Mice / Comparison
SteelSeries Aerox 3 vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
Mouse · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Aerox 3
59 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020Very good
Lightness77
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency53
VS
Mouse · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2
77 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Core · Wired · 2025Very good
Lightness61
Sensor76
Connection65
Recency94
Verdict
SteelSeries Aerox 3 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).
Pick this
SteelSeries Aerox 3
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 3 | SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 59 g | Weight | 77 g |
| TrueMove Core | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Core |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 8,500 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $79 | Estimated 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 SteelSeries Aerox 3 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 better?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 is 18 g lighter (59 g vs 77 g).
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