Before Glorious Model O was born, CEO Shazim Mohammad realized that the top players in the mouse design field were doing little innovative and the few who were doing innovative things were "going in the wrong direction." So he set up a team to create the lightest RGB gaming mouse ever.

And with this Model O, the glorious "Legion" took the crown. For now.

Inspired by the niche ideas of online mouse modding enthusiasts who print their own shells with hexagonal designs or just plain punch holes in their mice (absolute heathens), Glorious also decided to adopt the perforated approach.

Thus was born the Model O at just 2.4 ounces (67 g), and the Model O- at an even more impressive 2 ounces (58 g). This is 2 grams lighter than the Razer Viper Ultralight and 13 grams lighter than the Logitech G Pro Wireless. In other words, if weight is your primary concern, the Glorious meets the bar.

The Model O has the standard six buttons, which obviously has a nice impact on the weight factor, but it is not the best mouse for MMO players who need quick access to hotbars. However, all the buttons there are individually programmable, including the DPI button, so you have full control over what you have at your disposal.

MMOs are not my forte, but when it comes to quickly clicking through hack-and-slash and FPS games, the Model O really shines. Pro esports player Vini of Furia Gaming can attest that it was the Model O that his team used to finish runner-up in the ECS CSGO Season 7 finals, and you can see how the Pixart PMW-3360 optical sensor helps the pros The Pixart PMW-3360 optical sensor is a professional contributor. As another aid for those who play games made with older game engines, the Model O has a variable polling rate that can be lowered to 125 Hz. This is ideal for older games that are not optimized for higher polling rates, and up to 1000 Hz when used with more modern games.

Additionally, the Model O is said to be one of the best mice for "butterfly clicking". From what I have found, this is a totally non-cheat way to win at Minecraft. In other words, the Model O, with its durable Omron switches, is perfectly optimized (and tolerant) of the intense button mashing of hack-and-slash style games that require super-fast clicks per second. By reducing the wait time between clicks (debounce time) from 16 milliseconds to 4 milliseconds, players should be able to achieve higher CPS. I still can't do butterfly clicks, so I can't really see the effect of this.

In my case, it was the braided "Ascend" cable that made the difference. They are beautifully light and flexible, so I don't have to wrestle with the cable. In fact, it's easy to forget the cable is there. Besides, the G-Skates have smooth feet so they won't snag, but they cost $7 to replace, so try not to scratch them. Even with these small hands (6.7 inches), they're fine to hold in the palm or fingertips, but they may not be the most ergonomic mouse you'll ever use.

However, you can swing the mouse around as much as you want, and Glorious boasts a -0.7mm lift-off distance to compensate for the frilly wrist. Strangely, however, it is only adjustable between 2 and 3 mm in software, which makes the lift-off detection unattractive. I pick up the mouse so often that my aim tends to be shaky even at the lowest setting (not an excuse, it's true). I use a relatively glossy mouse mat and the DPI is usually set around 2600. Lowering the DPI, as many pros do, makes a big difference in lift-off wiggle without the old tape trick.

When it comes to optional software, Glorious takes the simple, straightforward route, and its feather-light simplicity speaks for itself. Operation is easy, and there is an option to create profiles. Macros are easy to set up, there are two lighting zones, and there are few flashy light shows.

The software also offers a full RGB wheel, but it certainly does not provide an accurate range of 16.8 million RGB colors. This is another example where the color accuracy is way off." I asked for cerise pink and got lilac... Hello." *4]

Sass aside, we at PCG have serious concerns about the use of the term "PC Master Race" and its derivatives. Frankly, the phrase can be tossed in the trash. There are also aspects of the Glorious brand that are somewhat concerning, such as the obsession with ascension.

If you too want to "join the legion" and "ascend the game," the Glorious O is available at the Glorious store for $50. The Model O comes in standard black and white, with the gloss version being $10 more each. The paint may be heavier. There is also a matte pink version, but this is a limited run and will cost extra.

It's a small price to pay to shine, darling.

Overall, the Model O is a sturdy rodent that deserves the crown of being the lightest RGB gaming mouse. Many of the small issues I have with it, such as the small number of buttons, are trade-offs you should expect when purchasing an ultralight gaming mouse. Considering that this mouse is currently the lightest available, its sturdiness and quality are astounding.

With esports becoming so well-known, there will be a lot of marketing aimed at those who prefer lighter mice like this mouse. However, it will be hard to beat the great price of the Model O, an esports-grade mouse for the average person.