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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.

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

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

5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker 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.

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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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.

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

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

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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 2026Exact rendered Design says symmetrical, with right-hand usage. Two 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

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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Ring or pinky finger rest

No8Spec 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 2026

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.

Length120.61Maximum 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.

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.

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

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

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.

18,000DPI4Maker 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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

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Sensor position

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

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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 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.

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)

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Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

4,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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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.

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

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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.

Omron8Spec 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)8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact Wireless Gen 2 table identifies Omron D2FC-F-K(60M), mechanical, 60M. No original-generation teardown values transferred.

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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 2026

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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.

No8Spec 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

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

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

Mechanical8Spec 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.

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

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.

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

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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.

28Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 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

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

Yes7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_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

Top7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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.

None8Spec 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.

No8Spec 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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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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

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Cable length

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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth4Maker 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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

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

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

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Battery

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Battery type

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	175
Bluetooth	450

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

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

450h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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

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80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life on Bluetooth

450h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

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Charging port

None7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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Lighting sync

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DPI indicator

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

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 GG4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 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.

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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Button remapping

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

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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.

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

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 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.

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 Wireless Gen 2

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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.

No4Maker 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 2026

Grip tape

No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 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 exact current product Specifications accordions are the reference. No separate exact maker datasheet found. Old /rival-3-wireless-gen-2 address returns Page not found.

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

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 2026Exact US Offer warranty promises 12 months. Other regional statutory terms are not inferred.

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.