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SteelSeries Rival 700

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Pros

  • Rival 700 performed very well
  • Adding new items is very easy
  • it s a very good looking item

Cons

  • accidentally hitting the DPI switcher when using the wheel
  • sound so bad
  • to lack of support in the games I play

Key specs

  • 16000 dpi
  • 50G
  • 7
  • yes
  • 1
  • Wired
  • 159 g
  • Optical

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SteelSeries Rival 700 - Pros & Cons

SteelSeries Rival 700

Pros

  • Rival 700 performed very well
  • Adding new items is very easy
  • it s a very good looking item
  • CPI range is also more consistent and easier to fine-tune
  • Build Quality This mouse feels very well-built
  • Comfortable design for palm grip
  • It also has better quality mouse feet
  • Rival 710 is much more comfortable and feels better-built
  • Logitech's CPI is also more accurate
  • the smoothness of its glide over all tested tracking surfaces was excellent
  • lightweight build and excellent grip only

Cons

  • accidentally hitting the DPI switcher when using the wheel
  • sound so bad
  • to lack of support in the games I play
  • not the only use for the screen
  • the front thumb button is woefully out of reach
  • programming things outside of the included games can be a pain
  • haptic feedback feature
  • a bit dubious on the prospect of a rumbling mouse
  • it's a little heavier due to additional functionalities
  • the OLED display on the left side
  • bumps on your F and J keys on any standard keyboard

SteelSeries Rival 700 - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of buttons
7
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16000 dpi
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Redragon Ranger
Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
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159 g
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Dicota Twister
Weight: 0.07 g

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SteelSeries Rival 700 - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorOptical
Device interfaceUSB
PurposeGaming
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Features
Also for left-handedyes
Compact designyes
Ergonomic designyes
Customizable movement resolutionyes
Programmable mouse buttonsyes
Plug and Playyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Form factorRight-hand
Illuminationyes
Cable length2
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Power
Power sourceCable
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Technical details
Operating resolution16000.0 dpi
Max polling rate1000Hz/1ms
Acceleration50G
Buttons typePressed buttons
Number of buttons7
Scroll wheelyes
Number of wheels1
Scroll typeWheel
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Connectivity
ConnectionWired
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Dimensions
Width2.7 in
Height4.92 in
Depth1.65 in
Weight5.61 oz

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SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (13)

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SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review - EnosTech.com
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EnosTech.com
Published: 01.05.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review - EnosTech.com

The SteelSeries Rival 700 is a fully customizable mouse from its baseplate to its sensor, it can all be changed out. Oh, it also performs great as well!

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 (w/ OLED display) Mouse Review
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KitGuru
Published: 05.07.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 (w/ OLED display) Mouse Review

SteelSeries has earned itself a very good reputation for its peripherals, and what better way to put

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Review (Page 3 of 4) | APH Networks
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SteelSeries Rival 700 Review (Page 3 of 4) | APH Networks

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SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 21.07.2016
SteelSeries Rival 700 Review
4.0

With tactile alerts, a modular design, and an OLED screen, the SteelSeries Rival 700 gaming mouse is functional and fun, but adding modular components can get pricey.

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 710 Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 07.07.2020
SteelSeries Rival 710 Review
3.7

The SteelSeries Rival 710 is a good overall gaming mouse and features a customizable and quite unique OLED screen at the front of the body. The mouse is fairly h...

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Mouse Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 17.10.2016
SteelSeries Rival 700 Mouse Review
5.0

SteelSeries is always trying to push the boundaries to give gamers something new with their products. The Rival 700 is the latest mouse from them, and it not only comes complete with vibrating tactile feedback and a set of customizable options, but even has an OLED screen!

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 review
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pcgamer
Published: 16.05.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 review
4.5

Perfection in non-ambidextrous form.

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse with OLED Display Review
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techwalls.com
Published: 31.01.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse with OLED Display Review
4.5

We reviewed the first Rival gaming mouse, the Rival 300, and I was impressed with almost everything. SteelSeries upgraded the series with the Rival 700 and the new mouse has some unique features.

SteelSeries Rival 700 A Game Changing Feature in a Gaming Mouse? SteelSeries Rival 700 Review
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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 02.11.2016
A Game Changing Feature in a Gaming Mouse? SteelSeries Rival 700 Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More SteelSeries Rival 700 Review – SteelSeries Sensei Wireless is one of my most favourite gaming mouse from SteelSeries. It was considered as the SteelSeries’ flagship mouse for a while, but the SteelSeries Rival 700 has replaced its position with one of the best gaming mouse sensor in the world, along with […]

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 is hands down one of the best gaming mice
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Windows Central
Published: 26.05.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 is hands down one of the best gaming mice

The Rival 700 from SteelSeries is not only a gorgeous looking mouse, it's comfortable to wield and performs excellently.

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Mouse Review
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SlashGear
Published: 24.07.2016
SteelSeries Rival 700 Mouse Review

When the average user goes to buy a mouse, they usually don't care much about it, aside from the fact that it works, and is…

SteelSeries Rival 700 SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 07.04.2017
SteelSeries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review - Play3r
4.2

The SteelSeries Rival 700 features a fully customisable OLED display, and is branded as the most powerful gaming mouse on the market...but is it any good?

SteelSeries Rival 700 Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 12.11.2016
Steelseries Rival 700 Gaming Mouse Review | eTeknix

Introduction Steelseries already hold awards for many of the best gaming mice on the market, but it seems they're not taking a break just yet, as they give the world what may be their greatest mouse to date! The Steelseries Rival 700 is set to be a strong contender for the mouse with the most features we've ever seen, packing swappable sensors, OLED display, haptic feedback, and much more into a neat little bundle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPI4J-IqLi4 'No two alerts are the same! You choose which in-game events automatically trigger a tactile alert, and you have complete control over how each one

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