On October 29, SteelSeries officially released the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro series of wireless gaming mice supporting an 8K polling rate in Korea. Featuring Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless technology and a hot-swappable battery system, the mini models weigh 49g.
The lineup consists of four models: Sensei Pro, Sensei Pro Mini, Rival Pro, and Rival Pro Mini. The full-size models weigh 53g, while the mini models weigh 49g, available in a total of eight configurations across black and white color options. However, the release of the white models in Korea will take place at a later date. Both series inherit the iconic shape and grip feel of the original Sensei and Rival, which debuted in 2011 and 2013, respectively.
The battery uses a dual hot-swappable system where one battery charges while the other is in use. According to SteelSeries, maximum battery life reaches up to 32 total hours at an 8K polling rate setting (16 hours per battery) and up to 120 total hours at a 1K setting (60 hours per battery).
Wireless connectivity operates across the 6.4GHz to 9.056GHz frequency band. The company explained that leveraging multiple wireless channels and a bandwidth roughly 20 times wider than standard 2.4GHz delivers stable connectivity, low latency, and consistent 8K performance even in device-dense environments. SuperSync technology allows users to configure the polling rates for the sensor and clicks independently. By adjusting the sensor to 1K, 2K, or 4K while maintaining click polling at 8K, players can reduce power consumption and PC processing load.
Equipped with a TrueMove 42K optical sensor, the mice update positional data up to 8,000 times per second. According to SteelSeries, it responds up to 8 times faster than a standard 1,000Hz mouse, running the sensor at a constant 8K in maximum performance mode. In this mode, it offers 20,000 frames per second capture, 800 IPS tracking, and 70G acceleration. The optical switches feature a lifespan of 100 million clicks with a click latency of 0.35ms.
Detailed settings are configured via the revamped SteelSeries GG software and the installation-free SteelSeries GG web app. Features available in the software include rotation control, lift-off distance adjustment, scroll jump prevention, sensitivity explorer, cross-game DPI converter, and 3D Aim Trainer.
Ahead of the official launch, SteelSeries conducted a pre-order campaign from October 19 to 28. On October 24, it held the Aim Master tournament at T1 Basecamp Gangnam, giving attendees hands-on experience with the Sensei Pro. Gaming gear including the Sensei Pro has been set up at the venue, and the company plans to expand its offline touchpoints starting with this initiative.
SteelSeries Korea Country Manager Lee Hye-kyung said, “We are delighted to officially launch the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro series, high-end 8K UWB wireless gaming mice that represent the culmination of 25 years of SteelSeries technology.”
