Patriot Viper 550 vs SteelSeries Rival 700
Patriot Viper 550
166 g · PMW3325 · Wired · 2019SteelSeries Rival 700
136 g · 16,000 DPI · Wired · 2015Patriot Viper 550 and SteelSeries Rival 700 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 49.
- SteelSeries Rival 700 is 30 g lighter (136 g vs 166 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 700 leads (16,000 vs 10,000).
SteelSeries Rival 700
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Patriot Viper 550 | SteelSeries Rival 700 | |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Gear score | 49 |
| 166 g | Weight | 136 g |
| PMW3325 | Sensor | — |
| 10,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2019 | Release year | 2015 |
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 Patriot Viper 550 or SteelSeries Rival 700 better?
Patriot Viper 550 and SteelSeries Rival 700 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 47 and 49. SteelSeries Rival 700 is 30 g lighter (136 g vs 166 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 700 leads (16,000 vs 10,000).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 700 is 30 g lighter (136 g vs 166 g).