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Background

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is a versatile, budget-friendly gaming mouse. It was released in November of 2020 and was designed for long lasting performance. This device features a dual-wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0), and a 400+ hour battery life.

The mouse weighs between 96g and 106g depending on configuration and features durable 60 million clicks switch. It is known for its precision, comfort, and durability.

While there have been updates/ improvements, no recalls have been made. There is no other recall information available regarding SteelSeries Rival 3 wireless gaming mouse.

Since the release of SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless, the Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 has been released. This device has improved the battery life and reduced click-latency. It features 18,000 DPI TrueMove Sensor and 1,000Hz polling rate.

Identification

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless is identified by its sleek ergonomic features, and high-performance specifications. It has a matte black finish, single-zone RGB scroll wheel, and an 18,000 CPI TrueMove Air Sensor. It can also be identified by a wireless dongle, and a top shell that holds two AAA batteries underneath.

Technical Specifications

Design:

  • Black Cover Material- Black Matte Finish
  • Shape- Ergonomic, Right-Handed
  • Grip Style- Claw or Fingertip
  • Number of Buttons- 6
  • Switch Type- SteelSeries mechanical switches, rated for 60 million clicks
  • Weight- 106g (two batteries), 96g (one battery)
  • Length- 120.60mm / 4.74 inches
  • Width- 58.30mm/ 2.30 inches (front), 67.00 mm / 2.64 inches (back)
  • Height- 21.50mm / 0.85 inches (front), 37.90mm / 1.49 inches (back)
  • Core Construction- ABS Plastic
  • Illumination- RGB Zones
  • Connection- 2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0

Sensor:

  • Sensor type- Optical
  • Sensor- SteelSeries TrueMove Air
  • CPI-100-18,000 in 100 CPI Increments
  • IPS- 400 (on SteelSeries QcK surfaces)
  • Polling Rate-1000Hz / 1ms
  • Acceleration- 40G

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Compatibility:

  • OS- Windows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Linux. USB port required.
  • Software- SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+, for Windows (7 or Newer) and Mac OSX (10.12 or newer)

source: steelseries.com Rival 3 Wireless Specifications

Additional Information

Wikipedia- SteelSeries

Rival 3 wireless on SteelSeries

SteelSeries Support Page

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Mouse Full Disassembly Video

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