36K DPI Wireless Gaming Mouse with Swappable Switches? ASUS ROG Gladius III Wireless AimPoint Review

Mention the brand ASUS, and chances are, images of laptops, motherboards and graphics cards come to mind. Unless you're a hardcore DIY PC enthusiast, it's very unlikely that common folk on the street would know of the fact that ASUS actually has a very extensive product catalogue, spanning the likes of input devices, to even health and fitness wearables.
For today's video, ALKtech checks out a wireless gaming mouse by ASUS - the ROG Gladius III Wireless AimPoint. Sporting a 36000 DPI ROG AimPoint optical sensor, triple connectivity modes and user-replaceable mouse switches, could this mouse give products such as the Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro and the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT a run for their money? Watch on to find out!
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Packaging, Unboxing & Accessories
3:02 First Impressions, Aesthetics, Physical Specs
6:31 Tech Specs
7:29 Replacing the Mouse Switches
9:02 Usage Experience
11:13 Conclusion & Pricing
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The mouse featured in this video was a review unit provided on loan from ASUS Singapore.

[@ALKtech]

Check out the written article version of this mouse review here: www.alktech.co/articles/review-asus-rog-gladius-iii-wireless-aimpoint-gaming-mouse

[@juhanimertanen3452]

Thanks for the review.

[@KV_zacc]

Great video, thanks.

[@Mikhail__]

Is there a shape difference between Gladius III and the aimpoint version?

[@ALKtech]

As far as I can tell, both the Gladius III Wireless and Gladius III Wireless AimPoint use the same shell and have the same shape!

[@fleshreap]

hmm...wondering if I should get this. Seems like a decent reasonably priced mouse...wanting to move to wireless from MX518.

[@ALKtech]

I think nothing beats being able to try the mouse out yourself - are there any retailers near you that stock this mouse, which also have demo units available for testing in-store?

[@xiZm]

Get the Roccat Kone Pro Air. Very similar feel to MX518. It’s a banger

[@fleshreap]

@@xiZm It's exactly what I bought! I am quite happy with it. Only the thumb area/bump is not quite as comfy on longer sessions as MX518. Roccat Swarm app also likes to randomly crash a lot, but don't really need it for much so doesn't bother me that much.

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

I just buy the mouse, but can't understand if the mouse skates have a protective nylon or not, can you tell me if yours when unboxing have one on the skates?

[@edge4834]

looks like the old Gladius 3 just with new sensor. the old version hat massive production mistakes which lead to a defect mouse after 6 month of usage

[@ALKtech]

Yeah the Gladius III line-up shared pretty much the same external shell if I'm not mistaken. Did you own a Gladius III that had issues?

[@edge4834]

@@ALKtech I have two of them, old Gladius III. Both had the same problems after 6 Month. I have now bought a MSI Clutch GM51. was thinking about this new version witrh the new sensor but i choose the MSI product now. same type, newer & better technique. lets see if this one survives more than 6 month haha

[@Darth_Modred]

@@edge4834 is it still alive? bc i got "unboxed" for me at around 52$(VAT included) in perfect state without any sign of use, thinking how good this deal was

[@cyberkiller83]

i want to know something about this mouse. What kind of switches are included? optical? mechanical? both? thanks.

[@_C.J.]

The original gladius 3 (non aimpoint) came with rog's red 3 pin mechanical switches and a pair of 5 pin optical Omron D2FP-FN. This, the aimpoint version comes with 2 pairs of 3 pin mechanical switches, the red rog and Omron D2F-01F. The included extra omron are lighter and quieter with lighter actuation. Rog are heavier and louder and feel stiffer. Aimpoint version is 10 grams lighter than the original and has 10,000 more dpi, less rgb and no rog print design on the left side under the side buttons.

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

@@_C.J. would the Rog switches eventually start double clicking is the question ? I'm just wondering ...

[@_C.J.]

@@user-nn2fh5yo5w don't know 100% myself yet. But it's the best shot I know of to be able to fix that problem.

[@mkriz2140]

@@user-nn2fh5yo5w i think they will (they are based on kailh gm 8.0)

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

@@mkriz2140 i got Gladius 3 aimpoint, so far no double clicking. The mouse is also perfect for me.

[@KUSHY_MTL]

can i buy urs please

[@ALKtech]

It ain't mine unfortunately 😂

[@KUSHY_MTL]

@@ALKtech danm theere not out yet, cant wait to change my gladius 2 origin from 4 yrs old

[@pascalaspirot1821]

release date

[@ALKtech]

ASUS has already begun distributing the mouse to distributors around the world to my understanding, you should see them hit the shelves in the coming weeks!

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

Still waiting for my answer. Is this mouse a good fit for large hand ? 20-21 cm. hand?

[@ALKtech]

The mouse measures around 12.3cm in length, and I have hands that are around 18cm in length. Found the mouse to be pretty comfortable to use size-wise - I guess you can estimate from the mouse length whether or not the size might fit you? What mouse are you currently using?

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

​@@ALKtech hey and thanks for the response. Currently using Basilisk V2 Wired, but i'm on the market for new wireless mouse. But i have been using Razer DeathAdder V2 PRO, but the shape was absolutely not for me. Have Hyperx Pulsefire FPS Pro, and struggle with my grip. My grip is kinda hybrid one, it's looks like a Claw, and can literally play the same with pushing the mouse back to the palm(and touching the palm), like Pincer Claw, and with my hand being a bit on the mouse, without the mouse touching the palm. I have try Logitech G Pro Wireless, and the mouse is 12.5cm in length, and was absolutely perfect for my grip. But the switches on that mouse is ridiculous. It's start double clicking every month or so. As i said on the market for new wireless mouse, and currently my eyes are on the new Alienware AW620M(a bit heavier i would say), Hyperx Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless, and this one Rog Gladius 3 Aimpoint. The problem is where i live, there is no shop where i can try the mouse, and have to buy them in order to try them. ^^ Also do you know if they changed the Scroll Wheel in this one, compare to Gladius 3 ?

[@HollywoodEDC]

I don't know exactly sizes but I wear X-Large gloves and love my Gladius 3. My previous mouse (Hyper-X) doesn't feel nearly as good.

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

@@HollywoodEDC thanks.

[@user-nn2fh5yo5w]

BTW how the hell you can turn this mouse OFF?

[@minbcraft]

Put the mode switch to the middle position and if it is unplugged, it will be turned off.

[@raghavsaxena4908]

Can we use this mouse with any type c to usb A cable ? If we’ve lost the original one