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SteelSeries Rival 3 vs SteelSeries Rival 5

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Key differences

  • SteelSeries Rival 5 has higher Max DPI (18,000 vs 8,500)
  • SteelSeries Rival 5 has higher Programmable buttons (9 vs 6)
  • SteelSeries Rival 3 has lower Weight (77 g vs 85 g)

Full spec comparison

Spec
SteelSeries Rival 3
SteelSeries Rival 5
Performance
SensorTrueMove CoreTrueMove Air
Max DPI8,50018,000
Polling rate1000 Hz1000 Hz
Weight77 g85 g
Build
ConnectivityWiredWired
Programmable buttons69
ShapeRight-handedRight-handed ergonomic
RGB lightingYesYes

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