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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 vs SteelSeries Rival 5
Product A: SteelSeries
94 of 154 known
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Product B: SteelSeries
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63 of 146 fields differ
- 24 different values
- 39 known for one only
- 39 the same
- 44 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ARival 3 Wireless Gen 2: 67.1 × 38 mm
- BRival 5: 62.9 × 42.1 mm
Weight
0 to 300 g
Mouse weight (claimed)
A106g
B85g
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Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
813682027360, 57071190404952Retailer pageamazon.com/SteelSeries-PrismSync-Lighting-Programmable-Buttons/dp/B093LSMKL3Read 23 October 2026Amazon item details: UPC 813682027360. The EAN 5707119040495 comes from Harvey Norman Australia.3Retailer pageharveynorman.com.au/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications table: Barcode (GTIN) 5707119040495 for the Rival 5.
Announced
Status
Predecessor
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless21Reviewnotebookcheck.net/SteelSeries-Rival-3-Wireless-Gen-2-review-Snappy-clicks-and-steady-grip.1032043.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review compares the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 with the original Rival 3 Wireless and calls the original its predecessor.22Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-tw/blog/introducing-rival-3-gen-2-and-rival-3-wireless-gen-2Read 23 October 2026SteelSeries says the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 has much lower click latency than the previous generation of the Wireless model.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
Segment
Shape
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Body shape
Maker size class
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Recommended grips
Recommended hand size
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Hump position
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Thumb rest
Ring or pinky finger rest
Upper shell
Swappable parts
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Adjustable weight
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Maximum added 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 dimensions
Length120.61Maximum width67.05Maximum height38mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact Design metric length, widest width and height.
Length128.8Maximum width62.9Maximum height42.1mm(5.1 × 2.5 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table: length 128.80 mm, width 62.90 mm at the front, 62.80 mm at the center and 58.20 mm at the back, height 26.70 mm at the front and 42.10 mm at the back. The largest values are stored. TechPowerUp measured a 66.7 mm back width with a caliper. Its intro table and some retailers list 68.15 mm width and 42.00 mm height, an older or wider figure that includes the side panel.
Grip width
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Mouse weight (claimed)
Box dimensions
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Packed weight
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Sensor
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Marketed sensor name
Published sensor brand
Physical sensor part number
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Sensor type
Maximum configurable DPI
Minimum configurable DPI
DPI adjustment step
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Maximum DPI stages
Default DPI presets
Separate X and Y DPI
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Tracking speed (claimed)
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
Lift-off distance settings
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Separate lift and landing distance
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Surface calibration
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Motion Sync
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Angle snapping
Toggleable8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: no angle snapping seen in the paint test. The software page lists angle snapping (on/off) as a setting.9Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-5/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers a basic acceleration function, angle snapping (on/off) and polling rate adjustment.
Ripple control
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Performance
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Documented polling rates by connection
ASteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
| Data connection | Polling rate (Hz) | Receiver requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 125 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 250 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 500 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| 2.4 GHz | 1,000 | Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle |
| Bluetooth | 125 | Not available |
Source15Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_wireless_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model receiver-mode documentation explicitly enumerates 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz. Manufacturer High-Efficiency FAQ independently confirms 125 Hz.20Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Software section explicitly states Bluetooth mode lowers polling to 125 Hz. The receiver-mode rates are separately supported by exact-model Rivalcfg documentation. Battery claims do not state polling conditions.
BSteelSeries Rival 5
| Data connection | Polling rate (Hz) |
|---|---|
| USB (wired) | 125 |
| USB (wired) | 250 |
| USB (wired) | 500 |
| USB (wired) | 1,000 |
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
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1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
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Polling rate (Bluetooth)
125Hz
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Claimed click latency
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Adjustable debounce
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Minimum debounce
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Measured
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Latency per connection (measured)
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DPI deviation (measured)
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Lift-off distance (measured)
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Main click force (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
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Hand size fit
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Switches
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Main switch type
Published main-switch brand
Main switch model
Main switch rated life
Hot-swap main switches
Adjustable click actuation
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Separate main buttons
Side switch model
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Middle click switch
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Scroll encoder type
Buttons and scroll wheel
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Physical button inputs
Programmable buttons
Side buttons
Side buttons on
DPI button
DPI button position
Profile button
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Dedicated DPI-shift button
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Dedicated gesture button
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Scroll wheel
Separate thumb wheel
Scroll wheel material
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Build
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Shell material
Surface finish
Installed feet material
Feet shape
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Feet thickness
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Cable
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Cable
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Cable length
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Detachable cable
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Port on mouse
Connectivity
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Connections
Wireless technology
Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
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Bluetooth
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Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
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Switchable host devices
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Device switching
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Receiver host connector
Receiver storage in mouse
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Receiver extender included
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Receiver pairing shared
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Wireless range
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Basic mouse OS support
Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Consoles
Battery
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Battery type
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Disposable battery count
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Battery capacity
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User-replaceable battery
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Battery life by mode (claimed)
ASteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
| Connection | Claimed runtime (h) |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | 175 |
| Bluetooth | 450 |
BSteelSeries Rival 5
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Battery life (normal use)
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Longest battery life
450h
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Battery life at 1000 Hz
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Battery life on Bluetooth
450h
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Charging port
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Full charge time
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Quick charge
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Use while charging
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Charging system compatibility
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Charging dock included
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Battery indicator
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Lighting
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Decorative RGB lighting
Decorative lighting zones
Lighting sync
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DPI indicator
Software
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Software
Configuration software platforms
Onboard memory
Onboard profiles
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Macros
Macros stored onboard
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Button remapping
Per-app profiles
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In the box
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In the box
Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Rival 3 Wireless Dongle, Two AAA Alkaline Batteries, Product Information Guide4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Complete current Box Content lists mouse, dongle, two alkaline AAA and guide. No cables, extender, dock, spare feet or grip tape is supplied.
Product Information Guide, Rival 5 Gaming Mouse1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-5Read 23 October 2026Spec table Box Content, verbatim: Product Information Guide and Rival 5 Gaming Mouse.
Cables included
ASteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
Not availableBSteelSeries Rival 5
| Type | Cable count |
|---|---|
| Fixed braided USB cable | 1 |
Extra skates included
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdf7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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