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Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) vs SteelSeries Rival 500

Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition)

105 g · 10,000 DPI · Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness36
Sensor58
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency25
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 500

129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness19
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
Verdict

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) is 24 g lighter (105 g vs 129 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 10,000).
Pick this

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition)

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 500

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition)SteelSeries Rival 500
50Gear score50
105 gWeight129 g
—SensorPMW3360
10,000Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2015Release year2016

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 DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) or SteelSeries Rival 500 better?

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) and SteelSeries Rival 500 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) is 24 g lighter (105 g vs 129 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 10,000).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder Chroma(Call of Duty: Black Ops III Edition) is 24 g lighter (105 g vs 129 g).