Storm Score 81 out of 100
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 3 publications
Top Outlet IGN highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise its comfort and value but fault its limited feature set.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
81 / 100
Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
33%
67%
0%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 0 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Great price-to-feature ratio
  • Awesome RGB lighting
  • Hefty click feel
  • Smooth gliding feet
  • Great performance
  • Affordable price

Points of Contention

  • Lift-off cursor jitter
  • Small size for palm grip
  • Not truly ambidextrous
  • Occasional fingerprint smudging
  • Side buttons flush with body

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 3 critics
90
Chris Coke
IGN

“For $29.99, the Rival 3 is an amazing value.”

Perfect 9/10
83
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“The SteelSeries Rival 3 is a great wired gaming mouse.”

Acclaimed 83/100
70
Sam Desatoff
TechRadar

“It’s hard to complain about some of the shortcomings when you stop to consider the overall package: good ergonomics, a satisfying click, and some truly‑impressive lighting, all offered at a great price of $30 (£23.50, AUS$46).”

Acclaimed 3.5/5

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