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General

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Series

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

EC Series1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Listed under EC SERIES in the site menu

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

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.

EC2-DW, EC2-DW-D1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual V2.2 lists EC2-DW-D among the compatible models10Regulatory filingfccid.io/JVPEC2-DW-D/Test-Report/Test-Report-7873305.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory EUT identity table: EC2-DW-D is regulatory model, EC2-DW is marketing name.

GTIN / EAN

5707119065559, 8101641421081Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

45444380416879Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026BenQ Japan maker specification table p 4, EC2-DW JAN code 4544438041687. Other EC sizes’ JANs excluded.

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

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

11 April 20257Press releasezowie.benq.com/en-us/news/2025/zowie-ecdw-mice-press-release.htmlRead 30 September 2026Exact official EC-DW launch announcement dateline.

Status

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

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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.

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

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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.

€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.

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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.

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/benq/zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 20268Reviewgetgeek.ro/review-zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Exact-model specification and physical review: Black. Glossy coating is discussed separately, but no official variant SKU was verified.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026BenQ Japan press release p 1 and p 4, EC2-DW column: Black, matte. EC1 and EC3 columns and Japan package figures are not generalized.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Mouse type

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

Standard5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/benq/zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 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 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.

Asymmetric, right-handed1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as asymmetrical, ergonomic design5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/benq/zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026

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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Medium1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Size: Medium

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

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

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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

No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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Ring or pinky finger rest

No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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

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

Solid8Reviewgetgeek.ro/review-zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Reviewer confirms complete solid EC-style body.

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.

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.

Length123Maximum width65Maximum height42.1mm(4.8 × 2.6 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026From the maker's measurement image (ec2-dw-measurement-gallery): 123 mm long, 65 mm at the widest point at the back, 42.1 mm high. Front width 61.4 mm11Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/ec2-dw-measurement-galleryRead 30 September 2026Maker dimension drawing: 123 mm long, 65 mm widest rear width, 42.1 mm maximum height. Front height 33 mm is not overall height.

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

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60.8mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 202660.8 mm across the middle of the mouse in the maker's measurement image11Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/ec2-dw-measurement-galleryRead 30 September 2026Maker measurement graphic: middle grip width 60.8 mm, front width 61.4 mm and rear maximum 65 mm. Grip width is distinct from maximum body width.

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.

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.

60g(2.1 oz)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

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.

PAW39506Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/zowie-ec2-dw-reviewRead 30 September 2026Exact-model review Specs and performance section identifies PixArt PAW3950.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026Official BenQ Japan release p 1 names 3950 sensor for all EC-DW models. Exact PAW3950 part naming remains independently confirmed by the reviewer.

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.

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

PixArt6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/zowie-ec2-dw-reviewRead 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies PixArt PAW3950.

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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PAW39506Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/zowie-ec2-dw-reviewRead 30 September 2026Exact-model review identifies actual PAW3950, maker does not publish sensor model.

Sensor type

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

Optical2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 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.

8,500DPI4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

3,200DPI1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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400DPI1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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

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.

61Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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

400, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Separate X and Y DPI

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

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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.

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

750IPS8Reviewgetgeek.ro/review-zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Alternate review specification: 750 IPS. Not a measured tracking limit.

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.

35G5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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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.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Angle snapping

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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

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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.

ASteelSeries 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.

BBenQ ZOWIE EC2-DW

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	125	4K enhanced receiver or USB receiver
2.4 GHz	500	4K enhanced receiver or USB receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	4K enhanced receiver or USB receiver
2.4 GHz	2,000	4K enhanced receiver only
2.4 GHz	4,000	4K enhanced receiver only

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Spec table lists 125/500/1000/2000/4000 Hz. The manual says 2000 and 4000 Hz need the 4 K enhanced receiver2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 24: 125/500/1000 Hz on either included wireless receiver. 2000/4000 Hz on enhanced 4K receiver only. Wired operation exists (p 17), but a wired polling ceiling is not explicitly stated. Do not infer it from the general report-rate list.

Max polling rate

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

4,000Hz=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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4,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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.

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.

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Adjustable debounce

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Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Published as Click Response Time: Fast / Normal

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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59.7g(2.1 oz)5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/benq/zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Default Weight, Matte/Black unit

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.

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

Mechanical8Reviewgetgeek.ro/review-zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Alternate review specification: mechanical Huano switches.

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

Omron5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Huano8Reviewgetgeek.ro/review-zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Alternate review specification and click section names Huano mechanical switches.

Main switch model

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.

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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.

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.

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

No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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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

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

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mouse overview p 9 shows separate left/right main button plates.

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

Optical1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 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.

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.

71Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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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.

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

22Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Side buttons on

Left6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Left1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Side buttons shown on the left side in the maker's product images2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mouse controls pp 9–11. Forward and Back are on the left side of the asymmetric right-handed body.

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

DPI button position

Top6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Bottom2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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

No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

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

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

No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

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

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

No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

Scroll wheel

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.

Notched1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 202624 Steps Optical Scroll wheel

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

None5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

None5Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/benq/zowie-ec2-dwRead 30 September 2026Scroll wheel lacks a free-scrolling mode

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

No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

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

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

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.

Matte9Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026BenQ Japan maker specification table p 4: coating is Matte, listed in Japanese.

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.

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.

Virgin PTFE3Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse-skatez/type-f-black.htmlRead 30 September 2026Maker Type F skates: 100% pure teflon, fitting EC2-DW. Installed white speed and supplied black control set are documented in exact-model review.

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

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.

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

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.

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Feet thickness

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0.5mm3Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse-skatez/type-f-black.htmlRead 30 September 2026Type F skatez, designed to fit EC1-DW, EC2-DW, EC3-DW, 0.5 mm thickness

Cable

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Cable

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

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Cable length

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

2m1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 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.

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

USB-C2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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

USB-A2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 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)4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 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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22Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mode slider chooses one of the two separately included receivers. Each receiver can be attached to a different host. This counts switchable host connections, not simultaneous paired hosts.

Device switching

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Switch2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Mode switch on the base selects the USB receiver, power off or the 4 K enhanced receiver

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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USB-A2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026USB receiver overview drawing pp 10–11 shows USB-A. Enhanced receiver is a USB-C device connected through the included USB-A-to-C cable. Base connector describes the small included USB receiver.

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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Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026Enhanced Wireless Receiver and USB Type-C Adapter in the box2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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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.

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.

Windows9Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026BenQ Japan maker specification table p 4: Windows 10/11. No software or OS support is inferred merely from USB HID.

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

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.

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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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306mAh10Regulatory filingfccid.io/JVPEC2-DW-D/Test-Report/Test-Report-7873305.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory report p 5 Accessories, exact EC2-DW-D/EC2-DW: VDL battery 422323 PM5-306 mAh, rating 306 mAh, 3.87 Vdc. Nominal component rating, not a measured discharge capacity.

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.

ASteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

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BBenQ ZOWIE EC2-DW

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	1,000	80
2.4 GHz	2,000	30
2.4 GHz	4,000	24

Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 20262Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manual p 21 and pp 37–38: constant wireless movement, performance mode disabled: 80 h @ 1000 Hz, 30 h @ 2000 Hz, 24 h @ 4000 Hz. Performance mode enabled instead gives 30/26/21 h respectively. Table stores disabled mode because schema has no operating-mode column.

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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80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life on Bluetooth

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Charging port

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USB-C2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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120min2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Published as approximately 2 hours

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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Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026The mouse switches to wired operation and charges when connected by USB cable

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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Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026The enhanced receiver doubles as a charging dock2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Battery indicator

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LED2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Power LED indicators on the mouse

Lighting

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

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

No6Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-mice/zowie-ec2-dw-reviewRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

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Lighting sync

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.

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DPI indicator

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

LED2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026LED indicator above the DPI button

Software

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Software

SteelSeries GG6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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Macros

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

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

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.

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Button remapping

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

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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.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

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.

Mouse, 4K enhanced receiver, USB adapter, USB receiver, Spare skatez, USB cable, Quick start guide, Regulatory statements, Warranty card2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Package contents on pages 7 and 8

Cables included

ASteelSeries 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.

BBenQ ZOWIE EC2-DW

Type	Cable count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cable: USB-A to USB-C (2 meters)

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.

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

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Grip tape

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

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Links

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Product page

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

zowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/ec2-dw.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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.

prtimes.jp/a9Maker spec sheet (PDF)prtimes.jp/aRead 30 September 2026BenQ Japan official 21 May 2025 launch press release includes EC1/EC2/EC3-DW product specification table.

Manual

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.

esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdf2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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

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Warranty

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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.

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.

1year4Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/ec2-dw/warranty.htmlRead 30 September 2026United States, BenQ America

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