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SteelSeriesGaming mouse
Rival 3 Wireless
Released September 2020.2Press articleshacknews.com/article/120500/steelseries-launches-rival-3-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-year-long-battery-for-less-than-50Read 11 October 2026Article of 22 September 2020: the Rival 3 Wireless is available starting today. TechPowerUp reviewed it on 19 November 2020. Last checked 11 October 2026.
- Mouse weight (claimed)
- 106g
- Marketed sensor name
- TrueMove Air
- Maximum configurable DPI
- 18,000DPI
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
80 of 154 fields known.
At a glance
Longest battery life
400h
Higher than 87% of other mice.
General
- GTIN / EAN
- 5707119040242, 8136820272611Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026EAN-13 5707119040242 and UPC-12 813682027261 in the store product data.
- Announced
- 22 September 20202Press articleshacknews.com/article/120500/steelseries-launches-rival-3-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-year-long-battery-for-less-than-50Read 11 October 2026Published 22 September 2020.
- Status
- Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Listed in stock on the maker store on 2026-10-11.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- Not available
Shape
- Maker size class
- Not available
- Recommended grips
- Claw, Fingertip1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Grip Style: Claw or Fingertip.
- Recommended hand size
- Not available
- Hump position
- Back5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the hump is mostly centered, positioned slightly towards the back. Eloshapes gives Back, minimal.9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: hump placement Back, minimal.
- Thumb rest
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb rest No.
- Ring or pinky finger rest
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Ring finger rest No.
- Upper shell
- Not available
- 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 height37.9mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: length 120.60 mm, width 58.30 mm at the front and 67.00 mm at the back, height 21.50 mm at the front and 37.90 mm at the back. The largest width and height are stored.
- Mouse weight (claimed)
- 106g(3.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Weight: 106g with two batteries, 96g with one battery. The two-battery set is what ships in the box. A reviewer measured 85 g without batteries, 96 g with one and 107 g with two.
- Box dimensions
- Not available
- Packed weight
- Not available
Sensor
- Marketed sensor name
- TrueMove Air1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- Published sensor brand
- SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries TrueMove Air, described as developed with the leading sensor manufacturer. The part number comes from a reviewer.
- Physical sensor part number
- PAW33357Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: TrueMove Air is believed to be based on the PixArt PAW3335 with a custom SROM. The disassembly shows an 8-pin DIP sensor package.
- Maximum configurable DPI
- 18,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 100 to 18,000 in 100 CPI increments.
- Minimum configurable DPI
- 100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- DPI adjustment step
- 100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- Default DPI presets
- 400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 2,000DPI7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: out of the box five pre-defined CPI steps of 400, 800, 1200, 1600 and 2000.
- Separate X and Y DPI
- Not available
- Tracking speed (claimed)
- 400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
- Tracking acceleration (claimed)
- 40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 40G. Hardware acceleration is none.
- Lift-off distance settings
- Not available
- Separate lift and landing distance
- Not available
- Surface calibration
- Not available
- Motion Sync
- Not available
- Angle snapping
- Toggleable7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers angle snapping. The paint test shows none at default.
- Ripple control
- Not available
- Tracks on glass
- Not available
Performance
- Documented polling rates by connection
Data connection Polling rate (Hz) Receiver requirement 2.4 GHz 125 Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle 2.4 GHz 250 Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle 2.4 GHz 500 Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle 2.4 GHz 1,000 Included Rival 3 Wireless dongle Bluetooth 125 Not available Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: 2.4 GHz gives a range of polling rates up to 1000 Hz. Bluetooth has a default polling rate of 125 Hz. High efficiency mode drops the polling rate to 125 Hz. The 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz steps come from the TechPowerUp review.7Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: polling rate 125, 250, 500 or 1000 Hz in Engine, with occasional severe outliers at all rates.- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- Not available
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 125Hz
- Claimed click latency
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
- 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)
- 107g(3.8 oz)4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer scale: around 85 g (±1 g) without batteries, 96 g with one AAA battery and 107 g with two AAA batteries. The two-battery value is stored.
- Battery life (measured)
- Not available
- Hand size fit
- Not available
Switches
- Main switch type
- Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries mechanical switches rated for 60 million clicks.
- Published main-switch brand
- SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table names SteelSeries mechanical switches.
- Main switch model
- Zippy DF3-P1L16Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: SteelSeries-branded switches that apparently are essentially Zippy DF3-P1L1 (60M). Eloshapes also lists Zippy DF3-P1L1.
- Main switch rated life
- 60million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- Hot-swap main switches
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Hot-swap switches No.
- Adjustable click actuation
- Not available
- Separate main buttons
- Yes6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the main buttons are separated from the shell with only minor wiggle.
- Side switch model
- TTC (black plunger)6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: TTC switches with a black plunger for the side buttons.
- Middle click switch
- Not available
- Scroll encoder type
- Mechanical9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: mechanical encoder, 24 steps, no free spin.
- Scroll encoder
- Not available
Buttons and scroll wheel
- Physical button inputs
- 61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Number of Buttons: 6.
- Programmable buttons
- Not available
- Side buttons on
- Left3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: side buttons on the left side only.
- DPI button position
- Top6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the CPI button is at the top of the mouse.
- Profile button
- Not available
- Dedicated DPI-shift button
- Not available
- Dedicated gesture button
- Not available
- Scroll wheel
- Notched6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: individual steps are nicely separated.
- Scroll mode switch
- Not available
- Separate thumb wheel
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb wheel No, side tilt No.
- Scroll wheel material
- Not available
Build
- Shell material
- ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Core Construction: ABS Plastic.
- Surface finish
- Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Back Cover Material: Black Matte Finish.
- Installed feet material
- PTFE4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: standard black-dyed PTFE feet.
- Installed skate pieces
- Not available
- Feet shape
- Not available
- Feet thickness
- Not available
Cable
- Cable
- Not available
- Cable length
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Not available
- Cable host plug
- Not available
Connectivity
- Connections
- 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0. FAQ: the mouse has no wire and runs on AAA batteries.
- Wireless technology
- Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Page text: Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless technology.
- Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
- Not available
- Switchable host devices
- Not available
- Device switching
- Not available
- Receiver host connector
- Not available
- Receiver storage in mouse
- Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the dongle can be stored within the mouse during travel.
- Receiver extender included
- No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.
- Receiver pairing shared
- Not available
- Wireless range
- Not available
- Basic mouse OS support
- Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Windows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Linux. USB port required.
Battery
- Battery type
- AAA1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the mouse uses 2 included AAA batteries.
- Disposable battery count
- 21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: 2 included AAA batteries. One battery can be removed to save weight with full performance but less battery life.
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- User-replaceable battery
- Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026FAQ: batteries are inserted by the user and one can be removed.
- Battery life by mode (claimed)
Connection Polling rate (Hz) Lighting during claim Claimed runtime (h) 2.4 GHz 125 Off 400 - Battery life (up to)
- Not available
- Battery life (normal use)
- Not available
- Longest battery life
- 400h
- Battery life at 1000 Hz
- Not available
- Battery life on Bluetooth
- Not available
- Charging port
- None1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Powered by AAA batteries. There is no charging port.
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge
- Not available
- Use while charging
- Not available
- Charging system compatibility
- Not available
- Charging dock included
- Not available
Lighting
- Decorative RGB lighting
- Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- Decorative lighting zones
- 11Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Illumination: 1 RGB Zone.
- Lighting sync
- Not available
- DPI indicator
- Not available
Software
- Software
- SteelSeries Engine1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4 or later.
- Configuration software platforms
- Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Windows 7 or newer and Mac OSX 10.12 or newer.
- Onboard profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
- Button remapping
- Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers button remapping and macro functionality.
- Per-app profiles
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- Product Information Guide, Rival 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Rival 3 Wireless Dongle, 2x AAA Batteries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026Spec table Box Content, verbatim.
- Cables included
- Not available
Links
- Product page
- steelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3Read 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: Warranty two years. Market not named.
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- Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3
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