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ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

Mouse · ADATA

ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless

98 g · PAW3335 · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Lightness42
Sensor76
Connection100
Battery life95
Recency69
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Lightness35
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency53
Verdict

ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless is 8 g lighter (98 g vs 106 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
  • Battery life: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (400 h vs 120 h).
Pick this

ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

If you care most about max DPI, battery life.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ADATA XPG ALPHA WirelessSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
67Gear score67
98 gWeight106 g
PAW3335SensorTrueMove Air
16,000Max DPI18,000
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
120 hBattery life400 h
2022Release year2020
≈ $35Estimated price≈ $35

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless better?

ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless is 8 g lighter (98 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000). Battery life: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (400 h vs 120 h).

Which one is lighter?

ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless is 8 g lighter (98 g vs 106 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ADATA XPG ALPHA Wireless ≈ $35, SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless ≈ $35. Current prices vary by store.