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42 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Steelseries Rival 650. The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The usability and durability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some negative reviews about the size and price.
durability, usability, design, reliability
price, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Steelseries Rival 650 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Michael Justin Allen Sexton (pcmag.com)
Able to operate wired or wirelessly, and packing removable weights and strong software, the SteelSeries Rival 650 is a highly flexible mouse for power gamers looking for an all-occasions device.
High durability. Excellent performance. No perceptible jitter. Can operate wirelessly or wired. Weight-adjustable.
Price a bit high. No storage niche for USB dongle.
On the whole, though, the SteelSeries Rival 650 is a solid-if-pricey high-end mouse. (Corsair's Dark Core RGB SE has a lower MSRP of $89.99 and often retails closer to $70; the Logitech G903, out a couple of years now, has a $149.99 MSRP, but sells for...
Expert review by : Hayden Dingman (pcworld.com)
With the Rival 650's built-in fast charging and eye-catching look, SteelSeries has finally produced its first must-have gaming mouse.
Gets 10 hours of charge in only 15 minutes ; Comfortable and attractive design ; Removable weight system provides plenty of options
Heavier than some might like ; Expensive ; Third thumb button is small and awkwardly placed
If you’re looking for a wireless mouse and don’t want to throw down for Powerplay, I think the SteelSeries Rival 650 is your next best bet. Sure, at $120 it’s a bit more expensive than some of the competition, including refresh—but the fast charging...
Expert review by : John Hvidlykke (lbtechreviews.com)
SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless test: Tron-style Danish mouse has movable centre of gravity!
Low, long and gorgeous. Sits well in an adult hand. Not so much nonsense.
Most mice beat it on dpi numbers and speed. But they’re just numbers.
SteelSeries has tried to entice an “adult” gamer audience. And they will probably succeed with the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless, which is a gorgeous and relaxed mouse for those who can’t be bothered to sit and fuss with tangled cables. The lift off...
Expert review by : Jeremy Gulley 598 Articles (funkykit.com)
Thanks to SteelSeries, we'll be taking a quick look at the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless Mouse. It's one of the first wireless gaming mouse from SteelSeries and we're super interested to see how it will perform. Will there be any lag? If the response...
Great comfort and ergonomics ; Great battery life ; Wonderful lighting ; Assortment of weights ; Great construction ; Can use mouse while its charging via cable ; Actively support and updated software! ; Software footprint low ; Response rate good for...
The Rival 650 Wireless mouse from SteelSeries is a surefire winner in our books. The Rival 650 is molded with all of the premium features in mind; and the no-compromise execution is certainly beyond par for the course. Battery life is excellent,...
Expert review by : vortez.net (vortez.net)
Today we're taking a look at the SteelSeries Rival 650, an update on the Rival 600, is it worth the jump in price? Read on to find out.