TechRadar’s Harry Padoan reviewed the SteelSeries Rival Pro, a wireless gaming mouse released in October 2026. The review describes strong performance, comfortable ergonomics and a premium price.
The mouse weighs 53g and supports true 8K polling, 42,000 DPI sensitivity and hot-swappable batteries. One battery fits inside the mouse while a second charges on the Ultra Wideband base station. The reviewer says swapping them takes about five seconds and keeps play going, though the mouse has no USB port for wired use.
Padoan tested the Rival Pro playing Cyberpunk 2077 with an LG UltraGear 25G590B 1000Hz gaming monitor. He praised its responsiveness, aiming precision and optical switches. SteelSeries claims it tested those switches for 100 million clicks. The review also highlights customization through the GG app and web app, including settings for bindings, sensitivity, polling rate and power management.
The review lists the price as $179.99 / £169.99 (about AU$250), calling it expensive and noting that strong alternatives are available for less than $100 / £100. The Rival Pro launched alongside the SteelSeries Rival Pro Mini, Sensei Pro and Sensei Pro Mini. Its listed wireless technology is Ultra Wideband at 6GHz and above.
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