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SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:18000 DPIWeight:74 g

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

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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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Score components

80%

7.2

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 76% of mice
7.2

Technical Score

Technical score
7.2/ 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%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 76% 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,273 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 61% of mice
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Verdict

The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is a multi-genre, right-handed gaming mouse featuring an ultra-lightweight 74g honeycomb shell and 9 programmable buttons, including a unique up/down flick switch. It is powered by the TrueMove Air optical sensor offering 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, and 40G acceleration, while boasting an IP54-rated AquaBarrier for water and dust resistance. Main pros include its versatile connectivity (2.4GHz Quantum 2.0 and Bluetooth 5.0), a long battery life of up to 180 hours on Bluetooth (80 hours on 2.4GHz), and fast-charging capabilities that provide 40 hours of play in 15 minutes. However, notable cons include a lack of horizontal scroll tilt, side buttons that may be difficult for small hands to reach, and battery life that drops significantly when RGB lighting and high polling rates are active.

Technical Specifications of mouse SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Technical Score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 76% of models
Score components:

36%

5.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.9

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

7.6

Battery & Charging

7.2
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.8% 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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â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,273 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.
8.2
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a user score of 8.23 points, which is higher than that of 61.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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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Popularity:
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
8.2
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.1/ 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 74% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.1
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a value-for-money score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 73.7% 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
300 mAh
Battery capacity
300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, which is smaller than 70.3% of mice and equal to 19.9% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
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
74 g
Weight
74 g
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 74 g, which makes it lighter than 59.2% of mice and equal to 1.7% 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
?
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 Wireless 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
  • 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
  • 9.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    74 g
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 74 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    74 g vs 82 g
  • 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
  • 9.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    74 g
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 74 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    74 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.
  • 3.71x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is more expensive than the average mouse (£130 vs £35).
    £130 vs £35
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 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
  • 2.4 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
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 3.71x more expensive
    SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless 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
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 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
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,273 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 Wireless?

  • Extremely lightweight design (approximately 74g) improves agility and reduces hand strain
  • Versatile connectivity options including 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, and USB-C wired
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape well-suited for larger hands and various grip styles
  • High number of programmable buttons (9 total) including a unique flick switch for multi-genre gaming
  • IP54-rated 'AquaBarrier' provides water and dust resistance for the internal components
  • Fast charging capabilities, offering significant play time from a short 15-minute charge
  • Smooth gliding performance due to high-quality 100% virgin grade PTFE feet

What customers dislike about SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless?

  • Underwhelming battery life, especially when RGB lighting is enabled, falling short of advertised claims for many users
  • The 'flick' side button can be difficult to reach or feel unnatural for users with smaller hands
  • Scroll wheel lacks common high-end features like horizontal tilt or a free-scrolling mode
  • Reports of long-term durability issues, specifically scroll wheel jumping or registering incorrect directions
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors with similar lightweight specifications
  • SteelSeries GG software can be bloated and sometimes prone to pairing or setting-retention bugs
  • The honeycomb shell design can collect dust and hair easily, which may interfere with internal components over time

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