
While the design is already pretty eye-catching, SteelSeries also included the obligatory 3-zone RGB lighting for that hardcore gamer look. The whole mouse is finished in Onyx Black, which is a dark matte black with no soft-touch coating. These holes are on both the top and underside of the mouse. This apparently shaves about 20g while still maintaining strength and rigidity. Theirs are in a mesh style pattern with square-shaped holes. It still features the Holey Shell, which is basically your standard mouse shell with a bunch of holes cut into it. In terms of look, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 looks very similar to the Aerox 3. These can be programmed for any use through the SteelSeries GG app and hardcore players will appreciate the extra buttons. So instead of just two buttons on the side, there are five. Because this is wireless, there is a rechargeable battery is included that is good for around 180 hours of use per charge.Īnother difference is the inclusion of 9 programmable buttons instead of 6. The Golden Micro IP54 Switches provide long-lasting durability and clicks. Co-developed by PixArt, this 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration sensor delivers both speed and accuracy. The TrueMove Core optical gaming sensor provides true 1-to-1 tracking. Other notable specs include the pixel-perfect TrueMove Air optical sensor, lightening fast Golden Micro IP54 switches, 100% virgin grade PTFE glide skates, the ultra light-weight Holey Shell, and AquaBarrier for water resistance and protection from dust and dirt. The wireless connection uses SteelSeries Quantum 2.0 Wireless technology that transmits data faster than ever before, with industry-leading power efficiency and stability.


The Aerox 5 Wireless can be connected to your PC via an included 2.4Ghz wireless dongle, Bluetooth 5.0, or the included USB-C cable. While the new SteelSeries Aerox 5 comes as a wired or wireless edition, we’ll be taking a look at the wireless one because, in my opinion, it’s the best of both worlds. What makes the new Aerox 5 and Aerox 9 different from the Aerox 3 is the increase in programmable buttons, especially with the Aerox 9 which has a whopping 18 programmable buttons, built exclusively for MMO/MOBA players. Like the original Aerox 3, both mice are engineered for performance – allowing for faster reaction times, flicks, smoother glides, and less fatigue and strain over time. The SteelSeries Aerox 5 comes in both wired and wireless flavors while the SteelSeries Aerox 9 comes only as a wireless option. SteelSeries recently announced the latest addition to their ultra-lightweight mouse series, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 and Aerox 9.
