ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 5
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless
77 g · 12,000 DPI · WirelessSteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 12,000).
- ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless
If you care most about weight, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 77 g | Weight | 85 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 12,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $59 | Estimated price | ≈ $45 |
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 M4 Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 12,000). ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Wireless ≈ $59, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.