SteelSeries Rival 600 Mouse Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing and First Look3. Testing4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

While SteelSeries has a good reputation for its gaming mice, there's one thing its mice have always been missing: lift-off distance adjustment. Until now, that is, as the Rival 600 boasts a secondary sensory dedicated to lift-off distance (LOD) which can be tweaked to adjust the LOD between 0.5mm to 2mm. With a new weights system as well, is the Rival 600 worth the £80 asking price? Let's find out.

Based on the TrueMove 3 sensor that debuted with the Rival 310 and Sensei 310, the new Rival 600 incorporates the TrueMove 3+ sensor which includes a dedicated secondary sensor for depth-sensing. That gives users fine control over the LOD of the mouse, one thing SteelSeries' mice have always been missing. The Rival 600 also has a slightly different shape to its predecessors, and there's a removable cable as well. Just how good is it?

Sensor specification

• Sensor System: SteelSeries TrueMove3+ Dual Sensor System
• Primary Sensor: TrueMove 3 Optical Gaming Sensor
• Secondary Sensor: Depth Sensing Linear Optical Detection
• CPI: 100-12000, 100 CPI Increments
• IPS: 350+, on SteelSeries QcK surfaces
• Acceleration: 50G
• Hardware Acceleration: None (Zero Hardware Acceleration)
• Lift Off Distance: Customizable, 0.5mm – 2 mm

Design specification

• Top Material: Black Soft Touch
• Core Construction: Fiber-Reinforced Plastic
• Shape: Ergonomic, Right-Handed
• Grip Style: Universal
• Number of Buttons: 7
• Switch Type: SteelSeries Switch, rated for 60-million clicks
• Illumination: 8 RGB Zones, Independently Controlled
• Weight: 96g without cable. Customizable up to 128g
• Length: 131mm
• Width: 62mm (front), 62 mm (middle), 69 mm (back)
• Height: 27mm (front), 43mm (back)
• Cable Type: Detachable, Soft Rubber
• Cable Length: 2m, 6.5ft

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