Logitech G403 HEROBlack · 910-005633 · UK manufacturer configuration- Weight
- 87.3 gThis one: 77 g
- Sensor model / type
- HERO 25KThis one: SteelSeries TrueMove Core optical
MICE
SteelSeries Rival 3
Black · global manufacturer configuration · SteelSeries part 62513
- Weight
- 77 g
- Connections
- Wired USB
- Sensor model / type
- SteelSeries TrueMove Core optical
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.
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Key strengths
SteelSeries lists a wide 200–8,500 CPI range in 100 CPI steps, zero hardware acceleration and a 1000 Hz report rate.
Onboard memory keeps the report rate, key bindings and five CPI settings on the mouse, and the main switches are rated for 60 million clicks.
Before you buy
It is wired only and right-handed only, with a rubber cable, and SteelSeries rates tracking speed at 300 IPS on its QcK surfaces.
SteelSeries does not state how many of the six buttons are programmable or give an onboard profile count.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: Black · 62513 · global manufacturer configuration
22 specifications in 6 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
Sensor & tracking
7 items
- Sensor model / type
- SteelSeries TrueMove Core optical
SteelSeries's sensor name and type.
- Maximum tracking resolution
- 8500 DPI
SteelSeries states CPI; adjustable in 100 CPI increments.
Source - Maximum report rate
- 1000 Hz
1000 Hz (1 ms) over the wired connection.
Source - Minimum sensitivity
- 200 DPI
Lowest CPI setting listed by SteelSeries.
Source - Published tracking speed
- 300 IPS
Rated on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
Source - Published acceleration threshold
- 35 G
SteelSeries also states zero hardware acceleration.
Source - Stored CPI settings
- 5 settings
Five CPI settings can be saved to onboard memory.
Source
Shape, weight & build
6 items
- Weight
- 77 g
Manufacturer-listed weight without cable.
- Body length
- 120.6 mm
Mouse body length; cable excluded.
Source - Dimensions
- 120.6 × 67 × 37.9 mm (length × width × height)
Length plus SteelSeries's rear width and rear height; the front is 58.3 mm wide and 21.5 mm high. Cable excluded.
- Body width
- 67 mm
Widest (rear) figure; SteelSeries lists 58.3 mm at the front.
Source - Hand orientation
- Right-handed ergonomic shape; side buttons on the left
SteelSeries's stated shape and suggested claw or fingertip grip; side-button position from the official product views. Not a comfort test.
- Lighting
- 3 independently controlled RGB zones (Prism)
Connection & battery
2 items
- Connections
- Wired USB
Wired variant (62513); a separate Rival 3 Wireless (62521) is sold under the same product page. A USB port is required.
- Cable length
- 1.8 m
Rubber cable.
Source
Software & onboard memory
2 items
- Onboard memory
- Yes
Stores polling rate, key bindings and five CPI settings on the mouse; SteelSeries does not state a profile count.
Source - Customisation software
- SteelSeries Engine 3.15.1 or later (Windows 7+, macOS 10.12+)
As named on the specification table; lighting and Engine Apps are configured in software.
Source
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