers
+ + Hot-swappable switches for right/left buttons
+ + Excellent overall performance with up to 26,000 DPI
+ + Configurable for USB, 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth connectivity
+ + Swanky three-zone Aura Sync RGB lighting effects

CONS

- Expensive compared to similar gaming mice
- Heavier than other elite gaming mice
- Despite its heavier design, the plastic feels a bit cheap

Expert reviews and ratings

By CompsMag on March 20, 2023
The Asus ROG Gladius III costs $119.99 and has USB-C, Bluetooth, and 2.4 GHz connections, as well as switches that can be swapped out to make your gaming experience unique. It looks like it could be a good rival to the Logitech Pro X Superlight.
90
By Tom's Hardware on November 10, 2021
At $119.99 the Asus ROG Gladius III offers USB-C, Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity along with trick swappable switches to customize your gaming experience. It presents as a worthy competitor to the Logitech Pro X Superlight.
80
By TrustedReviews on May 15, 2021
For those who like a fair bit of customisation, both physically and through software, the Gladius III is a great option. What’s more, the fact it comes with a 19,000 DPI sensor and a 79g weight mean it’s a mouse that competitive gamers should love. This is backed up by that zero-latency wired connection that makes the Gladius III perfect for competitive gamers.
80
By PCWorld on April 04, 2023
The Asus Gladius III is the perfect option for serious gamers wanting to personalize the feel, force, and actuation of their mouse’s two main clicks.
80