ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II
59 g · 8,000 DPI · Wired · 2023SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 47 g lighter (59 g vs 106 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 8,000).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is wired.
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| 59 g | Weight | 106 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 8,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 400 h |
| 2023 | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $23 | Estimated 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 ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless better?
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 47 g lighter (59 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 8,000). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is wired.
Which one is lighter?
ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II is 47 g lighter (59 g vs 106 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ASUS TUF Gaming M3 Gen II ≈ $23, SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless ≈ $35. Current prices vary by store.