I am pretty tough on my mice because I enjoy playing FPS games that require a lot of mouse movement and clicks. I have gone through a few different generic brands over the years and wanted something with a better build that the buttons might last longer. This Steelseries mouse is a good size, though I prefer the slightly wider format I have had in the past from other models. It has all the basic options with a few nice perks. I don't know that I really need 18K DPI, but having the option to go higher is nice. The scroll wheel and the buttons all feel very sturdy. The weight is sturdy but still light and the glide pads are smooth.
I am not a big fan of the whole RGB on everything movement. It was a bit more complicated than I would have liked to modify the RGB settings out of the box. I had to install a 400MB software package to control this which seems like total overkill, but if you have some use for the additional software that is bundled, it is a great value. After figuring out how to modify the RGB, it is actually kind of fun. It is cool being able to modify 5 different zones each with different colors if you want, especially at this price point.
I have large hands, so a slightly larger mouse would be ideal, which is why I am knocking one star off the ergonomics and comfort. Still at this price point, it will be impossible to find the same quality, so this is a no brainer. While the software feels like over kill, I don't know of any mouse that doesn't require software installation to modify the settings and to the best of my knowledge, Steelseries doesn't have the privacy concerns that many other big brands have been exposed to have with their software. I am about a month in and very happy with the purchase. Unless there is a compelling need for more buttons or format, I don't know why you would want to spend more!
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 24 months |
|---|---|
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Series | Rival 3 |
| Item model number | 62513 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar |
| Product Dimensions | 3.78 x 6.71 x 12.04 cm; 76.54 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 38 x 67 x 120 millimeters |
| Colour | Black |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
