ASUS ROG Gladius III vs SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
ASUS ROG Gladius III
79 g · 26,000 DPI · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
85 g · TrueMove Air · WiredASUS ROG Gladius III and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- ASUS ROG Gladius III is 6 g lighter (79 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: ASUS ROG Gladius III leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
ASUS ROG Gladius III
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Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Gladius III | SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| 79 g | Weight | 85 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2021 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $56 | Estimated price | ≈ $94 |
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 III or SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition better?
ASUS ROG Gladius III and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. ASUS ROG Gladius III is 6 g lighter (79 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: ASUS ROG Gladius III leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
Which one is lighter?
ASUS ROG Gladius III is 6 g lighter (79 g vs 85 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Gladius III ≈ $56, SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition ≈ $94. Current prices vary by store.