If, at first, you don’t succeed...make a wireless mouse? SteelSeries’ budget gaming mouse, the Rival 3, fell short of the competition earlier this year thanks to a small design flaw. You’d assume that a wireless version would fall into the same trap, but the $49.99 Rival 3 Wireless stands out among basic wireless gaming mice due to a rich feature set. Like its predecessor, the Rival 3 Wireless has an imperfect shell, but the mouse's upgraded sensor, incredible battery life, and multiple connection options make it a good choice for people looking to go wireless on a budget. Cut the Cord, Find Your Calling Other than the missing cable, you won’t see much difference between the Rival 3 and the Rival 3 Wireless. Measuring 1.44 by 2.63 by 4.88 inches (HWD), it’s just a teensy bit wider and higher than the original, which measured 1.34 by 2.63 by 4.64 inches. Wrapped entirely in matte black plastic, save for the single RGB lighting element in the scroll wheel, the Rival 3 Wireless a fai...
The Rival 3 Wireless’ great battery life and upgraded sensor breathe new life into SteelSeries’ budget mouse design.
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