The SteelSeries Rival 710 is a good overall gaming mouse and features a customizable and quite unique OLED screen at the front of the body. The mouse is fairly heavy and great for people who prefer using a palm grip. It's comfortable to use for long periods and its performance is excellent. You can easily customize the RGB lighting or the performance settings inside the Engine 3 software, which is compatible with both Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, the cable is quite stiff and creates drag when moving the mouse around.
Our Verdict
The SteelSeries 710 can be a good office mouse. It's very well-built, feels solid, on top of being very comfortable, especially if you use a palm grip. Unfortunately, it can't be used wireless so you need to manage the stiff cable, but overall, it can be a nice addition to your desk.
- Very solid build quality.
- Comfortable design for palm grip.
- Excellent performance.
- Wired-only connection.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 is a pretty decent FPS mouse. Its click latency is quite low and it feels very responsive. You can also easily swap out its sensor by unscrewing it, which is a unique feature on a mouse. It might not be the lightest mouse for quick movements, but if you don't mind a heavier mouse, you shouldn't have any problems, other than the stiff cable.
- Very solid build quality.
- Comfortable design for palm grip.
- Excellent performance.
- Programmable vibrating alerts.
- Heavy mouse.
- Mediocre cable.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 is a very good gaming mouse for MMOs, although it doesn't have as many side buttons as dedicated MMO mice. It's also very comfortable to use and feels very responsive thanks to its low click latency. Some might be disappointed by the lack of scroll wheel tilt inputs, but overall, it's a solid choice if you casually play MMO games.
- Very solid build quality.
- Comfortable design for palm grip.
- Excellent performance.
- Programmable vibrating alerts.
- Only three side buttons.
- Mediocre cable.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 isn't designed for ultra-light gaming. The mouse is very heavy and most of the weight seems to be at the back of the body. While it's a good overall gaming mouse, it won't be the best option if you're looking for something light.
- Very solid build quality.
- Comfortable design for palm grip.
- Excellent performance.
- Programmable vibrating alerts.
- Heavy mouse.
- Mediocre cable.
The SteelSeries Rival 710 isn't designed to travel. This gaming mouse is wired-only and can be a little too big to bring on the go. This mouse should stay at home with your gaming setup.
- Very solid build quality.
- Comfortable design for palm grip.
- Excellent performance.
- Heavy mouse.
- Wired-only connection.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 19, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.0.
- Updated Jul 07, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Jun 30, 2020: Early access published.
- Updated Jun 16, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
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The Steelseries 710 is a pretty straightforward gaming mouse that comes with a few unique features like an unscrewable sensor and a customizable OLED screen to access customization options. It's quite similar in design to other Rival mice from SteelSeries like the SteelSeries Rival 500, although it has fewer side buttons. If you want more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming mice. If you prefer having less clutter on your desk, check out the best wireless gaming mice, and if you're on a budget, you can take a look at the best cheap gaming mice.
The SteelSeries Rival 600 is a better wired gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 710. The Rival 600 comes with eight 4-gram weights, so you can fully customize its weight. Its right-handed ergonomic slant makes it more comfortable than the Rival 710 as well, and it's well-suited for all grip types for everyone except those with small hands. Its click latency is lower than the Rival 710, and it has a lower liftoff distance. On the other hand, the 710 has a higher max CPI, though most people will likely find it too sensitive when used at its highest CPI.
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is a better gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 710. The Razer is quite a bit lighter and is a great fit for most hand sizes and grip types. It has a wider CPI range, a lower lift-off distance, and a much better click latency. It also has twice as many programmable inputs if you set an HyperShift button. That said, the SteelSeries has one extra side button and features a unique OLED screen to display in-game stats or an image of your choice. However, it’s not recommended for a fingertip grip.
The SteelSeries Sensei Ten is a better wired FPS gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 710. The Sensei Ten is better suited for a claw grip regardless of hand size and has a wider and more adjustable CPI range. It also has one more programmable side button than the Rival 710 and is lighter. On the other hand, the Rival 710 is much more comfortable and feels better-built.
The Razer DeathAdder Elite is a better wired mouse for FPS gaming than the SteelSeries Rival 710. The Razer is much lighter and is better suited for people with small hands. Its CPI range is also more consistent and easier to fine-tune as you can adjust it by increments of 1. On the other hand, the SteelSeries feels a bit more comfortable, and its companion software is fully compatible with macOS and Windows, as opposed to Razer's Synapse 3, which is only compatible with Windows.
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