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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Shape
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Weight
    6. Hand Size Recommendation
    7. Wireless Versatility
    8. Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    9. Cable
    10. Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    11. Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    12. Mouse Feet
    13. In The Box
  5. Control
    1. Additional Buttons
    2. Click Latency
    3. CPI
    4. Sensor Latency
    5. Sensor Specifications
    6. Mouse Wheel
    7. Noise
  6. Operating System And Software
    1. Configuration Software
    2. Mouse Compatibility
  7. Comments

SteelSeries Rival 3 vs Razer DeathAdder Essential

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Rival 3
Razer DeathAdder Essential

Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Dec 15, 2022 03:41 PM

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SteelSeries Rival 3 Picture
Razer DeathAdder Essential Picture
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
78.8 g
Ambidextrous
Shape Only
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
93.2 g
Ambidextrous
No

Variants

  • Rival 3 (Black)
  • DeathAdder Essential (Black)
  • DeathAdder Essential (Matte Black)
  • DeathAdder Essential (White)

Review

See SteelSeries Rival 3 Review
See Razer DeathAdder Essential Review
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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Rival 3

Razer DeathAdder Essential

The SteelSeries Rival 3 is overall a better gaming mouse than the Razer DeathAdder Essential. The SteelSeries has a sturdier-feeling build, a lighter weight, smoother-gliding mouse feet, and onboard memory. It also has lower latency, a wider CPI range, and a more consistent sensor. Comparatively, you can set a HyperShift button on the Razer, giving you a second layer of controls for as long as you hold it. Also, the Razer's larger size and shape make it more suitable for larger hands using a palm grip.

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