SteelSeries Rival 3
A budget all-rounder with solid clicks.
The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a light wired ergonomic mouse with the SteelSeries TrueMove Core sensor. It weighs 77 g, has 6 buttons and suits claw, palm and fingertip grips and small and medium hands. It’s mainly for FPS and Minecraft.
The numbers, explained
What each spec means in plain English, and who the Rival 3 suits. We don’t rank mice against each other — the right one depends on your hands, games and budget.
- Weight
- 77 g
- Max DPI
- 8,500
- Tracking speed
- 300 IPS
- Max acceleration
- 35 G
- Polling rate
- 1,000 Hz
- Connection
- Wired
- Battery life
- None (wired)
- Programmable buttons
- 6
- Sensor
- SteelSeries TrueMove Core
- Switches
- SteelSeries mechanical (60M)
- Shape
- Ergonomic · Right-handed
- Best grips
- Claw / Palm / Fingertip
- Hand sizes
- Small / Medium
- Minecraft CPS potential
- Moderate CPS (3/5)
- Lowest trusted price
- ₹2,299 · Approx. India street price, Oct 2026
- ProMouser rating
- Not published
Specs are manufacturer-published headline figures and may differ by variant or region. Confirm current details with the manufacturer or seller before buying.
Strengths and trade-offs
Worked out from the spec sheet and how the shape and switches behave in games. We haven’t written a hands-on review of this one yet.
Why you’d pick it
- Light and agile77 g keeps it quick without feeling hollow.
- Great valueAround ₹2,299 in India.
Think twice if…
- Right-handed onlyThe sculpted shape won’t work for left-handed players.
Check the price
Usually around ₹2,299 in India (approximate street price, October 2026). Prices move often, so compare a few sellers and buy from the brand’s official store or an authorised reseller.
