The Rival 650 Wireless Edition is by far the greatest mouse I have ever picked up. Starting with the build design and aesthetics, it is very nice to look at. With that being said, the RGB is just fine as well, adds a really nice touch but I am more focused on the performance of the mouse. I purchased this mouse to complete my laptop gaming setup that has just now become that much more portable and easy to setup. I paired this device with my Razer Blade 15 and it was an immediate plug and play, I took the USB dongle and I was ready to go right out the gate. It even came with a full-charged battery, which was very nice of them!
For the grip, I always have used claw grip; with a hand size of around 7.2 inches from finger tip to palm, this mouse is just perfect for me. Anybody with larger hands will surely enjoy this product if that's what they're searching for. The grip is just fabulous, from the silicone side panels to the slip resistant tops of mouse1 and mouse2, this is just so comfortable to use for longer periods of time. I am glad that I chose this mouse over the Logitech G Pro Wireless. The Logitech G Pro was just too light and small for me to feel like I was in control. This mouse is similar to a Razer Deathadder if it were wireless, which is my favorite mouse of all time. However, I can see that view changing as I use the Steelseries Rival 650 more often.
When it comes to price point, I picked this up for just $83.99 brand new on Black Friday and could not be happier. At this price point, especially when discounted, it is a luxury grade wireless mouse for the price of your average top-tier gaming mice. In my opinion, it surpasses the previous mice that I have used all while cutting the cord! I have a free range of motion and do not even have to think about where the cord restricts me, gaming on a laptop. This is the most impressive thing of all, that the sensor is this accurate and so easy to use, it feels just as good to use during gaming sessions as the top-tier mice on the market.
I hope that I have done a good job documenting what is on the packaging and more importantly, what is inside the box. Hope this helped you guys who are considering making the jump to wireless. I was looking through the market for a while waiting to jump on the wireless mouse train, but hesitant to spend the hefty price of around $80-120. But in the end, I believe it was worth it and recommend those who have larger hands looking to find the wireless mouse build just for them (As long as you're right handed, lol.) In conclusion, it's perfect for the laptop gamer like myself that wants a powerful and efficient gaming setup that you can put anywhere.
I will put a quick little list of pros and cons about this mouse below.
Pros:
Wireless
Heavier - More control at higher DPI
Effortless Setup
Quick Charging (Just as Advertised)
Sleek Design
Satisfying Clicks
Programmable Buttons! (+5 Excluding M1 + M2)
Cons:
Takes an unusual amount of time to wakeup
Heavy, starting at 121g (For some this is a con)
Liftoff is very sensitive, searching for any dip or bump in your pad - becomes shaky, however, I do not notice this in game; only when screwing around with the sensor on desktop
| Brand | SteelSeries |
|---|---|
| Series | Rival 650 |
| Item model number | 62456 |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | pc |
| Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 2.69 x 5.16 x 1.7 inches |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.69 x 5.16 x 1.7 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacturer | SteelSeries APS |
| ASIN | B07HCXFQ8P |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | October 2, 2018 |
