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Kingston HyperX Pulsefire Core vs SteelSeries Rival 3

2.52 in
1.63 in
Kingston HyperX Pulsefire Core Mouse
2.64 in
1.49 in
SteelSeries Rival 3 Mouse
SteelSeries Rival 3
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
The HyperX Pulsefire Core is a good, budget gaming mouse. It feels very sturdy and has an ambidextrous shape with two side buttons on the left. It's suitable for...Read more
The Pulsefire Core is HyperX's budget option for a gaming mouse, but according to its specifications, it can easily compete with more expensive mice. It features a 6,200 CPI PixArt PAW3327 optical sensor, Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks, 7 programmable buttons and customizable RGB lighting—all for less than 30 dollars.Read more
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12 user ratings
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User rating
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49 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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3.6 out of 5
107 user ratings
5 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Full Comparison

General

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire CoreKingston HyperX Pulsefire Core
SteelSeries Rival 3SteelSeries Rival 3
Type of motion sensorOpticalOptical
Device interfaceUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
PurposeGamingGaming

Technical details

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire CoreKingston HyperX Pulsefire Core
SteelSeries Rival 3SteelSeries Rival 3
Operating resolution6200.0 dpi8500.0 dpi
Buttons typePressed buttonsPressed buttons
Number of buttons76
Number of wheels11
Scroll typeWheelWheel
Scrolling directionsVerticalVertical/Horizontal

Design

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire CoreKingston HyperX Pulsefire Core
SteelSeries Rival 3SteelSeries Rival 3
Colour of productBlackBlack
Form factorAmbidextrousRight-hand
Illuminationyesyes
Illumination colourRed/Green/BlueMulti

Dimensions

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire CoreKingston HyperX Pulsefire Core
SteelSeries Rival 3SteelSeries Rival 3
Width2.52 in2.64 in
Height1.63 in1.49 in
Depth4.7 in4.74 in
Weight4.34 oz2.72 oz

Power

Kingston HyperX Pulsefire CoreKingston HyperX Pulsefire Core
SteelSeries Rival 3SteelSeries Rival 3
Power sourceCableCable

Pros & Cons

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