Not too way back, we reviewed the Pro variations of the Glorious Model D 2 and O 2, a pair of gaming mice geared in the direction of aggressive play that trimmed out plenty of flashiness in favor of no-nonsense, high-performing options like excessive polling charges and optical switches. Well, what for those who wished a few of that gaudiness again in your mouse (at the very least in a tasteful sense) and didn’t essentially want pro-grade options? That’s what the usual Model D 2 brings to the desk, with out sacrificing the efficiency anticipated of an honest gaming mouse.
Glorious Model D 2 – Design and Features
The very first thing you’ll discover concerning the Glorious D 2 is its collection of punched-out holes on the palm space of the mouse’s physique (for those who’re vulnerable to trypophobia, you’ll wish to skip this factor altogether). It helps shave off slightly little bit of weight, nevertheless it’s additionally a stylistic alternative I can get down with. On each the left and proper sides of the mouse are low-key RGB strips which add some aptitude with out being loud.
The physique itself takes on a fairly bulbous form that’s becoming for a palm grip, however the holes on the palm space sacrifice a few of the contact that helps you management the mouse correctly. Otherwise, it’s comparatively mild at 66 grams which makes it simple to whip round in a claw or fingertip grip. Although I want the fabric supplied slightly extra tactility to assist keep grip, I by no means misplaced management of the mouse throughout intense gaming. Note that this can be a right-handed mouse, which helped create a pure grip for me – if you’re left-handed, nonetheless, the symmetrical ambidextrous Glorious Model O 2 is for you.
Both left and proper mouse buttons are responsive and fitted to fast clicks, even when they don’t precisely stack as much as the satisfyingly springy clicks of the Glorious D 2 Pro, Razer Viper V3 Pro, or Alienware Pro mouse. As you discover with these, nonetheless, they’re “pro-grade” mice geared in the direction of high-level aggressive gaming, and you can be paying extra for them. The facet buttons on the D 2 Wireless are considerably smaller in comparison with its Pro counterpart, but I didn’t actually have any severe issues utilizing them within the warmth of the second. The scroll wheel holds up with distinct increments that you simply really feel when scrolling up and down, however as a mouse button, clicking down the scroll wheel feels considerably squishy. Lastly, the DPI swap on the prime does precisely what you want it to do, and you’ll customise the DPI settings within the software program (extra on that later).
Underneath the mouse, you’ll discover the “BAMF” 2.0 optical sensor with a max DPI of 26,000. This is identical one used within the Pro mannequin, and it’s as easy as some other optical sensor price its salt. And identical because the Pro, the Model D 2 options 4 break up PTFE mouse ft to assist it glide easily throughout any floor. The bundle consists of two further mouse ft you may stick with the highest and backside to cowl extra floor space and supply an additional easy glide that’s noticeably higher – simply be sure you apply them evenly if you wish to use them. There’s a mode switcher for swapping between 2.4 GHz wi-fi or Bluetooth 5.2 – the Pro model doesn’t function Bluetooth, so it offers this model of the Model D 2 slightly extra versatility. Also, you get an extension hub and a USB-A to USB-C cable together with the two.4 GHz dongle to assist with having constant connectivity in case your setup necessitates it.
Glorious Model D 2 – Software, Utility, and Battery Life
Like some other Glorious product, you’ll have to make use of the Glorious Core software program to customise your settings. For the Model D 2, this consists of RGB conduct, as much as six DPI profiles, mouse button actions, and extra granular issues like lift-off distance and debounce. While you may change the polling charge, there’s no actual cause why you’ll use something apart from the default max of 1000 Hz. The UI of Glorious Core is a bit exhausting to make out with how all the things is laid out together with the battery life indicator within the prime proper, nevertheless it’s fortunately simple sufficient to not be an issue to navigate.
Battery life is without doubt one of the highlights of the Model D 2 – whereas it’s rated for 210 hours from a full cost, that’s accounting for utilization with none RGB lights turned on and in Bluetooth mode. For the period of utilizing this mouse for gaming and dealing with RGB set to about medium-low brightness, I by no means needed to fear about battery life. I’d say after utilizing this mouse within the ballpark of 80 hours whole, solely then did it begin to blink purple to point low battery, which is a win in my ebook. One factor price noting is that the mouse doesn’t actually go right into a sleep mode by itself, and leaving it on will drain the battery when it’s not in use.
Glorious Model D 2 – Performance and Gaming
As has been the case for my earlier mouse evaluations, I performed a number of ranked matches of Counter-Strike 2 to check how the Model D 2 performs in a aggressive setting. And I’m completely happy to report that I used to be capable of maintain my very own simply as I’d with any of the opposite nice mice I’ve used prior to now.
The Model D 2 doesn’t provide the benefit of 4000 Hz or 8000 Hz polling charges you will discover in pro-style mice, however the perks I get from these are comparatively minor (as there are different components in being an efficient CS2 participant). There is a sure silkiness to utilizing a better polling charge mouse with a 144 Hz refresh charge monitor, and there’s a technical distinction it makes within the enter pipeline. This meant it took a little bit of adjusting going to the Model D 2’s 1000 Hz, however I used to be nonetheless capable of land headshots and hit some flick pictures whereas sniping, and as most folk will discover, greater polling charges aren’t that needed. This factor nonetheless has a very good optical sensor and PTFE mouse ft for smoothness and management, which is predicted of a worthy gaming mouse.
Raiding in Final Fantasy XIV doesn’t essentially stress mouse efficiency per se, nevertheless it did spotlight how the facet thumb buttons might use some work. They’re slightly on the squishier facet, are a bit small for my desire, and are generally exhausting to differentiate from each other. I map necessary actions to those buttons, in addition to to the scroll wheel, which is on the firmer facet. Admittedly, these are largely nitpicks I picked up on after utilizing the mouse for hours on finish whereas gaming and didn’t put me in a tough place whereas raiding, it’s simply that I’ve used different mice just lately which have nailed these explicit facets.
