With Gamescom 2026 kicking off in Germany this week, the massive conference is also home to hardware announcements, alongside a slew of game announcements. At the event, ASUS has announced two new gaming mice: the ROG Gladius IV Ace and the ROG Spatha X 65K. Both use ASUS's new AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, which delivers 65,000 DPI of precision and 11 selectable lift-off distances.
Outside of the sensor, these are two very different gaming mice. The ROG Gladius IV Ace is an ergonomic esports gaming mouse that ditches the traditional symmetrical design for something more comfortable for right-handed users. It also features customizable weight, with a 56-gram ultralight build that can be adjusted up to 71 grams with modular weights and eight ways to tweak the weight and feel.
Built for competitive gamers, in addition to the AimPoint Pro 65K sensor, the ROG Gladius IV Ace also offers "true 8K wireless" performance thanks to its use of the company's latest ROG SpeedNova 8K Gen II technology. According to ASUS, the new 8K Polling interface delivers 40% lower latency and better battery efficiency than the previous generation Gladius.
As for the ROG Spatha X 65K, its 12 programmable buttons make it a gaming mouse built for MMO and MOBA players who want deep customization. Like the ROG Gladius IV Ace, it supports customizable weight and balance with modular weights and five different configurations. It's also one of the few gaming mice with hot-swappable switches, supporting third-party options. It ships with two switch options: ROG Micro Switch II for crisp 100-million-click durability, and ROG Silent Micro Switch for a "muted" and "thocky" feel rated at 50-million-clicks.
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In addition to ROG SpeedNova wireless technology for low-latency performance, the ROG Spatha X 65K also ships with a wireless magnetic charging dock and flexible 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, or wired USB tri-mode connectivity.
