Mice / Comparison

SteelSeries Rival 5 vs SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 5

85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 68.0 / 100Good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency60
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition

85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired
GEAR SCORE 69.0 / 100Good
Lightness54
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Verdict

SteelSeries Rival 5 and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 69.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
68Gear score69
85 gWeight85 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Air
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2021Release year—
≈ $45Estimated price≈ $94

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 5 or SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition better?

SteelSeries Rival 5 and SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 69.

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45, SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition ≈ $94. Current prices vary by store.