Corsair DARKSTAR vs SteelSeries Aerox 9
Corsair DARKSTAR
96 g · Marksman 26K · Wireless · 2022SteelSeries Aerox 9
89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022Corsair DARKSTAR and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 7 g lighter (89 g vs 96 g).
- Max DPI: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
- Polling rate: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 80 h).
Corsair DARKSTAR
If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.
SteelSeries Aerox 9
If you care most about weight, battery life.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair DARKSTAR | SteelSeries Aerox 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| 96 g | Weight | 89 g |
| Marksman 26K | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 2000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| 80 h | Battery life | 180 h |
| 2022 | Release year | 2022 |
| ≈ $100 | Estimated price | ≈ $132 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is Corsair DARKSTAR or SteelSeries Aerox 9 better?
Corsair DARKSTAR and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 7 g lighter (89 g vs 96 g). Max DPI: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (26,000 vs 18,000). Polling rate: Corsair DARKSTAR leads (2000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 7 g lighter (89 g vs 96 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair DARKSTAR ≈ $100, SteelSeries Aerox 9 ≈ $132. Current prices vary by store.