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SteelSeries Rival 5 (black) Wired gamer mouse - right handed - 18000 dpi optical sensor - 9 programmable buttons - RGB backlight
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SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)

Wired gamer mouse - right handed - 18000 dpi optical sensor - 9 programmable buttons - RGB backlight

16 customer reviews
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Overview

Ideal ergonomics

With the SteelSeries Rival 5 mouse, you have a formidable weapon at your disposal thanks to its speed and efficiency in fast-paced games such as Battle Royale, FPS, MOBA or MMO. It features an 18,000 dpi TrueMove Air optical sensor, 9 buttons with 5 fast-acting side buttons, and dustproof mechanical switches with 80 million click life.

In addition, its ergonomic shape and light weight make the Rival 5 a mouse that fits any grip style.

TRUEMOVE Air optical sensor

The Rival 5 mouse features an exclusive TrueMove Air optical sensor designed in collaboration with PixArt, which takes performance to a whole new level with 1:1 tracking, 18,000 dpi resolution, 400 fps speed and 40G acceleration. And with 9 programmable buttons and a 5-button side panel layout, there's no excuse not to get the best of your opponents.

Plus, take advantage of its lightweight 85g construction to reduce hand fatigue so you can play in comfort.

Mechanical switches

The SteelSeries Rival 5 is equipped with Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches to give you a clear advantage over your opponents. The improved dust and water resistant switches ensure perfect clicks even in the most challenging conditions, prevent double clicks and allow you to make flawless shots at the next level.

Incorporating a 10-zone Prism RGB backlight, the SteelSeries Rival 5 can sync with other SteelSeries products and reacts to what's happening on your screen.

Key Features:

  • Wired gamer mouse
  • 18,000 dpi TrueMove Air optical sensor
  • Maximum speed of 400 fps
  • Acceleration: 45 G
  • 9 programmable buttons including 5 side buttons
  • Comfortable and ergonomic construction
  • 80 million click, water and dust resistant Golden Micro IP54 mechanical switches
  • 10 zone RGB backlighting
  • Dimensions: 128.8 x 68 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 85g
Specifications
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General information

Product name

 SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)

Brand

 SteelSeries

Model

 62551

Interface

Wireless

 No

Mouse connectivity technology

 Wired

Interface with the computer

 USB

Ergonomics

Number of buttons

 9

Backlighting

 Yes

LED RGB

 Yes

Wheel type

Bidirectional

Ambidextrous

 No

Use

 Gamer

Trackball

 No

With memory

 Yes

Left-handed model

 No

Ergonomic

 No

Vertical

 No

Sensor

Mouse type

 Optical

Optical resolution

 18000 dpi

NVIDIA Reflex

 No

Physical characteristics

Color

 Black

Weight

 85 g

Height

 42 mm

Width

 68 mm

Depth

 128.8 mm

Power supply

Power supply type

 USB port

Compatibility

Supported OS

 Mac OS X 10.8 or higher
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10

Warranties

Commercial warranty
Seller 2 years

Legal warranty
See terms & conditions

Safety Information

Responsible person

 SteelSeries ApS

Postal address

 Havneholmen 8, 1561 Copenhagen V, Danemark

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Product referenced on 14 May 2021

Customer reviews
Global rating
9/10
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  • by Perle.Tqn
    Posted on 18 May 2026
    Bought on 20 Mar 2026 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 9

    Amazing and pleasant mouse for everyday use

    Are you looking for a good mouse with a very good value for money? Then you are in the right place! The STEELSERIES RIVAL 5 is made for you!

    At first you’re a bit skeptical about the mouse’s side buttons, but you get used to them very quickly! Perfect for everyday use, for office work as well as the gaming side! Let’s not kid ourselves, it’s a gamer mouse, all its technology is for that!

    Honestly, I highly recommend it! Thanks to LDLC for the ultra-fast delivery as usual, nothing more to say about that, always top-notch!

    Model: SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)
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  • by Christiti59
    Posted on 27 Mar 2026
    Bought on 26 Feb 2026 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Mouse too

    Lots of features with the software, the design is great, the size is well suited, it is lightweight.

    Model: SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)
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  • by LucR
    Posted on 20 Nov 2025
    Bought on 23 Oct 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 6

    Perfect

    Replace the same one that lived, still precise and pleasant in the hand.
    No need for more buttons for games

    Model: SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)
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  • by Guillaume F
    Posted on 20 Oct 2025
    Bought on 21 Sep 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Not disappointed

    These are still top-of-the-range, high-performance products. There's a slight ergonomic flaw on the left-hand side of the mouse, which can make it difficult to access the side shortcuts, but you soon get used to it.

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  • by LemienL
    Posted on 5 Sep 2025
    Bought on 3 Aug 2025 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8

    A little stiff.

    The buttons are less flexible than those on my previous mouse (Razer-Basilisk), which is a bit of a problem for me. I had a lot of trouble deactivating the lighting that went off with every click (which is visually annoying for me).

    Model: SteelSeries Rival 5 (black)
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