Redragon M618 LIT vs SteelSeries Rival 5
Redragon M618 LIT
70 g · SG 8925 · WirelessSteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021Redragon M618 LIT and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- Redragon M618 LIT is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 10,000).
- Redragon M618 LIT is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Redragon M618 LIT
If you care most about weight, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Redragon M618 LIT | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 70 g | Weight | 85 g |
| SG 8925 | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 10,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| — | Release year | 2021 |
| — | 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 Redragon M618 LIT or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
Redragon M618 LIT and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Redragon M618 LIT is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 10,000). Redragon M618 LIT is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Redragon M618 LIT is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g).