Razer Viper 8KHz vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Razer Viper 8KHz
71 g · Focus+ 20K · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
74 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77.
- Razer Viper 8KHz is 3 g lighter (71 g vs 74 g).
- Max DPI: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (20,000 vs 18,000).
- Polling rate: Razer Viper 8KHz leads (8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is wireless; Razer Viper 8KHz is wired.
Razer Viper 8KHz
If you care most about weight, max DPI, polling rate.
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Razer Viper 8KHz | SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 77 |
| 71 g | Weight | 74 g |
| Focus+ 20K | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 20,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 8000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 180 h |
| 2021 | Release year | 2022 |
| ≈ $80 | 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 Razer Viper 8KHz or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless better?
Razer Viper 8KHz and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 77. Razer Viper 8KHz is 3 g lighter (71 g vs 74 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?
Razer Viper 8KHz is 3 g lighter (71 g vs 74 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Razer Viper 8KHz ≈ $80, SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless ≈ $100. Current prices vary by store.