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SteelSeries Prime vs SteelSeries Prime Wireless
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries Prime Wireless
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Variants
- Prime (Black)
- Prime (Black Ice Edition)
- Prime (Neo Noir Edition)
- Prime Wireless (Black)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries Prime Wireless
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless is a wireless version of the SteelSeries Prime. The Prime is a wired-only model that's lighter. Its sensor has a lower lift-off distance and allows you to set the CPI lower and adjust it more precisely by increments of 50. On the other hand, the Prime Wireless has better quality mouse feet that glide more smoothly. Its cable also has a USB-C connector, making it much easier to replace than the cable on the Prime, which has an older micro-USB connector.
Main Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
7.2
7.4
Wireless Versatility
0.0
7.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (125 mm)
4.9" (125 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Width
2.7" (68 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Grip Width
65 mm
65 mm
Portability
5.5
5.5
Portability picture
Volume
22.09 in³ (362 cm³)
22.09 in³ (362 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
8.4
7.4
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
68.6 g
81.3 g
Default Weight
68.6 g
81.3 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.0
Right-handed
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
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
Yes
X.Large Hand
No
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
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
No
No
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
7.2
Bluetooth
No
No
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No
Yes
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
Yes
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Cable
8.5
8.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Length
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.7 ft (2.1 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
8.0
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
7.3
7.0
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Optical And Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
7
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.1
8.2
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
3.7 ms
7.1 ms
Wired
3.7 ms
6.6 ms
Receiver
N/A
7.1 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.4
8.7
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.06%
-0.81%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.13%
-0.29%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.33%
-0.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.15%
0.39%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.14%
2.42%
Worst Tracking Error
-0.50%
-9.19%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.6
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
17.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
4.7 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
5.0 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove Pro
TrueMove Air
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
Loud
Loud
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
10
10
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
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
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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