SteelSeries
Rival 650
A entry-level pick in the gaming mice line-up, with 121 up front.
54/100
12162456Ergonomic
£133best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Wireless
- Scores 54/100
- No 2.4 ghz wireless
- Below-average max dpi
Score profile
Scored against the gaming mice classWhere the Rival 650 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor model62456
Max DPI12000
Max IPS350
Design and build
Weight121 g
ShapeErgonomic
Wireless and connectivity
WirelessYes
More specs
SensorTrueMove 3
SwitchesOmron
ConnectionWireless
Dimensions hwl4.3 cm
Max polling rate1000 Hz
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowRival 650 vs Lamzu Atlantis 4K
Rival 650Atlantis 4K
| SteelSeriesRival 650This page | LamzuAtlantis 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 54 /100 | 65 /100Better |
| Max dpi | 12000 | 26000Better |
| Weight | 121 g | 55 gBetter |
| Max IPS | 350 | 650Better |
Who it's for
Is the Rival 650 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.
okay
Everyday user
Work and play, wants a reliable all-rounder.
good
Budget buyer
Wants solid basics without overspending.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Rival 650 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 54/100 against other gaming mice, a entry-level result where the class average is around 59.
What stands out on the Rival 650?
Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Basilisk Ultimate?
The Basilisk Ultimate scores 55/100 versus this one at 54/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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