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Razer DeathAdder Elite vs SteelSeries Rival 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Razer DeathAdder Elite
SteelSeries Rival 3
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- DeathAdder Elite
- DeathAdder Elite (Destiny 2 Edition)
- DeathAdder Elite (Overwatch Edition)
- DeathAdder Elite (SKT T1 Edition)
- Rival 3 (Black)
Our Verdict
Razer DeathAdder Elite
SteelSeries Rival 3
The SteelSeries Rival 3 and the Razer DeathAdder Elite are comparable wired gaming mice, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. The SteelSeries is significantly lighter, has a somewhat lower click latency, and its software is compatible with both Windows and macOS. It's suitable for all grip types, but it's ideal for a claw grip, regardless of hand size. On the other hand, the Razer has a wider CPI range, and you can set the CPI by increments of one. It also has a lower lift-off distance and larger side buttons. It's well-suited for a palm grip for all hand sizes, but those with smaller hands likely won't be able to use the mouse comfortably with a claw or fingertip grip.
Main Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.2
6.3
Comfort Of Use
8.5
8.0
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Number Of Programmable Inputs
16
8
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (128 mm)
4.8" (121 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.5" (38 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
2.6" (67 mm)
Grip Width
65 mm
58 mm
Portability
5.4
5.7
Portability picture
Volume
23.49 in³ (385 cm³)
18.80 in³ (308 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.0
7.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
99.4 g
78.8 g
Default Weight
99.4 g
78.8 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Comfort Of Use
8.5
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
Yes
No
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
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
7.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
7.0 ft (2.1 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
7.4
7.1
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
16
8
Profile Switching Button
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.2
8.1
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
11.6 ms
7.5 ms
Wired
11.6 ms
7.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.3
8.7
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.10%
-0.75%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.25%
-0.63%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.08%
-0.50%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.27%
0.38%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.26%
2.36%
Worst Tracking Error
5.06%
-3.50%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
1 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
Razer 5G
TrueMove Core
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 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
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
6.5
10
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
SteelSeries Engine 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
Yes
Account Needed
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
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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