Razer Viper Ultimate vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
Razer Viper Ultimate
74 g · Focus+ 20K · Wireless · 2019SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025Razer Viper Ultimate and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Razer Viper Ultimate is 3 g lighter (74 g vs 77 g).
- Max DPI: Razer Viper Ultimate leads (20,000 vs 8,500).
- Razer Viper Ultimate is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is wired.
Razer Viper Ultimate
If you care most about weight, max DPI, connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Viper Ultimate | SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 74 g | Weight | 77 g |
| Focus+ 20K | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Core |
| 20,000 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 70 h | Battery life | — |
| 2019 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $135 | 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 Ultimate or SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 better?
Razer Viper Ultimate and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Razer Viper Ultimate is 3 g lighter (74 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: Razer Viper Ultimate leads (20,000 vs 8,500). Razer Viper Ultimate is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Razer Viper Ultimate is 3 g lighter (74 g vs 77 g).