Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO vs SteelSeries Rival 600
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO
133 g · PAW3392 · Wireless · 2020SteelSeries Rival 600
96 g · TrueMove3+ · Wired · 2018Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.
- SteelSeries Rival 600 is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (18,000 vs 12,000).
- Polling rate: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 600 is wired.
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO
If you care most about max DPI, polling rate, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 600
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO | SteelSeries Rival 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Gear score | 59 |
| 133 g | Weight | 96 g |
| PAW3392 | Sensor | TrueMove3+ |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 12,000 |
| 2000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 50 h | Battery life | — |
| 2020 | Release year | 2018 |
| ≈ $100 | Estimated price | ≈ $137 |
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 Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO or SteelSeries Rival 600 better?
Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. SteelSeries Rival 600 is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g). Max DPI: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (18,000 vs 12,000). Polling rate: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 600 is 37 g lighter (96 g vs 133 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair DARK CORE RGB PRO ≈ $100, SteelSeries Rival 600 ≈ $137. Current prices vary by store.