Mice / Comparison

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K vs SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition

Mouse · Razer

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K

112 g · Razer Focus Pro 35K Gen-2 · Wireless · 2024
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Lightness31
Sensor94
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life87
Recency86
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition

85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Verdict

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.

  • SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 27 g lighter (85 g vs 112 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K leads (35,000 vs 18,000).
  • Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is wired.
Pick this

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K

If you care most about max DPI, connection.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35KSteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
69Gear score69
112 gWeight85 g
Razer Focus Pro 35K Gen-2SensorTrueMove Air
35,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
90 hBattery life—
2024Release year—
≈ $159Estimated price≈ $94

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K or SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition better?

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 27 g lighter (85 g vs 112 g). Max DPI: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K leads (35,000 vs 18,000). Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is wired.

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition is 27 g lighter (85 g vs 112 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K ≈ $159, SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition ≈ $94. Current prices vary by store.