SteelSeries Prime Mini vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries Prime Mini
61 g · TrueMove Pro · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025SteelSeries Prime Mini and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.
- SteelSeries Prime Mini is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime Mini is wired.
SteelSeries Prime Mini
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Prime Mini | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 76 |
| 61 g | Weight | 95 g |
| TrueMove Pro | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $24 | Estimated price | — |
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 Prime Mini or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
SteelSeries Prime Mini and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. SteelSeries Prime Mini is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime Mini is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Prime Mini is 34 g lighter (61 g vs 95 g).