Logitech G403 HERO vs SteelSeries Rival 3
Logitech G403 HERO
87 g · HERO 25K · Wired · 2019SteelSeries Rival 3
77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020Logitech G403 HERO and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- SteelSeries Rival 3 is 10 g lighter (77 g vs 87 g).
- Max DPI: Logitech G403 HERO leads (25,600 vs 8,500).
Logitech G403 HERO
If you care most about max DPI.
SteelSeries Rival 3
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech G403 HERO | SteelSeries Rival 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| 87 g | Weight | 77 g |
| HERO 25K | Sensor | TrueMove Core |
| 25,600 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2019 | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $57 | Estimated price | ≈ $40 |
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 Logitech G403 HERO or SteelSeries Rival 3 better?
Logitech G403 HERO and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. SteelSeries Rival 3 is 10 g lighter (77 g vs 87 g). Max DPI: Logitech G403 HERO leads (25,600 vs 8,500).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 3 is 10 g lighter (77 g vs 87 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech G403 HERO ≈ $57, SteelSeries Rival 3 ≈ $40. Current prices vary by store.