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G-Wolves Skoll SK vs SteelSeries Rival 3: Comparison
G-Wolves Skoll SK vs SteelSeries Rival 3: the weight difference
Start with weight, because it is the widest measured gap between them: G-Wolves Skoll SK 61 g against SteelSeries Rival 3 77 g, 26% in favour of G-Wolves Skoll SK. Sensor model is not the same on both, PixArt PAW3370, up to 19,000 DPI on the G-Wolves Skoll SK versus TrueMove Core Optical on the SteelSeries Rival 3. There is a split on sensor tier as well, High on the G-Wolves Skoll SK versus Entry on the SteelSeries Rival 3. They differ on shape too, Symmetrical, honeycomb on the G-Wolves Skoll SK versus Symmetrical on the SteelSeries Rival 3. Switch type is not the same on both, Kailh GM 8.0 Optical on the G-Wolves Skoll SK versus Mechanical on the SteelSeries Rival 3.
G-Wolves Skoll SK vs SteelSeries Rival 3: which one fits your build
The G-Wolves Skoll SK suits competitive players who prefer wired over wireless and ambidextrous claw and fingertip grip users, though it is not built for buyers who want wireless connectivity and palm grip users wanting a fuller shell. The SteelSeries Rival 3 is the one to take for budget buyers who still want real mechanical switches and first-time gaming mouse buyers, though it is the wrong buy for esports players who want the highest DPI ceiling available and anyone who wants wireless out of the box. Our rating of the G-Wolves Skoll SK (8/10): A great budget-friendly ultralight wired mouse for players who don't need wireless. Our rating of the SteelSeries Rival 3 (8/10): the best budget mechanical-switch mouse in SteelSeries' lineup, and a fair pick for anyone who doesn't need a flagship sensor.
What G-Wolves Skoll SK and SteelSeries Rival 3 have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: connectivity, polling rate, buttons and grip type are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- G-Wolves
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- Wired
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Wired
Grip Type
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Ambidextrous
Model
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- Skoll SK
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Rival 3
Shape
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- Symmetrical, honeycomb
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- PixArt PAW3370, up to 19,000 DPI
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- TrueMove Core Optical
Sensor Tier
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- High
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Entry
Buttons
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- 6
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- 6
Polling Rate
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- 61 gBest
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- 77 g-26%
Switch Type
- G-Wolves Skoll SK
- Kailh GM 8.0 Optical
- SteelSeries Rival 3
- Mechanical
Which one should you pick?
Choose G-Wolves Skoll SK if you want the higher buttons (6 vs 6), the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (61 g vs 77 g).
Choose SteelSeries Rival 3 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
G-Wolves Skoll SK
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A great budget-friendly ultralight wired mouse for players who don't need wireless.
SteelSeries Rival 3
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best budget mechanical-switch mouse in SteelSeries' lineup, and a fair pick for anyone who doesn't need a flagship sensor.