Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro vs SteelSeries Rival 5
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro
88 g · Focus+ 20K · Wireless · 2020SteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- SteelSeries Rival 5 is 3 g lighter (85 g vs 88 g).
- Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
- Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 88 g | Weight | 85 g |
| Focus+ 20K | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 20,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 120 h | Battery life | — |
| 2020 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $78 | Estimated price | ≈ $45 |
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 V2 Pro or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. SteelSeries Rival 5 is 3 g lighter (85 g vs 88 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro leads (20,000 vs 18,000). Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 5 is 3 g lighter (85 g vs 88 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro ≈ $78, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.