

If that's the case, go with the Sensei Ten because of its 450 IPS.Įmploying the Rival 3 as my weapon to obliterate Zerg scum was a delight. That should be plenty unless you're swiping across your mousepad like a madman. IPS( inches per second) is set to 300, which means the Rival 3 can accurately track at 25 feet per second. FeaturesĪt the heart of the Rival 3 is SteelSeries' TrueMove Core sensor, which supports a CPI (counts per inch) between 10 and 8,500 at a 1,000-Hz-per-millisecond polling rate. There are six buttons on the Rival 3: standard left- and right-mouse clickers, two left-side buttons, a top DPI switch and a clickable scroll wheel. The Rival 3 was the perfect size for my medium-size hands but folks with large paws might feel cramped using it. It's also on the small side, at 3.8 inches long and 2.6 inches wide.

On the subject of cool, indents in the center and edges make the mouse look more aggressive than the Sensei Ten.Īt 2.7 ounces (without cable), the Rival 3 is a very lightweight mouse. The rainbow glow identifies the Rival 3 as a gaming mouse and gives it a certain cool factor. Colorful and customizable RGB lighting outlines the bottom of the mouse and matches a glowing SteelSeries logo on the palm rest. Whether you deploy a claw or fingertip grip the shape will provide perfect comfort for long and intense gaming sessions.The Rival 3 looks similar to the cheaper Rival 110 but adds a few design elements you don't normally find on such an affordable mouse. The right-handed shape of the Rival 3 is designed for a player’s highest demand for comfort. The Discord and GameSense Engine Apps allow for chat notifications, in-game events, and more. SteelSeries Engine Software unlocks an impressive arsenal of Engine Apps that make customization of the 3-zone RGB lighting easy and intuitive. On-board memory allows you to save polling rate, keybinds, and 5 CPIs directly on the mouse, making it easy to have the perfect settings from game to game and on-the-go.īest-in-class affordable products with SteelSeries’ cutting-edge innovation and premium performance. Lightweight materials in an ergonomic shape help to reduce strain on your hand and shoulder, providing effortless comfort for hours of intense gameplay. With high-grade polymer and the same 60 million click switches as our most expensive mice, every component has been engineered from the ground up with hyper-durable materials intended to last for years. With a range from 100 to 8,500 CPI (counts per inch), you can play with stunning accuracy, speed, and consistency. Enjoy true 1-to-1 tracking in a lightweight sensor designed specifically for Rival 3.
