SteelSeries Rival

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 464 reviews of SteelSeries Rival. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The price and size are also appreciated.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SteelSeries Rival is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)

SteelSeries Rival review: A solid, basic gaming mouse

There's nothing fancy about this peripheral, but it's a truly reliable workhorse.

Understated design ; Tons of lighting options ; Comfortable design (for righties)

Only six buttons ; 6500CPI sensor might not be high enough for your needs ; Thumb buttons too far forward for claw- and fingertip grippers

The Rival is perfect if you just want a comfortable, bare-bones mouse instead of a 15-button behemoth.

Sep, 2014

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

SteelSeries Rival Review — As Good as It Looks

The Rival's advertising promises "pro-grade performance," "comfort and control," and "maximum personalization." To SteelSeries' credit, this mouse delivers on every single count — but it's not the only mouse on the market to do so.

Comfortable design with excellent grips ; Smart button layout ; Comprehensive software

No DPI indicator ; Weak illumination ; Nothing to set it apart from other mice

The SteelSeries Rival gaming mouse is comfortable to use and comes with attractive software, but the device doesn't really stand out.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Jonathan Kwan (aphnetworks.com)

SteelSeries Rival Review (Page 1 of 4)

"He is the Asian guy with black hair, brown eyes, and glasses," I told my friend. "Oh yeah, I know that guy!", my friend replied, albeit with a slight tone of sarcasm that can be clearly sensed from a mile away without any further explanation required....

As it turns out, the SteelSeries Rival's biggest rival may all boil down to the firmware it runs on, and the software it runs with. Now don't get me wrong -- the SteelSeries Rival is undoubtedly excellent hardware -- there is not a whole lot of...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Stuart_Davidson (hardwareheaven.com)

SteelSeries Rival Optical Mouse Review

SteelSeries have long been established as one of the major players for enthusiast gaming peripherals. When we reviewed their Sensei mouse a while back we found it to be one of the best gaming mice around and they had huge success with their World of...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Chad Sebring (tweaktown.com)

SteelSeries Rival Optical Gaming Mouse Review

SteelSeries goes back to the design room for a right handed mouse with plenty of new features. It's time to see if the Rival can stand its ground.

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Kat Orphanides (expertreviews.co.uk)

SteelSeries Rival review

Great price for a good gaming mouse

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Ben Mansill (pcauthority.com.au)

Labs Brief: Steelseries Rival optical mouse

We recently reviewed the wireless version of the Rival mouse, and at the time were particularly impressed with the actual wireless implementation, but as far as the pure ergonomics and function of the mouse itself goes, this is the pure version.

Great value, and a great mouse.

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : play3r.net (play3r.net)

SteelSeries Rival

The Rival is an interesting proposition from SteelSeries if not because of its apparent focus on minimalism then the associated price with it.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Richard Weatherstone (vortez.net)

SteelSeries Rival Review

With laser mice all the rage at the moment SteelSeries add to their own gaming range a very capable optical mouse. Will it be enough to rival the competition?

Very comfortable in prolonged use (right handers) ; Highly Customisable ; Textured, rubber non-slip surfaces ; Fairly priced

Lack of accessories ; non-braided cable

We labelled the SteelSeries Sensei the best mouse on the planet bar none. We should amend that title to the best laser mouse on the planet because with the Rival the Sensei is not quite the master it once was. Now, we are not for one moment saying the...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Floris Bouchot (funkykit.com)

Steelseries Rival Gaming Mouse Review - FunkyKit

Today we will take a look at the new Steelseries Rival gaming mouse. A mouse is one of the 2 main computer peripherals besides a keyboard and now you need a mouse for almost everything, from browsing the web to playing games to even the BIOS what was...

The Steelseries Rival Optical mouse is an excellent mouse that is if you are using a mousepad or using it on a really flat solid surface. That was the biggest negative point I had about the mouse in the time I used it. Something we have seen on the...

Mar, 2014

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