Glorious - Model O3 Lightweight Wireless Optical Gaming Mouse with InfinitePlay Swappable Battery System & Charging Base Station - Wireless - Black

Normally I don't bother with reviews, but figured this is a thank you for coming out with this. Forgive the rant/rave TL;DR (The Fast & Furious Take) Bought this mouse for ZERO DOWNTIME! It comes with the InfinitePlay system (two hot-swappable batteries, a Guardian battery, and a dock), meaning you never have to plug in a cable to charge. You get blazing 8,000 Hz wireless polling for pro speed, and a solid 66-gram build. It's the ultimate upgrade for competitive gaming—top performance without the charging panic. Quality: Rock solid build. Ease of Use: Swap batteries is instant. Keeps you gaming at 8K wirelessly. The Guardian battery protects your play between battery swaps. My Personal Experience: The Power vs. Performance Battle (Upgrading from a Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2) I'm a devoted FPS player (think Valorant and Apex), and I used to have two recurring nightmares: getting sniped and having my mouse battery die mid-clutch. My trusty Logitech G Pro X S2 finally died on me, and I needed an upgrade that solved the battery drama. I saw someone on YouTube mention the O3. It seemed like an odd setup at first, but I figured Best Buy gives me time to check it out. It took a hot minute for me to wrap my brain around the concept, until I put it to the test. If the main battery starts to die, no problem! There is an extra safe (they call it a Guardian) battery that keeps the connection live. This means I can flip the pack out when I am in a safe spot or done with the extreme play. This makes a big difference; I am not freaking out that my battery is just about to run out of juice. While the Guardian battery holds up for a long time (I think 10 hours), in my last play, I just needed 10 minutes to finish the round (not the best player haha) and reach for the other battery pack. And safe! The Best Part (Battery Life & Performance) This feature is why I chose the O3 over lightweight titans like the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 (GPX 2). The Glorious O3 InfinitePlay system—with its two swappable batteries and an internal Guardian Battery—is brilliant. The performance is flawless. My old mouse could do 8,000 Hz, but I was forced to flip to a wired tether to charge when the battery was low. The O3's 8,000 Hz wireless polling rate is paired with the instant battery flip system, meaning no charging wire is ever needed on the mouse. he Manageable Flaw Okay, here’s the truth: when I run this thing in max performance mode—full Radiant RGB lighting and blazing 8,000 Hz—the battery life on a single pack drains fast. The GPX 2 also supports high polling rates, but even its excellent battery is only estimated to last around 19 to 20 hours at 8,000 Hz, forcing you to use the USB-C cable much sooner. This is where the Model O3 wins the competition. Now, I have no need of a wire on my mouse; I only swap a battery in seconds, stay at 8K wirelessly, and my connection never even drops thanks to the internal Guardian Battery. It's a quick pit stop that means I'm never tethered. And I didn't have to pay extra for a separate dock or pad! I was seriously looking at the Razer options, but didn't like the extra cost to get a similar "no wire charging" experience, especially when their charging accessories like the Mouse Dock Chroma or HyperFlux systems can cost you an extra $50 to $120 on top of the mouse price. Build and Ergonomics: The build quality is rock-solid—personally, I am glad they got rid of the old holey design, so it feels hefty and premium without actually being heavy. While competitors like the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro or the original Superlight may be a hair lighter (around 63g compared to the O3’s 66g), that slight extra weight is absolutely worth the InfinitePlay battery system. At 66 grams, it’s lightweight enough for a claw grip (my favorite), and the symmetrical shape feels perfectly agile. So in my conclusive conclusion... If you want a truly wireless experience where "charging" means a flip flop of a battery only when you need it instead of being glued to a cord, happy that I made the investment in this mouse.

I play a lot of Valorant, and I’m super picky about my gear. I wanted something wireless (because cords are cursed), but I also needed 8K polling for that buttery smooth aim tracking and snappy flicks. Most wireless mice either didn’t have 8K or made you pay extra for a charging mat, puck, or some other weird setup. I almost dropped $200+ on a combo from Logitech or MSI… until I found the Glorious Model O3. This mouse is a beast! In the box: It comes with two swappable batteries and a charging base that doubles as your receiver. But here’s the clutch part: it has a "Guardian Battery" inside that keeps you powered for 10+ hours even if you forget to swap (I swap every couple days). So mid-match, you’re not panicking or reaching for a cable. You just finish the round, swap, and keep fragging. The 8K wireless polling is legit. Don't have to be wired to get it. I noticed the difference immediately—tracking feels tighter, and my flicks are more consistent. If you’re grinding ranked or just want that edge in gunfights, this matters. And unlike other brands, Glorious gives you 8K wireless out of the box. No extra dongles, no firmware hacks. 8K FOREVER!! Also, the price? I got it at $159.99 for the whole setup. That’s wild. Logitech’s PowerPlay system (mouse + special mat) alone costs extra ($299?? Uh, Nope), and Razer doesn’t even do 8K wireless yet. Glorious gives you everything in one box, and it just works. If you’re an FPS player who wants zero downtime, top-tier responsiveness, and no cable drama (drama is for your llama, sir), this mouse is it. I’m locked in. Could I have waited for some holiday deal, sure but then I wouldn't being using it now :) After using it, I will definitely get a second one for the gf who steals it for her PC play.

Really good responsive mouse and being able to hot swap the batteries means never have to plug it in

Glorious is a gaming hardware company based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2014 by Shazim Mohammad, Glorious LLC is famous for keyboards, & elite gaming mice. Glorious just introduced the Model 03 Wireless Mouse, a 66g ultralight weight gaming mouse. Unique to the Model 03 is a hot swappable Lithium-ion battery pack. The mouse ships with two removable battery packs. One powers the mouse & the other plugs into the included charging hub. The batteries can be swapped out in a few seconds without killing your game. This is a brilliant invention! This mouse is a stellar performer featuring 8,000 Hz Polling Rate. The optical switches are rated for 130M for long term reliability. DPI is adjustable from 50 - 30,000 dots per inch! Model 03 features a total of 6 programmable buttons, including 2 thumb buttons. Wireless connectivity options are Bluetooth, or 2.4Ghz / Low Latency Radio Frequency, with included receiver. A braided USB-A to USB-C cable connects between hub & mouse, enabling wired operation. The hub has indicators for Mouse, Base, Polling & DPI. This mouse measures 1.59”H x 2.59” W x 4.97” L & fits my large palm perfectly. While my gaming style is Palm grip, this mouse also accommodates Claw grip, Fingertip grip & standard. The RGB lighting is fantastic! CONCLUSION: Glorious Model 03 Wireless is a Top-tier gaming mouse that performs like a dream! It hits every high mark for ultimate gaming performance, & earns my highest recommendation.

I normally stick to the bigger names when it comes to my mouse needs, but this mouse stuck out for it's clever power management abilities. When you would normally need to plug in or set your mouse on a dock to charge it up, this one falls back on an internal battery while you swap the battery with an extra one that's been charging for you. Your mouse never loses power and the urgency to charge is completely gone. I'm a big fan. Setup is pretty easy. There's a "dock" unit that you plug into your computer which charges your extra battery. The dock also contains an input for the wireless transceiver. Plug in the transceiver and hold the power button on the bottom of the mouse to turn it on and everything should just work for you. The dock has four status lights that keep your updated on the status of various things you would need to know. I really like this information being on the dock because the dock sits on my desk. It wouldn't work quite as well if you try and hide it, but since it also charges your extra battery, I feel like having it readily available is pretty important. The status of the battery being charged is displayed along with the status of the battery that's in your mouse. You also have lights that indicate which polling rate and DPI you currently have set. The lights change color based on the setting so you'll get to know which color stands for which setting over time (the colors are displayed in the application as well). The coolest (and frankly, simplest) idea that makes this mouse stand out is that there's a third, internal battery in the mouse. The "guardian" battery's status is displayed in the app (I think an extra led on the dock would have been nice for this). This extra battery means you can swap out the battery in your mouse without it ever disconnecting. It also means that there's no scrambling to do it when your battery is dead. Finish up your task and swap out the battery the next time you have 10 seconds of free time in your game. It's rare enough to find a mouse with a hotswappable battery (that isn't a AA), but it's crazy with how simple this idea is that an internal backup battery isn't more common. The application is fairly lightweight and didn't ask me to sign in to anything (which is always appreciated). Updating firmware does require you to plug in your mouse but the whole process takes about 2 minutes so it's not a huge deal. The application also saves your settings to the actual mouse so you shouldn't need to keep the app running at all times. You have up to six DPI settings you can adjust as well as polling rate, a liftoff maximum distance, "debounce time" and standby time. Lighting settings are fairly basic but you can still adjust quite a bit. And then you can rebind every button on the mouse. It all works pretty intuitively and I'm a big fan after being forced to use software from Razer and Corsair and Logitech for so long. The mouse feels good if you like this style of mouse. Doesn't feel too heavy or light for me. Clicks feels nice. Movement is smooth without any stutters or wireless issues. The only thing I would have loved to see is a smooth scrollwheel option (I've grown very used to having a clicky scroll wheel that switches to smooth if you scroll really fast) and being able to "click" the scroll wheel to the left and right. Other than those two things, this mouse has everything you could want. If you're in the market and this mouse feels good for you, I'm finding it to be quite nice. If it fits your budget, give it some consideration.