Mice / Comparison

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB vs SteelSeries Rival 500

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB

147 g · PMW3367 · Wired · 2017
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor74
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency35
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 500

129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness19
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
Verdict

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • SteelSeries Rival 500 is 18 g lighter (129 g vs 147 g).
Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 500

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGBSteelSeries Rival 500
50Gear score50
147 gWeight129 g
PMW3367SensorPMW3360
16,000Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2017Release year2016

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 PRO RGB or SteelSeries Rival 500 better?

Corsair SCIMITAR PRO RGB and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. SteelSeries Rival 500 is 18 g lighter (129 g vs 147 g).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 500 is 18 g lighter (129 g vs 147 g).