Keychron M3 vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Keychron M3
79 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
74 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022Keychron M3 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is 5 g lighter (74 g vs 79 g).
- Max DPI: Keychron M3 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
Keychron M3
If you care most about max DPI.
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Keychron M3 | SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 77 |
| 79 g | Weight | 74 g |
| PAW3395 | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 180 h |
| 2023 | Release year | 2022 |
| ≈ $49 | Estimated price | ≈ $100 |
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 5 Wireless better?
Keychron M3 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is 5 g lighter (74 g vs 79 g). Max DPI: Keychron M3 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is 5 g lighter (74 g vs 79 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Keychron M3 ≈ $49, SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless ≈ $100. Current prices vary by store.