SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
Gaming Mice

Rival 3 Gen 2

SteelSeries

Released Apr 30, 2025 · Analysis updated Feb 8, 2026

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless Gaming Mouse in the Gaming Mice category. The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 scores 76/100 based on 10 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Latestintech, Tomsguide, Gamesradar, and Gamingtrend.

Critic Score

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76

based on 10 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Reliable wireless connectivity(5)
  • Affordable price(4)
  • Excellent battery life(4)
  • Comfortable shape(4)
  • Solid construction(4)

Cons

  • Heavy(4)
  • No customizable rgb lighting(4)
  • Thin side buttons(3)

10 Expert Reviews

85

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a thoughtfully refined mouse that delivers strong day-to-day performance with its combination of comfort, simplicity, and responsive tracking.

82

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a fantastic mouse for casual gaming, with a maximum DPI of 18,000 and a 1,000Hz polling rate.

82

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is an impressive piece of kit for the price, and it's going to be a steal when on sale.

80
May 31, 2025

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 wireless and wired gaming mice provide excellent value despite entry-level status, offering great performance and comfort at an affordable price point.

78
Aug 1, 2025

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a great budget gaming mouse for casual players with ample potency, reliable wireless connectivity and excellent battery life.

75

SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless mouse review: Cheap, colorful, and close to greatness

70
Dec 22, 2025

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 Wireless is an excellent budget wireless mouse with solid battery life, but it's hampered by its weight.

70

The SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 delivers solid performance and comfort for casual gamers at a budget-friendly price, in its wired and wireless flavors alike.

70
Jul 24, 2025

SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 is a solid budget gaming mouse with good specs, though the wireless version has some compromises.

66
Aug 15, 2025

This mouse is great if you want a reasonably priced Jack of all trades, thanks to its compatibility with removable, rechargeable batteries and its dual Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connectivity.