Mice / Comparison

Razer Viper 8KHz vs SteelSeries Aerox 5

Mouse · Razer

Razer Viper 8KHz

71 g · Focus+ 20K · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness66
Sensor79
Polling rate100
Connection65
Recency60
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5

66 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2022
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Lightness71
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency69
Verdict

Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Aerox 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 5 g lighter (66 g vs 71 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
  • Polling rate: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
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Razer Viper 8KHz

If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 5

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer Viper 8KHzSteelSeries Aerox 5
76Gear score75
71 gWeight66 g
Focus+ 20KSensorTrueMove Air
20,000Max DPI18,000
8000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2021Release year2022
≈ $80Estimated 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 Razer Viper 8KHz or SteelSeries Aerox 5 better?

Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Aerox 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 5 g lighter (66 g vs 71 g). Max DPI: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (20,000 vs 18,000). Polling rate: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 5 g lighter (66 g vs 71 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Razer Viper 8KHz ≈ $80, SteelSeries Aerox 5 ≈ $80. Current prices vary by store.