Mice / Comparison

Corsair M65 RGB ELITE vs SteelSeries Rival 600

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair M65 RGB ELITE

97 g · PMW3391 · Wired · 2019
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Lightness43
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency47
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 600

96 g · TrueMove3+ · Wired · 2018
GEAR SCORE 59.0 / 100Good
Lightness44
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency40
Verdict

Corsair M65 RGB ELITE and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59.

  • SteelSeries Rival 600 is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g).
  • Max DPI: Corsair M65 RGB ELITE leads (17,997 vs 12,000).
Pick this

Corsair M65 RGB ELITE

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 600

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair M65 RGB ELITESteelSeries Rival 600
59Gear score59
97 gWeight96 g
PMW3391SensorTrueMove3+
17,997Max DPI12,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2019Release year2018
≈ $60Estimated 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 M65 RGB ELITE or SteelSeries Rival 600 better?

Corsair M65 RGB ELITE and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 59 and 59. SteelSeries Rival 600 is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g). Max DPI: Corsair M65 RGB ELITE leads (17,997 vs 12,000).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 600 is 1 g lighter (96 g vs 97 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair M65 RGB ELITE ≈ $60, SteelSeries Rival 600 ≈ $137. Current prices vary by store.