SteelSeries Rival 3 vs SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Rival 3
77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020SteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 68.
- SteelSeries Rival 3 is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 8,500).
SteelSeries Rival 3
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 68 |
| 77 g | Weight | 85 g |
| TrueMove Core | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $40 | Estimated price | ≈ $45 |
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 or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 68. SteelSeries Rival 3 is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 8,500).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 3 is 8 g lighter (77 g vs 85 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: SteelSeries Rival 3 ≈ $40, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.