The SteelSeries Rival 650 offers impeccable tracking and dependable connectivity, but a steep price and some hard-to-use buttons hold it back.

Perfect tracking; Stable connection; Sturdy

Wireless isn't cheap; Inaccessible thumb buttons; Can't stow dongle

If you're a game enthusiast, you most likely have a favorite brand of gaming accessories and peripherals to which you're biased. And if you are one of the hardcore fans of the brand SteelSeries, then you're surely in for a treat.

This mouse does it all, liftoff detection (did not realize how important this is for FPS until you have it), RBG, wireless via dongle. the only downside is the software to drive the RGB could be a bit more robust when it comes to multi device sync and options for customization as well nylon wrapped...

SteelSeries has long had a weak spot in its peripherals lineup: mice. Great headsets, good keyboards, mediocre mice. Some were too conservative, others too daring, but none of the ones we've looked at over the years have qualified as must-haves.

With the Rival 650's built-in fast charging and eye-catching look, SteelSeries has finally produced its first must-have mouse.

Gets 10 hours of charge in only 15 minutes; Comfortable and attractive design; Removable weight system provides plenty of options

Heavier than some might like; Expensive; Third thumb button is small and awkwardly placed

We have tested the Rival 650 Wireless in CounterStrike: Global Offensive, Champions of Titan, Destiny 2 but also Command and Conquer: Tiberium Wars -> the comfort level is pretty much identical to the Rival 600 but with the added wireless bonus.

Both of the mice feel great to use. Between the two, I like the shape and design of the Rival 650 best. Being free from the wire is also a major bonus, and I wasn't able to notice any difference whatsoever when compared directly with my wired gaming mice.