SteelSeries
Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
The Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 lands as a solid mid-range gaming mice, built around 83 g.
61/100
83 g200 hours62523
£43.39best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Wireless
- Above-average battery life
- No 2.4 ghz wireless
- Below-average max dpi
Score profile
Scored against the gaming mice classWhere the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor model62523
Max DPI18000
Design and build
Weight83 g
Wireless and connectivity
WirelessYes
Battery life200 hours
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRival 3 Wireless Gen 2 vs Lamzu Atlantis 4K
Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2Atlantis 4K
| SteelSeriesRival 3 Wireless Gen 2This page | LamzuAtlantis 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61 /100 | 65 /100Better |
| Max dpi | 18000 | 26000Better |
| Weight | 83 g | 55 gBetter |
| Battery hours | 200 hours | — |
| Max IPS | — | 650 |
Who it's for
Is the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable gaming mice for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need 2.4 ghz wireless, in which case a higher-tier gaming mice is the better call.
Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
good
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 61/100 against other gaming mice, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2?
Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the DeathAdder V2?
The DeathAdder V2 scores 62/100 versus this one at 61/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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