Stuff Verdict

A small yet mighty mouse for frequent travellers that doesn’t feel out of its depth for full-time desktop use. The Model O 2 Mini puts battery life ahead of tracking consistency, though.

Pros

Compact size and dual connectivity great for travel

Consistently great battery life

Feature-rich for sensible money

Cons

Not the most accurate or consistent gaming mouse around

Might be too small for some hands

Software a bit finicky in places

Introduction

My biggest problem with scratching a PC gaming itch while away from home? It either means constantly unplugging dongles from my desktop, or doubling up on peripherals to partner with my gaming laptop. Many mice brands refuse to add Bluetooth, seemingly because pro players would rather save the extra gram or two that a wireless module would add. The Glorious Model O 2 Mini fills that void, and with dimensions that are perfect for travel.

The smaller version of the Model O 2 still majors on lightness, thanks to a honeycomb design and streamlined feature set – but that doesn’t mean this is a barebones offering. You still get RGB illumination, on-device DPI adjustment, and satisfyingly clicky mechanical switches. It usually retails for $99/£90, undercutting rivals like the Steelseries Aerox 3 and Corsair M75 Air. Was that the combination to earn a full-time residency among my other gaming gear?