4. SteelSeries Rival 700
For: The Hardcore Gamer
At first glance the Rival 700 looks like a typical gaming mouse, however, it is packed with tonnes of features that few gaming mice make use of and that haven’t become mainstream just yet. The first feature is the OLED display on the side of the mouse that can be customised with tonnes of different animated images. The second feature is the addition of vibration feedback — as in the same vibration you get in controllers. This something I’ve been looking for in a mouse for quite a while and the Rival 700 doesn’t disappoint. The mouse also allows the users to heavily customise it, from swapping out sensors to changing the palm rest and even 3d printing their own! For many, this mouse might seem gimmicky but the precision is nothing to be sneered at.
Price: €109.99
Pros:
- Rubber grip improves handling
- 7 configurable buttons
- Comes with 2 cables; 1m non-braided & 2m braided
- The sensor can be easily swapped out
- DPI switch
- Includes vibration feedback
- 3d printable nameplate
- Swappable palm-rest
Cons:
- While the OLED screen is cool, the images are limited in selection
- Side buttons can be a bit awkward at times
