SteelSeries Rival 3

Good gaming performance ; 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 options ; Long-lasting battery life

CPI settings can be unreliable ; Much heavier than wired version ; Not rechargeable

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a compelling option for people seeking a wireless mouse on a budget, but it’s not as much of a standout as the original Rival 3.

Price ; Weight ; Battery Options ; Bluetooth or 2.4Ghz connections ; Simple RGB Effects ; Great Sensor ; Great Feel in the Palm

Well there we have it! So this mouse is only going to cost you 50 bucks. This is also one of the lightest wireless gaming mouse available on the market. And with all that you get the TrueMove Air sensor with a DPI up to 18,000. Up until now some of the...

Low price ; Solid performance ; Distinctive RGB lighting

Non-braided USB cables can be frustrating

If you're willing to overlook a less-than-stellar cable, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better entry-level gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 3.

Incredible battery life ; Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless ; Very affordable for a wireless mouse ; Works while using one or two AAA batteries

Shape is still slightly uncomfortable when using palm grip ; Weighs more than the wired version ; “High-Efficiency” power-saving mode drops polling rate

The Rival 3 Wireless’ great battery life and upgraded sensor breathe new life into SteelSeries’ budget mouse design.

Low price and light weight. ; TrueMove Core optical sensor. ; Three-part RGB rim.

Shape isn't comfortable for users who palm-grip.

SteelSeries' back-to-basics gaming mouse, the $29.99 Rival 3, is a solid but not irresistible contender.

If you’re looking for the convenience of a wireless mouse without the high price, the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a great option. It’s not flashy, but it’s smooth, sleek and works as intended — most of the time. Despite the comparatively low price...

Mouse feels heavy and of high quality, 5 mouse buttons is the perfect amount and not garish at all. RGB detailing is subtle and, again, doesn’t get in the way.

One-to-one tracking occasionally makes me feel like I’m having to drag my mouse to get movement, can be fixed in Windows mouse sensitivity settings.

Really comfortable feel, long cable and a very good looking design.

Perfect size, works well most the time

Occasionally, the right mouse button does not work, this is a real pain when playing video games and aiming down site.