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GLORIOUS Model D vs SteelSeries Rival 3

Which Mouse Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      StyleShapePortabilityBuild QualityWeightComfort Of UsePalm Grip: Hand Size RecommendationClaw Grip: Hand Size RecommendationFingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation Wireless VersatilityCableMouse FeetIn The Box
    Control
      Additional ButtonsClick LatencyCPISensor LatencySensor SpecificationsMouse WheelNoise
    Operating System And Software
      Compatible Software OptionMouse Compatibility
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Products

GLORIOUS Model D
SteelSeries Rival 3

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Nov 26, 2024 07:00 PM

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GLORIOUS Model D Picture
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard

Our Verdict

GLORIOUS Model D

SteelSeries Rival 3

The SteelSeries Rival 3 and the GLORIOUS Model D are both good wired gaming mice. The GLORIOUS is a bit lighter and is better suited for a palm grip, which the SteelSeries is better suited for a claw grip. The GLORIOUS has a much nicer cable, a slightly lower click latency, and a higher max CPI. On the other hand, the SteelSeries has more programmable buttons, and its software can be installed on both Windows and macOS.

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Variants

  • Model D (Glossy Black)
  • Model D (Glossy White)
  • Rival 3 (Black)

Review

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Glossy Black
Model D
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Rival 3
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Model D
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Rival 3
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Matte Black
Model D
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Main Differences for
Office/Multimedia

Threshold 

0.10

Office/Multimedia 
 

5.9
6.3

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Comfort Of Use 
 

8.5
8.0

Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Style Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Style Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Style Picture

Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Lighting Color  

RGB
RGB
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Shape  

3D Model  

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GLORIOUS Model D 3D Model
Preview 3D
SteelSeries Rival 3 3D Model

Length  

5.0" (127 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)

Height  

1.7" (43 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)

Width  

2.6" (67 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)

Grip Width 
 

64 mm
58 mm

Portability 
 

5.5
5.7

Portability picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Portability picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Portability picture

Volume 
 

22.33 in³ (366 cm³)
18.80 in³ (308 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

No
No
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Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.5

Build quality picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Build quality picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Build quality picture
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Weight 
 

8.3
7.6

Minimum Weight Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Minimum Weight Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight 
 

70.2 g
78.8 g

Default Weight 
 

70.2 g
78.8 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Centered
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
No
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Comfort Of Use 
 

8.5
8.0

Left-Handed Friendly 
 

No
Yes

Ambidextrous 
 

No
Shape Only

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Finger Rest 
 

No
No
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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Palm Grip Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

Medium Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

Large Hand 
 

Yes
No

X.Large Hand 
 

Yes
No
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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Claw Grip Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Claw Grip Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand 
 

No
Yes

Medium Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

Large Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

X.Large Hand 
 

Yes
Yes
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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation  
 

Fingertip Grip Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Fingertip Grip Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand  
 

No
No

Medium Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

Large Hand 
 

Yes
Yes

X.Large Hand  
 

Yes
Yes
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Wireless Versatility 
 

0.0
0.0

Bluetooth 
 

No
No

Maximum Of Paired Devices 
 

Wired
Wired

Receiver 
 

No
No

Battery Type 
 

No Batteries
No Batteries

Use When Charging 
 

No
No

On/Off Activation 
 

None
None

Receiver Extender 
 

No
No

Battery Indicator  

No
No
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Cable 
 

9.0
7.0

Cable Video  

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Cable Length 
 

6.7 ft (2.0 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)

Cable Type 
 

Paracord-like
Rubber

Permanent Kink 
 

Yes
Yes

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
No Port

Port Type: PC End 
 

USB
USB
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Mouse Feet 
 

9.0
8.0

Mouse Feet picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Mouse Feet picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience 
 

Very Good
Good

Material 
 

Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE

Extra Included 
 

Yes
No
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In The Box 
 

In the box picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D In the box picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 In the box picture
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Control

Additional Buttons 
 

6.4
7.1

Buttons Picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Buttons Picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Buttons Picture

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
6

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
2

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

5
8

Profile Switching Button 
 

No
Yes

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
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Click Latency 
 

8.3
8.1

Latency Testing While Gaming  

Latency Data  

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GLORIOUS Model D Latency Data
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Latency Data
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Expected Connection 
 

6.6 ms
7.5 ms

Wired 
 

6.6 ms
7.5 ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

9.6
8.7

CPI Video  

CPI Graph  

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GLORIOUS Model D CPI Graph
 Preview Graph
SteelSeries Rival 3 CPI Graph
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SRAV Close-Up 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D SRAV Close-Up
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SteelSeries Rival 3 SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

-0.02%
-0.75%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

-0.25%
-0.63%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

-0.33%
-0.50%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

0.22%
0.38%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

0.21%
2.36%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

4.88%
-3.50%

Minimum CPI 
 

400 CPI
200 CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

12,000 CPI
8,500 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

100 CPI
100 CPI

Sensor Latency 
 

8.6
8.9

Sensor Latency Demonstration  

Sensor Latency Transition Graph  

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GLORIOUS Model D Sensor Latency Transition Graph
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Sensor Latency Transition Graph
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Sensor Latency CPI Graph  

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GLORIOUS Model D Sensor Latency CPI Graph
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Sensor Latency CPI Graph
 Compare in Graph Tool

Delay To Start Of Movement 
 

11.9 ms
11.7 ms

Delay At Half Movement 
 

5.2 ms
3.9 ms

Delay To End Of Movement 
 

6.0 ms
5.7 ms

Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

PixArt PMW3360
TrueMove Core

Works On Glass 
 

No
No

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

2.4 mm
2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

1000 Hz
1000 Hz
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Mouse wheel picture
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

24 Steps
24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel 
 

No
No

Thumb Wheel Steps 
 

No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
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Noise  

Noise Video  

Click Noise 
 

Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software

Compatible Software Option 
 

8.0
10

Software settings screenshot 
 

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GLORIOUS Model D Software settings screenshot
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SteelSeries Rival 3 Software settings screenshot

Software Name  

Glorious Model D Software
SteelSeries Engine 3

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
Yes

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

No
Yes

Account Needed 
 

No
No

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Profile Configuration 
 

Yes
Yes

RGB On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

8.3
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Partially
Fully
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Glossy Black
Model D
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Black
Rival 3
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Glossy White
Model D
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Black
Rival 3
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Matte Black
Model D
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Black
Rival 3
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Model D
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