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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
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ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
111.6 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
77.6 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a wireless version of the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2. They both share the same shape and perform quite similarly, but the wireless model uses an AA or AAA battery for power and is heavier. It's also available in a wider range of color options and has a non-customizable RGB zone in the scroll wheel. On the other hand, the wired model is lighter and has customizable RGB lighting visible through the transparent bottom and in a strip that wraps around most of the the bottom edge of the mouse.
Variants
- Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 (Aqua)
- Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 (Black)
- Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 (Lavender)
- Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 (White)
- Rival 3 Gen 2 (Black)
- Rival 3 Gen 2 (White)
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
7.4
6.5
Wireless Versatility
8.9
0.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.8" (121 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)
Width
2.6" (67 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.0
7.7
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
98.9 g
77.6 g
Default Weight
111.6 g
77.6 g
Weight Distribution
Back-heavy
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Wireless Versatility
8.9
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
2
Wired
Bluetooth
Yes
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
2x AAA
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No ( Single use batteries)
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Receiver Storing
Yes
No Receiver
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
N/A
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
No Cable
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
No
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
No Port
Mouse Feet
8.5
8.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Mechanical
Switch Model
Not Specified
Not Specified
Additional Buttons
7.1
7.1
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
8
8
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.6
9.5
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.0 ms
2.3 ms
Wired
N/A
2.3 ms
Receiver
2.0 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
8.4 ms
N/A
CPI
8.7
8.2
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.54%
-1.21%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.62%
-0.96%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.33%
-2.08%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.39%
0.69%
Precision Error Between CPI
3.26%
2.70%
Worst Tracking Error
5.50%
8.63%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
18,000 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.7
9.4
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
17.2 ms
11.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.3 ms
2.5 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
3.6 ms
1.9 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove Air
TrueMove Core
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
No
RGB On/Off
No
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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