Rival 710 vs Rival 600?

Vidar · 21 Nov 2018 at 15:23

I need a new mouse and am a fan of Steel series products. What I need to know is if the 710 is worth the price premium over the 600.

House bound so can't get out to test them so want to be sure about what I get.

Omega_ · 21 Nov 2018 at 15:24

i prefer the 600

bazzabear · 22 Nov 2018 at 10:23

Have you seen the 650 is now reduced, so it's price is nearly identical to the 710?

So the choice seems to be, do you want (650):
Wireless
Weight and balance customisation

Or (710):
Tactile alerts
Possibly a more advanced RGB set-up? Not sure from the description - I think I'm probably wrong on this one!

I'm in the same boat as you, and really struggling to decide.

Omega_ · 22 Nov 2018 at 12:53

710 is best bet between 710 and 650. Enless you are specifically wanting wireless. then go for the 650. (Obviously)

Vidar · 22 Nov 2018 at 14:07

Good price on the 650 but don't need wireless, are there any improvements other than that between the 600 and 650?

Just want a reduction on the 710 by £20 or so and I'm all over it, much prefer the look to the 600.

Disco_P · 22 Nov 2018 at 21:35

Any reason to not get the 310? About £50 cheaper and seems to only lack the gimmicky features.

NikTheSHNIK · 22 Nov 2018 at 22:44

Disco_P said:
Any reason to not get the 310? About £50 cheaper and seems to only lack the gimmicky features.

You can really tell the quality difference when you pick each up. It just FEELS so much better. Also has a more advanced sensor if memory serves (it's late).

Rival 310 is great for the price. Rival 710 is just a better mouse all round and that's why you pay the premium. For something your gonna be touching all day go for the 710 over a 310.

Vidar · 23 Nov 2018 at 16:00

Bought the 600 as I also had to buy a new baby monitor, also couldn't really find any reviews of the 710 and don't really need the screen or feedback in some games, while for the 600 the only negative people mention is the dpi switch and that it's heavier than some of its competitors.

V F · 23 Nov 2018 at 16:44

NikTheSHNIK said:
You can really tell the quality difference when you pick each up. It just FEELS so much better. Also has a more advanced sensor if memory serves (it's late).

Rival 310 is great for the price. Rival 710 is just a better mouse all round and that's why you pay the premium. For something your gonna be touching all day go for the 710 over a 310.

Exact same sensor. TrueMove 3 based on the Pixart 3360.

NikTheSHNIK · 23 Nov 2018 at 19:05

V F said:
Exact same sensor. TrueMove 3 based on the Pixart 3360.

Ah wasn't sure. But you can tell definitely from the build and feel which is the premium option. Not that the 310 feels cheap!

Bara Pawaka · 4 May 2020 at 09:53

V F said:
Exact same sensor. TrueMove 3 based on the Pixart 3360.

No it's not. 3360 has 16000 CPI, while TrueMove 3 has 12000 CPI. TrueMove makes up higher sensitivity, which is 350 IPS. And also Rival 600 and 650 use TrueMove3+, which is basically a second sensor for lift-off.

FredFlint · 20 May 2020 at 00:31

I have a Rival 700, been using it since it was first released and its still like new, must be 3+ year so really high quality mouse. I also have a Rival 300(think) and i don't like it much so its never got used. A good cheap mouse is a SteelSeries Kana, I have 2 and they are very good, think I got them for £20 each.