SteelSeries Rival 310 Review
SteelSeries' Sensei series of PC mice, which we've followed and reviewed over the years, are notable for being a family just in name. Their designs are so divergent that they be brothers, but not from the same or even mother. The company's Rival mice, in contrast, clearly have DNA in common. The physical design, software, and under-the-hood electronics of the SteelSeries Rivals bear witness to both kinship and a sense of direction.
That isn't to say that some elements haven't shifted over time. But if you look at the older Rival Optical Mouse, or the Rival 700 here…
…and then take your first look at the $59.99 Rival 310, you won't be entirely surprised…
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This high-end SteelSeries mouse's design, optical sensor, and button switches are great. Only the configuration software—and a hardware elision or two, versus the previous model—keep the Rival 310 a step short of stardom.
Superior optical sensor and light-touch Omron switches; Attractive, light design with solid crafting; Supports acceleration, deceleration, angle snapping
Only two DPI settings; No lift-distance control; Mouse wheel is a stretch for average hands; Rubber-coated cord instead of braided; Macro editor is basic