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General

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Series

Scimitar1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-9314415-WW1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Current US page title and normally downloaded public Next.js product payload identify CH-9314415-WW as Black Yellow. CH-9314011-WW is White despite an old black-yellow URL tail. Non-SE CH-9314311 and other SE finishes are excluded.

626871Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact current US Black structured product data identifies SKU 62687 and both GTINs. Original Rival 3 Wireless 62521 and EU Gen 2 62523 are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

8404404905172Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 couples CH-9314415-WW Black/Yellow to UPC 840440490517. Other colour and regional barcodes are excluded.

5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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20 May 20252Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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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.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$139.995Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Black/Yellow May 2025 review specification table identifies 139.99 USD MSRP. The manufacturer SE specification guide independently labels the same US MSRP. Earlier March hardware introduction and later May integration launch are distinguished in release provenance.

$59.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Exact model US launch MSRP excluding tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€59.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Maker EMEA launch MSRP. Individual country and tax treatment are not separately stated.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

US1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black Yellow1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Exact selected product variant label is Black Yellow. The page title uses Black & Yellow. No White or Gun Metal variant inherits the selected reference.

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Mouse type

Standard3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Standard3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design and Comfort explicitly identifies a sculpted right-handed body. The sample is Black/Yellow, matching this reference.

Symmetrical body3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact rendered Design says symmetrical, with right-hand usage. Two side buttons are on the left only.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

Palm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Claw, Fingertip3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

Back6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 8 October 2026Exact SE shape table says Back - minimal. The maker dimensions govern over the database rounded geometry.

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Thumb rest

No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 8 October 2026

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Ring or pinky finger rest

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Black/Yellow sample has a textured finger rest on the right side.

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

Solid3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Complete maker mouse drawing shows the solid upper hand-contact shell and separate left/right main-button covers.

Solid3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length119.23Maximum width73.48Maximum height42.17mm(4.7 × 2.9 × 1.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 explicitly labels L x W x H as 119.23 x 73.48 x 42.17 mm. Cable and receiver are excluded. Exact Black/Yellow review corroborates the body figures.

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 widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

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Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

114g(4 oz)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU tech-spec Weight value is 0.114 kg, rendered as 114 g. The maker SE specification guide expressly excludes cable and accessories. Includes installed battery. PC Gamer quotes 161 g without a weighing method or scope, so no measured weight is stored.

106g(3.7 oz)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current Design explicitly gives 106 g with two AAA, 95 g with one AAA and 83.5 g without batteries. Standard two-cell configuration stored.

Box dimensions

Width110Height50Depth165mm(4.3 × 2 × 6.5 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 single-unit shipping package is 165 x 110 x 50 mm, L x W x H. Depth stores length. The separate four-unit master-carton dimensions are excluded.

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

250g(8.8 oz)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 single-unit packaged shipping weight is 0.25 kg, converted exactly to 250 g. This is maker SKU packaging data, not a carrier estimate. The separate four-unit carton weight is excluded.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

MARKSMAN S 33K1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

TrueMove Air4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

Corsair1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Corsair markets the MARKSMAN S sensor. Its physical silicon manufacturer and part number remain unproved.

SteelSeries4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Optical4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

33,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

18,000DPI4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

100DPI2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 Sensor table explicitly gives 100 to 33000 DPI, in one-DPI increments. The manufacturer guide distinguishes one-DPI software adjustment from 50-DPI hardware shortcuts.

100DPI15Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_wireless_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 receiver-mode USB ID 1038:1872 documents configurable range 100 to 18000. Step size is not stated.

DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

1DPI2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

53Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026The current guide shows five selectable stages per profile. The SE reviewer guide Operating Modes explicitly permits five onboard DPI stages.

511Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36436975934349-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026Five custom DPI profiles means sensitivity stages. No maximum full onboard-profile count is inferred.

Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Mouse Status table explicitly labels Profile #1: 400/800/1200/1600/3200 DPI. Other factory profiles in the specification guide have different presets and are not merged into this row.

400, 800, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36436975934349-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Separate X and Y DPI

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Yes12Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36554720329741-What-setting-adjustments-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026

Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

750IPS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

400IPS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact current feature says TrueMove Air 18K with 400 IPS tracking.

Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

50G1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

40G5Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026

Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

Toggleable4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 13 explicitly names user-switchable Angle Snapping. GamesRadar exact SE review corroborates the toggle. No default state or numeric lift-off presets are invented.

Toggleable9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software section explicitly says angle snapping is adjustable.

Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

Yes5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact SE performance prose says it tracks on glass as well as laminate, wood, plastic and other surfaces. Glass type and test conditions are unspecified. No measured tracking threshold is inferred.

No9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sensor section explicitly states tracking on glass is absent. Another review discusses skates gliding over glass, which does not establish sensor tracking.

Sensor position

Rear6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 8 October 2026Exact SE table calls sensor position Backward. Its percentage is not treated as a separately measured coordinate.

Rear8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 Wireless rendered table says Backward (45%).

Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ACORSAIR Scimitar Elite Wireless SE

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	250	Not available
USB (wired)	500	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	125	Included SLIPSTREAM USB-A wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	250	Included SLIPSTREAM USB-A wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	500	Included SLIPSTREAM USB-A wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included SLIPSTREAM USB-A wireless receiver

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 explicitly enumerates 125/250/500/1000 Hz separately for 2.4 GHz wireless and USB cable. 1000 Hz is default. Bluetooth report rate is unproved. A 2000 Hz setting belonging to the receiver does not establish a 2000 Hz mouse rate.

BSteelSeries 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

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (wired)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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125Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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1.9ms5Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Exact wireless absolute maker click-latency claim. Polling and method are unspecified. This is not a measured or debounce value.

Adjustable debounce

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

0ms1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Current maker says optical main switches eliminate debounce delay. Zero describes the claimed switch debounce, not total click latency or USB/wireless response.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

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DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Mechanical4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

Corsair5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026The review calls the main optical switches Corsair house-brand. No physical switch manufacturer or internal part number is inferred.

Omron8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Main switch model

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D2FC-F-K(60M)8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 2 table identifies Omron D2FC-F-K(60M), mechanical, 60M. No original-generation teardown values transferred.

Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

100million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026React Instantly and exact-model callout say up to 100 million main-switch clicks. This is a rated claim, not a lifetime test.

60million4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Yes10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36399934701325-How-durable-is-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact maker FAQ identifies split-trigger design.

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 8 October 2026Exact SE entry explicitly identifies a mechanical encoder. Internal switch vendor and switch-serviceability entries remain unproved and are not transferred.

Mechanical8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Scroll encoder

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Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

173Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Complete control diagram: two main clicks, wheel click, top DPI button, twelve side buttons and bottom profile pushbutton total seventeen physical inputs. Sixteen are programmable. The power/connection slider and scroll rotation are excluded.

69Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact review identifies two main clicks, wheel click, top DPI button and two side buttons. The connection/power slider is excluded.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

161Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

69Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software section explicitly says all six physical buttons are remappable. Scroll directions are excluded.

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

123Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

28Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Side buttons on

Left3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Left9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Yes7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

DPI button position

Top3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Top7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

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Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Complete physical controls show no dedicated sniper or gesture button and no thumb wheel. The manufacturer guide says Sniper works only after remapping an ordinary button.

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Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

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Scroll wheel

Notched5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Review explicitly says notched, without tilt, adjustment or dual scroll mode.

Notched8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Table explicitly identifies a mechanical 24-step encoder, no free spin, no side tilt and no thumb wheel.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

None5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026

None8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Scroll wheel material

Rubber5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Design section explicitly identifies the textured black rubber wheel cover. This describes the grip surface.

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Build

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Shell material

Plastic, polymer unspecified6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 8 October 2026Exact SE material entry explicitly says Plastic. Polymer is unspecified.

ABS3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact rendered Design explicitly says ABS Plastic. Upper hand-contact shell is solid.

Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

Matte5Reviewtomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-mice/corsair-scimitar-elite-se-wireless-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact sample has a matte, soft-touch finish. Soft-touch is not relabelled as a rubber chemical coating.

Matte17Reviewwired.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Review expressly describes both wired and wireless outer shells as subtly textured matte plastic.

Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

PTFE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Maker calls installed pads 100% PTFE. No explicit virgin-grade material claim is stored.

PTFE4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

43Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Battery Removal Information explicitly instructs removing four Teflon feet. Exact Black/Yellow review independently describes four medium-sized pads. No sensor ring is counted.

319Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 2 design section explicitly says three underside PTFE skates. Its underside photo shows two front pads and a rear U-shaped pad, with no sensor ring. Tested Lavender hardware. No spare set included in this count.

Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

Pads3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Pads19Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact underside geometry is three pads, without a sensor ring.

Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

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Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Exact SKU current Cable specification says 1.8m Braided Fiber. Original SE sheets agree. A review paragraph says 2 m, while that same review table says 1.8 m. The maker length governs.

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Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

Yes3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

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Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

USB-C3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

None7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact setup uses replaceable AAA cells and receiver/Bluetooth data only. There is no external cable or charging socket.

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

USB-A3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

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Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Wireless technology

SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

4.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 2 specifies Bluetooth 4.2 + LE. The SE reviewer guide repeats this exact version. LE here does not imply an audio feature. Stored as 4.2.

5.05Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026

Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

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216Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/steelseries-rival-3-gen-2-wireless-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact reviewer reports using bottom receiver/Bluetooth switch to alternate directly between gaming PC and laptop. This establishes two selectable hosts, not a saved Bluetooth slot count.

Device switching

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Switch7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Guide documents a bottom mode slider selecting receiver or Bluetooth. No simultaneous input is claimed.

Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

USB-A7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact setup drawing shows a USB-A Nano Dongle. It is not a USB-C cabled receiver.

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Yes9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 13 names Multipoint Status and Additional Devices for shared SLIPSTREAM receiver connectivity. This is compatible-device receiver pairing, not Bluetooth host-slot count or simultaneous multiple-PC input. Exact supported companion-device list is unspecified.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

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Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 4 exact SE connectivity description explicitly supports PC or Mac. Windows 10/11 setup is separately named on page 7. Basic input is distinct from host-side Stream Deck integration.

Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Xbox, PlayStation4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact current Compatibility specifies Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Manual shows receiver mode for consoles. Individual game support is unspecified.

Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

AAA6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36437113122445-What-kind-of-batteries-does-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-useRead 23 October 2026

Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

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26Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36437113122445-What-kind-of-batteries-does-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-useRead 23 October 2026Standard supplied configuration is two alkaline AAA. Exact FAQ permits running with one AAA and supports separately charged rechargeable AAA cells. No charging in the mouse is provided.

Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

No3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026The only battery removal procedure is for disposal and recycling, requiring feet, screws, cover and connector removal. This is not a supported normal user replacement procedure.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36437113122445-What-kind-of-batteries-does-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-useRead 23 October 2026

Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

ACORSAIR Scimitar Elite Wireless SE

Connection	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	150
Bluetooth	Off	500

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer up-to hour claims with RGB off. Polling rate, sleep/movement mix and firmware are unstated, so no polling rate is inferred from the 1000 Hz maximum. No measured runtime or remaining-charge extrapolation is stored.

BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	175
Bluetooth	450

Source4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact page claims 175 hours on 2.4 GHz and 450 on Bluetooth. Earlier launch/reviews quote 200 on 2.4 GHz. Current maker claim is used. Polling, lighting, firmware and usage cycle are unstated, so no 1000 Hz runtime is inferred.

Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Longest battery life

500h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

450h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

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Battery life on Bluetooth

500h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

450h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

None7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

90min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Fully charges in 90 minutes or less. Stored as the maker upper-bound claim, not a measured time.

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Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Current maker explicitly offers USB wired mode to play while charging.

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Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Battery indicator

LED, Software3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Current guide enumerates charging and battery-state LED colours. The software battery indication is independently described in the manufacturer SE guide Device Settings.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 13 Device Settings explicitly displays wired/wireless connectivity and battery charge status in software. Current QSG separately documents the physical LED battery colours.

LED14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36437525272717-How-do-I-know-when-my-battery-is-low-on-my-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact FAQ documents orange LED warning intervals for under 10, 5 and 2 hours remaining. Software/OS indication is not inferred.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

No13Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37028766350349-Can-I-change-the-illumination-settings-on-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026Maker expressly says lighting cannot be customized. Wheel RGB indicates DPI, battery and pairing only. It does not count as decorative RGB.

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Current maker names Two-Zone RGB, corroborated by the SE reviewer guide and exact Black/Yellow review. The SKU sheet has a conflicting three-zone entry and copied K70 footer. Its zone count is not used.

013Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37028766350349-Can-I-change-the-illumination-settings-on-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 12 Lighting Link synchronizes compatible iCUE devices. Dynamic game integrations are described as wired-only on page 10. Hardware lighting can persist without the application.

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DPI indicator

LED3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

LED11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36436975934349-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

SteelSeries GG4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

Windows, macOS4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 9 exact SE Software Mode explicitly runs iCUE on PC or Mac. Pages 14 to 18 provide Windows and macOS integration instructions. This is exact-model configuration evidence, not generic availability of iCUE on Mac.9Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/how-to-use-elgato-virtual-stream-deck-with-scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Current exact SE integration guide, updated 20 November 2025, names Stream Deck 7.0 for Windows and Mac. Connected SE unlocks Virtual Stream Deck. The original SE guide requires current device firmware, iCUE exclusive action control disabled, and Device Memory Mode disabled for Stream Deck integration. These host-side conditions do not apply to ordinary saved hardware remaps/macros. No current firmware version number or Linux configuration support is invented.

Windows4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact product Compatibility says Windows 10+ for GG. macOS software support in a 2025 review may describe an older Engine version and is not assumed current.

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36554720329741-What-setting-adjustments-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless FAQ lists X/Y DPI, polling, mouse mappings, power settings, wireless stability and Bluetooth smoothing. Macros are omitted due conflicting maker FAQs and public failure reports. Bluetooth behavior differs in reviews, so settings retention is not generalized to both modes.

Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

31Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 20269Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/how-to-use-elgato-virtual-stream-deck-with-scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Yes9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact review demonstrates recording macros in Engine. It does not establish onboard macro execution.

Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 5 explicitly stores macros, DPI and RGB in three profiles. Pages 11 to 12 distinguish hardware assignments that execute without iCUE from software profiles. Native Stream Deck actions require running host software and Device Memory Mode disabled, and are not labelled onboard macros.

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Button remapping

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 20269Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/how-to-use-elgato-virtual-stream-deck-with-scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36554720329741-What-setting-adjustments-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026

Per-app profiles

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User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes4Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/0840440492276_n_0Read 8 October 2026Page 11 and Device Settings page 13 document user firmware updates in iCUE. Current maker Firmware Update Utility also explicitly supports this exact model.10Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/accessories/corsair-firmware-update-utility-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 8 October 2026Current maker supported-device list explicitly names SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS SE and SLIPSTREAM USB receiver. Browser utility is tested on Windows and Mac and updates firmware. Firmware updating alone is not stored as full web configuration support.

Yes18Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2025/09/23/GG-notes-95.0.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Official GG 95 release notes provide Wireless Gen 2 firmware 1.5.0.0. No fixed debounce time is inferred from optimized debouncing wording.

In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS SE MMO gaming mouse, Braided USB Type-C cable, USB Type-A wireless receiver, Allen key, Safety information, Warranty card2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 3 complete standard package inventory. The SE quick start guide also identifies the cable, receiver and Allen key. No extender, charging dock, spare skates or grip tape is in that inventory.

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

ACORSAIR Scimitar Elite Wireless SE

Type	Cable count
USB Type-A to USB Type-C braided cable	1

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

Not available

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Grip tape

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026

No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-ww1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)littlebit.de/media/productattach/s/c/scimitar_elite_wl_se_1.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Corsair-authored four-page SKU sheet hosted by a distributor. Its body, exact SKU/UPC/EAN table and Black/Yellow description identify the selected SE. Copied K70 CORE TKL footer and conflicting RGB count are not treated as product facts.

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026The exact current product Specifications accordions are the reference. No separate exact maker datasheet found. Old /rival-3-wireless-gen-2 address returns Page not found.

Manual

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-se3Owner's manualcorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/scimitar-elite-wireless-seRead 8 October 2026Current exact SE manufacturer Quick Start Guide, linked by the selected SKU Guides section. This is distinct from the retailer-hosted manufacturer reviewer specification guide.

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdf7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9314415-ww/scimitar-elite-wireless-se-mmo-gaming-mouse-black-yellow-ch-9314415-wwRead 8 October 2026Exact US shop Mouse Warranty specification is 2 Year. Other regional statutory rights are separate.

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact US Offer warranty promises 12 months. Other regional statutory terms are not inferred.

Both are also in the API. Back to all mice.