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General

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Series

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

U Series1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026U SERIES navigation.

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.

U2-DW, U2-DW-D, 9H.N4PBE.A2E1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Marketed U2-DW. Regulatory model and EU part number are corroborated by the manual and datasheet.

GTIN / EAN

5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

47187550944463Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-media.playox.de/product-management/products/assets/n2008274050/datasheets/Datenblatt_BenQZOWIE_Maus__bersicht_2025_1.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 U2-DW column identifies EU part 9H.N4PBE.A2E and EAN 4718755094446. Other generalized specification rows conflict with the current manual and are 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

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Status

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

Available1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered US page has Amazon, Adorama and B&H retailer links. Hidden generic stock and discontinuation template strings are excluded.

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

Black1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black matte reference model. Glossy White special edition is excluded.

Segment

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

Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Mouse type

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

Standard1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Conventional scroll-wheel mouse in the maker gallery.

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.

Symmetrical body1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker calls it symmetrical right-handed. Side buttons are on the left.

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/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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

Claw1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026For claw grippers.

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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Back6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026U2-DW column: Back - minimal.

Thumb rest

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says no thumb rest.

Ring or pinky finger rest

No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says no ring finger rest.

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

Solid1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Closed hand-contact shell in the exact-model gallery.

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.

Length123.3Maximum width64.3Maximum height38.1mm(4.9 × 2.5 × 1.5 in)7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 2026Maker measurement drawing. Rear width is the widest width. Front width 60 mm and front height 31.8 mm are separate dimensions.

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

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58.4mm7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 202658.4 mm width marked across the grip section.

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)7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 2026

Box dimensions

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Width177Height95Depth246mm(7 × 3.7 × 9.7 in)8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/benq-wireless-mouse-u2-dw-wireless-mouse-54386445Read 23 October 2026Package dimensions 24.60 x 17.70 x 9.50 cm. Converted exactly to mm. Retail package, not mouse body.

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

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536g(1.2 lb)8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/benq-wireless-mouse-u2-dw-wireless-mouse-54386445Read 23 October 2026Package weight 536 g.

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

PAW39509Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

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

PixArt6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 20269Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

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PAW39509Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Exact DW review specifies PAW3950. Original U2 has a different sensor.

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 23 October 2026Product overview page 10 labels the optical sensor.

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

3,200DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 gives six fixed settings with 3200 highest.

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.

400DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 gives 400 as the lowest fixed setting. No software-customized DPI.

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.

62Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 cycles six fixed settings.

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, 3,200DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 fixed selectable values.

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.

750IPS6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW product table, not a measurement.

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

50G6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW product table.

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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Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 32-33 give on and off button combinations. Default state is not specified here.

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%).

Centred6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW table says centered at 52 percent.

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 U2-DW

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

Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 24. The 2000 and 4000 Hz settings require the enhanced receiver. The manual does not establish wired polling rates.

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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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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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

Mechanical9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Buttons section identifies 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

Huano9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026

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.

Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW column names Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot Mechanical 80M.

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

80million6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026

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

No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says hot-swap switches: no.

Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

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.

No1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact-model gallery shows main buttons continuous with the top shell.13Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Maker gallery shows main buttons continuous with the upper shell.

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/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification: 24-step optical scroll wheel.

Scroll encoder

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ZOWIE Optical (24 steps)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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.

72Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 9-10: left, right, wheel click, backward and forward side buttons, DPI button and polling-rate button. Mode slider is excluded.

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

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.

09Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section explicitly says keys cannot be rebound. Zero remappable physical controls.

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 23 October 2026

Side buttons on

Left9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Left2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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

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 23 October 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 23 October 2026

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

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No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated profile button.

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 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated DPI-shift button.

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 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated gesture button.

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.

Notched2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 202624 discrete steps stated on the maker page.

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

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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 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has one central wheel.

Scroll wheel material

Not available

Rubber9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Rubberized wheel surface stated in the scroll-wheel section.

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.

Plastic, polymer unspecified6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact product table says plastic. Polymer is unspecified.

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.

Matte1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered product selector labels the reference MATTE.

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

PTFE14Reviewggl-jp.com/review-benq-u2dwRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW review, Mouse soles and gliding performance section, states factory white PTFE soles and explicitly says they are not pure PTFE.

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.

213Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Maker bottom photo shows two installed broad skate pads. Sensor surround is moulded plastic.

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.

Pads13Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Front and rear pads. No separate sensor-ring skate is depicted.

Feet thickness

Not available

0.5mm10Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/faq.htmlRead 23 October 2026DW-series replacement-skates FAQ on the U2-DW support page states approximately 0.5 mm original skates.

Cable

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Cable

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Cable length

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2m2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 38: USB-A to USB-C, 2 meters.

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

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 17 and 35 instruct connecting and removing the supplied USB cable from the external mouse socket.

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 23 October 2026

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

Not available

USB-A2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 12-17 document two wireless receiver modes and wired USB operation.

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 23 October 2026Pages 12 and 15 select the two supplied receivers through the bottom mode slider. Each receiver can remain attached to a separate host.

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 23 October 2026Bottom slider chooses USB receiver or 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 23 October 2026Page 15 shows the small USB-A receiver. Enhanced receiver is connected through the supplied USB cable.

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

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 15 says the supplied USB adapter and cable extend the receiver distance.

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

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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

Li-ion11Regulatory filingesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/RS_G_260811170717.pdfRead 23 October 2026Battery declaration identifies rechargeable Li-ion cells. Document is linked from exact U2-DW support page.

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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300mAh11Regulatory filingesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/RS_G_260811170717.pdfRead 23 October 2026Rating information states battery 3.7 V, 300 mAh. Supplier declaration also lists a 306 mAh alternative without assigning it to U2-DW. Stored value is the product rating, not the alternative cell rating.

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 U2-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

Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 21: up to 80, 30 and 24 hours with constant wireless movement and performance mode disabled. With performance mode enabled on current firmware: up to 30, 26 and 21 hours at 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz. The table has no performance-mode column, so these alternatives are retained here. Lighting condition is not specified.

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.

Not available

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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.

Not available

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life on Bluetooth

450h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Not available

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 23 October 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 23 October 2026Page 21: approximately two hours to fully charge.

Quick charge

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Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

Not available

Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 17: USB connection starts wired operation and charging.

Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

Not available

Included ZOWIE 4K enhanced receiver contact charging dock2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 20: pogo-pin contact charging. It is not an inductive charging pad.

Charging dock included

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 23 October 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 23 October 2026

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.

No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly states there is no RGB.

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 23 October 2026Page 23 gives LED colors for the six DPI settings.

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.

Not available

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.

Yes9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section says plugging the mouse into another system preserves preferred settings without software.

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.

No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Software section says no software and proposes macros as a feature that a future tool could add.

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

Not available

No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section explicitly says macros cannot be created.

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

No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Software section says everything is configured on the mouse. It explicitly lacks customization software. Only the manual-listed functions are adjustable.

Per-app profiles

Not available

No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Driverless model with no configuration app or application-profile system.

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.

Yes12Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/download.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered exact-model download page lists DW firmware updater for Windows, v2526/v8511, dated 29 May 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 23 October 2026Complete package list on pages 7-8.

Cables included

ASteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

Not available

BBenQ ZOWIE U2-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 23 October 2026

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 23 October 2026

Grip tape

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

No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package list and exact review unboxing list contain no grip tape.

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/u2-dw.html1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 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.

cdn-media.playox.de/product-management/products/assets/n2008274050/datasheets/Datenblatt_BenQZOWIE_Maus__bersicht_2025_1.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-media.playox.de/product-management/products/assets/n2008274050/datasheets/Datenblatt_BenQZOWIE_Maus__bersicht_2025_1.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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 23 October 2026Manual V2.2. Compatible models on page 6 explicitly include U2-DW-D.

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.

1year5Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/warranty.htmlRead 23 October 2026One year for original retail purchases from BenQ or an authorized dealer in the US.

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