Black · 62513 · global manufacturer configuration
The Rival 3 is SteelSeries's wired, right-handed ergonomic mouse: 77 g without the cable, a TrueMove Core optical sensor from 200 to 8,500 CPI, six buttons and three RGB zones.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Black · 62551 · global manufacturer configuration
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.
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Manufacturer specification · Wired variant (62513); a separate Rival 3 Wireless (62521) is sold under the same product page. A USB port is required.
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.
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.
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Manufacturer specification · Wired variant (62513); a separate Rival 3 Wireless (62521) is sold under the same product page. A USB port is required.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's sensor name and type.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the sensor was designed with PixArt and includes tilt tracking.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated number of buttons; the page does not say how many are programmable.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsPhysical 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.
Manufacturer specification · Mouse body length; cable excluded.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · As named on the specification table; lighting and Engine Apps are configured in software.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsStored profiles, sensitivity settings and software assignments are different capabilities. An unspecified profile count is not zero; check the software and firmware conditions.
Manufacturer specification
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Rubber cable.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.
Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's rating for the main switches.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.
Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSensor settings and manufacturer tracking limits describe capabilities, not independently measured accuracy or gaming performance. Preserve each test surface and software condition.
Manufacturer specification · Widest (rear) figure; SteelSeries lists 58.3 mm at the front.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's rear width and rear height; the front is 58.3 mm wide and 21.5 mm high. Cable excluded.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape and suggested claw or fingertip grip; side-button position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsBoth sources describe right-hand controls. Their wording does not establish a different hand orientation or identical shape and comfort.
Manufacturer specification
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsManufacturer specification
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the Rival 3 uses a split-trigger click design, which it says keeps the left and right clicks fast and consistent for years of use (FAQ "How durable is the Rival 3?").
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Manufacturer specification · Stores polling rate, key bindings and five CPI settings on the mouse; SteelSeries does not state a profile count.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Five CPI settings can be saved to onboard memory.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight without cable.
SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight; SteelSeries does not state whether the cable is included.
SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsThe manufacturer sources do not establish the same cable weighing basis. Both published masses remain visible with their conditions, but are not ranked.
1 shared field has the same recorded value.
| Specification | SteelSeries Rival 3 | SteelSeries Rival 5 |
|---|---|---|
WeightDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed weight without cable. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | 77 g | 85 g |
DimensionsDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Length plus SteelSeries's rear width and rear height; the front is 58.3 mm wide and 21.5 mm high. Cable excluded. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | 120.6 × 67 × 37.9 mm (length × width × height) | 128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm (length × width × height) |
Body lengthDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Mouse body length; cable excluded. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 120.6 mm | 128.8 mm |
Body widthDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Widest (rear) figure; SteelSeries lists 58.3 mm at the front. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Widest listed (front) figure. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 67 mm | 62.9 mm |
Hand orientationDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated shape and suggested claw or fingertip grip; side-button position from the official product views. Not a comfort test. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | Right-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left | Right-handed ergonomic shape; five-button side panel on the left |
Sensor model / typeDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's sensor name and type. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | SteelSeries TrueMove Core optical | SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical |
Maximum tracking resolutionDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 8500 DPI | 18000 DPI |
Minimum sensitivityDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 200 DPI | 100 DPI |
Maximum report rate SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · 1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Published tracking speedDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 300 IPS | 400 IPS |
Published acceleration thresholdDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 35 G | 40 G |
Stored CPI settings SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Five CPI settings can be saved to onboard memory. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded. | 5 settings | Not provided |
Listed controlsDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's stated number of buttons; the page does not say how many are programmable. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | 6 | 9 |
Main switch technologyDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries says the Rival 3 uses a split-trigger click design, which it says keeps the left and right clicks fast and consistent for years of use (FAQ "How durable is the Rival 3?"). SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries describes the switches as dust and water resistant. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | SteelSeries mechanical switches | SteelSeries Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches |
Claimed main-switch durabilityDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · SteelSeries's rating for the main switches. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 60 million clicks | 80 million clicks |
ConnectionsDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Wired variant (62513); a separate Rival 3 Wireless (62521) is sold under the same product page. A USB port is required. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | Wired USB | Wired |
Cable lengthDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Rubber cable. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Super Mesh (microfibre mesh) cable. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | 1.8 m | 2 m |
Onboard memory SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Stores polling rate, key bindings and five CPI settings on the mouse; SteelSeries does not state a profile count. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 No source recorded. | Yes | Not provided |
LightingDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries US store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | 3 independently controlled RGB zones (Prism) | RGB |
Customisation softwareDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · As named on the specification table; lighting and Engine Apps are configured in software. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries 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 | SteelSeries Engine 3.15.1 or later (Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+) | SteelSeries GG (Engine 3.18.4 or later; Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+) |
RGB lighting zones SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 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 specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries US store page and specifications | Not provided | 10 |
CompatibilityDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | Windows, Mac, ChromeOS, Linux and Xbox; USB port required | Windows, Mac, Xbox and Linux; USB port required |
Listed packageDifferent SourcesSteelSeries Rival 3 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing. SteelSeries Rival 3 (62513, wired) — SteelSeries UK store page and specificationsSteelSeries Rival 5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer box contents; check the seller's listing. SteelSeries Rival 5 (62551) — SteelSeries UK store page and specifications | Rival 3 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide | Rival 5 Gaming Mouse; Product Information Guide |
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