I Never Have to Charge My Mouse Again: Glorious Model D3 Wireless Review

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5) for Innovation, ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5) for Software

Price: ~$129.99 – $159.99 USD

In the world of competitive gaming mice, we usually talk about weight. “Is it lighter than a feather?” “Does it have holes in it?”

But Glorious Gaming just flipped the script with the Model D3 Wireless. Instead of fighting the weight war, they solved the biggest annoyance in wireless gaming: The Charging Cable.

This mouse uses a hotswappable battery system called “InfinitePlay.” It also polls at 8,000 Hz wirelessly.

I spent two weeks clicking heads and swapping batteries to see if this is the future of esports or just a gimmick. Here is my honest review.

Test 1: The “InfinitePlay” System

The Claim: Non-stop wireless gaming with hotswappable batteries.

The Reality: It actually changes how you use a mouse.

Here is how it works: You get a main battery that slides into the back, and a spare one charging on the dock.

• The Swap: When the mouse dies, you pop out the battery. The mouse stays on (thanks to an internal “Guardian” battery) while you grab the fresh one. It takes 5 seconds.
• The Feeling: I never plugged a cable into the mouse once. Not once. The “battery anxiety” of wireless gaming is completely gone.
• The Guardian: The internal backup battery lasts 10-14 hours, so even if you forget to charge the spare, you can finish your gaming session.

Test 2: 8K Hz Polling Rate

The Claim: Wireless 8,000 Hz Polling Rate.

The Reality: Silky smooth, but demanding.

Most mice report their position 1,000 times a second (1K Hz). The D3 does it 8,000 times.

• The Smoothness: On a 360Hz monitor, micro-adjustments felt incredibly responsive. It’s hard to go back to 1K Hz after seeing this fluidity.
• The Cost: 8K Hz eats battery life for breakfast. You get about 25 hours of playtime on a charge. But because of the hotswap system, it doesn’t matter. You just swap and keep playing at max performance.

Test 3: The Shape & Build (Ergo King)

The Claim: Refined Ergonomic Shape for Palm/Claw grip.

The Reality: A comfortable, premium brick.

The Model D lineage has always been about comfort.

• The Feel: It fills the palm nicely. At 69g, it’s not “ultralight” (competitors are ~60g), but it feels solid. The closed shell means no more honeycomb holes to collect hand gunk.
• The Coating: The matte finish is grippy but smooth. It doesn’t feel cheap or slippery like some glossy mice.

Test 4: The Switches & Sensor

The Claim: 100M Optical Switches & BAMF 3.0 Sensor.

The Reality: Clicky, reliable, and zero double-clicks.

• Optical Switches: Mechanical switches eventually double-click. Optical ones use light beams, so they theoretically last forever. The clicks are crisp and spammable.
• BAMF 3.0 Sensor: It tracks perfectly on glass and cloth pads. I couldn’t make it spin out even with aggressive flicks.

Test 5: The Software (The Weak Link)

The Claim: Glorious CORE 2.1 Customization.

The Reality: It works, but it’s finicky.

• The Good: You can rebind keys, set DPI stages, and adjust liftoff distance easily.
• The Bad: Firmware updates can be a headache. I had to plug in both the mouse and the receiver separately to get it to update. It’s not as polished as Logitech G Hub or Razer Synapse.

Buying in the USA 🇺🇸

Price: MSRP is $159.99, but sales often drop it to $129.99.

Availability: Widely available at Best Buy, Micro Center, and Amazon.

Comparison: The Ergo Showdown

The Verdict: If you want the absolute lightest mouse, get the Razer. If you want a mouse you never have to plug in, get the Glorious.

The Verdict: The “Pro” Mouse for Lazy Gamers

The Glorious Model D3 Wireless is the only mouse that truly solves the wireless charging problem.

It gives you the performance of a wired mouse (8K polling) with the freedom of wireless, without the downtime of charging.

Pros:

• InfinitePlay: Never use a cable again.
• 8K Polling: Top-tier sensor performance.
• Shape: Extremely comfortable for right-handed users.
• Optical Switches: Durable and crisp.

Cons:

• Weight: Slightly heavier than competitors (69g).
• Software: Needs polish.
• Price: It’s an investment.

Disclaimer: I swapped the battery mid-match in Overwatch just to see if I could. I didn’t die. 10/10.

About The Author

Nate Ayers

I have been in the electronics game since 1998. But I have loved it since 1985.
Over the years I have sold, reviewed, bought, Broken and fixed thousands of pieces of tech. My main passion is Mobile technology (Smartphones, Gadgets, laptops, Tablet) and Audio (Headphones, Speakers, Home theatre etc…). My other passion is writing my experience down and sharing it with people who will read it. I am not the best writer in the world but I am honest.

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