SteelSeries 62250 vs SteelSeries Rival 500
SteelSeries 62250
102 g · 5,670 DPI · Wireless · 2014SteelSeries Rival 500
129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016On specs, SteelSeries Rival 500 comes out ahead: a gear score of 50 versus 46 for SteelSeries 62250.
- SteelSeries 62250 is 27 g lighter (102 g vs 129 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 5,670).
- SteelSeries 62250 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 500 is wired.
SteelSeries 62250
If you care most about weight, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 500
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries 62250 | SteelSeries Rival 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Gear score | 50 |
| 102 g | Weight | 129 g |
| — | Sensor | PMW3360 |
| 5,670 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 2014 | Release year | 2016 |
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 SteelSeries 62250 or SteelSeries Rival 500 better?
On specs, SteelSeries Rival 500 comes out ahead: a gear score of 50 versus 46 for SteelSeries 62250. SteelSeries 62250 is 27 g lighter (102 g vs 129 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 500 leads (16,000 vs 5,670). SteelSeries 62250 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 500 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries 62250 is 27 g lighter (102 g vs 129 g).