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SteelSeries Rival 600
Razer DeathAdder V2
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
170 g
Ambidextrous
No
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
79.9 g
Ambidextrous
No
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 600
Razer DeathAdder V2
The Razer DeathAdder V2 is a slightly better gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 600. It has a much better cable that feels lightweight and doesn't keep as many kinks as the SteelSeries' cable. The Razer is also noticeably lighter than the SteelSeries. On the other hand, the SteelSeries has an extra side button and comes with extra weights if you prefer a heavier mouse. Also, it's fully compatible with macOS, which the Razer isn't, as you can't download Synapse on macOS.
Variants
- Rival 600
- DeathAdder V2 (Black)
- DeathAdder V2 (Halo Infinite Edition)
- DeathAdder V2 (Special Edition W/ Green Speedflex Cable)
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DeathAdder V2
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DeathAdder V2
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
7.4
6.0
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Number Of Programmable Inputs
9
18
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.2" (132 mm)
5.0" (127 mm)
Width
2.7" (69 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Height
1.7" (44 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Grip Width
64 mm
65 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
6.1
7.5
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
105 g
79.9 g
Default Weight
170 g
79.9 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
Yes
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
127 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Receiver Storing
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.8 ft (2.1 m)
7.1 ft (2.2 m)
Cable Video
Cable Type
Rubber
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB-A
Mouse Feet
7.5
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Portability
5.4
Portability picture
Volume
24.17 in³ (396 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Additional Buttons
7.7
7.7
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
8
Number Of Side Buttons
3
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
9
18
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
8.1
9.4
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.6 ms
Wired
13 ms
2.6 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.04%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.08%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.21%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.21%
Worst Tracking Error
-1.88%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
12,000 CPI
20,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.9
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.1 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.0 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.6 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove 3
Focus+
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
12,000 CPI
20,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
1%
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 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
SteelSeries Engine 3
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Partially
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DeathAdder V2
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Halo Infinite Edition
DeathAdder V2
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Rival 600
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Special Edition W/ Green Speedflex Cable
DeathAdder V2
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Rival 600
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