G203 Lightsync vs Rival 3
G203 Lightsync
2019 · $24.99 today
6852
Rival 3
2021 · $24.99 today
6754
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why G203 Lightsync is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Rival 3 is better
- Max Speed: 300 IPS vs 150 IPS(2.0× more)
- Weight: 77 g vs 85 g(10% less)
- Max DPI: 8500 vs 8000(6% more)
Verdict
Rival 3 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | G203 Lightsync | Rival 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Max DPI | 8000 | 8500● |
| Max Speed | 150 IPS | 300 IPS● |
| Max Acceleration | 40G | — |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 85 g | 77 g● |
| Buttons | 6 | 6 |
| Cable | Wired USB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Software | ||
| Onboard Profiles | 1 | 1 |
| RGB Zones | 1 | — |
| Customization App | — | SteelSeries GG |