SteelSeries Rival 650

Overview

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

-- As reviewed by PCWorld

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Last revision on August 1, 2023

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Gets 10 hours of charge in only 15 minutes
Comfortable and attractive design
Accurate sensor

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By PC Mag on May 06, 2019 80

Able to operate wired or wirelessly, and packing removable weights and strong software, the SteelSeries Rival 650 is a highly flexible mouse for power gamers looking for an all-occasions...

By APH Networks on March 08, 2019 77

After using the SteelSeries Rival 650 Wireless as my daily driver for the last little while, I have to say I am happy to be back to the SteelSeries fold after giving up mySensei Wirelessin late 2017. Unless price is a concern, in my opinion, saying this...

By IGN on February 25, 2019 85

The Rival 650 Wireless is a well-designed, comfortable, and accurate mouse. I have no complaints about its performance or design. Even the software is first-rate. And should you balk at its high price, you can quickly justify the cost by comparing it to the spendier Logitech G Pro. In the end, the decision on whether to pull the trigger on the Rival 650 Wireless will come down to weight, and only Heavy mouse aficionados need apply.

By TechRadar on February 04, 2019 80

From a performance standpoint, there's nothing not to love about the Rival 650. It offers the knack for tracking and customizable liftoff that makes the Rival 600 a top pick while offering a wireless connection. If you need that blend of wireless and...

By CGM on January 14, 2019 95

The moment I unboxed it I knew I was going to adore the SteelSeries Rival 650. This mouse has converted me into a wireless mouse user and I'm enjoying every moment of...

By PCWorld on December 21, 2018 90

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

By TheStreamingBlog on November 22, 2018 90

Just like its predecessor, SteelSeries' Rival 650 wireless gaming mouse is an ideal option for any type of game you play. If you compare these to the first models of the brand, you will see that the case of the Rival 650 is more solid; and despite the...

By funkykit.com on June 04, 2019

The Rival 650 from SteelSeries is without question the best performing wireless mouse that we have had in our lab recently. Well done SteelSeries! Related articlesSteelSeries Rival 600 Gaming Mouse ReviewSteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth Headset...

By gadgetexplained.com on May 03, 2019

Small things like the cable getting caught on the edge of the desk can make wired mice especially annoying during gaming when the mouse cable rubs on the mouse pad causing you to miss your target! Mouse bungees do a good job at keeping...

By NikkTech on April 29, 2019

The RIVAL 650 Wireless Gaming Mouse is basically the wireless version of the very good RIVAL 600 model which we reviewed early last year. Both mice have the same set of features and the same specifications, minus of course the wireless...

By vortez.net on March 19, 2019

We found our time with the SteelSeries Rival 650 to be quite a pleasant one, with the price tag being £119.99 we had our expectations high, and this mouse has lived up to them.As with the Rival 710 this mouse is extremely comfortable to use over long...

By techPowerUp! on February 06, 2019

The SteelSeries Rival 650 is available for $119.99. Great sensor performance Fantastic build quality and choice of materials Superb buttons and scroll wheel Main switches rated for 60 million clicks Great-looking, highly customizable RGB lighting Can be...

By PCWorld New Zealand on December 21, 2018

If you're looking for a wireless mouse and don't want to throw down for Powerplay, I think the SteelSeries Rival 650 is your next best bet. Sure, at $120 it's a bit more expensive than some of the competition, including Razer's 2018 Mamba Wireless...

By MadShrimps on November 25, 2018

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. The...

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