Which is better for competitive FPS?

The DeathAdder V4 Pro. It lists up to 8,000Hz polling and a 45,000 DPI sensor, while the Rival Pro lists neither. Its 56g weight also favors fast aim.

Which is better for travel?

The Rival Pro. It is explicitly a mini, travel-oriented wireless mouse. The DeathAdder is a full-size ergonomic shape.

Is the Rival Pro worth the extra $10?

Only if you need the mini travel size. On specs and price, the DeathAdder gives more for less at $169.99 versus $179.99 at Best Buy as of November 8, 2026.

Does either work wired?

The DeathAdder V4 Pro does; it supports wired and HyperSpeed wireless. The Rival Pro is listed as RF wireless only.

Which has more buttons?

The DeathAdder V4 Pro lists 6 programmable buttons. The Rival Pro's button count is not listed.

Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro vs SteelSeries Rival Pro

Buy the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro if you want the lighter mouse with the far more detailed spec sheet: about 56g, a 45,000 DPI Focus Pro 45K Gen-2 sensor, and up to 8,000Hz polling wired or wireless. The SteelSeries Rival Pro is the pick only if you specifically want a small, travel-friendly wireless mouse and are fine with an optical sensor listed without DPI or polling figures. On price, the DeathAdder is $169.99 at Best Buy and the Rival Pro is $179.99 at Best Buy, both as of November 8, 2026, so the Razer is also $10 cheaper.

Today the Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro costs $10.00 less at its best price.

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