Mice / Comparison

Keychron G5 Ultra Light vs SteelSeries Aerox 9

Mouse · Keychron

Keychron G5 Ultra Light

43 g · 3,950 DPI · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness90
Sensor35
Connection100
Battery life100
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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

Keychron G5 Ultra Light and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.

  • Keychron G5 Ultra Light is 46 g lighter (43 g vs 89 g).
  • Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (18,000 vs 3,950).
  • Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 162 h).
Pick this

Keychron G5 Ultra Light

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 9

If you care most about max DPI, battery life.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Keychron G5 Ultra LightSteelSeries Aerox 9
73Gear score73
43 gWeight89 g
—SensorTrueMove Air
3,950Max DPI18,000
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
162 hBattery life180 h
—Release year2022
—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 Keychron G5 Ultra Light or SteelSeries Aerox 9 better?

Keychron G5 Ultra Light and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. Keychron G5 Ultra Light is 46 g lighter (43 g vs 89 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (18,000 vs 3,950). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 162 h).

Which one is lighter?

Keychron G5 Ultra Light is 46 g lighter (43 g vs 89 g).