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SteelSeries Aerox 5 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:66 g

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 77% of mice
7.3

Technical Score

Technical score
7.3/ 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 77% of models
Score components

36%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

7.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 77% of mice
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 3,101 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.
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Verdict

The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is an ultra-lightweight, multi-genre gaming mouse weighing 66g (wired) or 74g (wireless), featuring a holey honeycomb shell and IP54-rated AquaBarrier protection for water and dust resistance. It is equipped with the TrueMove Air optical sensor offering 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, and 40G acceleration, alongside 9 programmable buttons including a unique up/down flick switch and Golden Micro IP54 switches rated for 80 million clicks. Main pros include its exceptional agility for FPS and MOBA games, versatile button layout, and a long-lasting wireless battery life of up to 180 hours on Bluetooth. However, notable cons include its larger size being unsuitable for small hands, a scroll wheel that lacks tilt functions, and some users reporting that the lightweight cable on the wired version can be prone to retaining kinks.

Technical Specifications of mouse SteelSeries Aerox 5

Technical Score
Technical score
7.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

36%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

8.6

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

7.6

Battery & Charging

7.3
SteelSeries Aerox 5 has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 77.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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 60% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on 3,101 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.
8.2
SteelSeries Aerox 5 has a user score of 8.22 points, which is higher than that of 60.4% 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 5 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 5 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
8.2/ 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 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.2
SteelSeries Aerox 5 has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% 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
180 hours
Battery life
180 hours
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse lasts 180 hours on a charge, which is longer than 83.6% of mice and equal to 2.6% of mice.
Battery capacity
320 mAh
Battery capacity
320 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 320 mAh, which is smaller than 68.7% of mice and equal to 0.5% 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
9
N. of buttons
9
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 9 buttons, which is more than 88.3% of mice and equal to 3.5% of mice.
N. of side buttons
5
N. of side buttons
5
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 5 side buttons, which is more than 97.2% of mice and equal to 1% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
9
N. of programmable buttons
9
â–² Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, which is more than 88.6% of mice and equal to 3.2% 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
right-handed
Weight
66 g
Weight
66 g
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 66 g, which makes it lighter than 68.8% of mice and equal to 0.7% 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
2 m
Cable length
2 m
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, which is longer than 85.6% of mice and equal to 10% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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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 5 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
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 19.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    66 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 66 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    66 g vs 82 g
  • 95 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    180 hours
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 180 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    180 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.
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 95 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    180 hours
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
    This mouse lasts 180 hours on a charge, while the average mouse lasts 85 hours on a charge.
    180 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
  • 3 more programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 9 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 3 more side buttons
    N. of side buttons
    5
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This mouse has 5 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    5 vs 2
  • 3 more buttons
    N. of buttons
    9
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <4 – >9
    This mouse has 9 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    9 vs 6
  • 19.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    66 g
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 66 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    66 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.
  • 0.2 m longer cable
    Cable length
    2 m
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
    This mouse comes with a 2 m cable, while the average mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable.
    2 m vs 1.8 m
  • 3.71x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 5 is more expensive than the average mouse (£130 vs £35).
    £130 vs £35
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 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
  • 36% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    320 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 320 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    320 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 2.4 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.1 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.1 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 2.1 mm longer mouse length
    Length
    42.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <39.2 mm – >128.5 mm
    This mouse has a length of 42.1 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    42.1 mm vs 40 mm
  • 3.71x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 5 is more expensive than the average mouse (£130 vs £35).
    £130 vs £35
  • 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
  • 36% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    320 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 320 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    320 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This mouse uses 0.6 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.6 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 2.4 mm taller mouse height
    Height
    42.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <36 mm – >43 mm
    This mouse has a height of 42.1 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42.1 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 2.1 mm longer mouse length
    Length
    42.1 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <39.2 mm – >128.5 mm
    This mouse has a length of 42.1 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    42.1 mm vs 40 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,101 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about SteelSeries Aerox 5?

  • Extremely lightweight at 66g (wired) or 74g (wireless), making it easy to maneuver in fast-paced games.
  • Versatile multi-genre design with 9 programmable buttons, including a unique up/down flick switch.
  • IP54-rated AquaBarrier provides water and dust resistance despite the honeycomb shell.
  • High-quality TTC Gold switches offer a tactile and responsive click feel.
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape that accommodates various grip styles (palm and claw) for medium to large hands.
  • Excellent gliding performance due to high-quality 100% Virgin Grade PTFE feet.
  • Fast charging capabilities, providing significant play time with just a few minutes of charging (wireless version).

What customers dislike about SteelSeries Aerox 5?

  • The 'sniper' button is placed far forward, making it difficult to reach for users with smaller hands.
  • The up/down flick switch can be stiff and awkward to actuate without accidentally lifting the mouse.
  • Wireless version suffers from underwhelming battery life when RGB and high polling rates are active.
  • The honeycomb texture may feel uncomfortable or distracting for users sensitive to irregular surfaces.
  • Wired version comes with a somewhat stiff cable that can retain kinks from the packaging.
  • SteelSeries GG software is often criticized for being bloated or complex to navigate for simple settings.
  • Relatively high MSRP compared to other lightweight mice with similar performance specifications.

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