The short version
They are the same shape and the same size (131 × 62 × 43 mm). The SteelSeries Rival 600 is 25 g lighter (121 g vs 96 g). They share the SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System and both track to 12,000 DPI. The SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless came out 9 months later (October 2018 vs January 2018). In our rankings the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless is #56 overall and the SteelSeries Rival 600 is #75.
What actually separates them
| SteelSeriesRival 650 Wireless | VS | SteelSeriesRival 600 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018/10 | Release Date | 2018/01 |
| #56 | Overall Rank | #75 |
| #71 | FPS Rank | #74 |
| #55 | MOBA Rank | #74 |
| #38 | MMO Rank | #75 |
| 121g | Weight | 96g -20.7% |
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wired |
Every spec, side by side
| SteelSeriesRival 650 Wireless | VS | SteelSeriesRival 600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| SteelSeries | Brand | SteelSeries |
| 2018/10 | Release Date | 2018/01 |
| Rankings | ||
| #56 | Overall Rank | #75 |
| #71 | FPS Rank | #74 |
| #55 | MOBA Rank | #74 |
| #38 | MMO Rank | #75 |
| Performance | ||
| 12000 | Max DPI | 12000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | 100 |
| 50 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 350 | IPS | 350 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | Unknown |
| 0.5 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Unknown |
| SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 131 mm | Length | 131 mm |
| 62 mm | Width | 62 mm |
| 43 mm | Height | 43 mm |
| 121g | Weight | 96g |
| Yes | Extra Weights | Unknown |
| Buttons | ||
| 7 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 3 | Buttons (Left) | 3 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| SteelSeries Switch | Main Switch | SteelSeries Switch |
| 60M | Switch Lifespan | 60M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wired |
| Built In | 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 650 Wireless
SteelSeries Rival 600
Common questions
Which is lighter, the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
The SteelSeries Rival 600 is lighter: 121 g vs 96 g.
Are the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 600 the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and the same size (131 × 62 × 43 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
Neither — they match on paper: 12,000 vs 12,000 DPI and 350 vs 350 IPS.
Which is newer, the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless or the SteelSeries Rival 600?
The SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless, by 9 months: October 2018 vs January 2018.
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