SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020SteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68.
- SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
If you care most about connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 68 |
| 106 g | Weight | 85 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 400 h | Battery life | — |
| 2020 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $35 | 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 Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 68. SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 5 is 21 g lighter (85 g vs 106 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless ≈ $35, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.