pcgameware.co.uk Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:28
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There's not many companies that I consider to be at the forefront of PC peripheral development, but SteelSeries is certainly one of them. Pretty much all of their peripherals break the mould that had gone before it and this next peripheral, a Gaming mouse...
The idea of having a tactile Feedback for cooldowns on a mouse is simply genius. This along with a plethora of additional features and an impressive optical senor makes the SteelSeries Rival 700 simply one of the best mice I've ever tested. The SteelS...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:31
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SteelSeries recently released a new gaming mouse, the Rival 700, and seeing its customisation abilities and OLED screen , I just had to review it.SteelSeries have some great tech for serious gamers and I know that the Rival 300 has been a firm favourite f...
Responsive, Well built, Custom options, Tactile feedback, Friendly software...
Weighs quite a bit, Usefulness of OLED...
I cannot ignore that the Rival 700 owns (or PWNS) some firsts. The tactile feedback motor, swapable tracking sensor and an OLED screen are all new to me on a mouse.Does it need these though? Well, the vibrating feedback works remarkably well I have to say...
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A few weeks ago, I was hanging out with some of my friends, when suddenly someone I did not know jumped into a conversation with me. About ten minutes later, I realize the guy just would not stop talking, even though I was clearly not interested in carryi...
There are certainly a lot of reasons why you should be excited about the SteelSeries Rival 700. It is not just because of its OLED screen and Tactile Alerts, although both of them definitely add to the list. The ultra-wide sensitivity range PixArt PMW3360...
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vortez.net Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:39
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US: $Leaping to the opposite end of the spectrum after having a hands on with the Rival , we finally get the chance to play with the Rival At first glance it would be easy to dismiss it as a run-of-the-mill teardrop shaped mouse Then on closer inspectio...
Excellent tracking across various surfaces, Zero acceleration 1:1 tracking, Comfortable for various grip types, Quality construction, Highly customisable, Vibration alerts, 128x36 px OLED screen, Great software support, Optional accessories (choice of ext...
Not wireless...
The Rival 700 has brought some new/old ideas to the table (depending how you look at it)yet their implementation is flawless. Sure vibration and tactile feedback isn't anything new, but they are something that has been missing in the realm of mouse and ke...
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Steelseries already hold awards for many of the best gaming mice on the market, but it seems they're not taking a break just yet, as they give the world what may be their greatest mouse to date! The Steelseries Rival 700 is set to be a strong contender fo...
Great build quality, Stylish design, Customisable OLED display, Tactile feedback, RGB lighting, Flawless sensor performance, Powerful macro engine, Detachable cables, Swappable sensor, Competitive price...
None, Neutral, Maybe a little over-engineered to appeal to high-end competitive gamers, “Innovation is rare in the peripherals market these days, but the Rival 700 has brought some new dynamics to PC gaming that we’re certain we’ll be seeing again. Flawle...
PriceThe SteelSeries Rival 700 Optical Gaming Mouse is available from almost all major retailers with a price of around £80. We found it in stock at Amazon for £59.99, which isn't cheap, but given the range of features on offer, it's a bit of bargain as y...
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With so many ‘gaming' mice on the market, choosing one can be a real headache; gamers are literally spoilt for choice with the vast array coming from brands such as Logitech, Razer and Roccat. Each of them boasts of having the best tracking, the best ergo...
An exceptional modular mouse that can be used for yearsValue: 8/10Features: 9/10Performance: 9/10Design: 9/10Usability: 8/10...
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SteelSeries Rival 700 Review – SteelSeries Sensei Wireless is one of my most favourite gaming mouse from SteelSeries.It was considered as the SteelSeries' flagship mouse for a while, but the SteelSeries Rival 700 has replaced its position with one of the...
Best sensor, best bells and whistles. Kind of heavy...
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The company is SteelSeries, and the mouse in question is the Rival 700. It's being heralded as the most powerful gaming mouse on the market, and from looking at the specifications alone, it's hard to argue!The Rival 700 outer packaging is unmistakably Ste...
Premium build quality, Comfortable ergonomic design, SteelSeries Engine 3 software easy to use, Tactile feedback & OLED screen...
RRP is expensive, but can be bought for much less, Limited support for GameSense...
There is no doubting that the SteelSeries Rival 700 is a premium product. The materials used are top notch, the features it packs all work perfectly and the performance right up there too. Some of the aforementioned features are more useful than others, b...
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Just how many new features can a gaming mouse have? At least 3, apparently! With its “tactile click”, its OLED screen and its replacable PixArt PMW3360 sensor (for the PixArt 9300 Lazer sensor), the SteelSeries Rival 700 is one hell of a mouse!Want one? A...
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SteelSeries is a very well-known brand in the PC Gaming market. Manufacturing some amazing peripherals, of which we have seen the likes of the Siberia 800 headset, Rival 300 Mouse and the Apex M500 and M800 Mechanical Keyboards. Combining these periphera...
For the performance part of this review, all our testing was done on the standard Pixart 3360 Optical sensor. As some of you will know, I am primarily an FPS gamer and being a big Quake fan, I made use of a couple of Quake Champions Beta weekends during m...
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PC gamers have three main weapons in their arsenal: the PC, the keyboard, and the mouse. The optimal experience is when all three are in harmony, and that's why you see companies like MSI, Corsair, and SteelSeries busily banging out hardware that not only...
Tactile feedback in your palm, Modular design, Deep customization capabilities, Built-in OLED screen...
No left-handed model...
Absolutely. You can't go wrong here. The Rival 700 has programmable tactile feedback, RGB illumination, an equally distributed weight system, a modular design, and so on. There's even a built-in OLED panel for displaying your custom logo or animations. Th...
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The SteelSeries Rival 700 is a gaming mouse that's aimed at those who want a highly customisable experience and are after serious performance in their favourite games. It's well designed with a shape that rests nicely in the hand, and a sensor that allows...
Fantastic gaming performance, Glides very smoothly, Highly customisable, Grippy design...
OLED screen isn't very useful, No weight adjustment, Expensive...
An unusual mouse that prioritises performance and innovation over value...
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I imagine innovation in the mouse space to be rather difficult these days. Apart from sticking more buttons on it, what more can you do with your pointing devices? SteelSeries have answered that question by adding two rather unique features to the Rival 7...
For me, the tactile alerts and silky smooth laser are what make this mouse stand out from the crowd, if SteelSeries can get more games into GameSense - enlarging it from the default three (CS:GO, DOTA2 and Minecraft) then they could be onto a winner with...
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Whether you're blowing chunks out of opponents or demolishing those TPS reports, it's essential that you have the right mouse under your hand. Gaming mice in particular have a seemingly endless variety of options to choose between, all offering different...
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Whether you're blowing chunks out of opponents or demolishing those TPS reports, it's essential that you have the right mouse under your hand. Gaming mice in particular have a seemingly endless variety of options to choose between, all offering different...
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SteelSeries has earned itself a very good reputation for its peripherals, and what better way to put that to the test by analysing the company's flagship mouse. The Rival 700 optical gaming mouse sports a DPI of up to 16,000, an integrated OLED display an...
Very comfortable, Easy to grip, PMW 3360 sensor is class-leading, Good RGB lighting, Tactile alerts are very handy...
OLED display is a gimmick, On the heavy side for a gaming mouse, GameSense only supports 3 games...
The Rival 700 is the flagship mouse in SteelSeries‘ line-up, and overall is it a good product.For one, it is well-designed and it is very comfortable to use over extended periods, while it is also very easy to grip and hold-on to.That said, I do think a m...
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Whether you're blowing chunks out of opponents or demolishing those TPS reports, it's essential that you have the right mouse under your hand. Gaming mice in particular have a seemingly endless variety of options to choose between, all offering different...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2017-09-21 02:20:19
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Gaming mice have always been a thing, but a real explosion in the available amount has happened in the last years. There is an unprecedentedly large offer and for this article we test no less than 37 mice of 15 different manufacturers, in the more luxurio...
In this test of 37 models there are only a few mice that left us with the thought 'you definitely do not want to purchase that one'. There are a lot of similarities, but there are also some models that stand out or simply perform slightly better than the...
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If you already know what you're looking for, then scroll down and you'll find the best gaming mice you can buy right now. With prices starting at a budget-friendly £30 and stretching up to a wallet-bruising £140, there's something here for everyone, from...
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After I built my computer, one of the most challenging things I had to purchase was a mouse. I wanted something with durability, a natural feeling form factor for my hand, and most importantly, a high quality sensor. I found all of this in my SteelSeries...
Outside of a lacking games library to use its effects in, the Rival 700 is a great mouse for any gamer to purchase...
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SteelSeries was founded 15 years ago, in 2001, and has since been focusing on making sure people who are passionate about gaming have the tools to reach the highest level possible. SteelSeries is one of the biggest brands to back eSports and can be seen...
Extremely customizable - it would suit most users, Very impressive sensor, Excellent switches, not too soft, not too hard, OLED screen works well and is bright, Software is extremely comprehensive, allowing for a whole host of great features, Multiple cab...
Heavy due to so many features, although some may like its weight, OLED screen more of a gimmick than a useful feature - it is fun to play with, though, Not many games work with Gamesense...
The SteelSeries Rival 700 is currently available for $99.99 directly from their website. Extremely customizable - it would suit most users Very impressive sensor Excellent switches, not too soft, not too hard OLED screen works well and is bright Software...
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Review sample provided by the manufacturer.Steel Series is well known for their rather diverse range of gaming products. The Steel Series Rival 700 is an enthusiast class product and lies firmly in the mid-high end spectrum of gaming devices. In this revi...
High quality build, Comfortable ergonomics, Advanced optical sensor, Exceptional software support with the Steelseries Engine 3, Provides tactile feedback, Can be customized using the inbuilt SSE...
Expensive, GameSense only works with three games: Dota 2, CS: Go & Minecraft, Aesthetics and mouse grip preference might vary according to taste...
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thegamescouts.com Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:33
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Very few companies are as committed to Esports as SteelSeries. Their gaming peripherals have little competition, and the newly released Rival 700 gaming mouse serves as yet another example of how much effort SteelSeries' engineers put into each new produc...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:39
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New features that will spur impulse purchases: These are the Holy Grails that the PC gaming-peripherals industry quests for. RGB lighting, lift-distance wizards, DPI switching: These and similar features made their splash when they first appeared on the s...
Solid ergonomic design, Angle-snapping support, Unlimited configurations per application, Swappable USB cords...
OLED display is mostly a gimmick, "tactile alerts" work on only three games, Just two storable DPI settings, No separate X- and Y-axis adjustment, Just three buttons likely programmable...
The Rival 700, equipped with an OLED display on one edge, has a solid, attractive physical design. Our quibbles? Aging configuration software, and some key features that work in just a handful of games. Read More…...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2016-10-21 05:54:39
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SteelSeries, a company known for many innovations and their support of eSports, has released a new weapon in the competitive gamer's arsenal: the Rival 700. While they've been busy refreshing all of their product lines to update previous models with new f...
Solid, allaround offering with some gamechanging features, Modular sensors and components, Comfortable, familiar shape that lends itself well to accuracy, Powerful, easy to use software suite, Tactile alerts can now be custom programmed (as of SSE3.8.3)...
OLED panel/Prism RGB only update in realtime with GameSense enabled titles, no options for configuring responsive events otherwise, Very limited number of GameSense titles (3), Without GameSense integration, additional features are of dubious value over...
Over the multiple weeks using the Rival 700 as my main device I didn't notice any issues with tracking or performance in any application. Mouse clicks remained solid and tactile; while I myself couldn't tell much of a difference in the new plastic used fo...
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SteelSeries made quite the impression this year at CES with their latest mouse, the SteelSeries Rival 700 Elite Performance Gaming Mouse. It's a pretty bold statement to claim Elite Performance but the Rival 700 lays claim to some impressive features incl...
Dual Cable lengths included, Customizable hardware, Pixart 16,000 CPI sensor, Tactile feedback, 3D printing support, Comfortable shape...
Proprietary cable and connectors, 135g weight is not adjustable, RGB not easily visible in use, Limited game support for OLED and Tactile feedback...
I started my testing of the SteelSeries Rival 700 Elite with a lengthy Battlefield session lasting about 6 hours. The shape felt immediately familiar and even my defaults carried over from the game settings. The weight was pretty easy to get used to and p...
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Two years ago, we reviewed the first Rival gaming mouse (it has since been renamed the Rival 300) from SteelSeries with positive remarks. Most notably it was comfortable to use for both claw and palm grips, something we've noticed is becoming rarer amongs...
We can't help, but feel the Rival 700 is a bold experiment from SteelSeries. We've never seen an integrated OLED screen, a tactile feedback motor, or a slotted tracking sensor on a computer mouse before and right now you are probably reacting to the same...
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When the average user goes to buy a mouse, they usually don't care much about it, aside from the fact that it works, and is comfortable. However, when a PC gamer is in the market for a new mouse, there are a plethora of options that need to be considered...
The Steelseries Rival 700 is a great mouse that's crippled by its software. The single biggest selling point for the mouse is the tactile feedback, and until they allow this feature to be used with a lot more games, it's one that most won't use. The OLED...
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Everyone has quirks. Even gamers. So when it comes to gaming mice, personalization is the name of the game. Usually you see it in the form of programmable buttons and RGB lighting options, but the SteelSeries Rival 700 ($99.99) goes a couple of steps furt...
Modular design, RGB lighting, OLED screen, and tactile alerts are novel approaches to gaming personalization, Adjustable sensitivity...
Additional modular components are expensive, For right-handed use only...
With tactile alerts, a modular design, and an OLED screen, the SteelSeries Rival 700 gaming mouse is functional and fun, but adding modular components can get pricey...
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Today we will be covering the SteelSeries Rival 700 OLED Gaming mouse. Now the biggest, well there are actually two things, are the small monochrome display and the vibration feedback. As far as I know this is the very first mouse to have both of these fe...
Vibrating feedback, OLED display, Steelseries promoted images for OLED, SteelSeries Engine, Swappable Laser, Swappable USB cord...
The Rival 700 has set the bar high and have taken a leap where no one else has journeyed. The design is pretty tame, but the features are above and beyond. I look forward to seeing what SteelSeries has up there sleeves for the OLED. Top notch company, wit...
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Released just in time for Overwatch and the slate of new PC games, SteelSeries has a new gaming mouse that ups the ante with solid performance and a few additional features I haven't seen anywhere else.SteelSeries' new Rival 700 comes with the usual host...
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Winning or losing the games you play depends upon many pointers such as how experienced you are, how professional you are, how good your rival is in the particular game, and what is also very important, is your gaming mouse.Playing with an ordinary optica...
2 interchangeable cables; set you are comfortable with, Optical sensor and support for 100 to 16000 DPI, Incorporated with SteelSeries Switches that support 30 Million Clicks, With its customization feature, you can personalize it to display gamer name, y...
As such there is no problem with the mouse; however, in order to change cables, you have to be technical, – The software has so many options, which you as a starter might not be able to comfortable with but for professional gamers, those options are going...
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At first we would like to thank SteelSeries for offering the Rival 700 Gaming Mouse for testing and reviewing."From day one, SteelSeries has been focused on making high performance gaming gear used by the most demanding, top professional gamers worldwide...
We cannot deny that the shape of the Rival 700 makes it undeniably one of the most comfortable mice we have tested so far; we did try it in The Division, Counter-Strike Source, Paladins, Ghost in Shell, Quantum Break but also Paragon and the response to o...
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The Steelseries range of mice has been blowing our socks off since the Sensei first appeared on the market five years ago. Times have changed since the excellent sensor and crisp lighting of that won our hearts though, as nearly every mouse worth its salt...
When a product comes along with this many features it is difficult to know quite where to start. We could just talk about the sensor and the switches, but when there is so much extra sizzle with the steak it seems like we'd be doing the Rival 700 a disser...
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Last year, we reviewed the first Rival gaming mouse, the Rival 300, and I was impressed with almost everything, except the boring design. SteelSeries upgraded the series with the Rival 700 and the new mouse has some unique features. Let's check it out.In...
Great build quality, Comfortable, Modular design, Some interesting features like OLED display and tactile alert, Excellent tracking...
Gimmicky features, Expensive...
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Game controllers have used rumble motors to provide gamers with physical feedback for decades. This technology has not only persisted over the years, it's evolved. Haptic feedback is growing in popularity and becoming more fine-tuned and precise than ever...
The SteelSeries Rival 700 is one of the most ambitious mice I've had the pleasure of using. It builds onto a mostly solid base by adding an OLED display and incorporating tactile alerts through the GameSense feature. Vibration isn't something usually see...
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SteelSeries: a legend in the hardware world. Its reputation is only trumped by its own new products supplanting itself on the way to the top of the peripheral hill. The company is neither the huge production foundries of Logitech, churning out hundreds of...
Fantastic optical sensor, Strong ergonomics, Nifty customizable OLED display, Classy design, and strong software...
A touch pricey...
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I've used a number of computer mice over the years, from the rudimentary upside-down trackball types of days gone by, to high-tech wireless laser and multitouch mice. They each have had their time in the sun at my desk, but it's time to say goodbye to all...
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As far back as i can remember there was one thing both i and most of the people i know in this industry were looking for, to find the perfect gaming peripherals such as keyboards, mice and headsets (you can now add chairs to that list too). Unfortunately...
Build Quality (Frame / Primary Buttons – 30 Million Clicks), Design, Excellent Grip, Very Fast And Accurate (PMW3360 Optical Sensor - 16000DPI / 300IPS / 50G), Primary Features (OLED Screen / Vibration Motor / Swappable Optical Sensor), Secondary Fea...
Price (For Some), Right Handed Only...
SteelSeries was behind many gaming mice that I happened to like and use quite a lot including the Xai, Sensei and Sensei MLG models so when they released the Rival 700 I just had to get my hands on it. The housing of the Rival 700 doesn't follow...
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armchairempire.com Updated:
2017-08-02 03:50:05
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SteelSeries has been doing a lot of great work lately and the Rival line is evidence of that. The Rival 700 is probably one of their finest products yet. This is a mouse that works as well as many people would expect, but what we like about this is more t...
This is a pretty easy mouse to recommend. It's definitely up there with the top tier of gaming mice for a fraction of the cost. Sure, we would have liked for it to be a touch more comfortable, but with that being the most nit-picky of arguments, this mous...
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I have no way to describe just how many mouse and keyboard options there are in the world today. I'm not talking about all of them either. I'm just talking about “gaming” mice and keyboards. The options have gone through the roof and all you have to do is...
Solid quality feel, Best software experience, Tons of customization, Excellent packaging for the mouse, Great Aesthetics...
None for the mouse, Slightly high keyboard price and no wrist rest...
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A customizable gaming mouse can definitely offer a leg up on the competition. Our SteelSeries Rival 700 review takes a look at a gaming mouse with tactile feedback and an OLED display — read on to find out what we thought!The SteelSeries Rival 700 gaming...
Comfortable, many customization options...
Only three games with Gamesense support...
If you play one of the three supported games, the SteelSeries Rival 700 will definitely add to your gaming experience. If you don't however, the Rival 700 is still a comfortable, excellent, and customizable gaming mouse — you'll just have to do without th...
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monitornerds.com Updated:
2017-09-28 04:54:41
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The RGB phenomenon for gaming peripherals is old news; today we are looking at a mouse that vibrates. The Steel Series Rival 700 gaming mouse has many cool features that may justify the high price in a few months. But at today's price of 1...
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videogamesuncovered.com Updated:
2018-04-02 09:45:22
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Coming to the tactile feedback, the SteelSeries Rival 700's first flagship feature allows you to set alerts with the mouse in the form of vibrations. These can be used to set different combinations of long and short sequences of feedback to alert you when...
The Rival 700 is a solid gaming mouse with a sensor that will not let you down, and this is reason enough to purchase it...
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hw4all.com Updated:
2019-12-17 13:18:41
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In our test lab arrived two mouse Rival 500 and Rival 700 company SteelSeries, which differ markedly from each other, despite the same family. But the mouse Rival 500 for MOBA games/MMO, and Rival 700 OLED display offering a number of special functions.Th...
Great optical sensor, High quality workmanship, Vibration impact, for example, timer to cool down, The OLED display looks beautiful, Good customization options in the software...
Relatively heavy, the main soft button that is not customary for gamers in fps, Only for right-handers, Support GameSense is very limited...
Both models Rival can be purchased at a price of about 90 Euro, so we have some of the most expensive gaming mice on the market. Of course, the buyer will receive a quality mouse that will last a long time. Also, both mice are equipped with one of the bes...
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