Glorious is no stranger tohigh-performance gaming miceand its contribution to the space is appreciated by gamers, especially because it was one of the pioneers of lightweight gaming mice. Its PRO series of mice offers the latest technological iterations and upgrades, and theSeries 2 PROwireless gaming mouse is the perfect example of that. Engineered for gamers with small to medium hands, this compact gaming mouse boasts impressive specifications, despite its lightweight construction.
I spent over two weeks with the black version of the Glorious Series 2 PRO wireless gaming mouse; long enough to have some thoughts and opinions that will help gamers decide whether this should be their next gaming mouse upgrade.
What’s in the Box?
The unboxing experience for the Glorious Series 2 PRO was straightforward. No fancy business here, as the compact box presents the mouse on top and everything else, including the cable and dongle, underneath. There’s still some plastic that Glorious could have done without, but that’s a fairly minor negative.
Specifications and Features
Glorious Series 2 PRO
The Series 2 PRO from Glorious is a compact wireless gaming mouse designed for gamers with claw and fingertip-style grips. It boasts the latest BAMF 2.0 sensor and has an 8K polling rate in both wired and wireless modes. The mouse can last up to 80 hours on a single charge at 1000 Hz polling rate and there are no RGB lights on it.
The Glorious Series 2 PRO gaming mouse boasts all the latest and greatest features you would expect from ahigh-performance gaming mousefrom 2024. It is a lightweight design, coming in at just55 grams, making it one of the lightest gaming mice on the market, only usurped by a few alternatives, such as the Turtle Beach Burst II Air, which weighs just 48 grams. The Glorious offering, however, comes with something that the Burst II Air does not: an8K polling rate.
The wireless mouse can deliver an8000 Hz polling ratein both wired and wireless modes, and the Glorious Core software allows you to independently adjust the polling rate, too. For those out of the loop, the polling rate is a measure of how frequently the mouse sends back data to the connected device. So, an 8K polling rate means the mouse sends data 8000 times a second, which is significantly faster than the standard 1000 Hz polling rate on most gaming mice. There are quite a few 8K gaming mice out there, but the fact is that games need to support such a high polling rate as well, and there areonly a handful of gamesout there that do so.
It also uses the GloriousBAMF 2.0 Optical Sensorthat is capable of26,000 DPI, which again, is not the highest but is more than enough for all use cases. There are Glorious Optical Switches underneath the left and right click, and they are rated for 100 million clicks. The lightweight Series 2 PRO wireless gaming mouse slides on100% PTFE G-Skate feet. There are six programmable buttons, with the DPI button placed behind the scroll wheel, though the DPI indicator LED and the power button are at the bottom.
As mentioned earlier, this is a compact mouse, more along the lines of the “Minus” series of Glorious mice, so those with larger hands should opt for theModel D 2 PROor theModel O 2 PRO. The Series 2 PRO isambidextrousand ideal for claw and fingertip grip styles. Interestingly, the website mentions palm, claw, and fingertip grip styles in the tech specs, but the feature set states it is ideal for claw and fingertip. The latter is closer to the truth, as the mouse is too compact to have an effective palm grip, even for my medium-sized hands.
The Series 2 PRO boasts80 hoursof battery life at a 1000 Hz polling rate, but even at 8000 Hz, the battery life is good enough. In fact, the only time I connected the Ultra-Flexible Ascended Cable was to update the firmware. The cable is super-light and doesn’t impede the movement of the mouse at all. The proprietary design of the connector, however, makes it kind of useless for connecting to anything else.
Design and Build Quality
Being an ambidextrous mouse, itdoes not offer the best ergonomics, and those looking for a more comfortable gaming experience should consider the Model D 2 PRO instead. That being said, the build quality on the Series 2 PRO is top-notch and there is no creaking of the body or wear and tear in the over two weeks I’ve used the mouse. The buttons are solid with no wiggle and the curve of the left and right clicks provides a natural resting place for the fingers.
I have the black version, so there are no sweat stains or discoloration on it, but it’s hard to say how well the white version would fair. The scroll wheel has pronounced steps that prevent accidental scrolls, an absolutely essential feature in competitive shooters since you don’t want to switch to the wrong weapon in the heat of battle. However, that does leave plenty of opportunities for dirt and dust to get trapped, which would almost certainly be more apparent on the white version of the mouse.
Performance
There were absolutely no issues with performance when it came to using the Glorious Series 2 PRO wireless gaming mouse both in games and for productivity. It is extremely responsive, and the lightweight build lends itself well to effortless flicks and shots in games likeSplitgate,Fortnite, and others. Both wired and wireless connections deliver a precise gaming experience with instant inputs.
With peripherals like gaming mice, the overall experience is quite subjective, and I found that compared to the Burst II Air, the Glorious Series 2 PRO was not as comfortable, mostly because of the compact size. But users who prefer more compact gaming mice will likely appreciate the form factor and the top-of-the-line performance.
This brings me to the other issue with 8K gaming mice. Not all games support a high polling rate,Splitgatebeing one of them. I immediately noticed micro-stutters when using the Series 2 PRO, which completely went away when switching over to the Burst II Air. Gaming inGTA Onlinewith the PRO was the same experience, but that was more forgiving since it is not as competitive.
Software Experience
The Glorious Core 2.1 software is simple and straightforward with easy toggles for the different settings. It lets you adjust the polling rate, DPI, key mapping, and update the firmware on the mouse and the dongle. However, I did face some minor issues with some of the settings, as the ‘launch at startup’ and ‘launch minimized’ toggles do nothing, and the window pops up on the desktop every time I turn on my PC.
Nevertheless, everything else with the Glorios Core 2.1 software works just fine, and the aforementioned issues can be easily fixed with an update. I’ve reached out to Glorious and will update this review once they respond.
Pricing and Final Thoughts
At$130, the Glorious Series 2 PRO is not a budget mouse, but after more than two weeks of use, I can confidently say that those with smaller hand sizes will love the Glorious Series 2 PRO wireless gaming mouse. It offers top-tier performance with its8K polling rateandBAMF 2.0 Optical Sensor. The lightweight nature of the mouse makes it excellent for shooters and the PTFE feet allow it toslide effortlessly on any mousepad. The battery life is sufficient to go through multiple gaming sessions without having to plug it in.
A point of discussion, however, is the 8K polling rate, not particularly with the Glorious offering, but in general. There are only a handful of games that support such a high polling rate, so if you are dedicated to those games and have smaller-sized hands, the $130 is worth it. However, if you enjoy playing different shooters (ones that do not support an 8K polling rate), like me, or single-player campaign-driven games and have a medium to larger hand size, this mouse is not ideal for you.
Related Products
Here are some alternatives that you can consider if the Glorious Series 2 PRO won’t suit your needs:
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Logitech’s high-performance offering
