SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless vs ZOWIE S2-B V2
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
106 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020ZOWIE S2-B V2
82 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2023SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless and ZOWIE S2-B V2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67.
- ZOWIE S2-B V2 is 24 g lighter (82 g vs 106 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 3,200).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; ZOWIE S2-B V2 is wired.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
If you care most about max DPI, connection.
ZOWIE S2-B V2
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless | ZOWIE S2-B V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Gear score | 67 |
| 106 g | Weight | 82 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | PMW3360 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 3,200 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 400 h | Battery life | — |
| 2020 | Release year | 2023 |
| ≈ $35 | 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 Wireless or ZOWIE S2-B V2 better?
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless and ZOWIE S2-B V2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 67 and 67. ZOWIE S2-B V2 is 24 g lighter (82 g vs 106 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless leads (18,000 vs 3,200). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is wireless; ZOWIE S2-B V2 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
ZOWIE S2-B V2 is 24 g lighter (82 g vs 106 g).