SteelSeries Rival vs SteelSeries Rival 3

A side-by-side spec comparison of the SteelSeries Rival and the SteelSeries Rival 3. We line up every specification and score the ones that matter most in this category — weighted, not a raw count of specs won — to reach an overall verdict so you can decide which mouse is right for your build.

Side-by-side specification comparison of SteelSeries Rival and SteelSeries Rival 3.
Specification	SteelSeries Rival No price data	SteelSeries Rival 3 No price data Winner Buy on SteelSeries
Max DPI	6500	8500
Shape	ergonomic	ergonomic
Sensor	Optical	Optical
Weight	80 g	80 g
Buttons	6	6
Wireless	No	No

Winner: SteelSeries Rival 3 — driven by Max DPI (8500)

SteelSeries Rival

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SteelSeries Rival 3

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