ASUS ROG Gladius II Mouse Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

All-in-all, the ASUS ROG Gladius II is an excellent mouse with a lot going for it.

For starters, it is well-designed, with a very ergonomic shape which lends itself to both palm and claw grips. I also think its 110g weight is perfect, while having replacement Omron switches included in the box is a lovely touch.

The Gladius II's RGB lighting is arguably its best feature, and I would say it is definitely class-leading. Aside from having three independent lighting zones, the underglow effect is the star of the show as it is simply mesmerising and really helps the mouse stand out. This alone makes the Gladius II an appealing proposition.

However, I did say at the beginning of this review that the Gladius II is up against stiff competition from the Razer DeathAdder Elite, and software is one area where I feel Razer has the advantage. ROG Armoury is a very decent piece of software, but I do think Razer Synapse is generally a bit comprehensive and gives you a bit more control. For example, my biggest issue with Armoury is that it only lets users set two DPI stages, whereas Synapse lets you set up to 5.

Pricing is also worth talking about, as the Gladius II comes in at £79.99, which is actually £10 more than what the DeathAdder Elite currently retails for. For this amount of money, I do think that the Gladius II makes more sense if you already own a few of the Aura-compatible products from ASUS, as you can then sync all the lighting between the devices.

However, it is my opinion that the DeathAdder Elite is just about the overall better package considering it is £10 cheaper, offers superior software and supports multiple DPI stages.

That being said, the ROG Gladius II is still a great mouse. It is very comfortable, performs well and has lovely RGB lighting. If it were £10-15 cheaper, it would probably edge ahead of the DeathAdder Elite, but it remains very enticing at £79.99.

You can buy one from Overclockers UK for £79.99 inc. VAT HERE.

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Pros

• Very comfortable.
• Replacement switches are included.
• RGB lighting is top-notch.
• Pixart PMW 3360 sensor.
• Sniper button is a good addition.

Cons

• ROG Armoury is not quite as comprehensive as Razer Synapse.
• Can only set 2 DPI stages.

KitGuru says: The Gladius II features excellent RGB lighting, a top-quality sensor and replacement switches, all of which adds up to make a great mouse. It is just pipped to the post by the DeathAdder Elite, though, as that mouse is £10 cheaper and offers support for multiple DPI stages.

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