SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless Gaming Mouse

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Product Overview

SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless is a high-performance wireless gaming mouse with a unique dual sensor setup, customizable weights, and 8-zone RGB lighting.
The sensor setup in the Rival 650 Wireless includes not only a primary TrueMove3+ optical sensor but also a Depth Sensing optical sensor. Together, they allow the Rival 650 Wireless to track better particularly on lift off. This ultra-fast mouse combines 1ms latency with TrueMove3's 12000 max CPI for high speed tracking.
The mouse's customizable weights comprise eight 4g weights and eight slots, making it possible to configure not only the weight but also the center of gravity.
As a wireless mouse, the Rival 650 Wireless also comes with a decent 24h battery life as well as fast charging that tops up 10+ hours of use in just 15 minutes.
It is essentially the wireless version of the SteelSeries Rival 600.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Fast response time and programmable buttons
  • Excellent build quality
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Lacks a niche in which to store the wireless key

What external reviewers found***

External score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Incredible sensor
  • Outstanding sensor with wide CPI range and low lift-off distance
  • Solid build quality
  • Superb click latency
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Fast response time and programmable buttons
Cons
  • No Bluetooth support
  • No wireless charging
  • No removable weights
  • Limited to only three side buttons
  • Nothing in particular
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB
Wireless Connectivity
Via USB receiver

Construction

Buttons
7 buttons
Cable
2 m / 6.5 ft
Form Factor
Ergonomic, Right-Handed Wireless Mouse
Material
Fiber-Reinforced Plastic
Switch Type
SteelSeries Switch

Dimensions

Size | Depth
131 mm / 5.2 inch
Size | Height
43 mm / 1.7 inch
Size | Width
69 mm / 2.7 inch
Weight
121 g / 4.2 ounces without cable, Customizable up to 153 g / 5.4 ounces

Function

Compatibility
Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox
Fast Charging
15 minutes for 10 hours of use
Processor
32-bit ARM processor
Resolution
100–12000 in 100 CPI Increments
RGB Lighting
8 RGB Zones, Independently Controlled
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System (TrueMove 3 Optical Gaming Sensor + Depth Sensing Linear Optical Detection)

Performance

Battery Life
24 hours
Durability
60 million clicks
Max Acceleration
50G
Report Rate
1000 Hz / 1 ms

Production

Debut
2018-11

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Rival 650 is a solid-if-pricey high-end mouse. By default, the mouse lighting is set to cycle through a wide range of colors. The mouse is also a treat to use in games, where the fast response time and programmable buttons are adaptable.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Easy-to-use software
  • Fast response time and programmable buttons
  • Built-in support for a wide range of games
Cons
  • No removable weights
  • No wireless charging

rtings[2]

Reviewer score 54%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Rival 650 is a great office mouse, but it's too big for people with small hands to use with any grip type. It has a lot of buttons you can reprogram, which helps with your workflow. It's wireless, keeping your setup clean, but you can only use it with its proprietary receiver. The mouse is disappointing for ultra-light gaming.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Outstanding sensor with wide CPI range and low lift-off distance
  • Superb click latency
  • Extremely comfy
  • Incredible sensor
  • High polling rate
Cons
  • Limited to only three side buttons
  • No Bluetooth support

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 74%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
At 121 grams, the Rival 650 offers a nice heft in the hand, and it can be customized by popping off each side. RGB lighting is split into four areas, with eight total zones, as two strips on each side can be configured with three separate colors. The primary mouse buttons are split from the body and offer consistent tactile feel using SteelSeries Switches rated for 60 million clicks.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Accurate tracking
  • Solid build quality
  • Easy to set up
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

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References

  1. ^ SteelSeries Rival 650 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-650. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  2. ^ SteelSeries Rival 650 Mouse Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/rival-650. 2020-09-22. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  3. ^ SteelSeries Rival 650 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-650. 2019-02-04. Retrieved 2021-03-23.

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