SteelSeries Rival 650

The SteelSeries Rival 650 is decent for FPS gaming. It's a bit on the heavy side, but you can also remove the side panels to make it lighter. It's an extremely comfortable mouse, and it works well with any grip type, but it's too big for small hands. It has an incredible sensor with a wide CPI range, minimal error, and low lift-off distance. It also has low click latency, which is great.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
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Product details

  • Quantum Wireless technology allows accurate, reliable lag free performance on par with SteelSeries' top tier wired mice, while allowing you to remain untethered
  • 24 plus hour battery life on a full charge or 10 hours from 15 minute rapid charge
  • SteelSeries' most advanced optical sensor, TrueMove3 plus, provides true 1 to 1 tracking, while a secondary depth sensor adjusts the lift off distance to control movement with esports precision and accuracy
  • Personalize with 256 unique center of gravity weight tuning configurations to fit your preferences
  • Ultra durable gaming switches guaranteed for 60 million clicks. Lift off distance-customizable, 0.5–2 millimeter

PROS

+ Wide CPI range.
+ High polling rate.
+ Low click latency.

CONS

- On the heavier side.
- Too big for small hands.
- You lose three side buttons when remove side panels.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on September 22, 2020
The SteelSeries Rival 650 is decent for FPS gaming. It's a bit on the heavy side, but you can also remove the side panels to make it lighter. It's an extremely comfortable mouse, and it works well with any grip type, but it's too big for small hands. It has an incredible sensor with a wide CPI range, minimal error, and low lift-off distance. It also has low click latency, which is great.
80
By PCMag on May 06, 2019
Able to operate wired or wirelessly, and packing removable weights and strong software, the SteelSeries Rival 650 is a highly flexible mouse for power gamers looking for an all-occasions device.
80
By PCWorld on December 21, 2018
With the Rival 650’s built-in fast charging and eye-catching look, SteelSeries has finally produced its first must-have mouse.
90
By TechRadar on February 04, 2019
The SteelSeries Rival 650 offers impeccable tracking and dependable connectivity, but a steep price and some hard-to-use buttons hold it back.
80