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Razer DeathAdder V3 vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder V3

59 g · Focus Pro 30K · Wired · 2023
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness77
Sensor92
Polling rate100
Connection65
Recency77
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

68 g · SteelSeries TrueMove 26K · Wireless · 2026
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness69
Sensor86
Polling rate91
Connection100
Recency100
Verdict

Razer DeathAdder V3 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85.

  • Razer DeathAdder V3 is 9 g lighter (59 g vs 68 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (30,000 vs 26,000).
  • Polling rate: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).
  • SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; Razer DeathAdder V3 is wired.
Pick this

Razer DeathAdder V3

If you care most about weight, max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer DeathAdder V3SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2
85Gear score85
59 gWeight68 g
Focus Pro 30KSensorSteelSeries TrueMove 26K
30,000Max DPI26,000
8000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
2023Release year2026
≈ $55Estimated price—

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 Razer DeathAdder V3 or SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?

Razer DeathAdder V3 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 85. Razer DeathAdder V3 is 9 g lighter (59 g vs 68 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (30,000 vs 26,000). Polling rate: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder V3 is 9 g lighter (59 g vs 68 g).