The Rival 3 Wireless has many configuration settings that can improve your battery life. These settings can be accessed in Engine.
These settings can only be changed while the mouse is in 2.4Ghz mode. When the mouse is in Bluetooth mode, it will be automatically set to a polling rate of 125hz and all other settings will be set to their defaults.
If you wish to automatically have the best recommended power saving settings, please turn on "High-efficiency Mode" in Engine.
Illumination
The Rival 3 Wireless rocks a single RGB LED in the scroll wheel, but be warned—it drains a lot of power.
To maximize your playtime, we suggest turning off the LED. (Don’t sweat it; it’ll still blink when the battery's low.) If you prefer to keep it lit, go with the default settings of Illumination Smart Mode and Multi Color Breathe set to "On."
Polling Rate
Polling Rate is how often your mouse chats with your PC. Fresh out of the box, the Rival 3 Wireless runs at a blazing 1000Hz. But let’s be real—most gamers don’t need that level for every game. Lowering it to 125Hz can slash power consumption by about 20%. Try it out and see what feels right!
Sleep timer and Power Switch
Your mouse is always sipping power until the Sleep Timer kicks in. Keep that timer as short as possible, and hit the power switch on the bottom when you’re done gaming. The default Sleep Timer is set to 5 minutes, but you can adjust it in Engine.
Batteries
The Rival 3 Wireless is designed to run on 1 or 2 AAA batteries. Using one cuts down the weight, but you’ll need to swap batteries more often.
We also recommend using high-quality batteries for the best performance. Rechargeables work too, but remember they usually pack less juice than disposables, so you might notice a shorter battery life.