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The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 in white weighs 77 g, light enough that quick movements come from the wrist rather than the whole arm. Its reinforced mesh cable glides without resistance, so the cord stops being something you fight mid-round. Built for fast, lightweight gaming performance, it holds up as well for ordinary desktop work as it does for competitive rounds.
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 in white weighs 77 g, light enough that quick movements come from the wrist rather than the whole arm. Its reinforced mesh cable glides without resistance, so the cord stops being something you fight mid-round. Built for fast, lightweight gaming performance, it holds up as well for ordinary desktop work as it does for competitive rounds.

Click latency on the Rival 3 Gen 2 is optimised to 1.35 ms, measured from the button press to the input registering. That figure decides whether a fast reaction actually lands in a firefight, and it applies to every click rather than only the first one. SteelSeries positions it for esports and competitive gaming, where activation timing is the whole contest.

Click latency on the Rival 3 Gen 2 is optimised to 1.35 ms, measured from the button press to the input registering. That figure decides whether a fast reaction actually lands in a firefight, and it applies to every click rather than only the first one. SteelSeries positions it for esports and competitive gaming, where activation timing is the whole contest.

True 1-to-1 tracking accuracy means the cursor moves exactly as far as your hand does, with nothing added, smoothed or delayed in between. That is what makes fast reactions and precise control repeatable rather than lucky, because the same physical movement produces the same on-screen result every time you make it during an intense session.
True 1-to-1 tracking accuracy means the cursor moves exactly as far as your hand does, with nothing added, smoothed or delayed in between. That is what makes fast reactions and precise control repeatable rather than lucky, because the same physical movement produces the same on-screen result every time you make it during an intense session.


The TrueMove Core optical sensor, developed by PixArt, runs to 8500 DPI on the Rival 3 Gen 2. Sensor resolution matters at low sensitivity as much as high, because it gives the mouse enough detail to register small deliberate corrections as well as large sweeps. Aiming and flick shots stay accurate and responsive across every game genre.

The TrueMove Core optical sensor, developed by PixArt, runs to 8500 DPI on the Rival 3 Gen 2. Sensor resolution matters at low sensitivity as much as high, because it gives the mouse enough detail to register small deliberate corrections as well as large sweeps. Aiming and flick shots stay accurate and responsive across every game genre.

Mechanical switches engineered for over 60 million clicks sit under the main buttons, and the point of that number is consistency rather than a line on a spec sheet. Each press keeps the same crisp break with no mushiness or slowdown creeping in, which is what keeps the mouse usable through years of intense daily gaming.
Mechanical switches engineered for over 60 million clicks sit under the main buttons, and the point of that number is consistency rather than a line on a spec sheet. Each press keeps the same crisp break with no mushiness or slowdown creeping in, which is what keeps the mouse usable through years of intense daily gaming.


Three independent RGB zones light the Rival 3 Gen 2 and are fully customisable in SteelSeries GG software, with Prism compatibility so effects can run across other SteelSeries gear. Setting each zone separately means the mouse can hold one flat desk colour or carry a moving effect from front to back, whichever suits the rest of the setup.

Three independent RGB zones light the Rival 3 Gen 2 and are fully customisable in SteelSeries GG software, with Prism compatibility so effects can run across other SteelSeries gear. Setting each zone separately means the mouse can hold one flat desk colour or carry a moving effect from front to back, whichever suits the rest of the setup.

The Super Mesh Paracord cable is flexible and light, so it does not snag on a desk edge or drag across the mat during a fast swipe. Underneath, 100% PTFE feet give an enhanced, consistent glide from the first movement to the last, keeping the mouse feeling the same whether you are tracking slowly or flicking hard.
The Super Mesh Paracord cable is flexible and light, so it does not snag on a desk edge or drag across the mat during a fast swipe. Underneath, 100% PTFE feet give an enhanced, consistent glide from the first movement to the last, keeping the mouse feeling the same whether you are tracking slowly or flicking hard.


Everything on the Rival 3 Gen 2 points at high-level play: a lightweight 77 g frame, an ergonomic shell shaped to the hand, and upgraded features over the previous generation. The result is a mouse that stays responsive, durable and comfortable deep into a session rather than one tuned only to look good in a short benchmark.

Everything on the Rival 3 Gen 2 points at high-level play: a lightweight 77 g frame, an ergonomic shell shaped to the hand, and upgraded features over the previous generation. The result is a mouse that stays responsive, durable and comfortable deep into a session rather than one tuned only to look good in a short benchmark.
Everything you need to know about this product
The Rival 3 Gen 2 weighs 77 g, putting it firmly in the lightweight class.
It uses the TrueMove Core 8500 DPI optical sensor developed by PixArt.
Click latency is optimised to 1.35 ms from press to registered input.
The mechanical switches are engineered for over 60 million clicks.
It uses a Super Mesh Paracord cable, which is flexible and does not snag or drag.
It has 3-zone RGB lighting, customised in SteelSeries GG and compatible with Prism.
The feet are 100% PTFE, for enhanced and consistent glide across the pad.
It means the cursor moves exactly as far as your hand does, with no delay in between.
This is the white Rival 3 Gen 2, part number 62516.
SteelSeries aims it at esports and competitive gaming, on the strength of its 1.35 ms click latency.
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