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SteelSeries Rival 100 vs Razer Viper Mini
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SteelSeries Rival 100
Razer Viper Mini
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight122 g
AmbidextrousYes
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight58.7 g
AmbidextrousShape Only
Variants
- Rival 100 (Alchemy Gold)
- Rival 100 (Black)
- Rival 100 (Black/Red)
- Rival 100 (Forged Red)
- Rival 100 (Gaia Green)
- Rival 100 (Proton Yellow)
- Rival 100 (Sakura Purple)
- Rival 100 (White)
- Viper Mini (Black)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 100
Razer Viper Mini
The Razer Viper Mini is a significantly better wired gaming mouse than the SteelSeries Rival 100. It feels sturdier, has a more flexible cable, better mouse feet, and it's much lighter. It also has a wider CPI range, a more precisely adjustable CPI, and better click latency. Unfortunately, its software is only compatible with Windows, while the SteelSeries has companion software that's compatible with Windows and macOS. The Razer is ideal for a fingertip grip for all hand sizes, while the SteelSeries is best-suited for claw or fingertip grip for most hand sizes. Both mice are suitable for palm grip for smaller hands.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
7.1
6.1
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
8
14
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Glossy
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.7" (120 mm)
4.6" (117 mm)
Width
2.6" (67 mm)
2.4" (61 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.5" (39 mm)
Grip Width
64 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
Yes
Shape Only
Left-Handed Friendly
No
Yes
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.7
5.8
Portability picture
Box Volume
19.16 in³ (314 cm³)
16.96 in³ (278 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.6
9.1
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
94 g
58.7 g
Default Weight
122 g
58.7 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
94 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
No
Yes
Ambidextrous
Yes
Shape Only
Coating
Glossy
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
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
8.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
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
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
No
X.Large Hand
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2
Additional Buttons
7.4
7.4
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
6
6
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
8
14
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.6
9.5
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.3 ms
Wired
17 ms
2.3 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.3
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-1.27%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-1.75%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-1.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.71%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.34%
Worst Tracking Error
4.50%
Minimum CPI
250 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI
4,000 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
250 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
9.0
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
12.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
3.2 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
4.2 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
SDNS 3059-SS
PixArt PMW3359
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
250 CPI
200 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
4,000 CPI
8,500 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
250 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
-6%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
Razer Synapse 3
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
No
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Partially
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Black
Rival 100
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Viper Mini
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Rival 100
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Rival 100
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Viper Mini
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Rival 100
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Viper Mini
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Rival 100
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Rival 100
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Rival 100
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Rival 100
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