ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless Aimpoint Gaming Mouse – Right-Handed Ergonomic, 79g, Tri-Mode Connectivity, 36K DPI, up to 119Hr Battery, Hot-Swappable Switches, PC/Mac Support - Black

I'm using this mouse full-time on Arch Linux for gaming, art and design. I really like the textured sides since they provide good grip and the shape is ergonomic for my hands (right-handed). For reference, my previous mouse was a Logitech G403 Hero wired.As a varying claw/palm grip user who enjoyed the shape and size profile of the G403, I find I'm enjoying the Gladius III quite a bit more. I think the side texture and better shaped right side of the mouse make it a lot easier to grip regardless of task.My primary reason to switch away from Logitech mice is that I've had 7 various Logitech mice break in 7 years. It always came down to double-clicking issues or broken scroll wheels. Unacceptable to the degree that they've permanently lost my business.Since I've had so many subpar Logitech mice break from regular usage, budget was not a factor and any price-point was acceptable to get a durable mouse.I went with ASUS because of the replaceable switches rated at 70 million clicks. They have a qualified vendors document on their website that lists compatibility with Omron and Kailh for the Gen 2 push fit sockets this mouse has. Here's the current list of compatible switches for reference:Omron Model D2F-01F, D2FC-F-7N (10M), D2FC-F-7N (20M), D2F-F-3-7, D2FC-F-K (50M)Kailh CMI126603D08-5 (20M), CMI126603D09-3 (30M), CMI126601D01 (60M), CMI126601D03(80M)~Clicks are satisfying and not particularly louder or softer than I'm used to, a click is a click. The DPI button works great and feels good, side buttons are solid across their width like a balanced spacebar. The bottom profile button is great, I use the green light profile that reacts to clicks since I don't like RGB.Performance is the same across wired and wireless (dongle) for me. I like that it saves on battery by shutting off the mouse when I step away for an extended period of time. A couple clicks and it's active again. Battery life is excellent, I've been running it wireless full time with zero charges for over a week and it's still holding up strong.Included cable is braided and so soft, reminds me of a couch pillow's plush cotton knit. It slides across my large mouse pad and doesn't catch on anything in my cable management.Speaking of, I always hated playing shooters with a wireless mouse but I've noticed no difference playing wired or wireless with this mouse. In my mind, it boils down to excellent shape, texture and ergonomics because I'm not having to counterweight the mouse's cable drag against a poorly designed mouse body to feel centered.I've also seen no discoloration with heavy use despite this being a white/grey colorway. This must be due to the plastic appearing to be a smooth injection-style color (Legos) instead of a low quality spray-on paintjob (Logitech G203).~I'll wrap up with a deep dive on the daily experience with this mouse and Arch Linux.This mouse is incompatible with Piper, the software I previously used to manage my Logitech mouse's DPI, shut off the RGB and remap the side buttons into media keys.I knew that going into this (search for libratbag devices list on Github), so I utilize my Keychron Q3 for media key functionality and actually prefer it.I'm limited to managing the features of the Gladius with the built-in hardware buttons and yet I have no regrets. The DPI settings out of the box are perfect for the full range of settings I switch between and one of the onboard profiles has reactionary RGB based on clicks, which is very close to my optimal no-RGB setup.~TL;DRGladius III is my favorite mouse I've ever used out of Corsair, Logitech and now ASUS. No discoloration with heavy use despite being white/grey colorway. Great out of box experience even without software manageability (for Linux), robust profile / DPI selections and the best ergonomics I've ever used as a hybrid claw/palm grip user coming from the G403. Reminds me of my original Corsair Sabre mouse, but improved. I have high hopes for this mouse long-term with the hot-swappable switches.

The craftsmanship of this mouse is remarkable. It operates really well and the accuracy is unmatched to other companies. I have owned several differnt brand mouses and this one fits perfects and operates smoothly. It is easy to use and easy to install. The software can control the lights and changes the DPI. The mouse movement can change speed with the click of the button and has 4 functions. This mouse is for the price!!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I am an Asus ROG fan for years. I was looking for a gaming mouse that didn't have to be wired and would perform as it should. This one, did that with ease. Easy setup. Mouse speeds were perfect on each setting. It is very smooth and responsive.Mouse quality:It is a durable little guy lol. It fits comfortably in your hand. Clickers feel good and respond as they should.Value for money:Perfect price tag for a ROG mouse, especially wireless.Functionality:It's top tier functionality! You will not be dissapointed!

After using the mouse for a couple weeks now I can say I have had zero issues with it. I have read the other issues people have with the sensor on the mouse. Did multiple tests and my sensor seemed to just work perfectly fine. The battery life is very nice for a rechargeable mouse (with RGB off) and I only paid 50 dollars for it through amazon warehouse. The mouse comes with a very nice grip tape that works really well. The charging cord for it is also quite long. I put it on a mouse bungee so that there is no drag when the mouse is plugged in. The mouse is quite light but not as light as my previous mouse (glorious model o) and feels way higher quality. If you do not care about RGB that much and are willing to turn it off for higher battery life this mouse is great. The software known as armory crate is a little annoying to use but its not worth dropping a star over. Will update the review if anything changes.

My Razer Deathadder 2 Pro died needed another mouse had the Razer a year so wasn't impressed. The Gladius Aimpoint seems to be similar with decent software so far though I hear Asus ducks you if you have issues. I like the mouse shape and the battery lasts a couple of days being USB C and not needing a proprietary charging cable is nice. Wish the Gladiator had rubber sides instead of the cheap-feeling plastic but the response times are nice. The extra switches are also nice but I doubt this mouse will last long enough to need them at 80.00 this mouse is priced right any more maybe not. I find Corsair mice die if you update them so this may be a better choice. The weight at 79 grams is pretty good I don't like the superlights because they feel cheap and I play MMO's not shooters. I think overall its a pretty good mouse IF it lasts.. I say that because I had an Asus Strix Scope TKL board died within 6 months red linear switches. Warranty was useless.