SteelSeries Prime vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
SteelSeries Prime
71 g · TrueMove Pro · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025SteelSeries Prime and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71.
- SteelSeries Prime is 6 g lighter (71 g vs 77 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime leads (18,000 vs 8,500).
SteelSeries Prime
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Prime | SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 71 |
| 71 g | Weight | 77 g |
| TrueMove Pro | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Core |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2021 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $18 | 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 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 better?
SteelSeries Prime and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 71. SteelSeries Prime is 6 g lighter (71 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime leads (18,000 vs 8,500).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Prime is 6 g lighter (71 g vs 77 g).