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Anker Gaming Mouse vs SteelSeries Rival 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Anker Gaming Mouse
SteelSeries Rival 3
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- AK-A7814011
- Rival 3 (Black)
Our Verdict
Anker Gaming Mouse
SteelSeries Rival 3
The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a slightly better wired gaming mouse than the Anker Gaming Mouse. The Rival 3 is a bit lighter, better suited for people with small hands, has a lower click latency, and has a much more consistent CPI. On the other hand, the Anker is still a great gaming mouse that offers fantastic value overall.
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Threshold
Office/Multimedia
6.7
6.3
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.7" (120 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)
Height
1.6" (40 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Width
2.6" (65 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)
Grip Width
63 mm
58 mm
Portability
5.7
5.7
Portability picture
Volume
19.04 in³ (312 cm³)
18.80 in³ (308 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.5
7.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
90 g
78.8 g
Default Weight
127 g
78.8 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
90 g
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.0
Right-handed
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Ambidextrous
No
Shape Only
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
No
No
X.Large Hand
No
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
6.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
Cable Type
Braided
Rubber
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
7.2
7.1
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
6
8
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.2
8.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
7.5 ms
Wired
20 ms
7.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.7
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.75%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.63%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.50%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.38%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.36%
Worst Tracking Error
-3.50%
Minimum CPI
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
6,400 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
200 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.7 ms
Delay At Half Movement
3.9 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.7 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Not Specified
TrueMove Core
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
200 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
6,400 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
200 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
-5%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
3.6 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
8.0
10
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
Anker A7814 Driver
SteelSeries Engine 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
Yes
Account Needed
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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