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SteelSeries Rival 500 vs SteelSeries Rival 700

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 500

129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Lightness19
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Rival 700

136 g · 16,000 DPI · Wired · 2015
GEAR SCORE 49.0 / 100Average
Lightness18
Sensor74
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency25
Verdict

SteelSeries Rival 500 and SteelSeries Rival 700 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49.

  • SteelSeries Rival 500 is 7 g lighter (129 g vs 136 g).
Pick this

SteelSeries Rival 500

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Rival 500SteelSeries Rival 700
50Gear score49
129 gWeight136 g
PMW3360Sensor—
16,000Max DPI16,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2016Release year2015

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 500 or SteelSeries Rival 700 better?

SteelSeries Rival 500 and SteelSeries Rival 700 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 49. SteelSeries Rival 500 is 7 g lighter (129 g vs 136 g).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Rival 500 is 7 g lighter (129 g vs 136 g).

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