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Cooler Master MM720 vs SteelSeries Rival 5: Comparison
Cooler Master MM720 vs SteelSeries Rival 5 weight compared
Weight is where these two genuinely part company, Cooler Master MM720 49 g against SteelSeries Rival 5 85 g, a 73% lead for Cooler Master MM720. SteelSeries Rival 5 also leads on buttons, 6 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus 9 on the SteelSeries Rival 5. There is a split on shape as well, Symmetrical on the Cooler Master MM720 versus Ergonomic on the SteelSeries Rival 5. They differ on switch type too, Mechanical on the Cooler Master MM720 versus Mechanical, rated 60 million clicks on the SteelSeries Rival 5.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master MM720 or SteelSeries Rival 5?
The Cooler Master MM720 is the one to take for FPS players who want the lowest possible wired weight and claw and fingertip grip users wanting a small symmetrical shell, though it is not the pick for palm grip users wanting a fuller shell and anyone who wants a wireless connection. Buy the SteelSeries Rival 5 for FPS players who want a couple of extra thumb binds and right-handed medium to large grip sizes, though it is not built for left-handed users and MMO players needing 12+ side buttons. Our rating of the Cooler Master MM720 (8/10): one of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals. Our rating of the SteelSeries Rival 5 (8/10): A smart pick for players who outgrew a basic FPS mouse but don't need a 12-button MMO grid.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master MM720 and SteelSeries Rival 5 differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3389 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI on the SteelSeries Rival 5.
Is the Polling Rate the same on the Cooler Master MM720 and SteelSeries Rival 5?
It is. Both are listed at 1000 Hz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MM720
- Cooler Master
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- Cooler Master MM720
- Wired
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Wired, USB-C detachable cable
Grip Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Right-Handed
Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- MM720
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Rival 5
Shape
- Cooler Master MM720
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Ergonomic
Sensor Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- PixArt PMW3389
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
Sensor Tier
- Cooler Master MM720
- Flagship
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Mid-High
Buttons
- Cooler Master MM720
- 6-33%
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- 9Best
Polling Rate
- Cooler Master MM720
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- Cooler Master MM720
- 49 gBest
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- 85 g-73%
Switch Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Mechanical
- SteelSeries Rival 5
- Mechanical, rated 60 million clicks
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MM720 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (49 g vs 85 g).
Choose SteelSeries Rival 5 if you want the higher buttons (9 vs 6).
Verdict
Cooler Master MM720
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals.
SteelSeries Rival 5
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A smart pick for players who outgrew a basic FPS mouse but don't need a 12-button MMO grid.