Mice / Comparison

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury vs SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

Mouse · Razer

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury

104 g · 16,000 DPI · Wired · 2017
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Lightness37
Sensor74
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency35
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

121 g · TrueMove3+ · Wireless · 2018
GEAR SCORE 56.0 / 100Good
Lightness24
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection100
Recency40
Verdict

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury and SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56.

  • Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury is 17 g lighter (104 g vs 121 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury leads (16,000 vs 12,000).
  • SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless is wireless; Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury is wired.
Pick this

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition MercurySteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless
56Gear score56
104 gWeight121 g
—SensorTrueMove3+
16,000Max DPI12,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
2017Release year2018
≈ $171Estimated price≈ $69

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 Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury or SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless better?

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury and SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 56 and 56. Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury is 17 g lighter (104 g vs 121 g). Max DPI: Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury leads (16,000 vs 12,000). SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless is wireless; Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury is 17 g lighter (104 g vs 121 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition Mercury ≈ $171, SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless ≈ $69. Current prices vary by store.