Testseek.co.uk have collected 119 expert reviews of the SteelSeries Rival 700 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for SteelSeries Rival 700.
August 2016
(87%)
119 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(86%)
113 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
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
Great build quality
Stylish design
Customisable OLED display
Tactile feedback
RGB lighting
Flawless sensor performance
Powerful macro engine
Detachable cables
Swappable sensor
Competitive price
Premium build quality
Comfortable ergonomic design
SteelSeries Engine 3 software easy to use
Tactile feedback & OLED screen
Fantastic gaming performance
Glides very smoothly
Grippy design
Very comfortable
Easy to grip
PMW 3360 sensor is class-leading
Good RGB lighting
Tactile alerts are very handy
Responsive
Well built
Custom options
Friendly software
Tactile feedback in your palm
Modular design
Deep customization capabilities
Built-in OLED screen
The editors didn't like
Not wireless
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
Abstract: 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...
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…...
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...
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...
Published: 2016-08-01, Author: David , review by: legitreviews.com
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...
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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Published: 2016-07-24, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
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...
Published: 2016-07-21, Author: Victoria , review by: pcmag.com
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...
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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Published: 2016-07-05, Author: Eli , review by: monitornerds.com
Abstract: 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...
