Testseek.com have collected 117 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Rival and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Rival.
January 2014
(84%)
117 Reviews
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The editors liked
Illumination
Soft Anti-Sweat coating
Rubber Grips
Ergonomic design
Overall Build Quality
Design
Grip (Anti-Sweat Coating/Rubber Grips)
6500 CPI Avago ADNS-3310 IR-LED Optical Sensor
Custom SteelSeries Switches (30m Clicks)
6 Programmable Buttons
SteelSeries Engine 3/CloudSync Software
Illumination Control (2 Diffe
Comfortable design with excellent grip
Smart button layou
Comprehensive software
Understated design
Tons of lighting options
Comfortable design (for righties)
Solid ergonomic design
Inexpensive
Angle snapping
Acceleration
And deceleration
Excellent optical sensor
Stores profiles for each application and game
Great palmgrip fit
Great interior buildquality
Exhaustive software package
Excellent sensor
The editors didn't like
Does not work so well on some surfaces like wood
Maybe difficult to use for people with small hands
Final Words
The Steelseries Rival mouse is pretty aggressively priced to compete with other gaming mice
The Rival is available for around 50 Euros wha
Right Hand Use (For Some)
Soft Rubber Coated Cable
No DPI indicato
Weak illuminatio
Nothing to set it apart from other mice
Only six buttons
6500CPI sensor might not be high enough for your needs
Thumb buttons too far forward for claw- and fingertip grippers
Published: 2013-12-18, Author: Chad , review by: tweaktown.com
The Rival looks stunning, feels really good in the hand, is a bit heavier than most other SteelSeries mice, and offers a level of performance that I have not seen in any other mouse. This to me is a two pronged attack. Incorporating this new Pixart optic...
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Published: 2015-11-03, Author: William , review by: XSreviews.co.uk
The SteelSeries Rival is a strong gaming mouse, with an ergonomic and lightweight design that will suit all but the tiny-handed. The optical sensor used here is one of the best available, and provides solid (and more importantly, consistent) performance...
Published: 2014-10-07, Author: Richard , review by: vortez.net
Very comfortable in prolonged use (right handers), Highly Customisable, Textured, rubber nonslip surfaces, Fairly priced
Lack of accessories, nonbraided cable
We labelled the SteelSeries Sensei the best mouse on the planet bar none. We should amend that title to the best laser mouse on the planet because with the Rival the Sensei is not quite the master it once was. Now, we are not for one moment saying the Riv...
Nicely finished surfaces and grips, Good, comfortable shape, Subtle and discreet design
Only suitable for righthanded users, Not many customisable buttons
The SteelSeries Rival is a straight-forward gaming mouse that does its job just fine. The optical sensor ensures performances good enough to meet gamers' needs and it's generally a comfortable mouse to handle—notably thanks to its nicely finished surfaces...
the sensor performs well and the software is practical and easy to use In our opinion, the optical sensor PixArt PMW3310 is perfect for those who like FPS and MOBA, where a millimeter can make the difference Steelseries Rival is a customizable mouse and ...
The Rival is an interesting proposition from SteelSeries if not because of its apparent focus on minimalism then the associated price with it. Firstly, £50 is too much to ask for a mouse that, really, is quite lacking for £50 and especially when compared...
Abstract: SteelSeries have long been established as one of the major players for enthusiast gaming peripherals. When we reviewed their Sensei mouse a while back we found it to be one of the best gaming mice around and they had huge success with their World of Warcr...
Abstract: Over the years, gaming mice have become increasingly ridiculous, adding all manner of superfluous feature and button so that it very nearly requires a degree in engineering just to hold one. Sometimes, a simpler approach is not only necessary – but welcom...
