Razer Viper vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
Razer Viper
69 g · PMW3389 (Razer 5G) · Wired · 2019SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020Razer Viper and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- Razer Viper is 37 g lighter (69 g vs 106 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; Razer Viper is wired.
Razer Viper
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Viper | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| 69 g | Weight | 106 g |
| PMW3389 (Razer 5G) | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 400 h |
| 2019 | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $57 | Estimated price | ≈ $35 |
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 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless better?
Razer Viper and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. Razer Viper is 37 g lighter (69 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 16,000). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; Razer Viper is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Razer Viper is 37 g lighter (69 g vs 106 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Razer Viper ≈ $57, SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless ≈ $35. Current prices vary by store.