The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the SteelSeries Rival 600 is 2 mm longer (128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm vs 131 × 62 × 43 mm). The SteelSeries Rival 5 is 11 g lighter (85 g vs 96 g). The SteelSeries Rival 5 uses the newer SteelSeries TrueMove Air sensor and tracks to a higher maximum DPI (18,000 vs 12,000). The SteelSeries Rival 5 came out about 3 years later (May 2021 vs January 2018). In our rankings the SteelSeries Rival 5 is #47 overall and the SteelSeries Rival 600 is #75.
What actually separates them
| SteelSeriesRival 5 | VS | SteelSeriesRival 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/05 | Release Date | 2018/01 |
| #47 | Overall Rank | #75 |
| #39 | FPS Rank | #74 |
| #47 | MOBA Rank | #74 |
| #54 | MMO Rank | #75 |
| 18000 | Max DPI | 12000 -33.3% |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 50 G +25% |
| 400 | IPS | 350 -12.5% |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Air | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System |
| 128.8 mm | Length | 131 mm |
| 62.9 mm | Width | 62 mm |
| 42.1 mm | Height | 43 mm |
| 85g | Weight | 96g +12.9% |
| 9 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switches | Main Switch | SteelSeries Switch |
| 80M | Switch Lifespan | 60M -25% |
Every spec, side by side
| SteelSeriesRival 5 | VS | SteelSeriesRival 600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| SteelSeries | Brand | SteelSeries |
| 2021/05 | Release Date | 2018/01 |
| Rankings | ||
| #47 | Overall Rank | #75 |
| #39 | FPS Rank | #74 |
| #47 | MOBA Rank | #74 |
| #54 | MMO Rank | #75 |
| Performance | ||
| 18000 | Max DPI | 12000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | 100 |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 400 | IPS | 350 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Unknown |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Air | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128.8 mm | Length | 131 mm |
| 62.9 mm | Width | 62 mm |
| 42.1 mm | Height | 43 mm |
| 85g | Weight | 96g |
| Buttons | ||
| 9 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switches | Main Switch | SteelSeries Switch |
| Mechanical | Main Switch Type | Unknown |
| 80M | Switch Lifespan | 60M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
Common questions
Which is lighter, the SteelSeries Rival 5 or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
The SteelSeries Rival 5 is lighter: 85 g vs 96 g.
Are the SteelSeries Rival 5 and SteelSeries Rival 600 the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the SteelSeries Rival 600 is 2 mm longer (128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm vs 131 × 62 × 43 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the SteelSeries Rival 5 or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
The SteelSeries Rival 5 is higher on paper: 18,000 vs 12,000 DPI and 400 vs 350 IPS.
Which is newer, the SteelSeries Rival 5 or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
The SteelSeries Rival 5, by about 3 years: May 2021 vs January 2018.
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