A wireless mouse you don't have to charge for half a year. This SteelSeries model has been heavily discounted.

A wireless mouse you don’t have to charge – that’s the main idea behind the Rival 3. You can now buy the SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 with code ALZADNY30 for 1,049 CZK instead of 1,499 CZK. It runs on two AAA batteries, and the manufacturer promises up to 450 hours of operation, which is roughly half a year of regular gaming without a single interruption.

👍 Get it if you want a lightweight wireless mouse from an established gaming brand and don’t want to plug it in every week.
🤔 Hesitate if you play competitively at a high level – a 19 ms response time is slower for esports than with more expensive models.
💰 Price: 1,049 CZK for an 80-gram mouse with dual connectivity and switches rated for 60 million clicks.

Half a year without charging

While most wireless mice have a built-in battery that you have to recharge regularly (and which loses capacity after a few years), the Rival 3 relies on two AAA batteries and a battery life of 450 hours. Practically, this means your mouse will never die in the middle of a match – and when the battery runs out, you can replace it for ten crowns instead of looking for a cable.

The weight of 80 grams is surprisingly low for a wireless mouse with batteries, and in fast-paced games, you’ll notice it in aiming precision. The TrueMove Core sensor with up to 18,000 DPI sensitivity is SteelSeries’ own development and is more than sufficient for both casual and advanced gaming; the switches have a lifespan of 60 million clicks. You can connect it via a 2.4GHz receiver and Bluetooth, so you can use it with both a desktop and a laptop and switch between them. It works on Windows and macOS and is available in four colors.

Where are the limits

A rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 43 customers is decent, but not flawless – and the limits are defined by the target audience. A 19 ms response time is noticeably slower compared to top-tier gaming mice, which operate under 5 ms; you won’t notice it in casual gaming, but competitive CS2 or Valorant players should opt for a model with a higher polling rate. RGB backlighting is also missing, which many people actually consider an advantage.

The mouse is designed only for right-handed users, and it’s fair to mention that batteries are not included in the package – the receiver is, but you’ll need to purchase AAA batteries separately. For anyone who plays for fun and wants a lightweight wireless mouse from a reputable brand, at 1,049 CZK, it’s a sensible purchase where you don’t have to worry about charging.

Do you prefer a rechargeable battery or classic AAA batteries in a wireless mouse?