Like I mentioned in the title, I am a long time Razer Deathadder user, buying and using various models of it over the years. I always had like it because it's a rather large mouse and I have quite big hands, and most mice are uncomfortably small in my hand.
Then I saw this, which is very similar in design, and dimensions, but man it's so much better than even my most recent Razer Deatheradder Elite. Feels very high quality, mouse is a bit heavy, but I like that. The RGB lighting on it is very nicely done, and the clicks are very tactile. Everything about it feels well built, and designed. The side grips are a very nice touch, they have a great material that doesn't allow your fingers to slide even if you get slightly sweaty fingers like I do sometimes.
All of that aside, it's an ASUS ROG product, which usually comes in with a high price tag, for not always a significantly better product. But here, it feels all ROG in build quality, for a very affordable price. Picked mine up while listed at $58.99 USD - which happens to be cheaper than any of the Razer Deathadder models I've purchased in the past. As is standard with ASUS ROG products, it comes with a nice array of extras: 2 different length cables, a 1 meter and 2 meter, a very nice metal ROG Sticker, a carrying pouch and MOST IMPORTANTLY REPLACEMENT SWITCHES! This is what really sold me on the mouse. In the event that you actually do wear the switches out, or perhaps would just like to try out the feel of the included additional set, you can do that! Every other mouse I've purchased never came with replacement switches - and whenever it would begin to either double click, or not register clicks I'd just have to suck it up and buy another mouse.
Lastly, I've seen some other people struggle with pairing the RGB with the Armoury Crate/ASUS Aura apps. I did NOT have this issue at all, not sure if related to the fact that I have a ASUS Rog Strix B550-F Wifi MOBO? But regardless, the mouse functions flawlessly in all aspects, with some very nifty included treats from ASUS.
Absolutely 5/5.
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | ROG Gladius II Origin |
| Item model number | 90MP00U1-B0UA00 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Item Weight | 3.88 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 5.51 x 2.76 x 8.66 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.51 x 2.76 x 8.66 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | corded electric |
| Batteries | AA batteries required. |
| Manufacturer | ASUS Computer International Direct |
| ASIN | B078YBG1VZ |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 11, 2018 |
