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G-Wolves HTS Pro vs SteelSeries Rival 5: Comparison

G-Wolves HTS Pro and SteelSeries Rival 5 separate most on weight: G-Wolves HTS Pro at 55, SteelSeries Rival 5 at 85, 55% in favour of G-Wolves HTS Pro.

G-Wolves HTS Pro (Wired/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Low-Profile/55g/PAW3395 Sensor up to 26,000 DPI/1000Hz/Optical Switches)
G-WolvesG-Wolves HTS Pro
SteelSeries Rival 5 (Wired/Right-Handed Ergonomic/85g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/9 Programmable Buttons/Mechanical Switches/8-Zone RGB)
SteelSeriesSteelSeries Rival 5

Specs

Specification
G-Wolves HTS Pro (Wired/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Low-Profile/55g/PAW3395 Sensor up to 26,000 DPI/1000Hz/Optical Switches)
G-Wolves HTS Pro
SteelSeries Rival 5 (Wired/Right-Handed Ergonomic/85g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/9 Programmable Buttons/Mechanical Switches/8-Zone RGB)
SteelSeries Rival 5
BrandG-WolvesSteelSeries
ConnectivityWiredWired, USB-C detachable cable
Grip TypeAmbidextrousRight-Handed
ModelHTS ProRival 5
ShapeSymmetrical, Low-Profile ShellErgonomic
Polling Rate1000 Hz1000 Hz
Weight5585-55%
SensorPAW3395, up to 26,000 DPITrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
SwitchesOpticalMechanical, rated 60 million clicks

Verdict

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.

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