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Keychron M3 vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless

Mouse · Keychron

Keychron M3

79 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Lightness59
Sensor92
Connection100
Recency77
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless

68 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Lightness69
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency69
Verdict

Keychron M3 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79.

  • SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless is 11 g lighter (68 g vs 79 g).
  • Max DPI: Keychron M3 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
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Keychron M3

If you care most about max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Keychron M3SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless
78Gear score79
79 gWeight68 g
PAW3395SensorTrueMove Air
26,000Max DPI18,000
—Polling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
—Battery life200 h
2023Release year2022
≈ $49Estimated price≈ $80

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 M3 or SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless better?

Keychron M3 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 79. SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless is 11 g lighter (68 g vs 79 g). Max DPI: Keychron M3 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless is 11 g lighter (68 g vs 79 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Keychron M3 ≈ $49, SteelSeries Aerox 3 (2022) Wireless ≈ $80. Current prices vary by store.