ASUS has several versions of the Republic of Gamers Gladius II. So, what are the main differences between the Gladius II, Gladius II Core, Gladius II Origin and Gladius II Wireless?
You can find out in this comparison guide for the gaming mouses.
Quick Summary
When compared to the other versions, the ASUS ROG Gladius II Core is the lightest in weight. With that said, it has a lowest maximum DPI, IPS and acceleration out of this group.
Unlike the other three, the Core version also does not come with any Japanese-made Omron switches.
The difference between the ASUS ROG Gladius II and ASUS ROG Gladius II Origin is that the regular version of the mouse comes with a DPI target button while the origin version, as well as core and wireless versions, don’t have the same button.
Furthermore, the Gladius II has one more programmable button compared to the other three mouses.
The ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless is the only one of this group to support a wireless connection. Furthermore, this version has the highest maximum DPI and IPS. It is also tied with the Gladius II and Gladius II Origin with having the highest maximum acceleration.
ASUS ROG Gladius II Comparison Chart
You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the Gladius II gaming mouses below.
| ASUS ROG Gladius II Gaming Mouse | ASUS ROG Gladius II Core Gaming Mouse | ASUS ROG Gladius II Origin Gaming Mouse | ASUS ROG Gladius II Wireless Gaming Mouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Without Cable | 110.0 grams | 92.5 grams | 110.0 grams | 124.0 grams |
| Shape | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Dimensions | 126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm | 126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm | 126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm | 126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm |
| Grip Style | Claw Fingertip Palm | Claw Fingertip Palm | Claw Fingertip Palm | Claw Fingertip Palm |
| Push-Fit Socket Design? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connection Options | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Bluetooth RF 2.4 GHz |
| Sensor | PMW 3360 | PMW 3327 | PMW 3360 | PWM 3389 |
| Maximum Resolution | 12000 DPI | 6200 DPI | 12000 DPI | 16000 DPI |
| Maximum Speed | 250 IPS | 220 IPS | 250 IPS | 400 IPS |
| Maximum Acceleration | 50 G | 30 G | 50 G | 50 G |
| Report Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Left and Right Switch Type | Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches | Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches | Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches | Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches |
| Programmable Buttons | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| DPI Target Button? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Aura Sync RGB Lighting? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ASUS ROG Armoury | ASUS ROG Armoury II | ASUS ROG Armoury | ASUS ROG Armoury II |
| What’s in the Box | 1x Gladius II mouse 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable 2x Japanese-made Omron switches 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker | 1x Gladius II Core mouse 1x User documentation 1x Warranty Card | 1x Gladius II Origin mouse 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable 2x Japanese-made Omron switches 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker | 1x Gladius II mouse 1x USB Dongle 1x 2-meter braided USB cable 1x User documentation 1x ROG pouch 1x ROG logo sticker |
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Weight Without Cable
When it comes to weight, the core version is the lightest of the group while the regular and origin versions are tied for being the second lightest.
The wireless version is the heaviest.
You can find the weight specifications, without the inclusion of the cable, below:
- Gladius II: 110.0 grams
- Gladius II Core: 92.5 grams
- Gladius II Origin: 110.0 grams
- Gladius II Wireless: 124.0 grams
Shape
The regular, core, origin and wireless editions of the Gladius II are built for right-handed users.
Dimensions
The dimensions are the same for the four PC mice in this versus guide.
You can find the measurements, which is displayed as Length x Width x Height, below:
- 126 mm x 67 mm x 45 mm
Grip Style
All four mouse support the following grip styles:
- Claw
- Fingertip
- Palm
Push-Fit Socket Design
The Gladius II mouses are built with the push-fit socket design, which makes it easier to change and replace switches.
Connection Options
In terms of connection options, the Gladius II, Gladius II Core and Gladius II Origin support USB 2.0.
The Gladius II Wireless can also be connected via USB 2.0 cable. With that said, it also offers wireless connections as you can use Bluetooth or RF 2.4 GHz.
Sensor
You can take a look at the sensor being used for each of the four PC mouses below:
- Gladius II: PMW 3360
- Gladius II Core: PMW 3327
- Gladius II Origin: PMW 3360
- Gladius II Wireless: PWM 3389
Maximum Resolution
The wireless edition offers the highest maximum resolution while the regular and origin editions are tied for having the second highest.
The Gladius II Core features the lowest resolution out of the group.
Resolution for a computer mouse is measured as Dots Per Inch (DPI), which stands how many pixels the mouse pointer will move for every inch you are moving Gladius II.
You can find the DPI specs below:
- Gladius II: 12000 DPI
- Gladius II Core: 6200 DPI
- Gladius II Origin: 12000 DPI
- Gladius II Wireless: 16000 DPI
Maximum Speed
The wireless version also has the highest maximum speed, followed by the regular and origin versions being tied for being second fastest.
The core version has the lowest maximum speed.
You can find the max speeds for the PC mouse below:
- Gladius II: 250 IPS
- Gladius II Core: 220 IPS
- Gladius II Origin: 250 IPS
- Gladius II Wireless: 400 IPS
Maximum Acceleration
Acceleration measures how far the mouse pointer will move across the PC monitor based on how fast you are physically moving your Gladius II mouse.
The regular, origin and wireless editions have the same maximum acceleration while the core edition falls short when compared to the other three.
You can find the acceleration stats below:
- Gladius II: 50 G
- Gladius II Core: 30 G
- Gladius II Origin: 50 G
- Gladius II Wireless: 50 G
Report Rate
All four Gladius II gaming mouses in this comparison have a polling rate of 1000 Hz, which means that the input devices will report its positioning to your computer 1,000 times every second.
Left and Right Switch Type
The Gladius II gaming mouses comes with Omron D2FC-F-K (50M) switches.
The regular, origin and wireless edition also comes with extra Japanese-made Omron D2F-01F switches while the core edition doesn’t.
Programmable Buttons
The regular Gladius II has 7 programmable buttons while the rest of the gaming mouses have 6 each.
DPI Target Button
The regular version of the Gladius II is the only one in the group to come with a DPI target button, which lets you change the DPI on the fly just by holding down the dedicated button.
Aura Sync RGB Lighting
The Gladius 2 gaming mouses are compatible with Aura Sync RGB Lighting. With this feature, you will be able to synchronize the lighting across multiple compatible products.
Software
The four PC mouses use software to customize lighting, program buttons, set profiles, change performance settings and more.
You can check out the supported software for each mouse below:
- Gladius II: ASUS ROG Armoury
- Gladius II Core: ASUS ROG Armoury II
- Gladius II Origin: ROG ROG Armoury
- Gladius II Wireless: ASUS ROG Armoury II
What’s in the Box
You can take a look at what’s included in each box for all four products below:
ROG Gladius II:
- 1x Gladius II mouse
- 1x 2-meter braided USB cable
- 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable
- 2x Japanese-made Omron switches
- 1x ROG pouch
- 1x ROG logo sticker
ROG Gladius II Core:
- 1x Gladius II Core mouse
- 1x User documentation
- 1x Warranty Card
ROG Gladius II Origin:
- 1x Gladius II Origin mouse
- 1x 2-meter braided USB cable
- 1x 1-meter regular rubber USB cable
- 2x Japanese-made Omron switches
- 1x ROG pouch
- 1x ROG logo sticker
ROG Gladius II Wireless:
- 1x Gladius II mouse
- 1x USB Dongle
- 1x 2-meter braided USB cable
- 1x User documentation
- 1x ROG pouch
- 1x ROG logo sticker
Resources:
- https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ergonomic-right-handed/rog-gladius-ii-model/
- https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ergonomic-right-handed/rog-gladius-ii-core-model/
- https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ergonomic-right-handed/rog-gladius-ii-origin-model/
- https://rog.asus.com/mice-mouse-pads/mice/ergonomic-right-handed/rog-gladius-ii-origin-model/