Rival 5
Weight
85g
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air
Polling
1000Hz
Max DPI
18000
Connection
Wired
The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a wired mouse released in May 2021. It weighs 85 g (about 12% heavier than the database average of 76 g) and measures 128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm, which is large 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 #39 of 99 for FPS in our ratings.
Rankings
Performance Ranks
FPS Rank
#39
MOBA Rank
#47
MMO Rank
#54
Detailed specifications
General
Brand
SteelSeries
Release Date
2021/05
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
Ergonomic
Shell Type
Solid
Colors
Length
128.8 mm
+4.4%
Width
62.9 mm
-3.6%
Height
42.1 mm
+3.6%
Weight
85g
+11.6%
Feet
Unknown
Buttons
Total Buttons
9
+20.5%
Buttons (Left)
2
-27.7%
Buttons (Right)
0
-100%
Main Switch
SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switches
Main Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Lifespan
80M
+10.9%
Connectivity
Connection
Wired
Cable
200 cm
Alternatives to the Rival 5
Mice with a similar size, weight and shape to the Rival 5.
- BenQ Zowie EC1-C80 g · 130 × 64 × 42 mm · Pixart PMW 3360same ergonomic shape, 5 g lighter
- BenQ Zowie EC1-CW79 g · 130 × 64 × 42 mmsame ergonomic shape, 6 g lighter
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless74 g · 128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm · SteelSeries TrueMove Airsame ergonomic shape, 11 g lighter
- SteelSeries Rival 60096 g · 131 × 62 × 43 mm · SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor Systemsame ergonomic shape, 11 g heavier
- SteelSeries Aerox 566 g · 128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm · SteelSeries TrueMove Airsame ergonomic shape, 19 g lighter
- Logitech G403 HERO87.3 g · 124 × 68 × 43 mm · HERO 25Ksame ergonomic shape, 2.3 g heavier
Questions about the SteelSeries Rival 5
How much does the Rival 5 weigh?
- The Rival 5 weighs 85 g.
What are the Rival 5's dimensions?
- It measures 128.8 mm long, 62.9 mm wide and 42.1 mm tall, which makes it large by length.
What sensor does the Rival 5 use?
- It uses the SteelSeries TrueMove Air, an optical sensor, with a maximum of 18,000 DPI.
Is the Rival 5 wireless?
- No, the Rival 5 is a wired mouse.
When was the Rival 5 released?
- The Rival 5 was released in May 2021.
How many buttons does the Rival 5 have?
- SteelSeries lists 9 buttons.
What switches does the Rival 5 use?
- It uses SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switches.
What software does the Rival 5 use?
- It is configured with SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+. The software runs on Windows and macOS.
What is the Rival 5's maximum polling rate?
- It polls at up to 1,000 Hz.
Sources
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Release date
Supporting info for the mouse's release date
Also consulted
Generic supporting info for the mouse