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SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2

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Rival 3 Gen 2

Released May 2025.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Maker announcement dated 20 May 2025 explicitly says available at SteelSeries.com and worldwide retailers. Month precision retained. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Mouse weight (claimed)
77g
Marketed sensor name
TrueMove Core
Maximum configurable DPI
8,500DPI
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

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General

Series
Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Model numbers
627021Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current US Black product structured data identifies SKU 62702 and both GTINs. EU 62515 and White 62703 are separate regional or colour identifiers and are not included.
GTIN / EAN
5707119065559, 8101641421081Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Announced
20 May 20252Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$34.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026US launch MSRP excluding tax.
Launch price (EU)
€39.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Maker EMEA launch MSRP of EUR 39.99. Country and tax treatment are not separately stated.
Markets
US1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Colours
Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Mouse type
Standard3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Shape

Body shape
Symmetrical body3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered Design explicitly calls the body symmetrical and right-hand. Side buttons are on the left only.
Maker size class
Not available
Recommended grips
Claw, Fingertip3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Recommended hand size
Not available
Hump position
Not available
Thumb rest
No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Ring or pinky finger rest
No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Upper shell
Solid3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact maker product photographs show a solid hand-contact shell.
Swappable parts
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
Maximum added weight
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
Trackball diameter
Not available
Trackball position
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Mouse body dimensions
Length120.6Maximum width67Maximum height38mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered Design metric length, widest width and height.
Grip width
Not available
Mouse weight (claimed)
77g(2.7 oz)3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Design explicitly distinguishes mouse-only 77 g from 106.2 g including the fixed cable.
Box dimensions
Not available
Packed weight
Not available

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
TrueMove Core4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact wired Sensor specification says TrueMove Core Optical Sensor 8.5K DPI. The wireless model uses TrueMove Air 18K. WIRED conflates the sensor maxima and is not used for wired sensor specifications.
Published sensor brand
SteelSeries4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Physical sensor part number
Not available
Sensor type
Optical4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Maximum configurable DPI
8,500DPI4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Minimum configurable DPI
Not available
DPI adjustment step
Not available
Maximum DPI stages
510Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Maker calls these five custom DPI profiles. These are sensitivity stages, not five full onboard configuration profiles.
Default DPI presets
400, 800, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026
Separate X and Y DPI
Yes9Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36739847764493-Can-I-customize-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-s-X-Y-DPI-independentlyRead 23 October 2026
Tracking speed (claimed)
300IPS5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact wired model table states 300 IPS. This is a published specification, not a measured speed.
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
35G5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Lift-off distance settings
Not available
Separate lift and landing distance
Not available
Surface calibration
Not available
Motion Sync
Not available
Angle snapping
Not available
Ripple control
Not available
Tracks on glass
Not available
Sensor position
Rear5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact rendered model table says Backward (45%). No coordinate field is inferred.

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)
USB (wired)125
USB (wired)250
USB (wired)500
USB (wired)1,000
Source13Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 USB ID 1038:1870 documentation explicitly enumerates 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz. RTINGS public prose independently confirms 1000 Hz maximum.
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
Not available
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Claimed click latency
1.35ms8Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36611236436877-What-s-different-about-the-Rival-3-Generation-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Absolute maker wired click-latency claim. Polling setting and measurement procedure are unstated. Not a measured or debounce value.
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
DPI deviation (measured)
Not available
Lift-off distance (measured)
Not available
Main click force (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Hand size fit
Not available

Switches

Main switch type
Mechanical4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Published main-switch brand
Omron5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Main switch model
D2FC-F-K(60M)5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact wired Gen 2 table identifies Omron D2FC-F-K(60M), mechanical, 60M. Physical switch internals are not borrowed from original Rival 3.
Main switch rated life
60million4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Maker rates the mechanical main switches at 60 million clicks. This is not measured durability.
Hot-swap main switches
No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Separate main buttons
Yes4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Side switch model
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Mechanical5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Scroll encoder
Not available

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
66Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete page 1 diagram has left and right trigger, wheel click, DPI button and two left-side buttons. No dedicated profile, sniper or gesture control is present. Scroll rotation is excluded.
Programmable buttons
613Spec databaseflozz.github.io/rivalcfg/devices/rival3_gen2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact model mapping documents all six physical buttons independently. Scroll up/down mappings are excluded from the count.
Side buttons
26Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Side buttons on
Left6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
DPI button
Yes6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
DPI button position
Top6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Profile button
No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Dedicated DPI-shift button
No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Dedicated gesture button
No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Scroll wheel
Notched5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table gives mechanical 24-step encoder, no free spin, no side tilt and no thumb wheel.
Scroll mode switch
None5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Separate thumb wheel
No5Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Scroll wheel material
Not available

Build

Shell material
ABS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Rendered Design explicitly states ABS Plastic.
Surface finish
Matte14Reviewwired.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact combined review describes both versions as subtly textured matte plastic. No rubber chemical coating is inferred.
Installed feet material
PTFE8Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36611236436877-What-s-different-about-the-Rival-3-Generation-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026Maker says 100% PTFE. Virgin-grade purity is not inferred.
Installed skate pieces
316Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 1 underside drawing labels two small front pads and one rear U-shaped pad as installed PTFE feet. The separate central oval is the sensor aperture, not a skate ring. Three installed pieces total.
Feet shape
Pads16Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026All three installed pieces are pads. No sensor ring or separate dot skate is shown.
Feet thickness
Not available

Cable

Cable
Paracord4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Cable length
1.8m4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Detachable cable
No7Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36738749155853-Is-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-s-super-mesh-cable-detachableRead 23 October 2026
Port on mouse
None6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Cable host plug
USB-A6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired)4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Switchable host devices
Not available
Device switching
Not available
Receiver host connector
Not available
Receiver storage in mouse
Not available
Receiver extender included
Not available
Receiver pairing shared
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Basic mouse OS support
Windows4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Current exact Compatibility accordion lists Windows. Other basic-input systems are not inferred.
Consoles
Xbox, PlayStation12Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586357582733-Do-custom-DPI-Profiles-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ says saved DPI carries to another PC, Xbox or PlayStation. Exact consoles and game support are unspecified.

Battery

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Battery type
Not available
Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
Not available
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life by mode (claimed)
Not available
Battery life (up to)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
Not available
Battery life at 1000 Hz
Not available
Battery life on Bluetooth
Not available
Charging port
Not available
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging system compatibility
Not available
Charging dock included
Not available
Battery indicator
Not available

Lighting

Decorative RGB lighting
Yes4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Decorative lighting zones
34Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Maker feature explicitly says three-zone dynamic RGB. Status-only indicators are excluded.
Lighting sync
SteelSeries Prism17Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Exact wired model launch section expressly names SteelSeries Prism lighting technology for its customizable underglow.
DPI indicator
LED10Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586569457677-What-are-the-default-DPI-levels-and-indication-colors-for-my-Rival-3-Gen-2-WiredRead 23 October 2026

Software

Software
SteelSeries GG6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Configuration software platforms
Windows6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 guide explicitly lists Windows 10+ for GG.
Onboard memory
Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ lists X/Y sensitivity, polling, keyboard/mouse mapping, macros and reactive lighting. Full onboard-profile count is not published.
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Macros stored onboard
Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026Exact wired FAQ expressly says macros are saved to the mouse. This is kept separate from conflicting wireless reports.
Button remapping
Yes11Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/36586815592845-What-settings-in-GG-save-onto-the-Rival-3-Gen-2-Wired-s-onboard-memoryRead 23 October 2026
Per-app profiles
Not available
User firmware updates
Yes15Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2025/06/25/GG-notes-89.0.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026GG 89.0.0 release notes provide Rival 3 Gen 2 firmware 1.1.6 fixing liftoff detection.

In the box

In the box
Rival 3 Gen 2 Gaming Mouse, Product Information Guide6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete exact product page Box Content and guide list the mouse and information guide only. Installed feet and fixed cable are part of the mouse. No spare skates or grip tape is supplied.
Cables included
TypeCable count
Fixed USB-A Super Mesh paracord cable1
Source6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete setup drawing shows one attached USB-A cable. There is no externally detachable mouse socket.
Extra skates included
No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Grip tape
No6Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Warranty

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

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