As far as gaming mice go the Glorious Model O is definitely coming in hot. The hype levels for this release have been reaching peak levels in enthusiast communities for a while now and we understand why.
The Model O (which is the first release in Glorious’ O.D.I.N. lineup) has just about everything that gaming audiences have been getting excited about: it’s a super lightweight mouse (thanks to the Honeycomb Shell) with an extremely flexible cable, Omron switches, a flawless 3360 sensor, a safe ambidextrous shape, and RGB lighting. On paper this could be the ideal mouse for a lot of gamers, but we all know that theory isn’t the same as practice. That’s why our reviewer has been putting this particular model to the test.
Is Glorious’ first attempt at making a mouse a smash hit or is this more like the Glorious Model Oh no? Read on to find out.
At a Glance
Glorious Model O
Used by 2 players ()-
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Over the past year, Glorious have been asking gamers about their ideal gaming mouse on various internet forums, and with the Model O they’ve released their first attempt at making the perfect gaming mouse after taking on that feedback.
Pros
- Very lightweight
- Great cable
- Good clicks
- Good feet
Cons
- Some build quality issues
Specs
| Sensor | PMW 3360 |
|---|---|
| Polling Rate | 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 Hz |
| Button Switches | Omron |
| Button Force | 86.2g |
| Connection | Wired |
| Shape | Ambidextrous |
| Length | 12.8cm |
| Height | 3.8cm |
| Weight | 67g |
| Width | 6.3cm |
First Impressions
Disclaimer: I received multiple models to test, as Glorious offer this mouse with a glossy or matte coating. There is no difference between the matte and glossy versions though, except for the fact that the glossy mice weigh one or two grams more.
The main feature of this mouse (at least at first sight) is obviously the shell. Or rather; the lack of shell. Glorious are calling this this design their Honeycomb Shell, and while this might seem like a silly gimmick to some it does do wonders to reduce the weight of the mouse. It obviously gives the Model O a very specific look, but it’s worth mentioning that you don’t really feel the holes when you grab the mouse. More on this later, but I know that people will be wondering about whether or not the holes interfere with grip or performance so I thought I’d get this out of the way first.
The Model O is finished with two RGB strips as well as an RGB ring on the scroll wheel. On the left side of the mouse you’ll find the Glorious mascot and on the right side there’s a subtle ‘GLORIOUS’ towards the front. All of this combined definitely makes for a mouse that’ll turn heads but I don’t think that it looks gaudy or ostentatious, and you can’t really expect a mouse with holes in the shell to look subtle, can you?
As some of you may know I don’t really give a hoot about the looks of my gaming gear, but I do have to say that the RGB (especially on the white models) on the Glorious Model O is something to behold.
The Glorious Model O is a medium sized ambidextrous mouse which focuses (among other things) on being extremely lightweight, and Glorious have really impressed me on this front. The matte version of this mouse weighs a mere 65 grams (the glossy version got to 67 grams on my scale) which makes it one of the lightest gaming mice on the planet right now.
Aside from the cutting edge shell design (the only other company to produce a mouse with this type of design is FinalMouse, and those mice are hard to come by to say the least) the Model O is your basic FPS gaming mouse when it comes to functions. There’s a DPI button on top and two side buttons on the left side of the mouse, as well as a DPI indicator on the bottom.
Packaging
When you pop open the packaging you’ll immediately be greeted with the mouse. Underneath said mouse you’ll find the usual stuff: a quickstart guide, a little flyer advertising Glorious’ other products and a printed ‘thank you’ note from the CEO. There are also two stickers included which honestly look quite nice if you care about these kinds of things.
What I appreciate here is that the packaging isn’t bulky or flimsy. The box isn’t that much bigger than the actual mouse and it’s all packaged in a logical way. This might be inconsequential to most people but I’m often gaming away from my own home, so I personally do appreciate it when companies don’t build a cardboard and plastic palace around their products which takes up a lot of space in a travel bag.
Shape, Coating, and Mouse Feet
The Glorious Model O has rather safe shape. It’s an ambidextrous design with a gradual slope towards the back of the mouse. When you go from the front to the back you’ll find that base of the Model O gets thinner in the middle and then gradually gets wider the further back you go. The shape is extremely similar to the Zowie FK series, so if you want to compare it to an existing mouse that’s where you should look.
All in all there’s really nothing extreme or outrageous about this shape, and I like it. There’s plenty of room to place your fingers without the mouse forcing you to hold it a certain way, so I believe this shape will work for a lot of people, except for those who want a fully filled palm, but more on grip later.
As mentioned earlier, the Model O comes in two different coatings: glossy and matte. Regular readers will know that I’m not a fan of glossy coatings, but I obviously tested both and to me there’s nothing wrong with either. One of my main problems with glossy mice is that they start to feel ‘oily’ after a couple of hours of gaming if you’ve got sweaty hands, but that’s less of a problem with the Model O since there’s simply less skin-surface contact. That doesn’t mean that there’s less grip, by the way.
Both coatings performed absolutely fine (the glossy coating is the grippiest if you’re asking me, but I had no problems with either and I tend to use the matte one more) and as I mentioned before you don’t really feel the holes when you’re playing. They’re nicely implemented and there are no sharp or rough edges to any of the cutouts, so once you’ve grabbed hold of the mouse you kind of forget that these holes are even there. That’s nice, since it means Glorious were able to cut down the weight of their product quite significantly without having to sacrifice comfort or grip.
On the side of the mouse you’ll find, as usual, two side buttons. These are pretty thin and small, but there’s a little gap between them to help you feel the difference in hectic situations, and their placement is pretty much spot on (at least for my grip style and 18.5×10.2 cm hand size) so they do exactly what they need to do.
On the bottom of the mouse you’ll see four G-Skates mouse feet. The people at Glorious specifically emphasize these in their marketing and I have to say that the glide of the Model O is really nice. The glide itself isn’t leagues better than what some other companies are offering, but these feet do feel extremely smooth and ‘worn in’ straight out of the box, meaning that there’s very little friction when you’re starting a swipe or when you’re doing micro adjustments. This results in an extremely smooth and consistent gliding experience.
Recommended Grip Types
As I said before I believe that the Model O has a rather safe shape, so it should be fine to use for a large amount of gamers. I can imagine that some palm grippers would like there to be a bit more of a palm-filling feeling in the form of a more sudden slope but everyone else should be able to find a way to comfortably grip this mouse with little to no issues.
It’s not the smallest mouse in the world though so I’d steer clear if you’ve got smaller hands. For reference: mine are 18.5×10.2 cm and for me the size is nearly spot on.
Buttons and Scroll Wheel
Glorious have gone for the well-liked Omron switches with the Model O, and the clicks are exactly what you’d expect out of a premium gaming mouse. They are consistent and snappy, and there’s no outrageous amount of travel or mushiness either. They’re also pretty much perfect when it comes to the force required to use them if you’re asking me.
What I did notice is that there’s a bit of horizontal travel on the buttons, and on one particular test model I could sort of feel the button rub over/against (part of) the switch if I was holding it down and applying a bit of pressure horizontally. This isn’t exactly an issue that will negatively affect performance (I only really noticed it ingame when I was playing sniper since I hold right click to scope) and since this is more noticeable on one certain test model than it is on others I’d guess that this is a QC issue that needs some tightening up rather than a design flaw.
Aside from that the clicks are fantastic though. They’re snappy and responsive and you get a nice and crispy clicking sensation whenever you actuate a button.
The scroll wheel could use a bit more definition if it were up to me, but it’s quiet and easy to use and it registers each individual step without any issues at all, so I don’t really have any complaints here. Pressing the wheel is also quite easy and the whole implementation feels sturdy and reliable (which is something that can’t be said for some other gaming mice out there) so even though it’s not the most amazing wheel that I’ve ever used I can’t really see anyone having any issues with this particular scroll wheel.
The side buttons are just fine as well. There’s very little travel and the buttons provide a pleasant and tactile click when actuated. I actually use the side buttons quite a lot when gaming and I like it when companies devote some attention to making these feel like an actual part of the experience rather than some kind of afterthought, so props to Glorious for these.
Sensor and Everyday Performance
Inside the Model O you’ve got the industry standard 3360 sensor. The sensor and its implementation are flawless, meaning that every move you make will be translated to the game with pixel perfect precision. Gone are the days where you have to be worrying about mouse jittering, acceleration, or smoothing. Flawless sensors are the standard these days, so companies need to set themselves apart in different ways, and Model O obviously sets itself apart from other mice.
It is plug-and-play, so you can plug it in and get to gaming without having to install drivers or software, but if you want to you can download Glorious’ optional software. There you can adjust the lighting, LOD, polling rate, and so on. It’s a nice piece of software in my opinion. It’s not overly complicated or bloated; it just does what it has to do without you needing to read an entire manual as if you’re launching a satellite or something like that.
I’ll also address the million dollar question here: do the holes improve performance? Well, yes and no. The holes make the mouse extremely light, and for some people (myself included) this means that the mouse will be easier/more comfortable to aim with, but buying this mouse won’t make you a better aimer by default. No mouse will do that.
I will say that a mouse this light is an experience in and of itself. If you come from an average weight mouse this will definitely ‘wow’ you for the first couple of hours (which is also thanks to the fantastic cable) until you get used to it, and it might even make you a better player if lightweight mice are your jam, but I’m not gonna say ‘get Model O = be better gamer‘ since that would be an outrageous claim.
That said; I do love this design, and I personally like my mice to be as light/minimally intrusive as possible so I can only say that the holes are anything but a gimmick.
Glorious Model O Review – Conclusion
Over the past year, Glorious have been asking gamers about their ideal gaming mouse on various internet forums, and with the Model O they’ve released their first attempt at making the perfect gaming mouse after taking on that feedback.
This mouse has everything that mouse enthusiasts have been getting excited about in recent times; it’s got a super lightweight shell (with holes in it), an extremely flexible cable, responsive buttons, great stock mouse feet that offer a smooth and consistent glide, and it even has RGB elements. In a sense it’s a ‘greatest hits’ compilation of all recent exciting innovations in the mouse industry, and that’s amazing.
This will be the perfect gaming mouse for a lot of gamers out there and it’s hard (if not impossible) for me to find anything that’s objectively bad about this product. While there are some teething problems here when it comes to quality control I didn’t find those issues to be limiting my performance, and since this mouse is the first commonly available mouse to combine all of these individual aspects (namely the lightweight design, fantastic cable, and great stock feet) in one product I think it’s absolutely deserving of the Staff’s Choice award.
If you’re going for one (which I can definitely recommend) then do check it for manufacturing issues before committing to fully using it, but as a whole this is one of the greatest gaming mice that’s ever been released. I can’t wait to see what Glorious has in store for us in the future.
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I’ve read that the sensor has prediction on it (which is terrible for competitive FPS) – have you guys done any testing to see if the mouse does have prediction?
To my knowledge the Model O wired hasn’t had any widespread issues with the sensor (speaking about the 3360 here). There were some issues with angle snapping on the Model O Wireless but by the time I reviewed that mouse that issue seems to have been fixed with a firmware update (or I didn’t see anything on my copy). I personally didn’t find any prediction on either the wireless or the wired version.
How is glorious o different from fk2? Which is better? What do you recommend? Now i use ec2.
The shape isn’t very different at all but the other features are pretty much night and day. Holes vs. no holes, lightweight vs. regular weight (the new FK-C line is lighter than the current line though), … It really depends on what you prefer to be honest. Zowie mice are known for their rock solid build quality and reliable plug and play designs, for example, while the Glorious mice are more innovating (definitely when they were released) but with that comes some QC issues and a few durability concerns. If you’re after a lightweight version I would obviously recommend the Model O but if you can wait a bit for the release of the FK-C line you might want to take a look at those as a sort of ‘best of both worlds’ version. I will be reviewing those too but I haven’t received them yet so I can’t say a lot about the FK-C versions.
Got the glorious o minus myself and the side buttons are so close together that its nearly impossible to not press both, I have my wall and ramp on them so building is a pain because I keep pressing ramp when trying to do walls, also the scroll wheel is WAYYYY too sensitive. I set mine to edit/reset just like bugha and half the times it will reset instead of edit. Seriously annoying, I havent tried any other pro mice but I wouldnt recommend this to anyone.
I haven’t tried the Model O- for any extended time myself so I can’t really corroborate what you are saying but thank you for your feedback! It’s always useful for others who are considering a product to read as many different points of view as possible. That said: if your mousewheel is seriously malfunctioning (in the sense that it registers the wrong inputs) I would contact Glorious about that since that’s not supposed to happen obviously.
i like g305.
so is it good for me with Model O- ?
The shape is actually pretty different. The G305 is a bit more egg shaped while the Model O(-) is flatter. As far as size goes they might match pretty nicely but I wouldn’t say they feel the same in the hand at all. Of course it’s possible that you like them both but I’m just saying that they’re not super similar.
wtfffffff i also currently use a g305 and i plan on getting a model o
I am a person whose hands get sweaty a lot when playing on pc, could this affect the mouse over time? (I mean this by the design with holes)
I personally get rather sweaty hands when gaming as well, but I can’t say I’ve ever had any issues with these mice with holes in them. Of course I don’t test them for years but most of these honeycomb design mice have some sort of coating to protect the internals from (small liquids) so unless you have a severe form of hyperhidrosis you should be more than fine.
Whats best mousepad for Glorious model o- ?
It depends on what you’re looking for. Mousepads have wildly different characteristics so what works for me might not work for you. You can always take a look at our review section though; all the pads in there should work perfectly fine for the Model O-!
19x9cm I use fingertip/palm hybrid would you recommend model o- or model 0?
Probably the Model O. Of course these are just recommendations but going by what you’re saying your grip style is and your hand size I would try out the regular Model O first.
hi, I’m assuming about buying this mouse but since I’m using g203 and g305 I’m having problems with griping it. I feel like i can’t hold the mouse proper way. My pinky finger is mostly touching my mousepad aswell my back of hand does. is this mouse good for me to use? hand size is 17lenght to 10
If you want pretty much your entire hand to be on your mouse I would recommend a slightly more substantial mouse. Whether your pinky touches the pad or not is mostly down to your grip style, however. Not a lot of mice have an extra part to place your pinky on so I can’t really comment on that. That said: for your hand size (and provided you like a larger mouse) the Model O can be fine, though I’d also look at the O-.
I use the g403 now, and I use a gtip that’s between a palm and claw grip. Do you recommend me the model o, o-, d or d-?
It depends. If you like a filled palm I would recommend the Model D. It basically depends how much of your hybrid grip is ‘palm’: if you use a lot of plan the Model D is (theoretically; remember that everyone is different) a better shout.
Bought that Mouse now 6 Month ago and its stil “alive”
Dont trust people that say theirs broke.
The Mouse feels good, is lightweight as fuck, Buttons are micro and with the Software u can set ur DPI u need.
I love it!
Yeah it’s a really good mouse! It’s worth noting that people who have a defective product are way more likely to post online than people who have a working product, which is why it’s way more common to see complaints about pretty much any given product online. Thanks for your comment though, glad to hear you’ve found a great mouse!
I know the shape of this mouse is wildly different from that of the Model D, but I’m trying to decide on which Glorious mouse to purchase. I’m coming from a G502 and my hands are around 18 x 9 cm.
If you’re coming from the G502 and you liked that sort of shape the Model D is an easy recommendation. If you want to try something with a bit more of a neutral shape and a flatter profile the Model O could be good.
I use the GPro wireless right now. Do you think it will be better to switch to this. I dont really like the side buttons on the GPro do you think they are better.
It depends on what you think it wrong with the side buttons of the G Pro Wireless but the side buttons on the Model O are fine to me as far as feel and placement goes. It is a much flatter mouse than the G Pro Wireless though, so be wary of that.
18 cm x 8 cm would you say O – or O?
Depends on your grip. I think you’re just at the edge where either one could be fine, so if you like smaller mice you should go for the O- but the regular O could also be fine for you. Bear in mind that this is just a guess from my part; everyone’s different when it comes to preferences and so on so don’t take the word of any reviewer or person online as sure, since it all depends on what you personally like.
I current have a cheap mouse rosewell m59 and I have a kinda fingertip claw style grip my hands are like 18.5/19cm x 8.5/9cm. I bought a deathadder v2 and didn’t like the feel of it at all. I don’t know whether to get the mm711 or glorious O, which one would you suggest.
I don’t have any hands on experience with the MM711 so I can only speak about the Glorious Model O, but that is a really good mouse in my opinion. I’d maybe consider getting the Model O- (the smaller version of the Model O) if you’re a fingertip gripper though.
This mouse is good but it will break on you and become unusable within 1-3 months.
I actually gave two of my review copies to friends when I finished my review and theirs are still working and being used every day for productivity and gaming. Of course hardware failure can always happen and it’s unfortunate that your product(s) have stopped working, but I can’t say that I’ve had the same happen in my immediate environment.
Maybe the first revision of this mouse but since then they have ironed out all of the quality control issues.
Is17 cm enogh for model o- or model o
It depends on your grip, but generally I’d go for the O- with that hand size.
I have 17.76cm hands and the o- is too small for me. I use the model O wireless.
My hands are 15 by 9cm. Would you recommend this mouse?
I’d go for the Model O- or something even smaller if that 15cm isn’t a typo.
Pros that use it?
Pros change their gear often, but HarryHook and Gale Adelade are two that come to mind for me right now. You can always check out our pro lists though, they’re updated daily.
Have it 1200 DPI change ? I mean classic settings for DPI
If you’re referring to whether or not it has a setting for 1200 DPI out of the box then no, it doesn’t have that. The default plug and play settings are 400, 800, 1600, and 3200. You can definitely set it to 1200 in the software though.
how is this mouse compared to the air58 ?
I haven’t yet tested the Air58 so I can’t really say for sure, but the Air58 is lighter than the Model O. Aside from that they do offer pretty much the same features; very flexible cord, mouse built to be as light as possible (so without any bells and whistles), … The Air58 is not available any longer though, so I would always advise people to opt for the Model O.