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SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:59 g

SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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Score components

80%

7.4

Technical Score

20%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 80% of mice
7.4

Technical Score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.8

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 78% of mice
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,348 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 71% of mice
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Verdict

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition is an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse featuring a perforated honeycomb shell that reduces its weight to 59g (wired) or 68g (wireless). Key technical specifications include a TrueMove Air optical sensor with up to 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, and 40G acceleration, paired with next-gen Golden Micro IP54 switches rated for 80 million clicks. It boasts an IP54-rated AquaBarrier for water and dust resistance, 3-zone PrismSync RGB lighting, and upgraded 100% virgin-grade PTFE glide skates for smoother movement. Main pros include its exceptionally nimble feel, dual-mode wireless connectivity (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0) with up to 200 hours of battery life, and fast USB-C charging. However, some users note potential cons such as a high lift-off distance on certain surfaces, a shell that can flex or creak under heavy pressure, and side buttons that some find too small or thin for easy access.

Technical Specifications of mouse SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition

Technical Score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

36%

6.1

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.8

Battery & Charging

7.4
SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition has a technical score of 7.4 points, which is higher than that of 78.5% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,348 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition has a user score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 70.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Popularity:
SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
7.8
SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than that of 78.2% of products in this category.
Brand name
Steelseries
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
Bluetooth version
5
â–² Better than 74% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 73.9% of mice and equal to 12.3% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
200 hours
Battery life
200 hours
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 200 hours on a charge, which is longer than 87.1% of mice and equal to 6.6% of mice.
Battery capacity
250 mAh
Battery capacity
250 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, which is smaller than 91.3% of mice and equal to 3.5% of mice.
Battery form factor
?
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
â–² Better than 54% of models
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
59 g
Weight
59 g
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 59 g, which makes it lighter than 78% of mice and equal to 2.7% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
fabric
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
SteelSeries GG
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition vs the average mouse

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  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    80 million clicks
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 115 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    200 hours
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 200 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    200 hours vs 85 hours
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP54
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP54, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP54 vs not rated
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 80% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    18,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 18000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    18,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    100 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Multi-device pairing
    Multi-device pairing
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • 115 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    200 hours
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 200 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    200 hours vs 85 hours
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 50 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    80 million clicks
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 80 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    80 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP54
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP54, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP54 vs not rated
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    300 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 2.57x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition is more expensive than the average mouse (£90 vs £35).
    £90 vs £35
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    250 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    250 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 2.57x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition is more expensive than the average mouse (£90 vs £35).
    £90 vs £35
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    300 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 50% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    250 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 250 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    250 mAh vs 500 mAh

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Third-party reviews

Based on 2,348 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition?

  • Ultra-lightweight design (68g wireless / 59g wired) enables fast, effortless swipes during gameplay.
  • Greatly improved glide thanks to larger, 100% Virgin Grade PTFE feet compared to the 2021 model.
  • IP54 'AquaBarrier' rating provides effective protection against dust, dirt, and water splashes through the honeycomb shell.
  • Versatile connectivity options on the wireless model, including stable 2.4GHz and convenient Bluetooth for multi-device use.
  • Satisfyingly crisp 'Golden Micro' switches rated for 80 million clicks with dust-resistant properties.
  • Vibrant 3-zone RGB lighting that shines effectively through the perforated casing.
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape that specifically caters to claw and fingertip grip styles.

What customers dislike about SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Edition?

  • Body exhibits noticeable creaking and flexing on some units when applying pressure.
  • Relatively high lift-off distance (LOD) can cause unwanted tracking when repositioning the mouse.
  • Side buttons are noted for being very thin and small, which can feel awkward or difficult to press during intense gaming.
  • The included charging/data cable is somewhat stiff and less flexible than competitors' 'paracord' style cables.
  • Battery life with full RGB enabled is significantly lower than the advertised 200-hour maximum (which only applies to Bluetooth mode).
  • CPI (sensitivity) can only be adjusted in increments of 100, lacking the fine-tuning offered by some rivals.

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