Logitech Signature M650 vs SteelSeries Rival 500
Logitech Signature M650
101 g · 4,000 DPI · Wireless · 2021SteelSeries Rival 500
129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016Logitech Signature M650 and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 50.
- Logitech Signature M650 is 28 g lighter (101 g vs 129 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 4,000).
- Logitech Signature M650 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 500 is wired.
Logitech Signature M650
If you care most about weight, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 500
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Logitech Signature M650 | SteelSeries Rival 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Gear score | 50 |
| 101 g | Weight | 129 g |
| — | Sensor | PMW3360 |
| 4,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 2021 | Release year | 2016 |
| ≈ $40 | Estimated price | — |
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 Signature M650 or SteelSeries Rival 500 better?
Logitech Signature M650 and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 49 and 50. Logitech Signature M650 is 28 g lighter (101 g vs 129 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 4,000). Logitech Signature M650 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 500 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Logitech Signature M650 is 28 g lighter (101 g vs 129 g).