Logitech MX518 vs SteelSeries Rival 600
Logitech MX518
101 g · HERO 16K · Wired · 2018SteelSeries Rival 600
96 g · TrueMove3+ · Wired · 2018Logitech MX518 and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 59.
- SteelSeries Rival 600 is 5 g lighter (96 g vs 101 g).
- Max DPI: Logitech MX518 leads (16,000 vs 12,000).
Logitech MX518
If you care most about max DPI.
SteelSeries Rival 600
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech MX518 | SteelSeries Rival 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Gear score | 59 |
| 101 g | Weight | 96 g |
| HERO 16K | Sensor | TrueMove3+ |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 12,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2018 | Release year | 2018 |
| ≈ $250 | Estimated 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 Logitech MX518 or SteelSeries Rival 600 better?
Logitech MX518 and SteelSeries Rival 600 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 58 and 59. SteelSeries Rival 600 is 5 g lighter (96 g vs 101 g). Max DPI: Logitech MX518 leads (16,000 vs 12,000).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 600 is 5 g lighter (96 g vs 101 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Logitech MX518 ≈ $250, SteelSeries Rival 600 ≈ $137. Current prices vary by store.