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SteelSeries 62250 vs SteelSeries Rival 700

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries 62250

102 g · 5,670 DPI · Wireless · 2014
GEAR SCORE 46.0 / 100Average
Lightness39
Sensor42
Connection100
Recency20
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 700

136 g · 16,000 DPI · Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor74
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency25
Verdict

On specs, SteelSeries Rival 700 comes out ahead: a gear score of 49 versus 46 for SteelSeries 62250.

  • SteelSeries 62250 is 34 g lighter (102 g vs 136 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 700 leads (16,000 vs 5,670).
  • SteelSeries 62250 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 700 is wired.
Pick this

SteelSeries 62250

If you care most about weight, connection.

Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 700

If you care most about max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries 62250SteelSeries Rival 700
46Gear score49
102 gWeight136 g
5,670Max DPI16,000
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
2014Release year2015

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 700 better?

On specs, SteelSeries Rival 700 comes out ahead: a gear score of 49 versus 46 for SteelSeries 62250. SteelSeries 62250 is 34 g lighter (102 g vs 136 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 700 leads (16,000 vs 5,670). SteelSeries 62250 is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 700 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries 62250 is 34 g lighter (102 g vs 136 g).