SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless review

The Aerox 5 Wireless fills a gap the esports mice leave open: it keeps the weight at 66g while adding 9 programmable buttons, including a 5-button side panel with a custom up/down flick switch for MMO, battle royale and MOBA binds. SteelSeries credits the honeycomb shell and a 6g battery for the low weight, and still lists over 180 hours of battery life, with 15 minutes of charging giving over 40 hours. It connects over Quantum 2.0 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth 5.0, and the IP54-rated AquaBarrier protects against dust, dirt, oil and debris. The TrueMove Air sensor, co-developed with PixArt, is rated at 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS and 40G acceleration, the lowest figures among the rechargeable mice on this list, which matters more for fast shooters than for strategy or MMO play. We could not read a USD price in the SteelSeries page text when we checked, so its price is marked pending and its value score is conservative.

Who it is for

players who want a light mouse with many buttons for several game genres

Price

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Key features

• 66g build with a honeycomb shell, per SteelSeries
• TrueMove Air sensor co-developed with PixArt: 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS and 40G acceleration
• 9 programmable buttons including a 5-button side panel with an up/down flick switch
• Over 180 hours of battery life, and 15 minutes of charging for over 40 hours
• Quantum 2.0 2.4GHz wireless plus Bluetooth 5.0, with an IP54-rated AquaBarrier

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 9 programmable buttons at 66g
• Strength: IP54 AquaBarrier against dust, dirt, oil and debris
• Strength: Over 180 hours of battery life
• Weakness: TrueMove Air sensor is rated at 18,000 CPI and 400 IPS, the lowest of the rechargeable mice here
• Weakness: Honeycomb shell has holes some players dislike
• Weakness: We could not verify a USD price from SteelSeries' page text

Key facts

• Price: USD check pending
• Weight: 66g
• Sensor: TrueMove Air, 18,000 CPI
• Battery: Over 180 hours
• Buttons: 9 programmable

Where it ranks

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is No. 9 in our Best Gaming Mice verdict.