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General

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Series

Razer Cobra1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Product family: Razer Cobra

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.

RZ01-04650100-R3U12Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra/RZ01-04650100-R3U1Read 10 October 2026US store SKU for the Black model. The page code RZ01-04650100-R3U1 is in the page product data

627021Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current US Black product structured data identifies SKU 62702 and both GTINs. EU 62515 and White 62703 are separate regional or colour identifiers and are not included.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119065559, 8101641421081Maker 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.

29 June 20233Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-razer-cobra-pro-and-razer-cobra-emerge-a-distinct-new-mouse-line-thats-perfect-for-playRead 10 October 2026

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

Status

Available2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra/RZ01-04650100-R3U1Read 10 October 2026The page product data shows the item as purchasable and in stock at US$39.99. Special editions are sold at higher prices and are not listed in colors

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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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.

$39.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-razer-cobra-pro-and-razer-cobra-emerge-a-distinct-new-mouse-line-thats-perfect-for-playRead 10 October 2026Razer Cobra $39.99 USD MSRP

$34.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026US 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.

€49.993Press releaserazer.com/newsroom/product-news/the-razer-cobra-pro-and-razer-cobra-emerge-a-distinct-new-mouse-line-thats-perfect-for-playRead 10 October 2026Razer Cobra 49.99 EUR MSRP. Tax treatment not stated

€39.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Maker EMEA launch MSRP of EUR 39.99. 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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra/RZ01-04650100-R3U1Read 10 October 2026Color option Black. The page also sells licensed special editions (Pokemon, Minecraft and others) as design options. They are not listed here

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

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

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

Mouse type

Standard4Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Type: Standard

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.

Symmetrical body1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026FAQ: right-handed symmetrical compact form factor4Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Ambidextrous: Shape Only. Low-profile symmetrical shape

Symmetrical body3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered Design explicitly calls the body symmetrical and right-hand. 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.

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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.

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Thumb rest

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No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Ring or pinky finger rest

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No5Spec 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.

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Solid3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact maker product photographs show a solid hand-contact shell.

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.

Length119.6Maximum width62.5Maximum height38.1mm(4.7 × 2.5 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Size: Length 119.6 mm, Width 62.5 mm, Height 38.1 mm

Length120.6Maximum width67Maximum height38mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered 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.

58g(2 oz)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Weight: 58 g / 2.04 oz (excluding cable)

77g(2.7 oz)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Design explicitly distinguishes mouse-only 77 g from 106.2 g including the fixed cable.

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.

8500 DPI Optical Sensor1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Sensor: 8500 DPI Optical Sensor. Page text: Razer 8500 DPI Optical Sensor

TrueMove Core4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact wired Sensor specification says TrueMove Core Optical Sensor 8.5K DPI. The wireless model uses TrueMove Air 18K. WIRED conflates the sensor maxima and is not used for wired sensor specifications.

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.

Razer1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 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.

8,500DPI1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Max Sensitivity: 8500

8,500DPI4Maker 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.

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

50DPI1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Page text: adjustments in 50 DPI increments

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

55Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Synapse Performance section: up to 5 sensitivity stages, cycled with the DPI cycle button

510Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Maker calls these five custom DPI profiles. These are sensitivity stages, not five full onboard configuration profiles.

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

400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 6,400DPI5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside footnote: stages are 400, 800, 1600 (default), 3200 and 6400 and can be customized in Razer Synapse

400, 800, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026

Separate X and Y DPI

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Yes9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36739847764493-Can-I-customize-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-s-X-Y-DPI-independentlyRead 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.

300IPS1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Max Speed: 300

300IPS5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact wired model table states 300 IPS. This is a published specification, not a measured speed.

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.

35G1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Max Acceleration: 35

35G5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 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.

Yes5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Synapse Calibration tab: calibrate the sensor on supported Razer mouse mats by adding a 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

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Rear5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact rendered model table says Backward (45%). No coordinate field is inferred.

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.

ARazer Cobra

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

Source5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Maker master guide (Razer Cobra RZ01, English) as hosted on ManualsLib. Technical Specifications: Polling rate/interval 1000 Hz. Synapse Performance section: switch between 125 Hz, 500 Hz and 1000 Hz

BSteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

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

Source13Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 USB ID 1038:1870 documentation explicitly enumerates 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz. RTINGS public prose independently confirms 1000 Hz maximum.

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

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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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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1.35ms8Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36611236436877-What-s-different-about-the-Rival-3-Generation-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Absolute maker wired click-latency claim. Polling setting and measurement procedure are unstated. 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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Page text: 0.2 ms actuation with no debounce delay

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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.

57.3g(2 oz)4Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Default Weight 57.3 g. Only the public summary values are used. The detailed test results are for members

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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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 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.

Razer1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

Omron5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Main switch model

Razer Optical Mouse Switches Gen-31Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

D2FC-F-K(60M)5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact wired Gen 2 table identifies Omron D2FC-F-K(60M), mechanical, 60M. Physical switch internals are not borrowed from original Rival 3.

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.

90million1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Switch Lifecycle: 90-million Clicks

60million4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Maker rates the mechanical main switches at 60 million clicks. This is not measured durability.

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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No5Spec 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

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Yes4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Mechanical5Spec 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.

65Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside labels left, right, scroll wheel (click), buttons 4 and 5 and the DPI cycle button. This matches the 6 programmable buttons in the Tech Specs. Scroll rotation is not counted

66Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete page 1 diagram has left and right trigger, wheel click, DPI button and two left-side buttons. No dedicated profile, sniper or gesture control is present. Scroll rotation 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.

61Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Programmable Buttons: 6. The launch press release says eight customizable controls

613Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model mapping documents all six physical buttons independently. Scroll up/down mappings are excluded from the count.

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.

24Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Review intro: two side buttons on the left

26Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Side buttons on

Left4Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Review intro: two side buttons on the left

Left6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 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.

Yes5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside lists a DPI cycle button

Yes6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

DPI button position

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Top6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_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.

No5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside labels every control: left and right button, scroll wheel, buttons 4 and 5 and the DPI cycle button. None is a profile button

No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

No5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside labels every control. None is a dedicated DPI-shift button. Synapse can assign a Sensitivity Clutch action to a remappable button

No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

No5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026What's Inside labels every control. None is a dedicated gesture button

No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Scroll wheel

Notched4Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/razer/cobraRead 10 October 2026Public pros and cons: the scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode and left and right tilt inputs

Notched5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table gives 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.

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None5Spec 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.

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No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

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ABS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered Design explicitly states ABS Plastic.

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

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Matte14Reviewwired.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact combined review describes both versions as subtly textured matte plastic. No rubber chemical coating is inferred.

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

PTFE8Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36611236436877-What-s-different-about-the-Rival-3-Generation-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Maker says 100% PTFE. Virgin-grade purity is not inferred.

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

31Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Page text: mouse feet on the front, rear and sensor ring

316Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 underside drawing labels two small front pads and one rear U-shaped pad as installed PTFE feet. The separate central oval is the sensor aperture, not a skate ring. Three installed pieces total.

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

Mixed1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Front and rear pads plus a sensor ring, stored as mixed

Pads16Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026All three installed pieces are pads. No sensor ring or separate dot skate is shown.

Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

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Paracord4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Cable length

1.8m6Retailer pageparadigit.ie/razer-cobra-optical/21623112/productRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec table for RZ01-04650100-R3M1: cable length 1.8 m. Micro Center and Galaxus list the same 1.8 m. One review gives about 1.85 m, which is not used

1.8m4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

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

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No7Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36738749155853-Is-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-s-super-mesh-cable-detachableRead 23 October 2026

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.

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None6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

USB-A5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Product requirements: a USB Type A port

USB-A6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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)1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Connectivity: Wired, Razer Speedflex Cable

USB (wired)4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Wireless technology

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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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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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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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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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Windows4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact Compatibility accordion lists Windows. Other basic-input systems are not inferred.

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

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Xbox, PlayStation12Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586357582733-Do-custom-DPI-Profiles-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ says saved DPI carries to another PC, Xbox or PlayStation. Exact consoles and game support are unspecified.

Battery

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Battery type

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

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

11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026FAQ: the Cobra has a single-zone gradient underglow. The Cobra Pro has 11 zones

34Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Maker feature explicitly says three-zone dynamic RGB. Status-only indicators are excluded.

Lighting sync

Razer Chroma RGB1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

SteelSeries Prism17Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Exact wired model launch section expressly names SteelSeries Prism lighting technology for its customizable underglow.

DPI indicator

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LED10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026

Software

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Software

Razer Synapse1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Page text: last used Razer Synapse profile

SteelSeries GG6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 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.

Windows5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Razer Synapse requirements list Windows 10 64-bit or higher. No macOS or Linux version is named

Windows6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 guide explicitly lists Windows 10+ for GG.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ lists X/Y sensitivity, polling, keyboard/mouse mapping, macros and reactive lighting. Full onboard-profile count is not published.

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

11Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026FAQ: 1 onboard profile based on the last used Razer Synapse profile

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Macros

Yes5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Synapse Customize section lists a Macro function. It needs the Macro module

Yes6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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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Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ expressly says macros are saved to the mouse. This is kept separate from conflicting wireless reports.

Button remapping

Yes5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Synapse Customize section: each button can be assigned another function

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026

Per-app profiles

Yes5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026Synapse Profiles tab: each profile can be set to activate when a linked game or app runs

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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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Yes15Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2025/06/25/GG-notes-89.0.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026GG 89.0.0 release notes provide Rival 3 Gen 2 firmware 1.1.6 fixing liftoff detection.

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.

Razer Cobra, Important Product Information Guide1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026Tech Specs Box Contents: Razer Cobra, Important Product Information Guide

Rival 3 Gen 2 Gaming Mouse, Product Information Guide6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete exact product page Box Content and guide list the mouse and information guide only. Installed feet and fixed cable are part of the mouse. No spare skates or grip tape is supplied.

Cables included

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BSteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

Type	Cable count
Fixed USB-A Super Mesh paracord cable	1

Source6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete setup drawing shows one attached USB-A cable. There is no externally detachable mouse socket.

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.

No5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026The complete box contents list has no spare feet

No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Grip tape

No5Owner's manualmanualslib.tech/guide/1002421/razer-cobra-rz01-manual.htmlRead 10 October 2026The complete box contents list has no grip tape

No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra1Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 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.razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra/RZ01-04650100-R3U12Maker product pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobra/RZ01-04650100-R3U1Read 10 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026The current product Specification accordions are the specification reference. No separate exact-model maker datasheet was found.

Manual

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downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdf6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 guide linked by the official Gen 2 support article. Page 1 retains the short Rival 3 heading but expressly labels 100% PTFE and links to GG.

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 pagerazer.com/gaming-mice/razer-cobraRead 10 October 2026

1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current US product Offer warranty promises 12 months. This is the US maker base warranty.

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