Roccat Burst Pro vs SteelSeries Rival 5
Roccat Burst Pro
68 g · PMW3389 (Owl-Eye 16K) · Wired · 2020SteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021Roccat Burst Pro and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- Roccat Burst Pro is 17 g lighter (68 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
Roccat Burst Pro
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Roccat Burst Pro | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 68 g | Weight | 85 g |
| PMW3389 (Owl-Eye 16K) | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $28 | 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 Roccat Burst Pro or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
Roccat Burst Pro and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. Roccat Burst Pro is 17 g lighter (68 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
Which one is lighter?
Roccat Burst Pro is 17 g lighter (68 g vs 85 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Roccat Burst Pro ≈ $28, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.