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Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA vs SteelSeries Aerox 9

Mouse · Corsair

Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA

97 g · Marksman 26K · Wired · 2022
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness43
Sensor92
Polling rate100
Connection65
Recency69
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 9

89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness50
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency69
Verdict

Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 8 g lighter (89 g vs 97 g).
  • Max DPI: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
  • Polling rate: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
  • SteelSeries Aerox 9 is wireless; Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA is wired.
Pick this

Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA

If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 9

If you care most about weight, connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Corsair M65 RGB ULTRASteelSeries Aerox 9
73Gear score73
97 gWeight89 g
Marksman 26KSensorTrueMove Air
26,000Max DPI18,000
8000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Battery life180 h
2022Release year2022
≈ $80Estimated 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 M65 RGB ULTRA or SteelSeries Aerox 9 better?

Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 8 g lighter (89 g vs 97 g). Max DPI: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (26,000 vs 18,000). Polling rate: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 8 g lighter (89 g vs 97 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Corsair M65 RGB ULTRA ≈ $80, SteelSeries Aerox 9 ≈ $132. Current prices vary by store.