I'm a Mac user and apparently ROG Armoury, the utility/driver accompanied with this mouse, doesn't recognise it on El Capitan (10.11). However, there's a work-around for it: Find a Windows machine, install ROG Armoury and adjust the profile to your liking then move it to replace your mouse profile.

The latest gaming mouse from ASUS RoG certainly leaves me impressed. It's not as crazy as some of the mice in this price range, which can often feature many more buttons, wireless features, even an OLED screen, but that's perfectly fine, as I prefer something that's a little more focused on the job.

Durable build quality; Removable cables; Modular switches; Flawless sensor performance; Durable rubber side grips; Sniper button; Macro engine; RGB lighting

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The ASUS ROG Gladius took the gaming world by storm when it appeared back in 2014. The combination of an excellent sensor allied to ASUS build quality and the capability - new at the time - to easily switch out the parts to ensure that the mouse perfectly reflected your own preferences all added up...

RGB lighting has become synonymous with PC gaming hardware and, like it or loathe it, the eye-catching illuminations are here to stay. Asus is one of many manufacturers eager to update its product range with synchronised LEDs marketed under the Aura umbrella.

Retains the popular Gladius profile; Ultra-precise optical sensor; Aura lighting is crisp and bright; Easy to use software utility; Choice of cables and switches

Pricey compared to Gladius I; DPI target button not for everyone

The ASUS ROG Gladius II is the long-awaited successor to the original Gladius mouse which we reviewed in 2014. Back with a vengeance, the Gladius II sports a new sensor, support for ASUS' Aura lighting technology, and hot-swappable Omron switches.

Very comfortable; Replacement switches are included; RGB lighting is top-notch; Pixart PMW 3360 sensor; Sniper button is a good addition

ROG Armoury is not quite as comprehensive as Razer Synapse; Can only set 2 DPI stages

The ROG Gladius II is Asus' high-end gaming mouse that includes some pretty hardcore extre features. It features RGB lighting that creates an underglow effect for added desk appeal, and can be customised to match personal taste.

Accurate tracking; Gorgeous RGB lighting; Good weighting; Highly customisable; Great build quality

Expensive; Clunky software; No weight adjustment

It seems Asus is on a roll at the moment. We have been getting a lot of products coming through our doors, and reviews have been generally positive. The latest product to arrive is the Asus ROG Gladius II mouse. If you are a long-time bit-tech reader, you may think you have seen this mouse already.

I bought this mouse to pair with my Asus mobo and GPU and the AURA SYNC lighting system. While this is AURA enabled and is picked up by the software it also has it's own software called ROG Armoury which you use for macro programming and separate mouse lighting controls.

Asus' Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand makes dependable and desirable devices for serious gamers, and its latest mouse, the Asus ROG Gladius II, looks set to continue that tradition.

Feels great; Robust design; Looks good; Responsive; Customizable

Expensive; Lacks some features

Very funny mouse! It comes with 3 buttons on the left side of the mouse that can be easily customized. One of these buttons I usually call (and others) for "sniper button". By default, it is set to reduce the mouse's dpi so that you can more easily target your heads.