SteelSeries Rival 3

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Key highlights

  • TrueMove Core sensor tracks 300 IPS
  • Achieves 8500 DPI maximum
  • Polls at 1000 Hz
  • Weighs 77 grams
  • Zippy DF3-P1L1 mechanical switches
  • Endures 60 million clicks

Technical overview

The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a medium-sized, symmetrical wired gaming mouse weighing 77g with a 1000 Hz polling rate. It features the TrueMove Core optical sensor offering 8500 DPI, 300 IPS tracking speed, and 35G acceleration for precise gameplay. Durable Zippy DF3-P1L1 mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks pair with a mechanical encoder in its 120.6 x 67 x 38 mm plastic chassis.

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  • SteelSeries Rival 3 Gaming Mouse (Renewed)

    Amazon ¡ New ¡ Seller: Amazon

    Amazon $19.98
  • SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 2.4GHz and Bluetooth — 18000 DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Light-Weight — 100% PTFE Feet — Black (Renewed)

    Amazon ¡ New ¡ Seller: Amazon

    Amazon $24.44
  • SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 8500 DPI TrueMove Core Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Low Latency — 77g Lightweight — 100% PTFE Feet — RGB — Black (Renewed)

    Amazon ¡ New ¡ Seller: Amazon

    Amazon $25.00
  • SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 8500 DPI TrueMove Core Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Low Latency — 77g Lightweight — 100% PTFE Feet — RGB — White

    Amazon ¡ New ¡ Seller: Amazon

    Amazon $29.99

â„šī¸ General Info

Brand

SteelSeries

Category

Gaming

Model

Rival 3

Shape

Symmetrical

Release Year

Unknown

Size

Medium

Hand

Right

Sensor

SteelSeries TrueMove Core

Sensor Type

Optical

Material

Plastic

Warranty (Years)

Unknown

Onboard Memory Profiles

Unknown

đŸŽ¯ Performance

Max DPI

8500

Polling Rate

1000 Hz

Adjustable DPI

No

Minimum DPI

Unknown

Tracking Speed (IPS)

300 IPS

Acceleration (G)

35 G

🔌 Connection

Connection Type

Wired

Bluetooth

No

đŸ–ąī¸ Buttons

Programmable Buttons

Unknown

Total Buttons

5

Side Buttons

2

Middle Buttons

1

Main Switches

Zippy DF3-P1L1

Scroll Wheel Encoder

Unspecified Mechanical Encoder

🎨 Design

Weight

77 g

Hump Placement

Back - minimal

Front Flare

Flat

Side Curvature

Inward

Width

67.0 mm

Height

38.0 mm

Length

120.6 mm

Cable Length

Unknown

Thumb Rest

No

Ring Finger Rest

No

Tilting Scroll Wheel

No

Thumb Scroll Wheel

No

Extra Weights Included

No

⚡ Power

Battery Life (hours)

Unknown

Wireless Charging

No

Rechargeable Battery

No

Removable Battery

No

✨ Features

DPI Switch Button

No

Profile Switch Button

No

Use While Charging

No

RGB Lighting

No

Gesture Support

No

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