SteelSeries Rival 700 Review (Great FPS mouse... almost)
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2016
- 3360 optical sensor, great! Smaller design of the Rival 300, awesome! Good build quality, yay! 137g... damn!
Just a theory, but maybe SteelSeries is not targeting competitive players with this... they want the casual market which go for things like "zomg 16000 CPI!!!!!!!". Time will tell.
I'm curious to know if there's anyone out there that likes this kind of weight. 125g is usually the cut off. So let me know in the comments if you are fine with 137g!
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Love seeing the videos get better everyday. The on-screen information that pops up while you talk about certain aspects of the mouse is a really nice touch. Keep up the good work.
Oh my god after almost half of a year i waited for this review.. thanks dude! and 300 vs 700 comparison hype!!!!!
Nice video man, glad to see your channel is growing, you do some of the best mouse reviews on youtube.
"Sometimes it's best not to be edgy"
Words to live by
i was just about to comment that
This video was very organized and really gives me a feel for what your channel is about. You just got yourself a new sub!
Well done for a very fair and transparent review.
Great review! I'm glad you demonstrated the keybinding on the third extra button. I wasn't sure if steelseries allowed it to be changed. Definitely buying this now!
nice ;) you're still the best on youtuber. keep it up bro. i remember when you had 2k then 2-3 months after that you had 6k then 2 months after that you had 10k and now this. almost 18k. you should be proud, and have a good day
Love this review, keep up the good work!
I was waiting, thanks for the review zy!
Great review as always! I have been wondering about this mouse. I do agree that they would make one without the gimmicks, but the ability to change sensors might be good to some people who prefer different sensors.
ok so here it is. I think you make the best review videos on youtube.
Great review as always!
Thanks!
You are literally the best product reviewer on the entire internet. It is because you don't just read out the tests of the companies that make them. You my man, you really test things u don't just take things for what is said. You put your experience, knowledge and personal preference to it. Not like youtubers that say: "the specs are blablabla and its a good product"
Keep up the good work man!
best mouse rewiew i have ever seen, nice job!!
I've been using the rival 700 for about a week, I mainly play cs:go. The mouse feels great and tracks great. The OLED display is definitely gimmicky but the vibration motor is quite useful in game in many situations (for example: telling you that the round has started, or that you are low on ammo when you don't realise). The weight was a challenge at start coming from a razer deathadder 2013 but I got used to the weight and it doesn't bother me now. 9/10 would buy again..
This is the exact comment i needed, I was thinking about getting this mouse and was checking many reviews about how it was in game, now I'm definitely buying this mouse
I agree one of the best mice its way better than death adder imo
DerpMaster Hd would you recommended over the rival 600?
RYZR :P no rival 600 is way better
I find the 700 more comfortable and it seems to have better clicks and a better scroll wheel. However the 600 is lighter and has a slightly more comfortable although possibly less durable surface coating. Unless the weight bothers you I'd personally go with the 700. But the shape is obviously subjective. If you have the chance I'd go to a store and take both mice into your hand and make my decision based on that. You're not gonna go wrong with either.
Although if price is an issue I'd take the 310 over both. Basically the same without all the gimmicks and maybe very slightly worse buttons and build quality but not to a point where it should matter.
You sound like a really cool guy, watched ur vids and loved them there very trustworthy,great editing,reviews ect...Just keep on what ur doing and i know that youre channel will be big soon💪
Does it have moron switches?
Omron* LOLOLOL
best typo ever!
What a fuck up. I love it.
i didn't know you had a switch :D
Well, that's an unfortunate mess up xD
Can't wait for the release of the Vitesse and ScreamOne!
Probably gonna get one of them, so I'll be waiting on your reviews to decide which one to get :)
Great review as always Zy. You're the best gaming mouse reviewer on CZcams if you ask me! :)
First thing I thought when I saw this was "GREAT! A smaller Rival 300 with a 3360", and then it dawned on me...the display. It actually disappointed me as so many people are buying mice for their aesthetics, rather than functionality. Still might pick one up (even though it's pricey) and add it to my collection. Keen to try something with a 3360 that isn't a G303 or G502, as well as another base benchmark to compare the Scream One to. Putting out some great vids as always, keep up the awesome work!
Gimmickless, shorter Rival 300: Yes please!
Great review as always :)
I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! :D
The tactile feedback is awesome. Got this for 40USD and it was a great pick.
I have been watching your videos for a while and I think I am going to drop the sub
Epic gameplay as always!
Thanks Cal!
Dam was really looking foward to this
just stole this mouse today, seems really good
What a scummy thing to do.
Andi Gjata bro give me one
lol you two my buddy stole a CAN$ 4.000 msi laptop oh and then he broke the screen
GTA V pro player confirmed
does this mouse have vibration sensor ? ie trigger vibrate ?
Still growing really fast. I remember when you were at 3k...
Yesterday?
probably for a good reason :)
you're really going up 1000 subs a week.
i remember him with 400
i remember 1k D:
hey ...I bought fk2 using you affiliate link.... and the mouse was perfect in my hand(same as your 18:9 hand dimension).... thanks alot... I'm liking it...
Awesome x 2! Thanks!
wow your channel is growing fast :D
Rocket Jump Ninja you can set Lift off distance on the mouse itself. Hold the DPI change button for 5 secs and the menu will show up on OLED screen. Use the wheel to navigate (click middle button to get into menu you want). Owner of this mouse and v. happy with it. Yes, the weight was off for me at the start, but now got used to it. My accuracy improved a lot now ;).
been a full year now since i watched my first RJN video im pretty sure, and still checking every morning for an upload :)
keep up the good work zy, youve essentially become a part of my life almost *no homo(?)*
My first video was June 30th on this channel... or did you see another one? Thanks for sticking with me anyway!
i'm pretty sure you had some other videos on your other/personal channel?
Sean Zorilla Yeah on my "random videos" channel I have G302 and Abyssus reviews.
100 Percent agree with that review. I returned this mouse and got fk2 and loving it.
I got this today. And as a 6"3 guy coming from a Rival 300.. The weight and Size where still noticeable. I didn't expect it to be AS heavy as it is. Still, in saying that, by no way is it unusable. Had a bit of sucess so far in Overwatch/CSGO. Will wait a while before deciding if it works.
Anyway as someone similar to yourself with alot of mice, i have 12, 13 now with this Rival 700.. 5 of which are Steelseries. Really like the clicks, the scroll wheel to me could do with being a bit higher, the new side button near the screen is mooshy, not a fan. I have the 2 extra cases and the Laser Sensor coming this week from US. Will comment back or perhaps tweet you to see how i find the Laser and the new Shells.
Overall i think the build quality is really good. The weight i am actually finding nice in some instances. Sounds stupid, but flying through documents/web browsing i feel like i am alot more accurate max/minimizing windows, opening files and so on. Gaming i am finding, CS:GO mostly, very consistant aiming so far with the 4-5 hours ive played. I play 2.5 sens @ 400cpi and i am finding i am being alot more controlled, maybe due to the weight, and am actually aiming alot more for the head, perhaps losing some of the 'flick' or quick turn ability im not sure.
I also really like the mouse, as a taller guy, and a builder of 10 years, i find the weight isn't as bad as i thought, but is noticeable and probably a transition period. After using it for 5 hours i got my Zowie EC1-A out and honestly the Zowie felt like i was holding a piece of paper. Still. I'm gonna stick with the 700 for a while. The screen is neat and all, have already turned it off though.
Love the video as always man! Best in depth mouse reviews on youtube, its nice to see a review that isn't like "OMG RGB LIGHTING LOOK HOW BRIGHT IT IS THIS MOUSE IS THE BEST CHROMA WOO" etc. Only negative i had was dismissing the features of the mouse when it literally came out a couple weeks ago. Already has a few games in Gamesense. So others will follow shortly.. So just hope people don't watch and think there wont ever be support. Im sure Steelseries will make gamesense comp for Overwatch and other new games soon.. I also think its a bit gimmicky anyway, and things like a health bar or headshot counter on your mouse are basically useless. But i guess its a feature.
ngunsokay when the comment helped me more than the video 👍🏻
good review !! :D
Can you test the $10-20 gaming mice that are top-rated on Amazon just for shits and giggles?
he did
+Chapoop what mouse
reddragon m601
*****
A) *word
B) Next time, don't just look at words Google definition and start acting like you suddenly know how to use it better than other people, lol.
C) It wasn't a serious statement because it was a question, but you used the wrong punctuation.
***** because the only reason I could imagine you replying what you did is because you looked up pretentious on Google and saw that the first word in Google's definition is "attempting."
Not to mention your use of the word "fag" gives off the impression that you're probably a 10-12, maybe 13, year old.
The best mouse reviewer period
Rocket Jump? That sounds dangerous.
The Elite Badger like the phara reference xp
thats true
Another great review. Did you hear about the new quake by any chance
Zowie ZA11 review! :D the ZA series! Would be awesome, popular mouse at the moment among the pros in CS
I'm using this mouse since March or so 2016 not sure and i must say i didn't regret a 120e buy . Only thing is you have to get used to it over time as it is smaller a bit yet heavier but its a good thing in my opinion. I often tend to lift my mouse and with this i don't do that while gaming
i just subbed awesome channel
Hi Zy. I really like the effort you put in the videos and have made me find some products of your detailed reviews. I only have one request. Can you do quake live gameplay with commentary in the background I think people would like that. Thanks
Also good luck on CZcams you desirve more subs!
Thanks! There is already Quake Live game play on the channel with some commentary, take a look!
Also I have one other suggestion. I know your videos are supposet to be serious but can you add some humor if it fits the video?
Alex yo czcams.com/video/nHQfbH9kFb8/video.html
Now that was comedy gold
Its a great mouse, with a shape that fits FPS games really well i think. If 135g is too much i would take a look on the Rival 310, which is pretty much same shape, but only has a weight on 88g :)
FINALLY YESSS!!!!!!
Would you recommend this or the g502?
Getting ready to buy my 1st gaming mouse. Stuck between this and new Deathadder Elite.
Apparently mouse weight is a huge factor to people. When he mentioned the weight of this mouse being 137g and everyone in the comments was like "holy crap that's alot", I started to get really concerned.
So I went and looked up the weight of my current Logitech M705 mouse. It's freakin' 0.55lb!! (~250g!!). And that's without the two AA batteries it requires since it's wireless only. If you guys think the Rival 700 is a brick, then my mouse must be an anchor lol.
I've been using this guy for over 2 years (got it aug 2014) and I'm only upgrading now because it's doing the double/triple click thing. I got so concerned about this 137g mouse over nothing. Yea I'm definitely picking this up now.
wow man 250g good on ya wrists mate
iManiac LOL! I got a little concerned over the weight too but I found out that my current mouse weighs at 185g so I'm considering getting this!
pho funny thing is, I didn't even end up getting this mouse like I said I would lol. I ended up getting the Logitech Proteus Core G502
deathadder elite and g403 prodigy are the best mice you can get right now
2...5...0...?
*Nani?*
i am using rival 700 since january 2017 , well its still holding like a charm , oled screen bit scraped , mouse 1 and 2 bit weared off because of my fingers , but the whole mouse still in good condition
lol , i just saw my old comment , the mouse just died on me , left click isn't working and right now some times deosn't register .
I'm just kinda getting into the quake thing(UT player) and I know there's a lot of videos on the subject of the bunny hopping/strafe jumping thing.
But I really feel like if you haven't already made a tutorial(couldn't find one) it would be a great addition to your videos.
I feel like you would be great at explaining it.
I explained it here: czcams.com/video/8uRJRnifn5k/video.html
It's really quite simple, but takes practice, of course.
Ah I see, nice thank you!
That Q4 style dm6 looks fucking sweet
Agreed, really cool map. Shame about the name though, otherwise people might vote it more.
Worth noting:
1) The tactile alerts are not useless - Not long after this review SS3 software was updated to allow you to set a tactile alert on a variable delay from ANY input in any application. So you're not limited to games supported by GameSense (next to none).
2) The OLED isn't a gimmick either if you use to identify what profile you're using. I switch profiles while playing Overwatch, and I only need to glance at the OLED to ensure I've got the right one set for the hero I'm playing. Any game where you make a change that will adjust cooldowns and the OLED becomes useful.
3) For those who do prefer heavy mice, can confirm this felt fantastic.
G400 is also 137g and it's generally considered an excellent mouse, so I might consider this to substitute mine (stupid superthin cable acting up).
You should check if the G400 is 137 WITH cable or WITHOUT cable. The Rival 700 around 137g WITHOUT the cable.
are most measurements at the company's website WITH cable? that makes it confusing :(
I spent 100$ because of you... Thanks zy. by the way I love the mouse and keep making mouse reviews please! You are definatly the best mouse reviewer!
Do you find it too heavy for fps?
I like heavier mice in general so not really but it depend on your liking. everything but the weight (for some people) is perfect!👌
noxbOOmGaming Im probably getting the 300 the features on the 700 dont seem neccesary for me.
Great review, I like a bit of weight when playing FPS games, so this might be the mouse for me, Or i might order a new cable for my Logitech G9x :)
I haven't used this mouse specifically, but knowing the switches I would assume that jitter clicking would be quite easy for claw grips and hybrid claw grips. However, the weight might really slow you down in a MOBA, unless you have exceptional grip strength. In my experience, the heavier the mouse the harder it is to jitter while moving around.
Hey Rocket Jump Ninja love your videos help helpful can I ask you a favour as I keep switching sensitivity in games could you do a tutorial on how to find your perfect sensitivity.
Thank and keep up the goof work
Soon as I saw the weight I hit like and bounced out. Be here next time
got this..and the weight is perfect for me :). precision ! gets a lil time to get use to a new mouse , especially with the weight difference . doesnt matter if it's lighter or heavier . ;)
I use the Corsair M95, which is 181 grams and love it. Of course I've been using it for years so my muscle memory is tuned to use it properly, but I still prefer heavier mice. I like a good solid base that I can't accidentally move and requires purposeful movements. Also, I have the Rival 700 has a review sample and I agree that the OLED is just a gimmick, but I don't agree about the haptic feedback. I see haptic feedback as the natural progression of mice and I hope to see it in every mouse some day. The game selection is small, yes, but it is a good starting point as a lot of people play those games and they are good for showing off what it can do. Haptic feedback needs to start somewhere, so this is a good start in my opinion. I would love to see the hatpic feedback provided by the HTC Vive controllers implemented into mice.
181 grams wow. I guess no matter what product there is, there is always someone who can use it. Thanks for the info!
I have this mouse, i have used it for about 6 months now if im correct.
About the weight: 137 grams is heavy for a mouse indeed, but i grew to ignore it the more i played. I made a lot less flickshots with this 6 months ago than now, its just the thing that you get used to the weight.
My oled screen broke and its now just weight. gg.
I really wish they would either remake the Sensei with the 3310/3360 or a smaller Sensei. The Rival 100 was so close to being great.
I saw a reddit post there will be 2 new mouse from steel series, sensei 310 and rival 310.
2 of them are both 3360 sensor.
its 92 gram
hey zyism , love your videos man , was wondering if you could review logitech g300s , and sean xxl extended mouse pad , keep it up 👍
almost a year now and still no raw version
Hey Zy, nice review!
What are your recommendations for mouse pad?
any news on Rival 700 Raw
Smaller, lighter rival 300 with 3360 would be a must buy. But the weight is ridiculous and a total deal breaker when what made me change from the 300 was the heavy weight and stiff cable.
Lets hope steelseries listens but there is still no sensei with a proper sensor. So lets not get our hopes up.
Heh, my concerns were the opposite - Was worried it'd be too light. Been using mice for FPS since pre-Quake, and find heavier mice more accurate for me.
Biggest downer for me is that the tactile alerts feature is entirely depending on SteelSeries providing support, and right now it's just for 3 games, none of which I'm interested in playing. There's going to need to be a common API that multiple manufacturers and developers use for this, or the feature won't gain any traction.
Got the mouse a week ago. Actually, i can agree that it is a bit overweight but i dont mind it, really. It is great for cs:go and it is precise. Since it has a bit more weight, it is easier to aim with it (atleast in my case) and vibration could be really usefull. For example, every time i headshot someone, it will vibrate and also it is vibrating when the round starts, in case you are out of game and need to switch over windows. Great mouse overall, a bit overpriced tho, but it is ok since it got most high end things.
Trying out a rival 700 and a roccat Kone Aimo at the moment. Torn between which to keep. Love the Rival’s clean looks and modular ability but I also like the aimo’s lighting and it’s a little wider at the front.. Think I might end up keeping the rival as I’m not convinced with the recessed light strips on the Aimo, I can see them filling with dust, sweat and other fluff. Then the side buttons and the cpi buttons feel like bargain basement switches. Think I’ve answered the question I was going to ask 🤡
What do you think of the new Quake : Champions ?
great review as usual, i had problem with rival 300 the two top switches there were touching each other, did You have same issue with this?
I would really like if all mice had a left-handed version. For me, being a left-hander, it's really hard to pick the right mouse, sure, there are ambidextrous mice out there, but they have a few drawbacks. Currently I have a Asus ROG Sica, which didn't disappoint me in FPS, considering the fact that it's a pretty cheap mouse.
I just hope that (more) left-handed edition mice will appear, altough I don't see it happening anytime soon, unfortunately.
A few days ago I saw the weight and I was like "Maaaaaaan, this damn thing is too heavy". I agree with you, we need a version without the screen. I think that adds a lot of weight to the mouse
And remove the motors ;(
oooh this sounds nice...Its like £40 and I have nearly identical hand size to yours. (18cm and 10cm).
Out of curiosity, can you do a history of mice and their impact on Quake? I'm sure newer guys like myself would be interested in how the scene reacted from going from keyboard to ball mice and then being shocked with the Micosoft wmo.
I can't speak for everyone, but from memory ... in the early days, our ball mice seemed better. We reluctantly moved to the opticals later when they started to show some promise. Some of it may have been us trying to get used to the new tech, but it wasn't some "WOW THIS IS INCREDIBLE" moment. It was "this is new tech, still has bugs and issues, but it's the future for sure".
+Rocket Jump Ninja Interesting to think that ball mice had a time when they were preferred to laser/optical mice. I've only ever used ball mice when I was a small child and it felt pretty bad in comparison.
Lot's of views! NICE!!!
Zy? can you say your rate at the next videos? example: I'm rating this mouse 8 out of 10. :)
- good review aswell!
Rival 700L as a light version :) would be sick for like 70 dollars
Can you do a Rival 300 vs Rival 700? Would love to see a comparison
Can we get the updated 710 review?
I am using Steeseries Rival 500.
is it worth it to upgrade my rival 300 to this ? my only concern about this mouse that it is heavy
Hey dude, can I make a request? I've seen almost all your videos just for the sheer quality of your reviews. I've commented this before, but you make literally the best and less obnoxious mice review videos I've ever seen.
So, I have really large hands, they're a bit out of proportion to the rest of my size (I'm 6"1'). I also have a very hard time with grips - the only grip that doesn't make my entire arm sore is the palm grip.
Knowing that, I bought the Naos 7000 and we've had most fun throughout the 2 years we've been together. But it all ended when the scroll click stopped working. I really love that mouse and I'm thinking of buying a new one, but I fear the same will happen to the new one.
Would you make video showing and comparing mice that would suit best large handed people that palm grip? Maybe showing off their ergonomics and stuff. That would be the best ever.
Best regards from Brazil.
Hey, thanks, yeah I'm looking at doing more videos like that... so far EC1-A and DeathAdder have been the best for large hands.
i bougth this mouse because it was at sale for 50€ (60$). and i like this mouse. first the shape was a bit of but i got used to it
I am 6ft 8 and have 23cm hands. after searching for a big mouse to fit my massive hand size I came across this mouse at my local store and have not loocked back since. amazing for aim in fps shooters due to the weight keeping your aim nice and smooth. all in all fantastic mouse,with the mouse back plates however the texture is awful. I recommend getting their backplate bundle.
Hey Zy, consider putting the Nixeus Revel on your mouse short-list. Sensei shape with 3360 sensor @ 83 grams.
Yeah it looks good, already emailed them... we'll see!
they should create a steelseries rival 700 competition edition similar to the rival mamba tournament edition without all the gimmicks and a slightly lower price
I think this will be a good choice for me as I have been looking for a mouse that's 135g i have tried mice that are 95g but its too light for me as the mouse I currently use is 135g.
thank you so much for this review, it helped me alot
but i got a question: do you use vibration and display on the side of mouse?
my gf will use it i am pretty sure, but if you use it sometimes
I don't think the vibration or display works with many games, so not at this stage. Maybe when updates come.
what is the orange thing on thumb rest for? and what is the weight of the rival 300. I can't decide which of the 2 mice to get. I kinda like the idea of the vibrations just to confirm getting the kill in csgo, but I don't want a heavy mouse either.
Hey Rocket Jump Ninja. Just to confirm, got this mouse the other day for Christmas. Liking it a lot so far , is it actually fine that the right mouse button looks very very slightly lower than the left one and also feels not much but a tiny bit heavier. Not a huge problem, but like you said 'it's fairly common' So its nothing to worry about really right? Great review as well btw :)
Waiting for new Finalmouses :)
Thx for the Review Zy! But one question: what Are your Thoughts on the quake Champions anouncement?
SyncError is on the team for Quake: Champions, so it might be really good!
Hey! Nice review! I was wondering what hardpad should i get? i have steelseries 4hd but its kinda too small. of should i switch back to normal soft
but the Deathadder and rival 300 is small.. and im 14. God hopefully in future they make new bigger mouses..
2 things.
1) Great channel! Would love you reviewing a generic, Genius, or Logitech $5 mouse :D
2) Guys on the comments section: without too much research I bought a Cougar 450m... found it way too large, uncomfortable, I keep pressing the right sidebuttons, the buttons are way too hard to press (too much pressure needed) and it's too picky on which surfaces it works. I tried 3 different mousepads and it works better on my bare desktop :|.
Any ideas on what mouse to look for? Smaller, easier to click, light, not weirdly shaped?
Thanks!
"sometimes it's better not to be edgy"
I have small hands but I love my 300 and I'm wondering if I should get another 300 or a 700. Can I get some opinions here?
We'll that's a great review of a potentially great mouse. A like for you Sir!( no sub though, since i am already subscribed :D ).
Keep putting out great content like this.
Greetings from Poland :)
Appreciated as always, thanks! Greetings back from Australia :)