
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.
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 .
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Front of the box.

The bottom of the mouse.
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Birds eye view of the mouse.
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.
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.
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.
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Left side of the mouse with navigation buttons.