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Roccat KONE Pro Air vs SteelSeries Aerox 9

Mouse · Roccat

Roccat KONE Pro Air

75 g · PAW3371 (Owl-Eye 19K) · Wireless · 2021
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Lightness63
Sensor78
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life92
Recency60
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 9

89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness50
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency69
Verdict

Roccat KONE Pro Air and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 73.

  • Roccat KONE Pro Air is 14 g lighter (75 g vs 89 g).
  • Max DPI: Roccat KONE Pro Air leads (19,000 vs 18,000).
  • Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 100 h).
Pick this

Roccat KONE Pro Air

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 9

If you care most about battery life.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Roccat KONE Pro AirSteelSeries Aerox 9
72Gear score73
75 gWeight89 g
PAW3371 (Owl-Eye 19K)SensorTrueMove Air
19,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
100 hBattery life180 h
2021Release year2022
≈ $70Estimated 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 Roccat KONE Pro Air or SteelSeries Aerox 9 better?

Roccat KONE Pro Air and SteelSeries Aerox 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 73. Roccat KONE Pro Air is 14 g lighter (75 g vs 89 g). Max DPI: Roccat KONE Pro Air leads (19,000 vs 18,000). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 9 leads (180 h vs 100 h).

Which one is lighter?

Roccat KONE Pro Air is 14 g lighter (75 g vs 89 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Roccat KONE Pro Air ≈ $70, SteelSeries Aerox 9 ≈ $132. Current prices vary by store.