Boasting SteelSeries’ Quantum 2.0 Wireless technology, the mouse works in either 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth mode, and both are extremely easy to set up. SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless featuresĪs its name implies, the defining feature of the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is its wireless connectivity.

Overall, the mouse works well for claw and fingertip grip styles, though the slimmer buttons don’t offer that satisfying, tactile clickiness you might find in larger mice. Because of the AAA batteries inside, it does have a bit more heft than you’d find in a wired mouse - around 3.7 ounces, which certainly isn’t a dealbreaker. Measuring 4.7 x 2.3 x 1.5 inches, the Rival 3 Wireless is fairly compact without going into “mini” territory. The device feels nice and cool in your palm, even after hours of gameplay. The Rival 3 Wireless is very sleek overall, with its two side buttons and scroll wheel barely sticking out from the mouse’s overall profile. It’s plastic with a matte black finish, which might as well be considered the design default for gaming mice. We previously called the wired version of the SteelSeries Rival 3 “unassuming,” and that description works just as well for the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless iteration. SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless (Black) at Best Buy for $42.99 (opens in new tab).What’s more concerning is that getting the button customization to work took some troubleshooting, and these options don’t work in the battery-saving Bluetooth mode. That said, the Rival 3 Wireless isn’t as flashy as some of its competitors, with only one small RGB zone under the scroll wheel and a fairly straightforward design. In terms of preference, the G305 is going to be lower weight but the Rival 3 would be more comfortable, depending on your hand size and grip style of course.Īlso note that you cannot use a cable with this mouse, just like the G305.The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless, on the other hand, offers programmable buttons, adjustable DPI and two different wireless modes.

That's the other thing, wireless mice are usually very expensive, this is fairly cheap considering, more in line with the Logitech G305. It's a bit heavier than I was expecting, which is why I'm not more excited about it, but it could be a nice little travel mouse and it's not too expensive. This is just an update for the Rival 3, now in wireless. Full Review of the Rival 3: Rival 3 Review

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