SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 vs ZOWIE EC2-CW
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025ZOWIE EC2-CW
77 g · PixArt PAW3370 · WirelessSteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 and ZOWIE EC2-CW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 leads (8,500 vs 3,200).
- ZOWIE EC2-CW is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is wired.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
If you care most about max DPI.
ZOWIE EC2-CW
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | ZOWIE EC2-CW | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 77 g | Weight | 77 g |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Core | Sensor | PixArt PAW3370 |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 3,200 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 2025 | Release year | — |
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 ZOWIE EC2-CW better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 and ZOWIE EC2-CW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 leads (8,500 vs 3,200). ZOWIE EC2-CW is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is wired.