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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

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Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2

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

Mouse weight (claimed)
106g
Marketed sensor name
TrueMove Air
Maximum configurable DPI
18,000DPI
Max polling rate
1,000Hz

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At a glance

  • Longest battery life

    450h

    Higher than 90% of other mice.

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General

Series
Rival1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
5707119065474, 8101641420611Maker 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
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.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$59.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026Exact model US launch MSRP excluding tax.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
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 2026Exact rendered Design says symmetrical, with right-hand usage. Two 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
No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Ring or pinky finger rest
No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Upper shell
Solid3Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
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
Length120.61Maximum 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.
Grip width
Not available
Mouse weight (claimed)
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.
Box dimensions
Not available
Packed weight
Not available

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
TrueMove Air4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
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
18,000DPI4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Minimum configurable DPI
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.
DPI adjustment step
Not available
Maximum DPI stages
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.
Default DPI presets
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
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
Tracking speed (claimed)
400IPS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Exact current feature says TrueMove Air 18K with 400 IPS tracking.
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
40G5Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 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
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.
Ripple control
Not available
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.
Sensor position
Rear8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact Gen 2 Wireless rendered table says Backward (45%).

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz125Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle
2.4 GHz250Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle
2.4 GHz500Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle
2.4 GHz1,000Included Quantum 2.0 USB-A Nano Dongle
Bluetooth125Not 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.
Max polling rate
1,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
Not available
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
125Hz
Claimed click latency
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.
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
Omron8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 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.
Main switch rated life
60million4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Hot-swap main switches
No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
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.
Side switch model
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Mechanical8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Scroll encoder
Not available

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
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.
Programmable buttons
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.
Side buttons
28Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 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
DPI button
Yes7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.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
Profile button
Not available
Dedicated DPI-shift button
Not available
Dedicated gesture button
Not available
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.
Scroll mode switch
None8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Separate thumb wheel
No8Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Scroll wheel material
Not available

Build

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.
Surface finish
Matte17Reviewwired.com/review/steelseries-rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Review expressly describes both wired and wireless outer shells as subtly textured matte plastic.
Installed feet material
PTFE4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Installed skate pieces
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.
Feet shape
Pads19Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Exact underside geometry is three pads, without a sensor ring.
Feet thickness
Not available

Cable

Cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Detachable cable
Not available
Port on mouse
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.
Cable host plug
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
2.4 GHz, Bluetooth4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Wireless technology
Quantum 2.0 Dual Wireless4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.05Press releasesteelseries.com/press/153-steelseries-launches-the-rival-3-gen-2-seriesRead 23 October 2026
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Switchable host devices
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.
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.
Receiver host connector
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.
Receiver storage in mouse
Yes9Reviewtweaktown.com/reviews/11115/steelseries-rival-3-wireless-gen-2-gaming-mouse-quality-on-budget/index.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Receiver extender included
No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Receiver pairing shared
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Basic mouse OS support
Windows, Android, iOS4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Consoles
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.

Battery

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
Disposable battery count
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.
Battery capacity
Not available
User-replaceable battery
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
Battery life by mode (claimed)
ConnectionClaimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz175
Bluetooth450
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.
Battery life (up to)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
450h
Battery life at 1000 Hz
Not available
Battery life on Bluetooth
450h
Charging port
None7Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/MO_rival_3_gen_2_wl_pig_web.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Not available
Charging system compatibility
Not available
Charging dock included
No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 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.

Lighting

Decorative RGB lighting
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.
Decorative lighting zones
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
Lighting sync
Not available
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

Software

Software
SteelSeries GG4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Configuration software platforms
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.
Onboard memory
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.
Onboard profiles
Not available
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.
Macros stored onboard
Not available
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
Per-app profiles
Not available
User firmware updates
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.

In the box

In the box
Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse, Rival 3 Wireless Dongle, Two AAA Alkaline Batteries, Product Information Guide4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026Complete current Box Content lists mouse, dongle, two alkaline AAA and guide. No cables, extender, dock, spare feet or grip tape is supplied.
Cables included
Not available
Extra skates included
No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026
Grip tape
No4Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/rival-3-gen-2Read 23 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.

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