ASUS ROG Gladius III — Professional Esports Gaming Mouse Review and Stats
About the ASUS ROG Gladius III
The ASUS ROG Gladius III is a versatile ergonomic mouse that showcases ASUS's engineering depth with features like hot-swappable switches that let you change click feel without soldering. ROG's push-fit switch socket system means players can swap between different switch types in seconds, customizing click weight and feel to personal preference. The AimPoint sensor co-developed by ASUS offers excellent tracking at up to 36,000 DPI, backed by ROG's custom-tuned wireless technology. At a moderate weight, it prioritizes versatility and build quality over extreme lightness, targeting players who value customization. The paracord-style ROG cable on the wired variant and tri-mode connectivity on wireless versions give players maximum flexibility in how they connect. The Gladius III represents ASUS's philosophy that the best mouse is one you can adapt to your exact preferences rather than forcing you to adapt to it.
ASUS ROG Gladius III Full Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Weight | 79 grams |
| Sensor | PAW3395 |
| Max DPI | 26,000 |
| Polling Rate | 1,000 Hz |
| Shape | Ergonomic |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Price | $119 USD |
| Switches | ROG Micro |
| Battery Life | 90 hours |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Pro Usage | 0% of tracked professional players |
| Rating | 8.4 out of 10 |
Professional Players Using the ASUS ROG Gladius III
The ASUS ROG Gladius III is used by 10+ professional esports players across PUBG, CS2 and Valorant.
- xxxLu — PUBG (Four Angry Men) — 400 DPI, 40 sens, eDPI
- robo — CS2 (Team Spirit Academy) — 800 DPI, 1.4 sens, 1120 eDPI
- Beccie — CS2 (Sashi) — 400 DPI, 1.6 sens, 640 eDPI
- Veccil — CS2 (The Huns Esports) — 400 DPI, 2.4 sens, 960 eDPI
- Zesta — CS2 (ATOX Esports) — 800 DPI, 1.25 sens, 1000 eDPI
- swicher — CS2 (Viperio) — 400 DPI, 2.4 sens, 960 eDPI
- hfah — CS2 (Venom) — 400 DPI, 1.4 sens, 560 eDPI
- Sukker — CS2 (Free Agent) — 400 DPI, 3.05 sens, 1220 eDPI
- SeoeuN — Valorant (Free Agent) — 800 DPI, 0.38 sens, 304 eDPI
- YuRiHaNa — Valorant (Free Agent) — 400 DPI, 0.56 sens, 226 eDPI
Key Highlights
- hot-swappable switches
- change click feel without soldering
- adapt to your exact preferences
Buy the ASUS ROG Gladius III on Amazon for $119
Other ASUS Esports Mice
- ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Extreme — 47g, 0% pro usage, $179
- ASUS ROG Harpe Ace 2 — 49g, 0% pro usage, $149
Other Mice with the PAW3395 Sensor
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- Ninjutso Sora V2 (Ninjutso) — 42g, $89
- Pulsar X2H (Pulsar) — 53g, $99
- Pulsar X2 Mini (Pulsar) — 46g, $95
- Vaxee XE Wireless (Vaxee) — 66g, $99
- HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 (HyperX) — 53g, $90
- Vaxee E1 Wireless (Vaxee) — 64g, $99
- Zowie FK2-DW (Zowie) — 60g, $99
- Zowie U2-DW (Zowie) — 58g, $109
- Pulsar Xlite V3 Es (Pulsar) — 46g, $109
- Vaxee NP-01S Wireless (Vaxee) — 68g, $99
- G-Wolves HTS Plus 4K (G-Wolves) — 44g, $79
- Lethal Gaming Gear LA-2 (LGG) — 52g, $89
- Pulsar ZywOo Chosen Mouse (Pulsar) — 49g, $119
- Zowie EC1-DW (Zowie) — 77g, $109
- Zowie EC3-DW (Zowie) — 73g, $109
- Zowie S2-DW (Zowie) — 73g, $109
- Zowie U2 (Zowie) — 63g, $79
- Zowie U3-DW (Zowie) — 63g, $119
- Zowie ZA13-DW (Zowie) — 68g, $109
- Zowie x donk Mouse (Zowie) — 65g, $129
- Lamzu Maya (Lamzu) — 52g, $99
- Lamzu Atlantis (Lamzu) — 55g, $99
- Pulsar X2 CrazyLight (Pulsar) — 39g, $99
- Pulsar X2 V2 (Pulsar) — 52g, $99
- Pulsar X2 V2 Mini (Pulsar) — 48g, $99
- Pulsar X2 (Pulsar) — 55g, $95
- Pulsar X2H Mini (Pulsar) — 49g, $99
- Pulsar Xlite V4 (Pulsar) — 48g, $109
- Pulsar Xlite V4 Es (Pulsar) — 46g, $119
- Pulsar Xlite V4 Mini (Pulsar) — 43g, $109
- Pulsar Susanto-X (Pulsar) — 48g, $109
- Pulsar JV-X (Pulsar) — 48g, $109
Similar Weight Esports Mice (±10g of 79g)
- SteelSeries Prime Wireless (SteelSeries) — 80g, 1% pro usage
- Zowie EC1-C (Zowie) — 80g, 0% pro usage
- Zowie EC2-CW (Zowie) — 77g, 2% pro usage
- Zowie EC1-CW (Zowie) — 77g, 1% pro usage
- Zowie EC1-DW (Zowie) — 77g, 0% pro usage
- SteelSeries Rival 3 (SteelSeries) — 77g, 0% pro usage
- SteelSeries Kana (SteelSeries) — 81g, 0% pro usage
- Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed (Razer) — 82g, 1% pro usage
Other Ergonomic Shape Esports Mice
- Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro (Razer) — 55g, $159
- Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro (Razer) — 63g, $149
- Zowie EC2-CW (Zowie) — 77g, $99
- Zowie EC2-DW (Zowie) — 75g, $109
- Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex (Logitech) — 60g, $169
- Vaxee Outset AX (Vaxee) — 67g, $79
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (SteelSeries) — 74g, $139
- Razer DeathAdder V3 (Razer) — 59g, $90
