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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 2.4GHz and Bluetooth — 18000 DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Light-Weight — 100% PTFE Feet — Aqua

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse

Bottom line: The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse: 200-hour battery on 2.4GHz, 450 hours on Bluetooth, from a single AAA cell; main trade-off: AAA battery means buying cells or rechargeables, not USB-C recharging.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 200-hour battery on 2.4GHz, 450 hours on Bluetooth, from a single AAA cell
  • ✓ Dual connectivity: gaming-grade 2.4GHz dongle plus Bluetooth for laptops and tablets
  • ✓ 1.9ms click latency, close to wired response for competitive shooters
  • ✓ TrueMove Air 18,000 DPI sensor rated 400 IPS and 40G acceleration
  • ✓ Switches rated for 60 million clicks; 100% PTFE feet glide out of the box

Cons

  • ✗ AAA battery means buying cells or rechargeables, not USB-C recharging
  • ✗ Removing the AAA to save 11g cuts you down to wired-only or Bluetooth use
  • ✗ Aqua colorway limits it if you want an all-black or white desk setup

Manufacturer description

Outclass your opponents with the improved Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 featuring near-instant response times thanks to greatly lowered latency. Effortlessly switch between gaming-grade 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth for other devices. TrueMove Core 18K DPI Optical Sensor (400IPS, 40G) ensures your skillshots precisely land, while your clicks remain snappy due to hyper-durable switches — up to 60 million clicks, guaranteed. Play for up to 200 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 450 hours on Bluetooth connection with a AAA battery.

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Key Features

  • DUAL WIRELESS — Switch between gaming-grade 2.4GHz wireless connection and Bluetooth for other devices
  • FASTER THAN EVER — No wires, no limits; outpace the competition with super responsive 1.9ms click latency
  • TRUE 1-TO-1 TRACKING — TrueMove Air 18K Optical Sensor accurately reflects your most precise movements to land your most accurate shots
  • 60M CLICK DURABILITY — Incredible durability with a built-to-last, tough switch that won't lose its crispy clicks
  • UP TO 200 HR BATTERY — With 2.4GHz lasting 200 hours (450 on Bluetooth) get the most out of Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2; lighten the load by 11g with just one AAA battery

Full Specifications

BrandSteelSeries
ColorAqua
Weight11g
Style NameRival 3 Gen 2 - Wireless
Unit Count1 Count
Battery Life200 hours
ConnectivityBluetooth, 2.4GHz
Model Number62689
Power SourceBattery Powered
CompatibilitySwitch
Button Quantity5
Connection TypeWireless
Mfr Part Number62689
Special FeatureGaming
Antenna LocationGaming
Hand OrientationRight
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Enclosure MaterialPlastic
Movement DetectionOptical
Additional FeaturesGaming
Full listing titleSteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 2.4GHz and Bluetooth — 18000 DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Light-Weight — 100% PTFE Feet — Aqua

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SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse — 2.4GHz and Bluetooth — 18000 DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor — 60 Million Click Durability — Light-Weight — 100% PTFE Feet — Aqua
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