90
Hayden Dingman
PCWorld
“With the Rival 650’s built-in fast charging and eye-catching look, SteelSeries has finally produced its first must-have mouse.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent dual sensor tracking
- Adjustable weight system
- Robust software customization
- Fast charging and long battery life
- Comfortable attractive design with RGB lighting
- Stable Connection
Points of Contention
- Heavier than many competitors
- Awkward Thumb Buttons
- Separate Dongle
- Too large for small hands
- Requires proprietary receiver
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics85
Matt Elliott
IGN
“The Rival 650 Wireless is a well‑designed, comfortable, and accurate mouse.”
80
Mark Knapp
TechRadar
“The SteelSeries Rival 650 offers impeccable tracking and dependable connectivity, but a steep price and some hard‑to‑use buttons hold it back.”
80
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless is a decent gaming mouse.”
