Razer Atheris vs SteelSeries Rival 3
Razer Atheris
66 g · 7,200 DPI · Wireless · 2018SteelSeries Rival 3
77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020Razer Atheris and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- Razer Atheris is 11 g lighter (66 g vs 77 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 7,200).
- Razer Atheris is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 is wired.
Razer Atheris
If you care most about weight, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 3
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Atheris | SteelSeries Rival 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| 66 g | Weight | 77 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Core |
| 7,200 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 350 h | Battery life | — |
| 2018 | Release year | 2020 |
| — | 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 Razer Atheris or SteelSeries Rival 3 better?
Razer Atheris and SteelSeries Rival 3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. Razer Atheris is 11 g lighter (66 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 7,200). Razer Atheris is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Razer Atheris is 11 g lighter (66 g vs 77 g).