The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is an ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse with honeycomb cutouts on its palm rest and underside. It has two side buttons on the left, a dedicated CPI button behind its scroll wheel, and RGB lighting along both sides and on the scroll wheel. It has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes, and it connects either wirelessly with a USB receiver or with its charging cable. Performance-wise, it has excellent click latency, a very low lift-off distance, and you can adjust the CPI by increments of 50 within a very wide range.
Our Verdict
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is good for office and multimedia work. It feels well-built and has a comfortable right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes. It connects either wirelessly with its USB receiver or with its charging cable, and you can customize all of its button assignments using the companion software compatible with Windows. Unfortunately, it doesn't support Bluetooth, and its scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode.
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Feels well-built.
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All buttons are reprogrammable.
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Connects wirelessly with its USB receiver.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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No Bluetooth support.
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Mouse wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is an excellent FPS gaming mouse. It feels well-built and is very lightweight. It has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes; however, small hands may not comfortably reach both side buttons or the scroll wheel using a claw or fingertip grip. It also has a flexible paracord-like charging cable and mouse feet that glide very smoothly on desks and mousepads. Additionally, its click latency and minimum lift-off distance are very low, and you can precisely adjust the CPI by increments of 50 within a very wide range.
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Very lightweight.
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Feels well-built.
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Very low click latency.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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Plastic body feels thin, and there's some minor flex on the underside and in the joint where the sides meet the base.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is decent for MMO gaming, but it doesn't have nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse. That said, you can program all of the buttons it does have using the customization software. It also feels well-built and has a comfortable, right-handed shape suitable for all grip types and nearly all hand sizes. Performance-wise, it has very low click latency, a very low lift-off distance, and you can precisely adjust the CPI by increments of 50 within a very wide range.
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Feels well-built.
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All buttons are reprogrammable.
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Very low click latency.
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Not nearly as many side buttons as a dedicated MMO gaming mouse.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
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Lacks a dedicated button for switching profiles.
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Plastic body feels thin, and there's some minor flex on the underside and in the joint where the sides meet the base.
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Bulky; may not fit in most laptop cases.
- 7.0 Work
- 8.6 Video Games (FPS)
- 7.7 Video Games (MMO)
- 9.0 Raw Performance
- Updated Jul 18, 2024: We've added a link to the GLORIOUS Model D 2 Wireless in the Wireless Versatility section of this review.
- Updated Jan 05, 2024: We've updated the CPI graph displayed in the Sensor Latency section of this review. Our results remain the same, but these graphs have two new columns with results from the Delay At Half Movement and Delay To End Of Movement tests.
- Updated Dec 14, 2023: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.5. This update adds a new Main Button test group, which provides button actuation data and switch information. We've also made minor changes to how we calculate the Office usage score. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Dec 09, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.4. This update modifies our Hand Size Recommendation test, adding a more granular hand size recommendation chart. We've moved several minor tests into different test groups, removed the Travel usage, and added a new Raw Performance usage. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Sep 28, 2022: We've added a comparison to the recently reviewed Razer Viper V3 Pro in the Weight section of this review.
- 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 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 Jun 09, 2022: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.1, which revamped our click latency test methodology. We've updated the text to reflect our new results in various sections, including the Click Latency test box, Usages, Introduction, and other locations where we discuss click latency.
- Updated May 30, 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 Feb 14, 2022: Following a retest, the result of the Profile Switching Button test has been changed from No to Yes.
- Updated Oct 22, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Oct 20, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 15, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Oct 08, 2021: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Aug 05, 2021: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless we tested is matte black, but there's also a matte white variant available. You can see the label for our unit here.
Compared To Other Mice
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is an excellent ultra-lightweight gaming mouse. It shares the same ergonomic, right-handed shape as its wired version, the GLORIOUS Model D, which contrasts with the original GLORIOUS Model O and its wireless version, which have ambidextrous symmetrical shapes. Compared to its wired version, this mouse has a proprietary BAMF sensor made in collaboration with PixArt, which offers a higher maximum CPI and a CPI you can adjust more precisely. It also has new left and right-click button switches made in partnership with Kailh, rated for 80 million clicks or four times as many as the Omron switches in the wired version. Altogether, this is a great choice if you're a fan of the wired Model D or right-handed, lightweight mice more generally, as it makes several notable improvements to the original while adding wireless connectivity and maintaining virtually the same weight.
For more options, check out our picks for the best wireless mouse, the best wireless gaming mouse, and the best lightweight mouse.
The GLORIOUS Model O Wireless is very similar to the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless, but the Model O has an ambidextrous shape while the Model D has a right-handed shape. The Model O Wireless also feels sturdier. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes, but the Model D Wireless is suitable for medium-sized hands using a fingertip grip while the Model O Wireless isn't.
The Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are both excellent ultra-lightweight, wireless gaming mice. The Logitech is somewhat lighter and feels sturdier. It also has better quality mouse feet and a higher maximum CPI. Additionally, its customization software is compatible with Windows and macOS, while the GLORIOUS software is only compatible with Windows. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS has a much more flexible charging cable and a dedicated CPI button behind the scroll wheel. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and almost all hand sizes, but the Logitech has an ambidextrous shape, while the GLORIOUS has a right-handed shape.
The GLORIOUS Model D 2 Wireless is a new version of the original GLORIOUS Model D Wireless. The two have the same right-handed shape and are virtually the same weight, but the newer Model D 2 Wireless has significantly longer battery life and now supports Bluetooth connectivity. It also has small circular weight-saving cutouts in the body, while the original has larger honeycomb-shaped cutouts. Unfortunately, while the new model has an updated sensor package, it performs worse and has higher click latency, making it less suitable than its predecessor for competitive gaming.
The GLORIOUS Model O- Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are excellent ultra-lightweight mice with similar performance but different shapes and sizes. The Model O- Wireless has a symmetrical shape and is geared more towards smaller hands or those who prefer smaller mice. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless has a right-handed shape and is better suited for larger hands. It also has somewhat better click latency.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is an excellent wireless gaming mouse with a right-handed shape, while the GLORIOUS Model O is an excellent wired gaming mouse with an ambidextrous shape. The Model D Wireless has a higher maximum CPI, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and lower click latency. Both mice are suitable for all grip types and most hand sizes.
The Razer Viper Ultimate and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are both excellent wireless gaming mice with comparable performance. The Razer has a slightly higher maximum CPI and two side buttons on either side. You can also set a Hypershift button to enable a secondary layer of commands. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is marginally lighter and has a more flexible cable. Its cable also has a USB-C connector instead of the older Micro-USB connector on the Razer. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types and most hand sizes, but the Razer has an ambidextrous shape while the GLORIOUS has a right-handed shape.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is a wireless version of the GLORIOUS Model D, but it also has several additional improvements. The Model D Wireless feels sturdier and has a higher maximum CPI. It also has a CPI you can adjust more precisely, a lower lift-off distance, and somewhat lower click latency.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the Logitech G Pro Wireless are comparable wireless gaming mice. The GLORIOUS is lighter and has mouse feet that glide more smoothly. It also has a more flexible charging cable and marginally lower click latency. On the other hand, the Logitech feels sturdier and has a pair of side buttons on either side. It also has a higher maximum CPI, a more consistent sensor, and you can set a G-Shift button to enable a second layer of commands. Also, the customization software is compatible with Windows and macOS, while the software for the GLORIOUS is only compatible with Windows.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are both excellent gaming mice with comparable performance. The Razer is a wired-only model with a slightly higher maximum CPI, an extra button behind the mouse wheel, and marginally lower click latency. You can also set a Hypershift button using the software to enable a second layer of commands. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS connects either wirelessly with its USB receiver or wired with its charging cable. Despite being a wireless mouse, its cable is much more flexible than the Razer's. Both mice have a right-handed shape and are suitable for all hand sizes using a palm grip and all but small-sized hands using a claw or fingertip grip.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model D- Wireless are nearly identical lightweight gaming mice that connect wirelessly with a USB receiver. Since the Model D- Wireless is a smaller version of the Model D Wireless, it's about 3g lighter. However, the Model D- Wireless has an improved build quality, so the side buttons don't feel as mushy, and the plastic body doesn't feel as thin or flexible. Otherwise, they perform very similarly and have identical sensors and click latency.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are excellent wireless gaming mice with comparable performance. The GLORIOUS is a bit lighter and has a more flexible charging cable. It also has a lower lift-off distance. On the other hand, the Razer has a slightly higher maximum CPI, marginally lower click latency, and an additional button behind the scroll wheel. It also has Bluetooth support, and you can set a HyperShift button using the companion software to enable a second layer of commands, two features the GLORIOUS lacks.
The Pulsar Xlite and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are excellent ultra-light gaming mice with right-handed shapes. The Pulsar is a wired-only model and is lighter. It also has a slightly wider CPI range. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS connects wirelessly with a USB receiver and has a dedicated CPI button behind the scroll wheel. It also has lower latency, and RGB lighting, a feature that the Pulsar lacks.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model O 2 are wireless gaming mice. The Model D- Wireless has an ergonomic, right-handed shape and better click latency performance. On the other hand, the Model O 2 is newer and has a significantly longer advertised battery life.
The ROCCAT Kone Pro Air and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are both excellent wireless gaming mice offering comparable performance. The ROCCAT feels sturdier and has a thumb rest, and you can assign an Easy-Shift[+] using the customization software to enable a second layer of commands. Also, it supports Bluetooth, a feature the GLORIOUS lacks. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS is marginally lighter.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model I are lightweight gaming mice with some key differences. The Model D Wireless, as its name suggests, is a wireless mouse while the Model I is wired-only. Both mice have right-handed slants, but the Model I has more side buttons on its left as it's designed to be a multi-genre gaming mouse while the Model D Wireless is better suited for FPS gaming.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless is an excellent wireless gaming mouse, while the Razer Basilisk V3 is an excellent wired gaming mouse. The GLORIOUS is substantially lighter, and despite being a wireless mouse, it has a more flexible cable that it uses for charging. On the other hand, the Razer has a thumb rest, a higher maximum CPI, and lower click latency. It also has five additional buttons, and you can assign a HyperShift button to enable a secondary layer of commands. Additionally, its scroll wheel has L/R tilt buttons and a free-scrolling mode.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition are wireless gaming mice. The GLORIOUS is a right-handed mouse and weighs slightly less. It has customizable RGB lighting and a better-quality charging cable if you want to use it wired. If you're a palm grip user, the GLORIOUS is a better choice since its tall back and larger shape is better suited for this grip type. On the other hand, the Logitech has a diamond-like shape that's only suitable for a claw or fingertip grip.
The Pulsar Xlite Wireless and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are excellent lightweight gaming mice with right-handed shapes and cutouts in their bodies to reduce their overall weight. The Pulsar is lighter and feels sturdier. It also has a slightly wider CPI range. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS mouse has marginally lower click latency.
The Pulsar Xlite V2 and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are gaming mice with very similar right-handed shapes and comparable performance and honeycomb perforations in their body to reduce their overall weight. The Pulsar is lighter and feels more solidly constructed, while the GLORIOUS has more extensive RGB lighting and a dedicated CPI below the scroll wheel, which the Pulsar lacks.
The Cooler Master MM731 and the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless are ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mice with comparable performance. The Cooler Master is lighter and has a much wider CPI range. It also supports Bluetooth, a feature the GLORIOUS lacks. On the other hand, the GLORIOUS feels sturdier and has mouse feet that glide better on mousepads and desks. You can also adjust the CPI more precisely. Both mice are suitable for all grip types, but the GLORIOUS is more accomodating to a wider range of hand sizes overall.
Test Results
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless looks very similar to its wired version. It has a matte plastic body with a logo on the left side and the word 'GLORIOUS ' printed on the front right side. It has five RGB lighting zones on either side and one in the scroll wheel. However, these zones aren't independently controllable.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless has a light plastic body with honeycomb cutouts on the palm rest and underside of the mouse. There's minor flexing on the bottom panel and at the joints between the sides and bottom. However, this shouldn't be noticeable when using the mouse normally. There's also no rattling sound when you shake the mouse, which is an issue we experienced with the GLORIOUS Model D.
If you're interested in a similar wireless gaming mouse that's even lighter, check out the Pulsar Xlite Wireless or the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless has a right-handed ergonomic slant and smooth plastic texture. It's suitable for a wide range of hand sizes and particularly comfortable for a palm or claw grip. Unlike its wired version, this mouse doesn't have honeycomb cutouts on the left and right mouse buttons, so some users may find it more comfortable.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless advertises a battery life of up to 71 hours on a single charge with the RGB lighting off. If you want a newer version in the same product lineup with improved battery life and added Bluetooth connectivity, see our review of the GLORIOUS Model D 2 Wireless.
The included paracord-like charging cable is the same cable that GLORIOUS uses for the wired version of the GLORIOUS Model D. It's very flexible and lightweight and glides across desks easily.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless's mouse feet are outstanding. They produce a very minor scratching sound used directly on desks, but no scratching sounds on hard or soft mousepads.
- GLORIOUS Model D Wireless
- USB-C to USB-A charging cable
- USB receiver
- USB receiver extender
- Alternate set of large mouse feet
- Stickers
- User documentation
Update 02/14/2022: Initially this review indicated this mouse lacked a profile switching button. While it doesn't have a dedicated profile switching button, you can assign any of the buttons to be a profile switch button using the customization software. As per our methodology, this means that the test result for the Profile Switching Button should read Yes. The review now reflects this.
You can reprogram all buttons on the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless and assign them to perform standard mouse commands, multimedia controls, shortcut functions, macros, and CPI adjustments. There's an additional switch on the bottom of the mouse that turns it on and off.
This mouse has excellent click latency, and it's quite consistent. It's well suited for gaming in any genre, and it's extremely unlikely to be able to notice any perceptible delay.
The available polling rate options are 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. You can set six custom CPI settings using the customization software and cycle between them using the CPI button behind the mouse wheel by default. There's also an LED light labeled DPI on the bottom of the mouse that indicates your currently selected CPI setting.
The GLORIOUS Model D Wireless has a scroll wheel with a grippy rubber coating and deep grooves. It's fairly quiet and has smoothly defined steps.
The software for the GLORIOUS Model D Wireless has a clean design and is easy enough to use. However, some users may find it lacking in more advanced options.