Rival 3
Weight
77g
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Core
Polling
1000Hz
Max DPI
8500
Connection
Wired
The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a wired gaming mouse released in January 2019. It weighs 77 g (about the same as 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 Core sensor, tracks up to 8,500 DPI, and polls at up to 1,000 Hz. It ranks #50 of 99 for FPS in our ratings.
Rankings
Performance Ranks
FPS Rank
#50
MOBA Rank
#57
MMO Rank
#57
Detailed specifications
General
Brand
SteelSeries
Release Date
2019/01
Performance
Max DPI
8500
-55.9%
Min DPI
200
-11.5%
Acceleration
35 G
-31.1%
IPS
300
-39.4%
Poll Rate (Hz)
1000
-69.4%
Sensor Type
Optical
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Core
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
77g
+1.1%
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 Type
Mechanical
Switch Lifespan
60M
-16.9%
Connectivity
Connection
Wired
Battery Type
None
Cable
Unknown
Software Features
Hardware Acceleration
No
Software Acceleration
Unknown
Angle Snapping
Unknown
Smoothing
Unknown
Motion Sync
Unknown
Box Contents
- Product Information Guide
- Rival 3 Gaming Mouse
Alternatives to the Rival 3
Mice with a similar size, weight and shape to the Rival 3.
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless 2022 Edition68 g · 120.55 × 57.91 × 37.98 mm · SteelSeries TrueMove Airsame symmetrical shape, 9 g lighter
- Razer Cobra Pro77 g · 119.6 × 62.5 × 38.1 mm · Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensorsame symmetrical shape, same weight
- BenQ Zowie S2-C69 g · 120 × 59 × 38 mm · Pixart PMW 3360same symmetrical shape, 8 g lighter
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-277 g · 120.6 × 67 × 38 mm · TrueMove Core Optical Sensor (8.5K DPI)same symmetrical shape, same weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C65 g · 121 × 57 × 40 mm · Pixart PMW 3360same symmetrical shape, 12 g lighter
- BenQ Zowie S1-C72 g · 123 × 61 × 40 mm · Pixart PMW 3360same symmetrical shape, 5 g lighter
Questions about the SteelSeries Rival 3
How much does the Rival 3 weigh?
- The Rival 3 weighs 77 g.
What are the Rival 3'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 use?
- It uses the SteelSeries TrueMove Core, an optical sensor, with a maximum of 8,500 DPI.
Is the Rival 3 wireless?
- No, the Rival 3 is a wired mouse.
When was the Rival 3 released?
- The Rival 3 was released in January 2019.
How many buttons does the Rival 3 have?
- SteelSeries lists 6 buttons.
What switches does the Rival 3 use?
- It uses Mechanical switches.
What is the Rival 3's maximum polling rate?
- It polls at up to 1,000 Hz.
Sources
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