SteelSeries Rival 3 vs ZOWIE EC1-C
SteelSeries Rival 3
77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020ZOWIE EC1-C
80 g · PixArt PMW3360 · WiredSteelSeries Rival 3 and ZOWIE EC1-C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.
- SteelSeries Rival 3 is 3 g lighter (77 g vs 80 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 3,200).
SteelSeries Rival 3
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 | ZOWIE EC1-C | |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Gear score | 66 |
| 77 g | Weight | 80 g |
| TrueMove Core | Sensor | PixArt PMW3360 |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 3,200 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | — |
| ≈ $40 | 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 Rival 3 or ZOWIE EC1-C better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 and ZOWIE EC1-C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. SteelSeries Rival 3 is 3 g lighter (77 g vs 80 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 3,200).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 3 is 3 g lighter (77 g vs 80 g).