SteelSeries Rival 5
Gaming Mice

Rival 5

SteelSeries

Released Jan 2020

Ergonomic gaming mouse with 10-zone RGB lighting, 9 programmable buttons, and an 18,000 DPI sensor in a lightweight build. The SteelSeries Rival 5 scores 82/100 based on 24 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8224 reviews

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Pros

  • Customizable rgb lighting with 10 zones(16)
  • Comfortable(14)
  • 9 programmable buttons(13)
  • 18,000 dpi(13)
  • Lightweight design(12)

Cons

  • Poor button placement(4)
  • No wireless option(3)
  • No adjustable scroll wheel(3)

24 Critic Reviews

90
CgmagonlineJul 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a terrific mouse for its price range, offering an optimized and lightweight design, and just the right amount of buttons in the right places.

88
Press-startJan 2020

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a comfortable, reliable mouse with enough functionality to suit a variety of applications and uses.

88
CogconnectedJun 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is an incredibly comfortable and lightweight mouse that offers a wide array of customizable features and settings.

88
GamerantDec 2021

SteelSeries Rival 5 is a versatile, accurate, and durable gaming mouse with excellent tracking and customizable RGB lighting that works well across all game genres.

87
Well-playedJun 2021

The Rival 5 is another solid mouse from SteelSeries that offers an all-rounder feature set and great looks at a reasonable price point.

87
GametyrantJan 2020

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a large yet precise gaming mouse with excellent gameplay, beautiful RGB aesthetics, and comfortable design, though its size may be too big for some users.

85
IgnSep 2024

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a comfortable, feature-packed, right-handed mouse for gamers whose tastes span a wide variety of genres but don’t want to buy different mice for different games.

85
KitguruJul 2021

SteelSeries Rival 5 is a versatile gaming mouse with excellent build quality and performance across multiple game genres.

85
TechradarJun 2021

SteelSeries landed on greatness bringing the design and some of the features of its Rival 600 mouse to a more affordable price point with the highly capable and reliable Rival 5.

85
TomsguideMay 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 incorporates the best features from previous SteelSeries gaming mice, with rock-solid performance and lots of colorful lighting.

85
KnowtechieMay 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a lightweight, multifunctional gaming mouse with customizable buttons, excellent ergonomics, and RGB lighting at an affordable price point.

85
Player2Jul 2021

Retailing at $120AU, the Rival 5 is a versatile, mid-level price point piece of kit that feels great in the hand and looks the part.

85
CravingtechJun 2021

SteelSeries brings back the Rival design that fans love in the Rival 5 and equips it with the latest SteelSeries technology to offer: the TrueMove Air sensor, IP54 Mechanical Switches, and 10 zones of...

85
Shindig

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a versatile, lightweight gaming mouse that excels across multiple genres with its responsive performance, comfortable design, and extensive customization options.

85
N4g

The SteelSeries Rival 5 offers a wide array of features in its default settings but truly transforms with the help of the SteelSeries software engine.

82
ManofmanyJun 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a stylish, high-quality gaming mouse that offers impeccable performance and is highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable, reasonably priced gaming mouse.

82
DigitaltrendsApr 2022

The SteelSeries Rival 5 delivers impressive features and performance at a $60 price point, though its side button layout has some ergonomic quirks.

82
9to5toysMay 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 offers enhanced functionality with 9 programmable buttons in a durable ergonomic design at a reasonable $60 price point.

78
T3Nov 2021

The Steelseries Rival 5 is a solid piece of kit that won’t cost you too much money, offering excellent value for money despite some design flaws.

75
Rtings

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a solid wired gaming mouse with a comfortable shape and good performance for FPS games.

75
CnetMay 2021

SteelSeries Rival 5 gaming mouse is made for your favorite games

74
PcgamerJul 2021

A well-priced gaming mouse, featuring an exciting button layout... which ends up not working so well in practice.

70
PcmagJun 2021

Steelseries' nine-button Rival 5 wired mouse isn't perfectly designed, but it still has a lot to offer for FPS enthusiasts and other gamers.

55
TechpowerupJul 2021

The SteelSeries Rival 5 shows significant sensor performance issues including CPI inaccuracy, motion delay with smoothing, and jitter at higher sensitivity settings.