SteelSeries Rival 5

11 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of SteelSeries Rival 5. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SteelSeries Rival 5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Yasmine Crossland (t3.com)

Steelseries Rival 5 review: a colourful RGB mouse for fast-paced gaming

The Steelseries Rival 5 is affordable, reliable and has 9 programmable buttons

Impressive RGB lighting ; 18,000 DPI ; Comfortable and ergonomic

Some of the buttons are a stretch ; Only enough storage for one profile ; No wireless option

Anyone looking for a colourful mouse to play FPS style games should consider the Steelseries Rival 5. It’s well priced with 9 programmable buttons, 18K DPI, 40G of acceleration and a 1,000kHz polling rate. While it won’t blow you away with a premium...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Andrew Munro (kitguru.net)

SteelSeries Rival 5 Review

Today we're checking out a new mouse from SteelSeries, but not just any mouse, this mouse has been i

Brilliant build quality.

No spare mouse feet included.

We like the way SteelSeries thought about how to wrap the cable without leading to harsh kinks, and the overall design and aesthetics are great. Build quality is spot on and all 9 buttons are snappy and responsive. As a one-size fits all mouse aimed at...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Mike Epstein (pcmag.com)

Steelseries Rival 5 Gaming Mouse Review

Steelseries' nine-button Rival 5 wired mouse isn't perfectly designed, but it still has a lot to offer for FPS enthusiasts and other gamers.

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Mohammad Tabari (laptopmag.com)

SteelSeries Rival 5 gaming mouse review

The Rival 5 is my new favorite gaming mouse — this is why

Comfortable grip ; Great software ; Plenty of buttons ; 18K CPI ; Affordable

Only 1K polling rate ; Up/down button is annoying

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is an excellent gaming mouse that balances affordability, comfort, programmability and precision.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Michael Aulia (cravingtech.com)

SteelSeries Rival 5 Review

SteelSeries Rival 5 Review – SteelSeries Rival 3 is the perfect mouse for many. It's affordable (retails for A$69) but offers really good sensor performance – make sure to check my highlight Overwatch gameplay with the mouse on the review post. But if...

Great contour shape with right-handed ergonomics ; Supports all types of grips ; Good sensor performance ; 9 programmable buttons ; 80 million clicks lifespan switches

Out of reach toggle switch for fingertip users ; Can’t adjust the scroll wheel resistance ; 80 grams might still be too heavy for some

A solid, all rounder gaming mouse from SteelSeries with 9 programmable buttons

Jun, 2021

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Expert review by : Marshall Honorof (tomsguide.com)

SteelSeries Rival 5 review

The SteelSeries Rival 5 incorporates the best features from previous SteelSeries gaming mice, with rock-solid performance and lots of colorful lighting.

Comfortable, ergonomic shape ; Gorgeous lighting options ; Lots of buttons ; Intuitive software

No adjustable scroll wheel ; Paddle is hard to use

is our gold standard for gaming mice, and usually available for around the same price as the Rival 5. But if you want something that’s both straightforward and packed with RGB lighting, the Rival 5 is an easy recommendation.

May, 2021