SteelSeries Rival 5 Gaming Mouse with PrismSync RGB Lighting and 9 Programmable Buttons – FPS, MOBA, MMO, Battle Royale – 18,000 CPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor - Black

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is a fantastic all-around gaming mouse with a lot going for it. The TrueMove Air sensor feels incredibly precise, and tracking has been flawless whether I'm playing FPS titles, MMOs, or just doing regular desktop work. The lightweight 85g design makes it comfortable for long sessions, and the 9-button layout, especially the quick-action side buttons, is genuinely useful without feeling cramped or gimmicky. Build quality feels solid, and the RGB lighting is clean and customizable through SteelSeries GG. The switches are snappy, and overall the mouse strikes a great balance between performance, ergonomics, and versatility. In terms of ease of use, it’s very straightforward to set up: plug in the USB cable, install SteelSeries GG software if you want to customize RGB or button mappings, and you’re ready to go. The default configuration is sensible out of the box, so you don’t have to tinker if you don’t want to. The side buttons are well-placed and intuitive, and it works equally well whether you’re gaming, browsing, or working. Regarding value for money, given the performance, build quality, and feature set (9 programmable buttons, high-end sensor, durable switches), the Rival 5 offers excellent value. It delivers many features you’d expect in higher-priced mice, yet remains reasonably priced. If you’re looking for strong performance without paying premium flagship prices, this is a smart buy. The only drawback I’ve run into is the middle mouse button (the scroll-wheel click). It requires a bit more force than I’m used to, to the point where it sometimes feels like it’s stuck even though it's not. It still works, just doesn’t feel as smooth or responsive as the rest of the buttons. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely something I noticed right away. If you want a lightweight, feature-rich, and highly accurate gaming mouse for a variety of game genres, the Rival 5 is a strong choice. Just be aware the middle-click might feel a bit stiff depending on your preference.

Feels great to use, very ergonomic. Responsive tracking. Software customization options are pretty solid too; The extra pair of buttons on there are nice; they actuate only vertically so you cannot accidentally press them along with the regular "fwd" and "back" side buttons present. I set them up as "Enter" and "Esc", which is a time-saver for my use case. It's an RGB mouse; and if you like that this does it well; it even integrates effects with other Steel Series-branded things, so the ripple effect from your keyboard will ripple all the way to your mouse too. For those who don't like it, it's easy to turn off or just give it a very basic dim color. This is corded-only; no battery. It also feels nearly weightless; two things people tend to either love or hate with no in-between, so buyers should know that ahead of time too. I actually took a bit of a chance on buying this one; I had used an older mouse from the same manufacturer before and I wasn't really very impressed with it; and on top of that it was defective too. But I do have a keyboard and headset from them that I really like, so I thought I'd give the mouse another chance too, when it was finally time to retire my old battle-worn Basilisk. For me, it's been a great mouse. Pretty happy with it

Honestly I find this better than the newer model of the mouse which i had purchased before. The RBG is more customizable, it feels better, and the buttons are the same. The rgb customization allows you to customize the strips on the side with 4 color zones, the back logo and the mouse wheel, all separate with full customization, compared to the single light in the newer version and the mousewheel. The newer version has holes all over it to reduce weight but honestly for me, it's only feature was collecting dead skin, dust, and hair inside the mouse itself which i could not take apart to clean. This mouse has all the customizability of the newer ones and just has more visual appeal. Also SteelSeries GG is by far the best customization program i've had the pleasure to use for products, which is one of the reasons why i have been buying only SS products as of recent.

Excellent mouse so far. I chose this one because it plays well on mmorpg games. Lighting works great with my steelseries keyboard and engine. Only thing is I wish it was a bit heavier, just an adjustment on my end.

Watched a bunch of reviews. It was a toss up between this and the Logitech 502 series. I really like my previous SteelSeries 310 mouse but I wanted just a few more buttons on the mouse so I gave SteelSeries another shot. Quality wise i have no complaints. Most of the negative reviews remark on the three extra added buttons being hard to use. While i agree the forward thumb button requires me to move my thumb forward a few millimeters, its not impossible or uncomfortable to use. The up and down thumb bumper is a great addition tho. The downward motion is very intuitive. The up motion is a little less but still completely functional. I use it to play FPS games mainly. Stuff like Tarkov, Squad and a few MMO type games and the three extra buttons are exactly what i was looking for. I noticed one thing that is odd to me. In game my aim is fine. Firing isnt affected at all but outside of games doing stuff for example navigating the UI or even using windows itself, its not uncommon that i click on something but the moment of my left clicking causes the mouse to move and drags the cursor off the button/tab/item which in many instances negates the click in the first place. Doing things like closing windows or clicking a menu item in a games UI doesn't work because the click is canceled by my cursor dragging off the button before releasing. Again its very odd because it doesn't seem to affect me in game and i do believe the mouse is activating but just dragging the mouse before releasing causes it to cancel out. Its less of an issue as i get use to using the mouse but something i definitely noticed. All in all i like the mouse and will be keeping it and continuing to suppose Steel Series as i feel like my original favorite peripheral company Logitech definitely feels like they have fallen off in quality and user experience while at the same time become more expensive.

This mouse served me incredibly well for a long time, and I honestly grew very attached to it. It felt great in my hand — comfortable, responsive, and easy to use for both work and everyday tasks. Over time I realized how much I truly enjoyed using it, to the point where it became my favorite mouse I’ve ever owned. Because of that, when it came time to replace it, I didn’t even hesitate — I chose the exact same model again. It’s reliable, comfortable, and simply a pleasure to use. I’m really happy with it and can easily recommend it.

I've had this mouse for about two years now. The mouse feels good to hold and use and the programmability with the steelseries software is a big plus for a bunch of different games. However the scroll wheel went bad a few months after I bought it. It would jump higher or lower seemingly randomly whenever I use it. And in the last two or so weeks button 5 has been unresponsive.

I keep reviewing SteelSeries products because I keep buying them because they keep impressing me... this mouse is no exception. I get a little twitchy during FPSs, so I wanted something a little heavier than my Aerox 3. This Rival 5 fits the bill perfectly: balanced weight, easy to access thumb switches (the silver one takes a stretch, but w/e), responsive, and the texture is a tad "grippy" which means my hand ain't sliding anywhere. Pairs well with my SteelSeries everything, particularly the TKL Apex 3. The forward-most thumb button (the silver) is not readily accessible without shifting your grip, but I find it useful to bind to a key that pulls up inventory or map/journal in game... that kind of thing. Workable for sure, just keep in mind you won't be able to access it on the fly.

Buen día. Este es el primer mouse gamer que tengo y definitivamente recomiendo muchísimo este mouse tan versátil, ya que lo uso para jugar TPS (Third-Person-Shooters) como: Rogue Company, así como FPS (First-Person Shooters) como: Splitgate y también para RPG's de acción tal como: Genshin Impact y es una maravilla las opciones de configuración que te ofrece Steel Series para adecuar las funciones de los botones para cada juego y así realizar distintas acciones. PROS: Su Software (SteelSeries GG "Engine"), permite crear y guardar perfiles para cada juego y una vez se crean estos basta con abrir el software para elegir 1 y aplicarlo al juego que se desee, sin necesidad de estar configurándolos y guardándolos una y otra vez. *Todos sus botones son configurables, incluso el de CPI, permitiendo así pasar las funciones de los botones del teclado a los botones del mouse de nuestra preferencia. *Se pueden ajustar los CPI (Cantidad por Pulgada) desde los 100 hasta 18,000. Lo cual es estupendo dependiendo de la sensibilidad que más le guste al jugador. *El sensor es muy preciso y en verdad se nota a la hora de jugar. *Los botones se sienten bien al tacto . *El cable tipo mesh hace que no se enrolle y tenga un buen desplazamiento. *Tiene un bonito RGB altamente personalizable. *El peso es adecuado y el diseño elegante y cómodo. OBSERVACIONES: Al poner la iluminación al máximo se siente cómo el calor emana de los LED's y una pequeña parte de la pintura comenzó a desprenderse luego de un tiempo, por lo que yo, en caso de usar el RGB es a un brillo medio o incluso mínimo, porque al máximo lastima la vista, ya que es muy brillante, aunque casi siempre prefiero tenerlo desactivado, como con el teclado, para que no me distraiga la iluminación. (Esto no afecta en nada el rendimiento del mouse, ya que sólo es personalización del RGB, "Se puede desactivar"). El botón gris, es algo difícil de alcanzar, por lo tanto, lo asigno como el botón para lanzar Ultimates en Genshin Impact y Rogue Company, ya que por el tiempo de recarga que requieren, hacen que el uso de este botón (por la distancia a la que se encuentra) sea menos frecuente. Por tanto, es muy buena opción y estoy muy satisfecho con la compra.

Très bonne souris pour le gaming. Je suis revenu au filaire pour plus avoir à gérer la charge, quel soulagement. La prise en main en fingertip est parfaite et les boutons latéraux très bien placés je trouve. Il n'y a pas de parties en grips un peu caoutchouteux (que je déteste, comme sur razer par exemple), tout est bien lisse et agréable au toucher. Je n'utilise pas le RGB car je trouve ça perturbant en FPS mais les effets sont sympas et super personnalisables. A propos de personnalisation, le logiciel SteelSeries est vraiment bien. C'est aussi pour ça que j'ai pris une souris steelseries car j'ai déjà le logiciel qui tourne pour mon casque et mon clavier, donc tout avoir de la même marque ça évite d'avoir plusieurs logiciels en permanence en tâche de fond.

Ich hatte bisher nur teure gute Mäuse von bekannten Marken. Die Rival 5 habe ich mir eigentlich nur geholt um für eine Übergangszeit, in der ich mich über eine neue Maus informiere, etwas zu haben. Doch sie fühlt sich gut an, liegt super in der hand. Die Tasten lassen sich angenehm drücken. Und somit bin ich bei ihr geblieben

Needed new mouse old one playing similar to my old one more buttons and easy to change speed to what u need.

La SteelSeries Rival 5 est confortable en main, légère et réactive. Les boutons latéraux sont bien placés, parfaits pour les jeux qui nécessitent des raccourcis rapides. Le capteur est ultra précis, et la glisse est fluide, que ce soit pour du FPS ou du MMO. Le RGB est personnalisable et donne un look sympa sans être trop flashy. Le câble est souple et ne gêne pas les mouvements. Bref, une excellente souris pour ceux qui veulent un bon équilibre entre performance et confort, sans exploser le budget