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SteelSeries Rival 3 vs ZOWIE FK1 Plus-B V2

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 3

77 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Lightness61
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency53
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE FK1 Plus-B V2

86 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2023
GEAR SCORE 66.0 / 100Good
Lightness53
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency77
Verdict

SteelSeries Rival 3 and ZOWIE FK1 Plus-B V2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66.

  • SteelSeries Rival 3 is 9 g lighter (77 g vs 86 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 3,200).
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SteelSeries Rival 3

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Rival 3ZOWIE FK1 Plus-B V2
66Gear score66
77 gWeight86 g
TrueMove CoreSensorPMW3360
8,500Max DPI3,200
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2020Release year2023
≈ $40Estimated 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 FK1 Plus-B V2 better?

SteelSeries Rival 3 and ZOWIE FK1 Plus-B V2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 66 and 66. SteelSeries Rival 3 is 9 g lighter (77 g vs 86 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 leads (8,500 vs 3,200).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 3 is 9 g lighter (77 g vs 86 g).