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Razer Basilisk V3 35K vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

Mouse · Razer

Razer Basilisk V3 35K

101 g · Razer Focus Pro 35K Gen-2 · Wired · 2024
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Lightness40
Sensor94
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency86
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020
GEAR SCORE 67.0 / 100Good
Lightness35
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency53
Verdict

Razer Basilisk V3 35K and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.

  • Razer Basilisk V3 35K is 5 g lighter (101 g vs 106 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Basilisk V3 35K leads (35,000 vs 18,000).
  • SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; Razer Basilisk V3 35K is wired.
Pick this

Razer Basilisk V3 35K

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer Basilisk V3 35KSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
67Gear score67
101 gWeight106 g
Razer Focus Pro 35K Gen-2SensorTrueMove Air
35,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Battery life400 h
2024Release year2020
≈ $79Estimated price≈ $35

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 Basilisk V3 35K or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless better?

Razer Basilisk V3 35K and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Razer Basilisk V3 35K is 5 g lighter (101 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: Razer Basilisk V3 35K leads (35,000 vs 18,000). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; Razer Basilisk V3 35K is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Razer Basilisk V3 35K is 5 g lighter (101 g vs 106 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Razer Basilisk V3 35K ≈ $79, SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless ≈ $35. Current prices vary by store.