Glorious
Model I
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:Arthur B.
Published:

The Glorious Model I is a wired gaming mouse that features additional thumb buttons designed to be swappable. With a shape reminiscent of the Razer Basilisk V3 or Logitech G502, it serves as a strong alternative to those popular models.

While its RGB lighting and honeycomb design might not blend seamlessly into office setups, its quiet clicks, ergonomic build, and programmable buttons make it a practical option for work. Glorious includes swappable button options for two of the four thumb buttons, though it's unclear why only two were made interchangeable.

Weighing 69 g with a 1000 Hz polling rate, the Model I is optimized for gaming with a lightweight build. As of publication date, it is priced around $73 USD on various online retailers and is available in Matte White and Matte Black. Though no longer available on the Glorious website, the newer Model I 2 is stocked on their webstore.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Customizable

    The Model I stands out with its customizability, with four programmable thumb buttons and an extra Layer Shift feature. Two of these buttons are swappable, allowing for different profiles and sizes.

THE BAD

  • Software

    The software is not user-friendly and difficult to use.

THE REST

  • Overall

    The Model I is a great alternative choice for fans of the Razer Basilisk V3 or Logitech G502. It is lightweight, responsive, and customizable, making it an excellent option for gaming and productivity.

Hardware
HardwareNotes

The Glorious Model I package includes the mouse, four additional side buttons, stickers, and user documentation. Its attached braided cable measures 2 m, designed to be lightweight and unobtrusive during gameplay .

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Connectivity
The bottom of the mouse.

The bottom of the mouse.

Cable Type
Computer Side Connector
Detachable Cable
Mouse Side Connector
Cable Length
Bluetooth
Receiver
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Construction

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Birds eye view of the mouse.

Battery Type
Chassis Material
Chassis Coating
Feet Materials
Extra Feet Included
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The Model I is compatible with the Glorious Core software, available exclusively for Windows, though the mouse itself can also function with macOS systems. The software allows users to customize settings such as polling rate, debounce time, DPI, and RGB lighting effects. Additionally, users can assign a second Layer Shift function for more versatile macros and controls.

Software & Firmware
Software Name
Mandatory Registration
Number of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
Windows Version
MacOS Version
Performance
PerformanceNotes

Equipped with a Glorious BAMF optical sensor, the Model I offers a DPI range from 100 to 19,000. It features nine programmable buttons, two of which can be swapped out to accommodate different user preferences. The primary left and right clicks use proprietary GLORIOUS switches.

During testing, the mouse demonstrated average latency in wired mode, reaching its maximum 1000 Hz polling rate and achieving an average latency of 12.3 ms, showcasing strong performance for gaming.

Click Tactility
Switch Brand
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Latency
Sensor
Sound
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

Ergonomically designed for right-handed users, the Model I places its programmable buttons on the left side, accompanied by a thumb rest for added support. It is best suited for medium-to-large hands, with very smooth PTFE feet that allow it to glide effortlessly across different surfaces. This enhances both productivity tasks and gaming performance.

Ergonomics

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Left side of the mouse with navigation buttons.

Length
Width
Height
Grip Width
Min Weight
Max Weight
Ambidextrous
Left Hand Variant
Thumb Rest
Pinky Rest
Total Number of Buttons
Number of Side Buttons
Dedicated DPI Buttons
Macro Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel Type
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Test Configuration
Tested Settings

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