SteelSeries

Rival 600

A entry-level gaming mice for PC and console players, leading with 96.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
9662446Ergonomic
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Why we rate it

  • Scores 50/100
  • Built for the job
  • No wireless
  • No 2.4 ghz wireless
Score profile

Where the Rival 600 wins and loses

Scored against the gaming mice class
SensorOverallValue385050
Sensor
38
Overall spec score
50
Value position
50
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Sensor

Sensor model62446
Max DPI12000
Max IPS350

Design and build

Weight96 g
ShapeErgonomic

More specs

SensorTrueMove 3
SwitchesSteelSeries Switches
ConnectionWired
Dimensions hwl4.3 cm
Max polling rate1000 Hz
Head to head

Rival 600 vs ASUS ROG Harpe Ace 2 Black

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SensorOverallValue
Rival 600ROG Harpe Ace 2 Black
 SteelSeriesRival 600This pageASUSROG Harpe Ace 2 Black
Overall score50 /10064 /100Better
Max dpi1200042000Better
Weight96 g48 gBetter
Max IPS350
Who it's for

Is the Rival 600 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 wireless, in which case a higher-tier gaming mice is the better call.

Competitive player
Cares about latency, precision and feel.
okay
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 600 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other gaming mice, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.

What stands out on the Rival 600?

Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the gaming mice class.

How does it compare to the BenQ Zowie U2?

The BenQ Zowie U2 scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.