Mice / Comparison

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

Mouse · ASUS

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core

52 g · 12,000 dpi optical sensor · Wired
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Lightness83
Sensor64
Polling rate66
Connection65
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Lightness61
Sensor76
Connection65
Recency94
Verdict

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core is 25 g lighter (52 g vs 77 g).
  • Max DPI: ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core leads (12,000 vs 8,500).
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ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini CoreSteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
71Gear score71
52 gWeight77 g
12,000 dpi optical sensorSensorSteelSeries TrueMove Core
12,000Max DPI8,500
1000 HzPolling rate—
WiredConnectionWired
117 × 63 × 37 mmDimensions (L × W × H)—
—Release year2025

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 Harpe Mini Core or SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 better?

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core is 25 g lighter (52 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core leads (12,000 vs 8,500).

Which one is lighter?

ASUS ROG Harpe Mini Core is 25 g lighter (52 g vs 77 g).