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Apple Magic Mouse (USB-C) vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
Product A: Apple
56 of 154 known
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Product B: SteelSeries
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Microsoft Surface Mouse (2nd Edition)
Logitech MX Master 4
Logitech Signature Comfort Plus M850 L
Logitech MX Master 3S
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse
Logitech Signature M550 Wireless Mouse
Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
Amazon Basics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse
Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse
Logitech B100 Optical USB Mouse
Razer Basilisk V3 35K
Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED
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Microsoft Surface Mouse (2nd Edition)
Logitech MX Master 4
Logitech Signature Comfort Plus M850 L
Logitech MX Master 3S
Logitech Signature M650 Wireless Mouse
Logitech Signature M550 Wireless Mouse
Logitech M510 Wireless Mouse
Amazon Basics 3-Button USB Wired Mouse
Logitech M705 Marathon Wireless Mouse
Logitech B100 Optical USB Mouse
Razer Basilisk V3 35K
Logitech G309 LIGHTSPEED87 of 146 fields differ
- 30 different values
- 57 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 48 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AApple: 57.1 × 21.6 mm
- BSteelSeries: 67.1 × 38 mm
Weight
0 to 300 g
Mouse weight (claimed)
A99g
B106g
All 154 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
A3204, MXK53AM/A, MXK63AM/A, MXK53Z/A, MXK63Z/A2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MXK53AM/A/magic-mouse-white-multi-touch-surfaceRead 6 October 2026US Apple Store part number MXK53AM/A for Magic Mouse (USB-C) - White Multi-Touch Surface.3Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MXK63AM/A/magic-mouse-black-multi-touch-surfaceRead 6 October 2026US Apple Store part number MXK63AM/A for Magic Mouse (USB-C) - Black Multi-Touch Surface.10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Magic_Mouse_2Read 10 October 2026iFixit device page: Lightning port (A1657), USB-C port (A3204). Apple's own pages read here do not print the A number.17Spec databasegeizhals.at/apple-magic-mouse-usb-c-v181917.htmlRead 21 October 2026Geizhals lists MXK53Z/A for the white and MXK63Z/A for the black Magic Mouse (USB-C).18Retailer pagewebshop.itm8.com/apple-magic-mouse-wh-int/cat-p/c/p1005062122Read 21 October 2026Distributor listing prints part number MXK53Z/A.
GTIN / EAN
0195949655883, 019594965596815Retailer pagebarcodesinc.com/apple/part-mxk53am-a.htmRead 7 October 2026Exact part MXK53AM/A, white USB-C mouse. Retailer lists GTIN 0195949655883. This GTIN belongs only to the white US row.18Retailer pagewebshop.itm8.com/apple-magic-mouse-wh-int/cat-p/c/p1005062122Read 21 October 2026Distributor listing for MXK53Z/A (white, international) gives EAN 0195949655968. A Sports Direct listing shows the same number. The US white part has 0195949655883.
5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Not available
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/SteelSeries-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-review-Snappy-clicks-and-steady-grip.1032043.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review compares the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 with the original Rival 3 Wireless and calls the original its predecessor.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-tw/blog/introducing-rival-3-gen-2-and-rival-3-wireless-gen-2Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries says the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 has much lower click latency than the previous generation of the Wireless model.
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
US, DE2Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MXK53AM/A/magic-mouse-white-multi-touch-surfaceRead 6 October 2026US Apple Store offers the product with Add to Bag on 2026-10-06.8Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2024/10/apples-new-mac-mini-is-more-mighty-more-mini-and-built-for-apple-intelligenceRead 6 October 2026German press release says the new USB-C accessories are available on apple.com/de/store.
Colours
White Multi-Touch Surface, Black Multi-Touch Surface1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121931Read 21 October 20262Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MXK53AM/A/magic-mouse-white-multi-touch-surfaceRead 6 October 20263Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/MXK63AM/A/magic-mouse-black-multi-touch-surfaceRead 6 October 2026
Segment
Mouse type
Shape
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Body shape
Maker size class
Not available
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Recommended grips
Not available
Recommended hand size
Not available
Not available
Hump position
Not available
Ring or pinky finger rest
Not available
Upper shell
Not available
Swappable parts
Not available
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
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Maximum added weight
Not available
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
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Trackball diameter
Not available
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Trackball position
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Dimensions and weight
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Mouse body dimensions
Length113.5Maximum width57.1Maximum height21.6mm(4.5 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121931Read 21 October 2026Size and Weight: Height 2.16 cm, Width 5.71 cm, Depth 11.35 cm. Depth is stored as front-to-rear length. Metric values are copied, rounded inch values are not converted.
Length120.61Maximum width67.05Maximum height38mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact Design metric length, widest width and height.
Grip width
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Mouse weight (claimed)
Box dimensions
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Packed weight
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Sensor
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Marketed sensor name
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Published sensor brand
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Physical sensor part number
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Sensor type
Maximum configurable DPI
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Minimum configurable DPI
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DPI adjustment step
Not available
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Maximum DPI stages
Not available
Default DPI presets
Not available
Separate X and Y DPI
Not available
Tracking speed (claimed)
Not available
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
Not available
Lift-off distance settings
Not available
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Separate lift and landing distance
Not available
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Surface calibration
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Motion Sync
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Angle snapping
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Ripple control
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Sensor position
Performance
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Documented polling rates by connection
AApple Magic Mouse (USB-C)
Not availableBSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
| Data connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 125 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 250 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 500 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| Bluetooth | 125 | Not available |
Source15Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_wireless_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model receiver-mode documentation explicitly enumerates 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz. Manufacturer High-Efficiency FAQ independently confirms 125 Hz.20Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Software section explicitly states Bluetooth mode lowers polling to 125 Hz. The receiver-mode rates are separately supported by exact-model Rivalcfg documentation. Battery claims do not state polling conditions.
Max polling rate
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
Not available
Not available
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
125Hz
Claimed click latency
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available
Not available
Measured
None of 7 known
Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
Not available
DPI deviation (measured)
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Lift-off distance (measured)
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Main click force (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Hand size fit
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Switches
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Main switch type
Not available
Published main-switch brand
Not available
Main switch model
Not available
Main switch rated life
Not available
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Not available
Separate main buttons
Not available
Side switch model
Not available
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Not available
Scroll encoder
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Buttons and scroll wheel
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Physical button inputs
Not available
Programmable buttons
Not available
Side buttons
Side buttons on
Not available
DPI button
DPI button position
Not available
Profile button
Not available
Dedicated DPI-shift button
Not available
Dedicated gesture button
Not available
Scroll wheel
Not available
Scroll mode switch
None12Reviewcultofmac.com/reviews/apple-magic-mouse-reviewRead 21 October 2026States there is no scroll wheel or scroll ball. Scrolling uses the capacitive multi-touch surface, so there is no wheel mode switch.16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page 2: the Multi-Touch surface is used to click, tap, slide or swipe. The guide lists no scroll wheel and no wheel mode.
Separate thumb wheel
Scroll wheel material
Not available
Not available
Build
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Shell material
Surface finish
Glossy12Reviewcultofmac.com/reviews/apple-magic-mouse-reviewRead 21 October 2026Design section: black USB-C review unit has a glossy mirror-like finish. White finish is corroborated by the exact USB-C PCMag review.13Reviewtech.yahoo.com/computing/articles/apple-magic-mouse-usb-c-140000357.htmlRead 21 October 2026Exact USB-C PCMag review independently checked for both white and black glossy exteriors. Public indexed text was readable. Direct article fetch returned 403.
Installed feet material
Installed skate pieces
Feet shape
Feet thickness
Not available
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Cable
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Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Not available
Detachable cable
Not available
Port on mouse
Connectivity
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Connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121931Read 21 October 2026Connections and Expansion lists Bluetooth and Wireless. The USB-C cable is for pairing and charging, see the setup and charging articles.5Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/119917Read 6 October 2026Set up article: Magic Mouse works wirelessly via Bluetooth. The USB connection recharges the battery and pairs with the Mac. Unplug the device for wireless use.
Wireless technology
Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121931Read 21 October 2026Connections and Expansion: Bluetooth. No version number is given.16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page 1: uses Bluetooth technology to connect wirelessly to your Mac.
Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Bluetooth
Not available
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Not available
Switchable host devices
Device switching
Not available
Receiver host connector
Receiver storage in mouse
Not available
Receiver extender included
Not available
Receiver pairing shared
Not available
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
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Basic mouse OS support
Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Battery
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Battery type
Li-ion10Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Magic_Mouse_2Read 10 October 2026Background: Magic Mouse 2 is Apple's first mouse with an internal lithium-ion battery. The page covers both A1657 (Lightning) and A3204 (USB-C) and says the October 2024 update replaces the Lightning port with USB-C. It gives no capacity for A3204, so none is stored.16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page 4: the lithium-ion battery in your Magic Mouse should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider.
Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable battery
No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102292Read 6 October 2026Apple calls it the built-in battery and contrasts it with earlier models with removable batteries. No user replacement procedure is documented.16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdfRead 21 October 2026Page 4: contains no user-serviceable parts, and the battery should be serviced by Apple or an authorized provider.
Battery life by mode (claimed)
AApple Magic Mouse (USB-C)
Not availableBSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
| Connection | Claimed runtime (h) |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 175 |
| Bluetooth | 450 |
Battery life (up to)
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Battery life (normal use)
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Longest battery life
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450h
Battery life at 1000 Hz
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Not available
Battery life on Bluetooth
Not available
450h
Charging port
Full charge time
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Quick charge
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Use while charging
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Charging system compatibility
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Charging dock included
Battery indicator
Lighting
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Decorative RGB lighting
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Decorative lighting zones
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Lighting sync
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Software
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Software
Configuration software platforms
Onboard profiles
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Macros stored onboard
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Button remapping
Per-app profiles
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In the box
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In the box
Magic Mouse, USB-C Charge Cable1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/121931Read 21 October 2026What's in the Box: Magic Mouse, USB-C Charge Cable.
Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Rival 3 Wireless Dongle, Two AAA Alkaline Batteries, Product Information Guide4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Complete current Box Content lists mouse, dongle, two alkaline AAA and guide. No cables, extender, dock, spare feet or grip tape is supplied.
Cables included
AApple Magic Mouse (USB-C)
| Type | Cable count |
|---|---|
| USB-C Charge Cable | 1 |
BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
Not availableExtra skates included
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdf16Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/user/locale/en-gb/magic-mouse-usb-c-ug.pdfRead 21 October 2026Magic Mouse (USB-C) User Guide, English (UK), linked from Apple Support page support.apple.com/en-gb/docs/accessories/pp195.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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