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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:96 g

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 61% of mice
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

5.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 60% of mice
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,332 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 61% of mice
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Verdict

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a high-performance budget gaming mouse featuring dual-mode connectivity via 2.4 GHz Quantum 2.0 Wireless and Bluetooth 5.0. It is equipped with the TrueMove Air optical sensor, delivering a sensitivity of up to 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS tracking, and 40G acceleration, alongside durable mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks. Main pros include its exceptional battery life of up to 400+ hours, a versatile symmetrical design suitable for claw and fingertip grips, and the ability to operate on either one or two AAA batteries to customize weight (approx. 95g–106g). However, notable cons include its relatively heavy weight compared to modern ultralight alternatives, the lack of a wired mode for emergency use, and minimal RGB lighting restricted solely to the scroll wheel.

Technical Specifications of mouse SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

36%

5.3

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

6.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

6.3
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 59.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 7,332 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.2
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless has a user score of 8.22 points, which is higher than that of 60.6% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 81% of models
Popularity:
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
8.8
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 81.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless has a value-for-money score of 7.7 points, which is higher than that of 60.7% of products in this category.
Brand name
Steelseries
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 74% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 73.9% of mice and equal to 12.3% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
96 g
Weight
96 g
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 96 g, which is heavier than 65.3% of mice and equal to 1.2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
SteelSeries GG
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 37.8% more popular
    SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (8.8 vs 6.4).
    8.8 vs 6.38
  • 37.8% more popular
    SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is more popular than the average mouse (8.8 vs 6.4).
    8.8 vs 6.38
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 57.1% more expensive
    SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 57.1% more expensive
    SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 17.1% higher mouse weight
    Weight
    96 g
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 96 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    96 g vs 82 g
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.7 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This mouse uses 0.7 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.7 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 7,332 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless?

  • Excellent value for a wireless gaming mouse at a budget price point.
  • Dual connectivity with both 2.4GHz (dongle) and Bluetooth 5.0 options.
  • Incredible battery life, advertised at 400+ hours in high-efficiency mode.
  • Solid, high-quality build that feels more premium than its price suggests.
  • Comfortable symmetrical design ideal for claw and fingertip grip styles.
  • TrueMove Air sensor provides accurate tracking for casual and mid-level gaming.

What customers dislike about SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless?

  • Noticeably heavy (approx. 106g), which can feel cumbersome for competitive FPS play.
  • Relies on AAA batteries rather than an internal rechargeable battery.
  • The 'High-Efficiency' mode significantly lowers the polling rate, impacting responsiveness.
  • Minimalist RGB lighting is restricted only to the scroll wheel.
  • Some users report frequent connection stutters or dropouts on the 2.4GHz band.
  • The side buttons are thin and sharp, which some find difficult to actuate comfortably.

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