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Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball vs SteelSeries Rival 5

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Graphite · right-handed thumb trackball · 910-007260 · UK manufacturer configuration

Logitech MX Ergo S wireless trackball in Graphite: official product image

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Exact model & source notes

The MX Ergo S (UK part 910-007260, Graphite) is a right-handed thumb trackball from Logitech: the body stays put while your thumb moves the ball, the hinge tilts from 0 to 20 degrees, and it has quiet clicks, eight buttons including a precision-mode button, a Bolt receiver and Bluetooth.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball for

A wireless connection

Choose the SteelSeries Rival 5 for

A wired connection
More stated listed controls: 9 vs 8

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THE CONTENDER

SteelSeries Rival 5

Black · 62551 · global manufacturer configuration

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Exact model & source notes

The Rival 5 is SteelSeries's wired right-handed multi-button mouse: 85 g, nine programmable buttons including a five-button side panel, a TrueMove Air sensor from 100 to 18,000 CPI and 10-zone RGB.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

SELECTED TOPIC

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Connections

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Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballLogi Bolt USB-A receiver (included) and Bluetooth Low Energy (5.2); USB-C charging (cable not included)

Manufacturer specification

Source 1 Source 2

SteelSeries Rival 5Wired

Manufacturer specification · Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Super Mesh cable). Wired only; SteelSeries lists no wireless mode or battery. UK/US source explicitly says Wired; USB port is required and the separate cable entry is Super Mesh2m/6.67ft. No connector shape, cable-part equivalence or wireless capability is inferred.

Source 1 Source 2

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Choose the grip, then check the connection. Left-side thumb controls are not a mirrored left-handed layout. Check the receiver or USB connection, battery requirements and your preferred shape. DPI is tracking resolution, not an accuracy score; no gaming winner is inferred.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 6 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Connections

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballLogi Bolt USB-A receiver (included) and Bluetooth Low Energy (5.2); USB-C charging (cable not included)

SteelSeries Rival 5Wired

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Sensor model / type

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballLogitech Advanced Optical Tracking (thumb-operated trackball)

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · The body stays still; the thumb moves the ball.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Sensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.

Listed controls

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball8

SteelSeries Rival 59

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Left/right click, back/forward, scroll wheel with left/right tilt and middle click, Precision Mode and Easy-Switch; 6 are customisable.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Physical clicks, programmable wheel actions and optional side buttons can produce different counts. Read each configuration; a larger count does not establish better control or programmability.

Customisation software

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballLogi Options+ (Windows and macOS): 6 customisable buttons, time-saving shortcuts and Smart Actions; Logitech Flow for copy and paste across multiple computers

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Stored profiles, sensitivity settings and software assignments are different capabilities. An unspecified profile count is not zero; check the software and firmware conditions.

Listed package

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballTrackball; Logi Bolt receiver; documentation (no cable)

SteelSeries Rival 5Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Button durability claims

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballLeft/right 3 million cycles; middle wheel 1 million

SteelSeries Rival 580 million clicks

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Body width

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball99.8 mm

SteelSeries Rival 562.9 mm

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Dimensions

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height)

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels these Height 132.5 mm, Width 99.8 mm, Depth 51.4 mm; the first is the front-to-back length in its top-view convention.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (1)

Body length

In Visual facts

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball132.5 mm

SteelSeries Rival 5128.8 mm

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Hand orientation

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballRight-handed only (thumb trackball on the left side); sized for medium to large hands

SteelSeries Rival 5Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech describes the sculpted design as 'a good fit for medium to large-sized hands'.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Both sources describe right-hand controls. Their wording does not establish a different hand orientation or identical shape and comfort.

Supported operating systems

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballBolt: Windows 10/11+, macOS 12+, Linux, ChromeOS; Bluetooth: also iPadOS 15+ and Android 12+

SteelSeries Rival 5Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Basic functions without drivers outside Windows and macOS.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (20)

Main switch technology

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 5SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum report rate

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 51000 Hz

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Logitech support lists 125 Hz (8 ms) over the receiver in HI mode and 88–133 Hz (7.5–11.25 ms) over Bluetooth; no single maximum is stated. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballRechargeable 500 mAh lithium; up to 120 days per full charge; 24 hours from a 1-minute charge; not user-replaceable

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Lighting

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 5RGB

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 52 m

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Certifications

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballCertified by ergonomists

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech says MX Ergo S is certified by ergonomists, with a 20-degree tilt angle that encourages a better forearm posture and reduces muscle strain in the forearm by 27%. Logitech does not name the certifying ergonomists or the basis of the 27% figure on these pages.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Grip surface

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballSoft rubber grip on a sculpted body

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RGB lighting zones

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 510

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Materials

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballMade with recycled plastic

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK product data give certified PCR plastic of 20% for the mouse in Graphite 910-007260, excluding packaging, printed wiring assembly, cables and receiver, and note that the percentage of recycled plastic may vary by colour; the US page gives the same 20% for its Graphite MX Ergo S. Logitech's support specification lists the materials used as plastic PCR ABS, PC, rubber and metal.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Multi-device pairing

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballUp to 2 devices via Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt receiver; switch with the Easy-Switch button

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech Flow support via Logi Options+.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Click noise

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballQuiet clicks: 80% quieter clicks than MX Ergo

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Logitech comparison with MX Ergo; no decibel figure is published.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum sensitivity

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballConflicting evidence

SteelSeries Rival 518000 DPI

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

2,048 dpi on the product page; the support specification also lists 2,000 (software) and 4,000 (firmware). · Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Minimum sensitivity

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballConflicting evidence

SteelSeries Rival 5100 DPI

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

The product page lists 512–2,048 dpi; the support specification lists both '100-2000 (SW), 4000 (FW)' and '512 to 2048 DPI'. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Adjustable tilt

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballHinge adjustable between 0 and 20 degrees

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published acceleration threshold

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 540 G

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published tracking speed

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballNot verified

SteelSeries Rival 5400 IPS

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

No source recorded for this side.

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Limited hardware warranty

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless TrackballConflicting evidence

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Logitech UK lists a 2-year limited hardware warranty; Logitech US lists 1 year. Regional terms differ. · Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight without base plate

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball164 g

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · Without metal plate and receiver.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless range

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball10 m

SteelSeries Rival 5Not verified

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Weight

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball259 g

SteelSeries Rival 585 g

Sources

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

Manufacturer specification · With the magnetic metal base plate, without receiver. Without the plate: 164 g.

Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S

SteelSeries Rival 5

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included.

SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications

The manufacturer sources do not establish the same cable weighing basis. Both published masses remain visible with their conditions, but are not ranked.

0 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball

What it brings

Thumb control keeps hand movement to a minimum while the hand rests on the sculpted body, and the adjustable 0–20° hinge lets you set the tilt; Logitech sizes it for medium to large hands.
Manufacturer source
Eight buttons, including a tilting scroll wheel and a dedicated Precision Mode button to drop sensitivity on the fly; six are customisable in Logi Options+.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Logitech rates the 500 mAh battery for up to 120 days per charge, and it connects via the included Bolt receiver or Bluetooth 5.2.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Logitech says the S version has 80% quieter clicks than the MX Ergo, plus USB-C quick charging and Logi Bolt; it connects to up to 2 devices via Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt receiver, switches between them with the Easy-Switch button and supports Logitech Flow.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Right-handed only, and it weighs 259 g with the magnetic base plate (164 g without).
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
No USB-C cable is included for charging, and the battery is not user-replaceable.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Logitech's own sensitivity figures disagree (512–2,048 dpi versus 100–2,000/4,000), so the DPI range stays unresolved.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

SteelSeries Rival 5

What it brings

SteelSeries says all nine buttons are programmable, including a five-button thumb panel with a toggle switch.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
SteelSeries lists a 100–18,000 CPI range with zero hardware acceleration, IP54 dust- and water-resistant main switches rated for 80 million clicks, and a 2 m mesh cable.
Manufacturer source

What to check

It is wired only and right-handed only, and SteelSeries lists it at 85 g.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
SteelSeries does not state onboard memory or profile storage on this page, and the report rate is 1000 Hz.
Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball and SteelSeries Rival 5
Specification	Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball	SteelSeries Rival 5

WeightDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · With the magnetic metal base plate, without receiver. Without the plate: 164 g. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	259 g	85 g
Weight without base plate Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Without metal plate and receiver. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	164 g	Not provided
DimensionsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech labels these Height 132.5 mm, Width 99.8 mm, Depth 51.4 mm; the first is the front-to-back length in its top-view convention. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's widest (front, 62.9 mm) width and rear height; it lists 62.8 mm at the centre, 58.2 mm at the back and 26.7 mm front height. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	132.5 × 99.8 × 51.4 mm (length × width × height)	128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height)
Body lengthDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	132.5 mm	128.8 mm
Body widthDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	99.8 mm	62.9 mm
Hand orientationDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech describes the sculpted design as 'a good fit for medium to large-sized hands'. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape, suggested for claw, palm or fingertip grip; side-panel position from the official product views. Not a comfort test. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Right-handed only (thumb trackball on the left side); sized for medium to large hands	Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left

Sensor model / typeDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · The body stays still; the thumb moves the ball. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking (thumb-operated trackball)	SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical
Minimum sensitivity Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball The product page lists 512–2,048 dpi; the support specification lists both '100-2000 (SW), 4000 (FW)' and '512 to 2048 DPI'. · Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Conflicting sources	100 DPI
Maximum sensitivity Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball 2,048 dpi on the product page; the support specification also lists 2,000 (software) and 4,000 (firmware). · Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Conflicting sources	18000 DPI
Maximum report rate Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Logitech support lists 125 Hz (8 ms) over the receiver in HI mode and 88–133 Hz (7.5–11.25 ms) over Bluetooth; no single maximum is stated. · Manufacturer specification Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	1000 Hz
Published tracking speed Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not provided	400 IPS
Published acceleration threshold Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not provided	40 G

Listed controlsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Left/right click, back/forward, scroll wheel with left/right tilt and middle click, Precision Mode and Easy-Switch; 6 are customisable. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries lists 9 buttons and says every button is programmable, including a five-button side panel with a toggle switch. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	8	9
Button durability claimsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Left/right 3 million cycles; middle wheel 1 million	80 million clicks
Main switch technology Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not provided	SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches

ConnectionsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Original exact manufacturer description: Wired USB (Super Mesh cable). Wired only; SteelSeries lists no wireless mode or battery. UK/US source explicitly says Wired; USB port is required and the separate cable entry is Super Mesh2m/6.67ft. No connector shape, cable-part equivalence or wireless capability is inferred. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Logi Bolt USB-A receiver (included) and Bluetooth Low Energy (5.2); USB-C charging (cable not included)	Wired
Battery Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Rechargeable 500 mAh lithium; up to 120 days per full charge; 24 hours from a 1-minute charge; not user-replaceable	Not provided
Wireless range Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	10 m	Not provided
Cable length Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Not provided	2 m

Customisation softwareDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · The specification table names SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+; the feature text names SteelSeries GG. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Logi Options+ (Windows and macOS): 6 customisable buttons, time-saving shortcuts and Smart Actions; Logitech Flow for copy and paste across multiple computers	SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)
Lighting Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Not provided	RGB
RGB lighting zones Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball No source recorded. SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · The exact product source explicitly states 10 configurable RGB zones. Published lighting implementation: 10-zone RGB (PrismSync). Source-specific tooling, location, modes and effects remain qualified; more detailed wording does not establish another RGB product lacks that implementation. Status indicators are not counted as additional configurable zones. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications	Not provided	10

Multi-device pairing Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech Flow support via Logi Options+. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Up to 2 devices via Bluetooth or the included Logi Bolt receiver; switch with the Easy-Switch button	Not provided
Click noise Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech comparison with MX Ergo; no decibel figure is published. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Quiet clicks: 80% quieter clicks than MX Ergo	Not provided
Adjustable tilt Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Hinge adjustable between 0 and 20 degrees	Not provided
Certifications Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech says MX Ergo S is certified by ergonomists, with a 20-degree tilt angle that encourages a better forearm posture and reduces muscle strain in the forearm by 27%. Logitech does not name the certifying ergonomists or the basis of the 27% figure on these pages. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Certified by ergonomists	Not provided
Grip surface Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Soft rubber grip on a sculpted body	Not provided
Supported operating systemsDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Basic functions without drivers outside Windows and macOS. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Bolt: Windows 10/11+, macOS 12+, Linux, ChromeOS; Bluetooth: also iPadOS 15+ and Android 12+	Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required
Materials Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification · Logitech's UK product data give certified PCR plastic of 20% for the mouse in Graphite 910-007260, excluding packaging, printed wiring assembly, cables and receiver, and note that the percentage of recycled plastic may vary by colour; the US page gives the same 20% for its Graphite MX Ergo S. Logitech's support specification lists the materials used as plastic PCR ABS, PC, rubber and metal. Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Made with recycled plastic	Not provided
Listed packageDifferent Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech Support — Specification - MX Ergo S SteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications	Trackball; Logi Bolt receiver; documentation (no cable)	Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide

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Limited hardware warranty Sources Logitech MX Ergo S Advanced Wireless Trackball Logitech UK lists a 2-year limited hardware warranty; Logitech US lists 1 year. Regional terms differ. · Manufacturer specification Logitech UK — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications Logitech US — MX Ergo S product page and technical specifications SteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded.	Conflicting sources	Not provided

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