Razer Viper 8KHz vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
Razer Viper 8KHz
71 g · Focus+ 20K · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.
- Razer Viper 8KHz is 24 g lighter (71 g vs 95 g).
- Max DPI: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; Razer Viper 8KHz is wired.
Razer Viper 8KHz
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Viper 8KHz | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 76 |
| 71 g | Weight | 95 g |
| Focus+ 20K | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 20,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 8000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $80 | Estimated price | — |
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 Viper 8KHz or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Razer Viper 8KHz is 24 g lighter (71 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (20,000 vs 18,000). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; Razer Viper 8KHz is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Razer Viper 8KHz is 24 g lighter (71 g vs 95 g).