Keychron M5 vs SteelSeries Aerox 9
Keychron M5
95 g · 30,000 DPI · WirelessSteelSeries Aerox 9
89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022Keychron M5 and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73.
- SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 6 g lighter (89 g vs 95 g).
- Max DPI: Keychron M5 leads (30,000 vs 18,000).
- Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 140 h).
Keychron M5
If you care most about max DPI.
SteelSeries Aerox 9
If you care most about weight, battery life.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Keychron M5 | SteelSeries Aerox 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 73 |
| 95 g | Weight | 89 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 30,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| — | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| 140 h | Battery life | 180 h |
| — | Release year | 2022 |
| — | 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 M5 or SteelSeries Aerox 9 better?
Keychron M5 and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 73. SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 6 g lighter (89 g vs 95 g). Max DPI: Keychron M5 leads (30,000 vs 18,000). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 140 h).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 9 is 6 g lighter (89 g vs 95 g).