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Rival 3 Wireless

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless mouse in Black
Weight
106g
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air
Polling
1000Hz
Max DPI
18000
Connection
Wireless, Bluetooth

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a wireless gaming mouse released in September 2020. It weighs 106 g (about 39% heavier than the database average of 76 g) and measures 120.6 × 58.3 × 37.9 mm, which is medium-sized by length. It uses a SteelSeries TrueMove Air sensor, tracks up to 18,000 DPI, and polls at up to 1,000 Hz. It is configured with SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+. It ranks #56 of 99 for FPS in our ratings.

Rankings

Performance Ranks

FPS Rank
#56
MOBA Rank
#60
MMO Rank
#60

Detailed specifications

General

Brand
SteelSeries
Release Date
2020/09
Software OS
Windows, macOS

Performance

Max DPI
18000
-6.6%
Min DPI
100
-55.8%
DPI Step
100
Acceleration
40 G
-21.3%
IPS
400
-19.2%
Poll Rate (Hz)
1000
-69.4%
Sensor Type
Optical
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air

Ergo & Design

RGB Lighting
Yes
Handedness
Right
Shape
Symmetrical
Shell Type
Solid
Colors
Length
120.6 mm
-2.3%
Width
58.3 mm
-10.6%
Height
37.9 mm
-6.7%
Weight
106g
+39.1%
Extra Weights
No
Feet
Unknown

Buttons

Total Buttons
6
-19.7%
Buttons (Left)
2
-27.7%
Buttons (Right)
0
-100%
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched
Main Switch
SteelSeries mechanical switches
Main Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Lifespan
60M
-16.9%

Connectivity

Connection
Wireless, Bluetooth
Battery Type
AAA
Cable
Unknown
Bluetooth Version
5.0

Software Features

Hardware Acceleration
No
Software Acceleration
Unknown
Angle Snapping
Unknown
Smoothing
Unknown
Motion Sync
Unknown

Box Contents

  • Product Information Guide
  • Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse
  • Rival 3 Wireless Dongle
  • 2x AAA Batteries

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Questions about the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

How much does the Rival 3 Wireless weigh?

The Rival 3 Wireless weighs 106 g.

What are the Rival 3 Wireless's dimensions?

It measures 120.6 mm long, 58.3 mm wide and 37.9 mm tall, which makes it medium-sized by length.

What sensor does the Rival 3 Wireless use?

It uses the SteelSeries TrueMove Air, an optical sensor, with a maximum of 18,000 DPI.

Is the Rival 3 Wireless wireless?

Yes. The Rival 3 Wireless supports wireless and bluetooth connections.

When was the Rival 3 Wireless released?

The Rival 3 Wireless was released in September 2020.

How many buttons does the Rival 3 Wireless have?

SteelSeries lists 6 buttons.

What switches does the Rival 3 Wireless use?

It uses SteelSeries mechanical switches.

What software does the Rival 3 Wireless use?

It is configured with SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+. The software runs on Windows and macOS.

What is the Rival 3 Wireless's maximum polling rate?

It polls at up to 1,000 Hz.

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Specifications

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