SteelSeries Rival 5 Gaming Mouse
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Product Overview
SteelSeries Rival 5 is a midrange wired gaming mouse. It sits between the Rival 3 and Rival 600 in SteelSeries' current mouse lineup and features the company's new Golden Micro IP54 switches.
Despite its midrange pricing, the Rival 5 has an ergonomic 9-button layout, including 5 side buttons that make it a good option for MOBA, MMO, and other fast-paced games. It also features 10-zone RGB lighting.
The Rival 5 features the company's TrueMove Air optical sensor with true 1-to-1 tracking. Its Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches are rated for 80 million clicks with improved dust and water resistance.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Attractive design
- Tons of customizable buttons
- Comfortable thumb button
- Good mouse feet
Cons
- Not as good for MMO gaming as dedicated mice
What external reviewers found***
External score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent tracking of TrueMove Air sensor
- Solid build quality
- Well-crafted design
- Sturdy, lightweight design
- Feels well-built
- Comfortable right-handed shape that's well-suited for all grip types
Cons
- Not comfortable enough for most users
- Lackluster wireless performance
- Not as light as some competitors
- No wireless connection options
- Only onboard storage for one profile
Price Comparison
Specifications
Construction
Buttons
9 buttons
Cable
2 m / 6.7 ft mesh cable
Colors
Black Matte Finish
Form Factor
Ergonomic, Right-Handed Mouse
Material
ABS Plastic
Switch Type
SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switche
Dimensions
Size | Depth
128.80 mm / 5.07 inches
Size | Height
42.00mm / 1.65 inches
Size | Width
68.15mm / 2.68 inches
Weight
85 g
Function
Compatibility
Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox
Resolution
100–18,000 in 100 CPI Increments
RGB Lighting
10-Zone RGB lighting
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air optical sensor
Weather Resistance
IP54
Performance
Durability
80 million clicks
Max Acceleration
40G
Report Rate
1000 Hz / 1 ms
Production
Debut
2021-04
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 87%The Rival 5's 6.7-foot super-mesh cable is as smooth as butter. The mouse weighs 3 ounces and measures 5.1 x 2.5 x 1.1 inches. With SteelSeries' GG software, the mouse can easily be customized.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Super-mesh cable
- Comfortable thumb rest
- Customizable profiles
Cons
- Not comfortable enough for most users
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 68%Steelseries' Rival 5 wired gaming mouse isn't perfectly designed, but it still has a lot to offer. The high-humped chassis guides your hand into a draped position that's comfortable to hold for long stretches. A coating on the matte black shell helps keep your hand in place. It features four lighting elements: a logo in the palm, a scroll wheel, and two accent light bars.
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Pros
- Comfortable to hold for long stretches
- Sniper button is easy to reach
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Not as light as some competitors
- Not as comfortable as some rivals
rtings[3]
Reviewer score 44%The SteelSeries Rival 5 feels sturdy and has a good number of buttons. It has an ergonomic right-handed shape that's well-suited for all grip types. It also has a low click latency, a wide CPI range, and a very low lift-off distance. Unfortunately, you can't set the CPI very precisely as it's only adjustable by steps of 100.
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Pros
- Feels well-built
- Comfortable right-handed shape that's well-suited for all grip types
- Good number of buttons, all of which are programmable using the companion software compatible with Windows and macOS
- Very low lift-off distance
Cons
- No wireless connection options
- Scroll wheel lacks L/R tilt buttons and doesn't unlock for free scrolling
- Not as many buttons as a dedicated MMO mouse
- Only onboard storage for one profile
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 82%The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a mid-range addition to the Rival series of gaming mice. At $59, it comes in above the $30 (£23, AUS$46) Rival 3 and well below the $79 (£79, about AU$100) Rivals 600 and 650. SteelSeries has kept the exceptional light show on display with custom RGB lighting zones at the mouse wheel and the palm rest.
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Pros
- Sturdy, lightweight design
- Excellent tracking of TrueMove Air sensor
- Super Mesh cable
Cons
- Lackluster wireless performance
- No silicone side grips
tomsguide[5]
Reviewer score 73%The SteelSeries Rival 5 is an ergonomic right-handed mouse with a high ridged palm rest. It has a clickable scroll wheel and a dots-per-inch (DPI) sensitivity adjuster. On the left side of the mouse is where things get interesting, however. There are two thin thumb buttons, as well as a “sniper” thumb button.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Well-crafted design
- Colorful LED strips
- Clickable scroll wheel
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Only one middle-of-the-road scroll wheel resistance setting
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References
- ^ SteelSeries Rival 5 gaming mouse review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-5. 2021-07-11. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ Steelseries Rival 5 Gaming Mouse Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse. 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
- ^ SteelSeries Rival 5 Mouse Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/rival-5. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Steelseries Rival 5 gaming mouse review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-5-gaming-mouse. 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-06-14.
- ^ SteelSeries Rival 5 review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-rival-5. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
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