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HP 430 vs SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

Mouse · HP

HP 430

78.5 g · 4,000 DPI · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Lightness59
Sensor35
Connection100
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

121 g · TrueMove3+ · Wireless · 2018
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Lightness24
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection100
Recency40
Verdict

HP 430 and SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • HP 430 is 42.5 g lighter (78.5 g vs 121 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless leads (12,000 vs 4,000).
Pick this

HP 430

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP 430SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless
56Gear score56
78.5 gWeight121 g
—SensorTrueMove3+
4,000Max DPI12,000
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
—Release year2018
≈ $49Estimated price≈ $69

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 HP 430 or SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless better?

HP 430 and SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. HP 430 is 42.5 g lighter (78.5 g vs 121 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless leads (12,000 vs 4,000).

Which one is lighter?

HP 430 is 42.5 g lighter (78.5 g vs 121 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: HP 430 ≈ $49, SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless ≈ $69. Current prices vary by store.