performance and reliability that is exceptional for the cost of entry, with a few genuinely surprising and welcome touches."Īlthough the all plastic shell might be the first sign that this SteelSeries entry lies in the affordable range, there’s definite quality and surprise to be found too.
Plus, the small size allows for various grips complemented by an ambidextrous design that is comfortable to use for extended periods. This adds a level of versatility where we immediately began taking the Rival 3 between different devices from gaming laptops to desktop builds. In terms of weight and grip the Rival 3 sits firmly in the lightweight and compact category with a size that is smaller than most gaming mice and the 77-grams coming in a lot lighter than the competition. That said, there’s also a mainstream everyday-like quality to the build and overall all-plastic feel so it's a slight give and take. Thanks to performance and reliability that is exceptional for the cost of entry, with a few genuinely surprising and welcome touches.
The Rival 3 sits somewhere in between, but mostly in the former. Based on the company’s reputation, and previous mice we’ve covered like the excellent Sensei Ten living up to specs and marketing. The SteelSeries Rival 3 falls into the affordable range with a price at around $69 AUD, but it does so with an eye to quality and performance comparable to mice twice the cost.Ĭoming from SteelSeries there’s an expectation that the hardware maker has managed to do just that with the Rival 3. Or more precisely, the price point which begins at affordable takes a ride through mid-range town and ends up in premium-ville can determine worth.
It’s a sentiment that we’ve discussed in peripheral reviews before but it’s worth repeating here – price can factor into the quality of a product.
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