Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless
59 g · PAW3370 · Wireless · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g).
- Max DPI: Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| 59 g | Weight | 95 g |
| PAW3370 | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 20,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $100 | 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 Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
Which one is lighter?
Pulsar Xlite v2 Wireless is 36 g lighter (59 g vs 95 g).