Glorious Model O High Performance USB RGB Odin Gaming Mouse, 6 Programmable Buttons - Matte White

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The Glorious Model O 2 is not a bad gaming peripheral by any means. It’s got a super-high DPI maximum, a fast polling rate, and a lightweight frame. Another change that visually differentiates the Glorious Model O 2 from it’s predecessor is the shape of the holes that make up the weight-saving honeycomb design. Previously they were hexagonal, with the sharp corners resulting in an aggressive look and more noticeable texture on the palm. Glorious has now made these holes circular with more rounded edges, stretching the definition of ‘honeycomb’ and creating a nicer, more gentle aesthetic. Also, the holes are now entirely absent from the mouse buttons, where previously they extended a centimetre or so down towards the scroll wheel.

The overall look of the mouse is striking, though less flashy than its predecessor's. Unlike the original Model O, the Model O 2 does away with the RGB lights in the scroll wheel, just keeping the original's accents on the side, which shine through the gaps on the patterned surface. The more limited RGB gives the mouse a mature feel, while keeping the gamer aesthetic. (You can still shut off the glow, if desired.) If you have trypophobia, you may want to step away from this mouse, but the side benefit of all the perforations is that the mouse is super lightweight.

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The USB-C charging port for the wireless version is located in front of the mouse. A cutout securely seats the included braided cable to limit any jostling that may damage the port over time. A DPI indicator light on the bottom of the mouse cycles through five colors depending on which sensitivity preset is active. In between the toggle switch and the indicator is the proprietary Glorious BAMF 2.0 Optical sensor. Cringe-worthy name aside, this is an impressive sensor, with a maximum of 26,000dpi (the mouse is set to 8,000dpi out of the box) and a 1,000Hz polling rate.

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. Essentially, unless the mouse is run over buy a car or dropped out of a helicopter, you can expect it to arrive in mint condition, as our review sample did, so you need not worry about chaotic delivery people hoisting it over your fence as it will survive. In testing, the Model O 2 moved effortlessly across the surface of a desk pad, and after a couple of runs in State Space Labs' Aim Lab esports trainer, I noticed a significant increase in performance as opposed to the heavier Logitech G502 X Plus that I use as a daily driver, but no more than a similarly styled mouse like the Roccat Burst Pro Air. You can also take the rogue option and connect via Bluetooth 5.2, which requires flipping that same switch to the ‘BT’ setting and looking for the mouse in the Bluetooth settings of your gaming laptop, gaming PC, or tablet. Glorious Model O 2 design: Tidy, but unremarkable Front and centre, we find a simplified version of the aforementioned Glorious Beefcake man right between the mouse buttons underneath eh convenient DPI cycle button. If you’re right-handed, this is the only branding that’s visible, resulting in a all-but brand-neutral appearance, something we always like.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.