Mice / Comparison
SteelSeries Aerox 3 vs Xtrfy M42
Mouse · SteelSeries
SteelSeries Aerox 3
59 g · TrueMove Core · Wired · 2020Very good
Lightness77
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency53
VS
Mouse · Xtrfy
Xtrfy M42
59 g · PMW3389 · Wired · 2021Very good
Lightness77
Sensor76
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency60
Verdict
SteelSeries Aerox 3 and Xtrfy M42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.
- Max DPI: Xtrfy M42 leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
Pick this
Xtrfy M42
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 3 | Xtrfy M42 | |
|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gear score | 71 |
| 59 g | Weight | 59 g |
| TrueMove Core | Sensor | PMW3389 |
| 8,500 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| 2020 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $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 Xtrfy M42 better?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 and Xtrfy M42 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Max DPI: Xtrfy M42 leads (16,000 vs 8,500).
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