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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Abstract: Optical mice first hit the scene back in 1999, replacing ball mice and their fluff-stuffing rollers. The Optical sensor is basically a tiny camera, with a small LED bouncing red light off the mousing surface onto a CMOS sensor, thousands of times per seco...
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Published: 2014-03-07, Author: Michael , review by: cravingtech.com
The Rival may not have as many “bling blings” as the Sensei (which has an LCD display and a 32-bit ARM processor), but it gets back to the core of a great gaming mouse: design, performance, and comfort. Designed specifically for right handed gamers, the ...
Another solid effort from Steelseries, but not our top choice...
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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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"I was beginning to feel that this wasn't a precision engineered product and started wishing I could trade that 3D printable nameplate for some decent Teflon feet"...
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Published: 2014-04-11, Author: Jonathan , review by: aphnetworks.com
As it turns out, the SteelSeries Rival's biggest rival may all boil down to the firmware it runs on, and the software it runs with. Now don't get me wrong -- the SteelSeries Rival is undoubtedly excellent hardware -- there is not a whole lot of question a...
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...
