Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO vs SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO
114 g · Marksman 26K · Wireless · 2022SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
85 g · TrueMove Air · WiredCorsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 29 g lighter (85 g vs 114 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
- Polling rate: Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is wired.
Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO
If you care most about max DPI, polling rate, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO | SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| 114 g | Weight | 85 g |
| Marksman 26K | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 2000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 120 h | Battery life | — |
| 2022 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $89 | Estimated price | ≈ $94 |
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 SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO or SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition better?
Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 29 g lighter (85 g vs 114 g). Max DPI: Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO leads (26,000 vs 18,000). Polling rate: Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 29 g lighter (85 g vs 114 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS MMO ≈ $89, SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition ≈ $94. Current prices vary by store.