Glorious - Model D3 Lightweight Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with InfinitePlay Swappable Battery System & Charging Base Station - Wireless - Black

The Glorious Model D Wireless (V3) is exactly what its name promises — glorious. What first caught my attention was the Infinite Play System with its two swappable batteries. The idea that I can charge one battery while playing wirelessly with the other feels almost futuristic. No more frantic mid-match cable scrambles or battery anxiety — just smooth, endless gameplay. The design? Absolutely stunning. The matte finish gives the mouse a premium, silky feel, and the way the RGB lighting diffuses through that finish is pure art. The colors shimmer and shift like liquid jewels — or as my son perfectly put it, “like lava flowing through the mouse.” It’s mesmerizing on my desk, day or night. Performance-wise, this mouse is a rocket. Crazy fast, ultra-light (only 69 grams / 2.5 oz), and incredibly precise. I have small hands, and the ergonomic shape feels custom-made for me — no fatigue, even after long gaming sessions or full workdays. The scroll wheel glides smoothly, with zero sticking, and the CORE software was quick to install and intuitive to use. Pairing it with my setup took just seconds. I also love the two programmable buttons and the ability to save up to three profiles — perfect for switching between gaming, design work, and everyday browsing. Whether I’m getting trounced at Stumble Guys by my 7-year-old niece or endlessly revising spreadsheets, the Glorious Model D V3 delivers flawless comfort, speed, and style. In short: This isn’t just a gaming mouse — it’s a masterpiece in motion.

I love this mouse! I upgraded from the Glorious model D wireless, not that there was anything wrong with it, I just heard the V3 was smooth, and it is! Glorious V3 mouse has Infinite Play which is said to allow you to continually play wirelessly without worrying about the battery. It comes with two external batteries that you can easily switch between when one starts to fade. As you can see in the first image below, the mouse lights will turn red to prompt you to switch batteries. There is a third battery inside that gives you enough power to keep going while you change them out. Besides being lightweight (69 g/2.5 oz), it is precise. Whether I'm gaming or working, the V3 delivers consistent and accurate results every time. The customizable buttons and adjustable DPI settings add to its versatility, allowing me to tailor it to my needs. I also own the GMMK3. The software has been updated; the bugs are fixed! It really makes the purchase worth it … wish it was programmed to fix my typos! I bought two and I plan to upgrade my other two at work. The performance and comfort are simply unmatched. Overall, the Glorious V3 with Infinite Play is a game-changer, literally. My gaming is better! It is comfortable and durable to provide excellent user experience. I highly recommend it for all computer users. Enjoy!

loving how light this mouse is, especially compared to others I've owned in the past. works great with my MacBook and pc. the software is super user friendly and fun to play around with all the customizations and colors. the battery packs are awesome and hold a long charge even when left on overnight. would be cool if glorious had other wireless products using the same swappable batteries. overall super functional for me working at home and happy with my glorious purchase

I'm a gamer, AND I work from home. This means that I spend a LOT of time at my computer every day. I want my setup to feel cozy and cute, but also work well! Sometimes, it's hard to find products that both LOOK nice, and FEEL nice, and it looks like Glorious is working hard to meet me in that sweet spot. You know I've been all up in that software (Glorious Core), clicking every button, and changing every setting to see what they all do! I really wanted this one in white, but my local store didn't have one in stock, so I settled on black. At least it has SUPER CUTE lighting modes, so that I can basically change its colors whenever I want. (OMG, you guys, they have a lighting mode that is called "Fairies" that literally gives off fairy lights in a forest vibes so hardcore, and I can't get enough of it!!!) I have used their Core software in the past for my various Glorious keyboards and their V2 mice, and this newest version is leaps and bounds above where it used to be! Plus, the 3rd gen mice have a new, updated UI in the software, too, and it looks very polished, and is much more intuitive and easy to use. I have really small hands, but I actually love the D 3 Wireless because it fills up more of my hand, and is actually somehow more comfortable to me than the Model O 3 Wireless (I tried both!). Maybe it's because I'm right-handed, and this is a molded mouse made for right-handed people? Idk what the reasoning is, but it keeps me going back to either their D models or their I models. A 3rd gen version of the Model I Wireless is hopefully in our future! (I haven't heard word of such a thing, yet, but a girl can DREAM!) As for the Infinite Play battery packs - love, love, love! I typically use Bluetooth, but have been trying out their new dock with the 2.4Ghz dongle, too. You can use the dock without having any dongle attached to it, but you have to have the D 3 Wireless mouse dongle plugged into the dock to get the dock customizations to show up in the software. It has a button on it that is set to change the mouse's DPI by default, but you can re-program the button to anything you want (well, technically, any keybinding option they have available) in the software. I hate having to scramble to find the cable to plug a mouse in (wire-hater, here, lol) when the battery is low. I keep the dock plugged in all the time (and the cable all rolled up so nicely) so that it's always got a battery on lock for me to swap immediately. Genius! I also greatly appreciate cable management included with my purchase! The D 3 Wireless has a cable for updates and charging if you are really hard-up for a battery (anyone else's cat love to shove loose items off your desk??), and has a lovely rubber stretchy piece attached that makes it super easy to notch the cable tie over a rubber nub and you know it's not gonna come loose...even with a determined cat trying to play with your peripherals. XD I have even done some minimal battery testing, and found that the battery life is pretty consistent with what Glorious' offical specs are when the mouse is set to the same settings. I looked it up and their official battery determination is with the LED lighting off, and the Polling Rate at the default of 1000. I'm an LED girlie, though, so I do typically have it on, which means I do get less than the max efficiency, and I'm okay with that. I typically don't have to change it out even once a day - it's closer to every 2 or 3 days. I left the removable battery completely out yesterday to see how long it would last, and it shocked me to see that it lasted most of my workday on just the internal "Guardian" battery. They were not kidding that it is a wonderful backup if, say, SOMEONE unplugged the base and forgot to plug it back in, and didn't have a replaceable battery with a charge! XD That was cool! Anyway, this mouse is meeting all my expectations, and then some! The fairy lighting mode is soooo pretty, and I change it every once in awhile ('cause FOMO, obvs!) and always end up back with it - it lends a magical fantasy aura to my gaming setup! So far, I've matched it with the Digital Times/Matrix 2/Matrix 3 lighting modes on my GMMK 3 keyboard - they all have similar vibes, and I LOOOOVEE IT!

Gaming mice in 2025 are relentlessly pursuing a reduction in weight which translates well in marathon gaming sessions. To date, one slight issue with wireless mice has been running out of battery. The Glorious Model D3 aims to solve that problem by introducing a lightweight swappable battery that can be replaced in seconds. Years back, I was introduced to the Model O that started the weight race and I've always been a fan. I even have Glorious GMMK 3 Pro HE75 Wireless Keyboard to pair with it. Glorious attempts to solve the battery issue with the wireless mouse while still keeping the overall weight relatively low. They have shifted from the honeycomb design that defined the brand, to a closed shell design to enhance the build quality and durability. Tip: Make sure you update your Glorious Core Software or you might have problems recognizing the mouse. Also update the firmware in the mouse. It will only take about 5 or 6 minutes to complete both updates (if necessary.) *Design, Build, and Unboxing* The Glorious Model D3 is equipped with optical switches rated for 130 million clicks, an optical sensor for up to 30,000 DP and 750 IPS tracking speed. The max acceleration is 50g. It offers up to 8000 Hz wireless polling rate (1000 wired) which provides lower latency input, but drains the battery faster at higher rates. It weighs in at 69 grams which feels light but is by no means the most lightweight mouse. It's got a medium size mouse build. There are 2 swappable battery backs so you can charge one while the other is in your mouse. While swapping battery packs the internal battery (rated at 10 hours of use) takes over to keep you gaming without a glitch. There's a strip for led lighting across the middle of the mouse. There are a total of 6 buttons that can all be programmed. The build quality feels sturdy even though it's lightweight. I have a right-handed palm grip and the D3 feels great in my hand. The feet are 100% PTFE. *Spec & Features* InfinitePlay Swappable Battery System - This allows you to hot swap batteries in the middle of a game Battery Life - Up to 71 hours (less with higher polling rate settings) BAMF 3.0 Sensor - Maximum DPI of 30,000 and Polling rate of 8,000 130M Optical Switches - Will prevent issues often found with other inferior mechanical switches Connectivity - 2.4GHz Wireless, USB-C wired Charging Base Station - Charges the spare battery, will house the wireless receiver, and also indicate battery level *Software* Glorious Core offers 3 onboard profiles you can save (I use different ones based on the type of game I'm playing.) There is a section where you setup your preferred light on the LED strip. You can customize DPI and polling, along with keybinding. There are also basic displays for the mouse and guardian batteries. The software is simple and intuitive. *Performance* In gaming, the Glorious Model D3 is a great performer. It flies across my mousepad while gaming. The ergonomics are good and the shape feels comfortable during long sessions. I play FPS, RTS, Fighting, and adventure games. Tracking feels good, clicks are solid and responsive. The side buttons' placement is perfect for my hands and the clicks are solid. Everything during my gaming sessions just feels solid and sturdy like premium build quality. The hot swappable battery works great. It takes a simple press forward and the battery ejects on both the mouse and the base station. The mouse LED will switch to a different color to indicate the charge level of the internal battery that temporarily takes over. Then you can push the new battery in (there's good feedback when the battery in inserted into place). The battery swap system is engineered and designed well. I had a couple of tracking issues early on, but once I switched to my gaming mouse pad I realized it wasn't the mouse causing the problem. *Pros* * InfinitePlay swappable battery system is well done * Ergonomics are comfortable * Crisp, satisfying clicks from optical switches * Charging Base station is practical and well designed * Build is sturdy and balanced *Cons* * Swappable battery system might be overkill for casual gamers * Slightly heaver than some of the lightweight competition * Took me a minute to figure out the wireless dongle in the base station vs the PC The build quality, optical switches, and swappable batteries make this an excellent mouse for competitive gamers and casual gamers that want a wireless mouse without having to worry about the battery running too low. The ergonomics and build quality make this a well rounded lightweight gaming mouse. It's creative and delivers great performance. I recommend it.