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Glorious Model I 2 Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 5: Comparison

Glorious Model I 2 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 5 separate most on weight: Glorious Model I 2 Wireless at 68, SteelSeries Rival 5 at 85, 25% in favour of Glorious Model I 2 Wireless. They match on grip type and shape.

Glorious Model I 2 Wireless (Wireless/Right-Handed/Ergonomic/68g/BAMF Sensor up to 26,000 DPI/1000Hz/100hr Battery/Optical Switches)
GloriousGlorious Model I 2 Wireless
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
Glorious Model I 2 Wireless (Wireless/Right-Handed/Ergonomic/68g/BAMF Sensor up to 26,000 DPI/1000Hz/100hr Battery/Optical Switches)
Glorious Model I 2 Wireless
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
BrandGloriousSteelSeries
ConnectivityWireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), WiredWired, USB-C detachable cable
Grip TypeRight-HandedRight-Handed
ModelModel I 2 WirelessRival 5
ShapeErgonomicErgonomic
Polling Rate1000Hz (Up to 4000Hz with Dongle)1000 Hz
Weight6885-25%
SensorBAMF, 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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