ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE vs SteelSeries Rival 3
ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE
79 g · PAW3327 · WiredSteelSeries Rival 3
77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- SteelSeries Rival 3 is 2 g lighter (77 g vs 79 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 6,200).
SteelSeries Rival 3
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE | SteelSeries Rival 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| 79 g | Weight | 77 g |
| PAW3327 | Sensor | TrueMove Core |
| 6,200 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $50 | Estimated price | ≈ $40 |
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 ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE or SteelSeries Rival 3 better?
ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. SteelSeries Rival 3 is 2 g lighter (77 g vs 79 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 6,200).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 3 is 2 g lighter (77 g vs 79 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ASUS ROG GLADIUS II CORE ≈ $50, SteelSeries Rival 3 ≈ $40. Current prices vary by store.