SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 vs Xtrfy M42
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025Xtrfy M42
59 g · PMW3389 · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 and Xtrfy M42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Xtrfy M42 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).
- Max DPI: Xtrfy M42 leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
Xtrfy M42
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | Xtrfy M42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 77 g | Weight | 59 g |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Core | Sensor | PMW3389 |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2025 | Release year | 2021 |
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 Rival 3 Gen 2 or Xtrfy M42 better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 and Xtrfy M42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Xtrfy M42 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g). Max DPI: Xtrfy M42 leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
Which one is lighter?
Xtrfy M42 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).