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SteelSeries Rival 5 vs SteelSeries Prime+
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Prime+
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- Rival 5 (Black)
- Rival 5 (Destiny 2)
- Prime+ (Black)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Prime+
The SteelSeries Rival 5 and the SteelSeries Prime+ are wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The Prime+ is lighter and has a more precisely adjustable CPI. It also has an OLED screen under the mouse that you can use to customize settings without the companion software. Comparatively, the Rival 5 has three additional side buttons and a significantly lower click latency. Both mice are well-suited for all grip types, but those with larger hands may favor the Rival 5, while the Prime+ is more accommodating for smaller hands.
Main Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
6.3
7.2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
7
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (129 mm)
4.9" (125 mm)
Height
1.7" (42 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Width
2.7" (68 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
65 mm
Portability
5.4
5.5
Portability picture
Volume
22.64 in³ (371 cm³)
22.09 in³ (362 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
7.8
6.9
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
76.2 g
71 g
Default Weight
76.2 g
105 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Maximum Weight Without Wire
71 g
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
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
No
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
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
8.5
8.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 ft (2.1 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
Micro USB
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
8.0
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
8.0
7.3
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Optical And Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
9
6
Number Of Side Buttons
5
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
7
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.5
7.2
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
9.8 ms
Wired
9.8 ms
20 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.7
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.52%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.42%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.58%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.38%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.51%
Worst Tracking Error
-5.44%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.3
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
16.2 ms
Delay At Half Movement
5.3 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
7.8 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove Air
TrueMove Pro+
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
100 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
2%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 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
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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