Mice / Comparison
SteelSeries Rival 500 vs SteelSeries Rival 710
Mouse · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Rival 500
129 g · PMW3360 · Wired · 2016Average
Lightness19
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency30
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Mouse · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Rival 710
135 g · TrueMove3 · Wired · 2017Average
Lightness18
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency35
Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 500 and SteelSeries Rival 710 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.
- SteelSeries Rival 500 is 6 g lighter (129 g vs 135 g).
Pick this
SteelSeries Rival 500
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 500 | SteelSeries Rival 710 | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Gear score | 50 |
| 129 g | Weight | 135 g |
| PMW3360 | Sensor | TrueMove3 |
| 16,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2016 | Release year | 2017 |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $170 |
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 710 better?
SteelSeries Rival 500 and SteelSeries Rival 710 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. SteelSeries Rival 500 is 6 g lighter (129 g vs 135 g).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Rival 500 is 6 g lighter (129 g vs 135 g).
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