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GLORIOUS Model D
SteelSeries Rival 3
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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.
Variants
- Model D (Glossy Black)
- Model D (Glossy White)
- Model D (Matte Black)
- Model D (Matte White)
- Rival 3 (Black)
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Model D
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Model D
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Main Differences for
Office/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
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
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
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
Volume
22.33 in³ (366 cm³)
18.80 in³ (308 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
8.3
7.6
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
Comfort Of Use
8.5
8.0
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Ambidextrous
No
Shape Only
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
No
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
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
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
Mouse Feet
9.0
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
Yes
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
6.4
7.1
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
Click Latency
8.3
8.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
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
CPI
9.6
8.7
CPI Video
CPI Graph
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
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
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
Mouse Wheel
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
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
8.0
10
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
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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Model D
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