The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 is 9 mm wider (120.6 × 58.3 × 37.9 mm vs 120.6 × 67 × 38 mm). The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 is 29 g lighter (106 g vs 77 g). The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 uses the newer TrueMove Core Optical Sensor (8.5K DPI). The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 came out about 5 years later (September 2020 vs May 2025). In our rankings the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is #61 overall and the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 is #99.
What actually separates them
| SteelSeriesRival 3 Wireless | VS | SteelSeriesRival 3 Gen-2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020/09 | Release Date | 2025/05 |
| #61 | Overall Rank | #99 |
| #56 | FPS Rank | #99 |
| #60 | MOBA Rank | #99 |
| #60 | MMO Rank | #99 |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Air | Sensor | TrueMove Core Optical Sensor (8.5K DPI) |
| Colors | ||
| 58.3 mm | Width | 67 mm |
| 37.9 mm | Height | 38 mm |
| 106g | Weight | 77g -27.4% |
| Wireless, Bluetooth | Connection | Wired |
Every spec, side by side
| SteelSeriesRival 3 Wireless | VS | SteelSeriesRival 3 Gen-2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| SteelSeries | Brand | SteelSeries |
| 2020/09 | Release Date | 2025/05 |
| Rankings | ||
| #61 | Overall Rank | #99 |
| #56 | FPS Rank | #99 |
| #60 | MOBA Rank | #99 |
| #60 | MMO Rank | #99 |
| Performance | ||
| 18000 | Max DPI | Unknown |
| 100 | Min DPI | Unknown |
| 40 G | Acceleration | Unknown |
| 400 | IPS | Unknown |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Air | Sensor | TrueMove Core Optical Sensor (8.5K DPI) |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Unknown |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 120.6 mm | Length | 120.6 mm |
| 58.3 mm | Width | 67 mm |
| 37.9 mm | Height | 38 mm |
| 106g | Weight | 77g |
| No | Extra Weights | Unknown |
| Buttons | ||
| 6 | Total Buttons | 6 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| SteelSeries mechanical switches | Main Switch | Unknown |
| Mechanical | Main Switch Type | Unknown |
| 60M | Switch Lifespan | Unknown |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Bluetooth | Connection | Wired |
| AAA | Battery Type | Unknown |
| Software Features | ||
| No | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2
Common questions
Which is lighter, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless or the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2?
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 is lighter: 106 g vs 77 g.
Are the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2 is 9 mm wider (120.6 × 58.3 × 37.9 mm vs 120.6 × 67 × 38 mm).
Which is newer, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless or the SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2?
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen-2, by about 5 years: September 2020 vs May 2025.
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