Perfect mouse - decent adjustability and feel really good in hand
by Jordan Welshsuperb
The SteelSeries Rival 710 Optical Gaming Mouse has improved upon the Rival 700 model with lots of stunning new features. With exciting developments such as haptic notifications, paired with the OLED screen and modular design, this is an excellent mouse to incorporate in your gaming PC setup. Utilising a TrueMove3 optical sensor with true 1 to 1 tracking, this mouse is incredibly accurate and tracks your exact movements on screen. Fully supported by SteelSeries Engine 3, the SteelSeries Rival 710 can be completely customised to suit your style and gameplay.
This is what David “Fuzzface” Tillberg Persson of FaZe Clan PUBG has to say on the SteelSeries Rival 710:
Developed with the three basic principles of revolutionary performance, unreal durability, and powerful flexibility, the Rival 710 delivers when you need it the most, in battle.
With the SteelSeries Rival 710 Optical Gaming Mouse under your palm, enjoy pinpoint precision. Equipped with a SteelSeries TrueMove3 optical sensor, this gaming mouse provides true 1 to 1 tracking, capable of replicating the exact distance moved on your desk or mouse mat onto your screen. It has a sensitivity range of 200 to 12,000 CPI and uses more than CPI alone to navigate. With this gaming mouse, experience no delays in tracking or response times.
Nestled below the scroll wheel is the SteelSeries Rival 710’s CPI switch. It comes with two pre-defined default settings which can be customised to suit your gaming strategies. Incrementally adjustable by 100 CPI, this gaming mouse can be exactly as sensitive as you need it to be.
Contoured for comfort, the SteelSeries Rival 710 Optical Gaming Mouse has an ergonomic design which will support and help keep your grip with its matte finish even during the longest gaming sessions. The main buttons are double-shot, split triggers supported by SteelSeries switches. Rated for 60 million clicks, enjoy the high durability and precision that comes with with these tactile buttons.
In total, there are seven buttons on the SteelSeries Rival 710 which are all fully programmable. Alongside the main buttons and CPI switch, there are: two thumb buttons, a depressible scroll wheel, and a triangular side button that is perfect for on-the-fly sensitivity adjustments.
What really sets the SteelSeries Rival 710 apart from other wired mice are its gaming-focused features. With integrated game titles, such as CS:GO, you can configure haptic notifications for when you need to reload or when your avatar is stunned. With ten vibration patterns to choose from, all of which are customisable, you can have a tactile alert for everything!
Future ready, the SteelSeries Rival 710 is modular in design, meaning you can replace a number of its parts to perfectly tailor this gaming mouse to your specification. The chassis comes in matte, but can be replaced with glossier options. Do you prefer a different sensor or has something new been released? The TrueMove3 can be removed and replaced from the framework with just a screwdriver. What’s more, there is a nameplate featured on the SteelSeries Rival 710. This can be replaced with your own 3D-printed design or by one of the many available designs to choose from.
Finally, the SteelSeries Rival 710 shares the OLED screen that its predecessor used. This can be configured to show in-game stats, alerts for Discord messages, or even GIFs. Once again, there is a massive online collection of compatible displays available to explore and download, both official and community-made. For further details, peruse at your leisure on the SteelSeries website.
Brand | SteelSeries |
Model | Rival 710 Wired |
Interface | USB |
Sensor Technology | SteelSeries TrueMove3 optical sensor |
CPI Information | Maximum: 12,000 CPI Range: 100 – 12,000 CPI Adjustments: 100 CPI increments |
Maximum Speed | 350+ IPS Tested on SteelSeries QcK surfaces |
Acceleration | 50G |
USB Polling Rate | 1000Hz / 1ms |
Hardware Acceleration | None Zero hardware acceleration |
Tracking Accuracy | 1:1 |
Colour | Black |
Material | Soft Touch |
Shape | Ergonomic Right-handed |
# of Buttons | 7 Fully programmable |
Switch Technology | SteelSeries switches Rated for 60 million clicks |
Weight | 135g / 4.8oz |
Dimensions | H x W x D 124.8mm x 72.6mm x 42mm 4.9” x 2.85” x 1.7” |
Cable | 2 x USB cables Short Cable Tangle-free rubber 1m / 3.3ft Long Cable Braided 2m / 6.5ft |
Customisation Options | Gamesense Support OLED Display Customisation Tactile Alert Customisation SteelSeries Engine Support Onboard Profile Settings Programmable Buttons Acceleration/Deceleration Customisation Multiple CPI Options Swappable Optical Sensor Module Swappable Cover Module Printable 3D Nameplate |
Operating System | Windows Mac Linux |
System Requirements | Operating system Available USB port |
Software | SteelSeries Engine 3 Windows 7 or newer Mac OSX 10.8 or newer |
Box Content | 1 x Rival 710 gaming mouse 1 x Long braided USB cable 1 x Short soft PVC USB cable 1 x Product information guide |
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