Unlike the DeathAdder V2's sandpaper-like side texture, the Rival 3's casing didn’t irritate me during longer gaming sessions.

The mouse fit my smaller hand well (more so than the DeathAdder V2), and my palm grip always felt good. The Rival 3 is light enough to use for extended periods but not so light that it's easy to accidentally fling it across your mouse pad. However, particularly sweaty gamers might benefit from the additional traction found in mice like the DeathAdder V2. I like that the Rival 3's case isn't as textured as other gaming mice, such as like with the sides of the Razer DeathAdder V2. And that's fine by me.Īll of these features live in a dull, matte case with slight texturing for an improved grip.

Besides the RGB lighting, the Rival 3's chassis is unremarkable. However, you can see the RGB in the itty-bitty gap between the side buttons. Surprisingly, the mouse doesn't feature any lighting for the scroll wheel, which is common. The illuminated SteelSeries logo will match the bottom zone. On-board memory allows you to save polling rate, keybinds, and 5 CPIs directly on the mouse, making it easy to have the perfect settings from game to game and on-the-go.The Rival 3 features three-zone RGB lighting (customizable via SteelSeries Engine 3) on the strip running along the bottom, meaning you can program each section to shine a different color or effect. Lightweight materials in an ergonomic shape help to reduce strain on your hand and shoulder, providing effortless comfort for hours of intense gameplay. With high-grade polymer and the same 60 million click switches as our most expensive mice, every component has been engineered from the ground up with hyper-durable materials intended to last for years. With a range from 100 to 8,500 CPI (counts per inch), you can play with stunning accuracy, speed, and consistency. Using the same cutting-edge technology as the pro line of gaming products, including brilliant Prism lighting, a new performance-focused sensor, and unreal levels of durability, the Rival 3 was made for gaming.Įnjoy true 1-to-1 tracking in a lightweight sensor designed specifically for Rival 3.