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General

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Series

Scimitar1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Corsair Scimitar family, the third Scimitar after the Scimitar and the Scimitar PRO RGB per Tom's Hardware

Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

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

CH-9304211-NA, CH-9304211-EU1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026US page SKU CH-9304211-NA. The German page lists CH-9304211-EU for the same mouse

625211Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026SteelSeries product number 62521 for the Rival 3 Wireless in the store data. The wired Rival 3 (62513) and the Rival 3 Gen 2 are separate products.

GTIN / EAN

084000661621414Retailer pageox.ee/en/product/1500100Read 15 October 2026Distributor page lists EAN 840006616214 for CH-9304211-EU. Retailers write it as 0840006616214. The NA barcode was not found

5707119040242, 8136820272611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026EAN-13 5707119040242 and UPC-12 813682027261 in the store product data.

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

13 February 20204Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-releases-scimitar-rgb-elite-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-and-mm500-3xl-mouse-padRead 15 October 2026Press release dated 13 February 2020

22 September 20202Press articleshacknews.com/article/120500/steelseries-launches-rival-3-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-year-long-battery-for-less-than-50Read 11 October 2026Published 22 September 2020.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page shows In Stock at US$89.99 on 2026-10-15

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Listed in stock on the maker store on 2026-10-11.

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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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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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 210Reviewnotebookcheck.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.11Maker 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.

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

$79.996Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review of 15 February 2020: available for $80 at the time of writing. The maker states no launch price. The Legit Reviews review of 3 February 2020 gives 79.99 USD9Reviewlegitreviews.com/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-gaming-mouse-review_217171Read 15 October 2026Review of 3 February 2020: At $79.99, is it a worthy addition. No MSRP wording and no tax statement

$49.992Press articleshacknews.com/article/120500/steelseries-launches-rival-3-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-year-long-battery-for-less-than-50Read 11 October 2026Available for $49.99, as the article states. TechPowerUp also lists $49.99. No euro MSRP is stored because no maker source was found.

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.

€79.9910Reviewguru3d.com/review/corsair-scimitar-elite-rgb-gaming-mouse-review/page-2Read 15 October 2026Review spec table of 14 February 2020: MSRP 79.99 EUR. Region and tax treatment are not stated

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black10Reviewguru3d.com/review/corsair-scimitar-elite-rgb-gaming-mouse-review/page-2Read 15 October 2026Review spec list: black only

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026The store lists one colour, black.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Corsair gaming mouse page. Game Genre row: MMO. Title: MOBA/MMO gaming mouse

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Standard wired mouse with a scroll wheel and no trackball or vertical body

Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Ergonomic, right-handed spec text. A standard mouse with a scroll wheel.

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-handed6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: right-handed ergonomic feel with a ring-finger groove on the right side7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: intended for right-handed users based on shape and button layout

Symmetrical body3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table Ambidextrous: Partially (side buttons on left side only). Text: the shape is the classic ambidextrous Rival 100/110 shape. The maker spec calls it ergonomic and right-handed.

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

Medium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Hand Size: Medium

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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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Grip Type: Palm

Claw, Fingertip1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Grip Style: Claw or Fingertip.

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.

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Back5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the hump is mostly centered, positioned slightly towards the back. Eloshapes gives Back, minimal.9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: hump placement Back, minimal.

Thumb rest

No12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: thumb rest No

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb rest No.

Ring or pinky finger rest

Yes6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: textured area on the right side with a groove for the ring finger12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: ring finger rest Yes

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Ring finger rest No.

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

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Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

No2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Product information page: Weight tuning: No

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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.

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Length120.6Maximum width67Maximum height37.9mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: length 120.60 mm, width 58.30 mm at the front and 67.00 mm at the back, height 21.50 mm at the front and 37.90 mm at the back. The largest width and height are stored.

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

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58.9mm5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer caliper table: Grip Width (narrowest point) 5.89 cm. Stored as 58.9 mm.

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.

122g(4.3 oz)2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Corsair product information page: 122g (without cable and accessories). The product page Tech Specs row shows Weight 0.14833 with no unit. That is probably kg and probably includes the cable, so the 122 g figure is used

106g(3.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Weight: 106g with two batteries, 96g with one battery. The two-battery set is what ships in the box. A reviewer measured 85 g without batteries, 96 g with one and 107 g with two.

Box dimensions

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

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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.

PMW33912Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Product information page: Sensor PMW3391

TrueMove Air1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 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.

PixArt1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: custom PixArt PMW3391 native 18,000 DPI optical sensor

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries TrueMove Air, described as developed with the leading sensor manufacturer. The part number comes from a reviewer.

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.

PMW33911Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: custom PixArt PMW3391 sensor. The maker says custom, and APH Networks calls it a PMW3389 variant with finer steps

PAW33357Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: TrueMove Air is believed to be based on the PixArt PAW3335 with a custom SROM. The disassembly shows an 8-pin DIP sensor package.

Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Sensor Type: Optical

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 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.

18,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs DPI: 18,000

18,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 100 to 18,000 in 100 CPI increments.

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

100DPI11Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/andrew-munro/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: 100 to 18,000 DPI

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

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

1DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: adjustable in 1 DPI resolution steps

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

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

53Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Each of the three onboard profiles has five DPI stages

58Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: CPI adjustment from 100 to 18,000 in increments of 100 for up to five levels.

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

800, 1,500, 3,000, 6,000, 9,000DPI3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Onboard profiles table, Profile #1 stages 1 to 5: 800, 1500, 3000, 6000 and 9000 DPI. Profile #2 is 400, 800, 1500, 3000, 6000 and Profile #3 is 800, 1500, 4500, 9000, 18000

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 2,000DPI7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: out of the box five pre-defined CPI steps of 400, 800, 1200, 1600 and 2000.

Separate X and Y DPI

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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.

400IPS7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: the PMW3391 tracks at 400 IPS with acceleration up to 50 g. This is a sensor figure the maker does not publish. Eloshapes also lists 400 IPS. Acceleration is left out because Eloshapes lists 40 g12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: 400 IPS

400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

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.

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40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 40G. Hardware acceleration is none.

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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: surface calibration tunes tracking to the mouse pad or surface

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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

Toggleable6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: angle snapping can be adjusted in iCUE performance settings7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: Performance tab changes lift-off distance, angle snapping and pointer speed

Toggleable7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers angle snapping. The paint test shows none at default.

Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

Centred7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: the sensor sits behind a hole in the silver plate in the middle of the underside12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: centered

Rear9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Backward (45%). TechPowerUp says the sensor sits significantly below the thumb position.

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 RGB Elite

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)	125
USB (wired)	250
USB (wired)	500
USB (wired)	1,000

Source2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Product information page: report rate Selectable 1000Hz / 500Hz / 250Hz / 125Hz. Wired USB only, no receiver. Tom's Hardware says iCUE has no polling control

BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	125	Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	250	Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	500	Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: 2.4 GHz gives a range of polling rates up to 1000 Hz. Bluetooth has a default polling rate of 125 Hz. High efficiency mode drops the polling rate to 125 Hz. The 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz steps come from the TechPowerUp review.7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: polling rate 125, 250, 500 or 1000 Hz in Engine, with occasional severe outliers at all rates.

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)

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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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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.

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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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107g(3.8 oz)4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer scale: around 85 g (±1 g) without batteries, 96 g with one AAA battery and 107 g with two AAA batteries. The two-battery value is stored.

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.

Mechanical12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: mechanical switches

Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks.

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

Omron1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: 50 million click-rated Omron switches

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table names SteelSeries mechanical switches.

Main switch model

Omron D2FC-F-K(50M)12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database names Omron D2FC-F-K(50M). Corsair only says Omron 50 million click switches

Zippy DF3-P1L16Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: SteelSeries-branded switches that apparently are essentially Zippy DF3-P1L1 (60M). Eloshapes also lists Zippy DF3-P1L1.

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.

50million1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: 50 million click-rated Omron switches. Rating is a maker claim

60million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 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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No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Hot-swap switches No.

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

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Yes6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the main buttons are separated from the shell with only minor wiggle.

Side switch model

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TTC (black plunger)6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: TTC switches with a black plunger for the side buttons.

Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: mechanical encoder, 24 steps

Mechanical9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: mechanical encoder, 24 steps, no free spin.

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 manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Getting to know your mouse labels left click, middle click, right click, side keypad buttons, profile cycle button and DPI cycle button. With 12 side buttons that is 17 inputs

61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Number of Buttons: 6.

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

171Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page highlight: 17 fully programmable buttons. APH Networks says the left click cannot be remapped in iCUE

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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.

121Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: 12 side buttons on the Key Slider

29Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: 2 side buttons and 1 middle button. Six buttons in total.

Side buttons on

Left6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: the macro bank is on the left panel7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: the 3x4 side button grid is on the left side

Left3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: side buttons on the left side only.

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

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Yes6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: a single button at the top cycles the CPI levels.

DPI button position

Top6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: CPI profile cycle buttons sit south of the mouse wheel

Top6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the CPI button is at the top of the mouse.

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

Yes3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 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 manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide labels every control. None is a dedicated DPI-shift 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 manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide labels every control. None is a dedicated gesture button

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Scroll wheel

Notched7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: notched scroll wheel with translucent edges12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: no free spin, no tilt

Notched6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: individual steps are nicely separated.

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

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

No3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide labels every control. There is no thumb wheel

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb wheel No, side tilt No.

Scroll wheel material

Rubber8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/01/23/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review (Spanish): the wheel is textured with an anti-slip rubber strip between two RGB rings

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Build

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Shell material

Plastic, polymer unspecified8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/01/23/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review (Spanish): plastic finishes in matte and gloss, the rubbery matte side piece is also plastic12Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 15 October 2026Database: plastic

ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Core Construction: ABS Plastic.

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

Matte6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: tactile matte finish across the buttons and palm rest. Small gloss plastic details sit below the left button and on the DPI and profile buttons7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: matte soft-touch black finish

Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Back Cover Material: Black Matte Finish.

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.

PTFE3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide part I: PTFE glide pads7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: PTFE (Teflon) pads

PTFE4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: standard black-dyed PTFE feet.

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

47Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: four PTFE pads in various shapes and sizes8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/01/23/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review (Spanish): four feet on the base

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

Pads7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: four pads, no ring or dots described

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Cable: 1.8m Braided Fiber

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Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Cable: 1.8m Braided Fiber

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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.

No7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: the cable ends in a full-size USB plug with Corsair logos. No cable socket is described

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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.

None7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: fixed cable, no port on the mouse

None1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: there is no wire. The mouse is powered by AAA batteries and has no charging or data port.

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

USB-A3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide setup step: connect the mouse to a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port. APH Networks describes a full-size USB plug7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: typical full-size USB plug

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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)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Connectivity: Wired

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0. FAQ: the mouse has no wire and runs on AAA batteries.

Wireless technology

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Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Page text: Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless technology.

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.

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5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 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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Device switching

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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.

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Receiver storage in mouse

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the dongle can be stored within the mouse during travel.

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

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No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

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.

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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.

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Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Windows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Linux. USB port required.

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

Xbox5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/which-corsair-mice-are-compatible-with-xbox-one-and-xbox-series-xsRead 15 October 2026Scimitar RGB Elite is listed for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Configure it in iCUE on a PC first. Not all Xbox games support mouse input. PlayStation is not named

PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table names Xbox, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.

Battery

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Battery type

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AAA1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the mouse uses 2 included AAA batteries.

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

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21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: 2 included AAA batteries. One battery can be removed to save weight with full performance but less battery life.

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.

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: batteries are inserted by the user and one can be removed.

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.

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BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	125	Off	400

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Page text: up to 400+ hours. FAQ: high efficiency mode raises battery life to 400+ hours, turns off all lighting and drops the polling rate to 125 Hz. The reviewer says two batteries are needed for the figure. Stored as 400 and qualified as 400+.

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

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400h=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

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Charging port

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None1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Powered by AAA batteries. There is no charging port.

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

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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.

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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

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Battery indicator

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LED1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Page text: the scroll wheel LED shows RGB effects for battery alerts.

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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

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

41Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026Review: four RGB zones, front, mouse wheel, macro bank and logo

11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Illumination: 1 RGB Zone.

Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: iCUE brings the setup together. The press release says the lighting syncs with other iCUE devices

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DPI indicator

LED3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026DPI stage status colours red, white, green, purple and capri blue. Profile status LED is red, green or blue7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: a side RGB area shows the selected DPI stage

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Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026

SteelSeries Engine1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4 or later.

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.

Windows1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Drivers section offers the iCUE installer for Windows only. The page names no other platform

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Windows 7 or newer and Mac OSX 10.12 or newer.

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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs On Board Memory Profiles: 3. Page text: take your macros and lighting profiles with you

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: all settings are saved to the on-board memory, so the software need not run.

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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs On Board Memory Profiles: 33Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Three onboard profile slots hold DPI settings, button assignments and lighting effects

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Page text: macros can be taken with the mouse and the press release names multi-command macro programming

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers button remapping and macro functionality.

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

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Button remapping

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers button remapping and macro functionality.

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.

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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 RGB Elite mouse, Allen hex key, Warranty card, Quick start guide, Recycling information8Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2020/01/23/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-review/ampRead 15 October 2026Review lists the box contents as the mouse, Allen hex key, warranty, quick start guide and recycling documents. Legit Reviews also says the box holds only the manual and warranty guide

Product Information Guide, Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Rival 3 Wireless Dongle, 2x AAA Batteries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Box Content, verbatim.

Cables included

ACORSAIR Scimitar RGB Elite

Type	Cable count
Fixed braided USB-A cable	1

Source7Reviewaphnetworks.com/reviews/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite/2Read 15 October 2026Review: one 1.8 m braided cable ending in a full-size USB plug. The cable is fixed

BSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless

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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.

No9Reviewlegitreviews.com/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-gaming-mouse-review_217171Read 15 October 2026Review: the box has no extra feet. Only the manual and warranty guide are included

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

Grip tape

No9Reviewlegitreviews.com/corsair-scimitar-rgb-elite-gaming-mouse-review_217171Read 15 October 2026Review: box has only the manual and warranty guide, so no grip tape

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-elite2Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/product-information-scimitar-rgb-eliteRead 15 October 2026

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Manual

assets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdf3Owner's manualassets.corsair.com/image/upload/corsairmedia/sys_master/productcontent/NA_SCIMITAR_RGB_ELITE_QSG_Web_AA.pdfRead 15 October 2026

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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

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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-9304211-na/scimitar-rgb-elite-optical-moba-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-9304211-naRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs Mouse Warranty: 2 Year (US store)

2years3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: Warranty two years. Market not named.

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