SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 vs VXE R1 Nearlink
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2
68 g · SteelSeries TrueMove 26K · Wireless · 2026VXE R1 Nearlink
53 g · PAW3395 SE · WirelessSteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 and VXE R1 Nearlink are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84.
- VXE R1 Nearlink is 15 g lighter (53 g vs 68 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (26,000 vs 18,000).
- Polling rate: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2
If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.
VXE R1 Nearlink
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 | VXE R1 Nearlink | |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Gear score | 84 |
| 68 g | Weight | 53 g |
| SteelSeries TrueMove 26K | Sensor | PAW3395 SE |
| 26,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 4000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| 2026 | Release year | — |
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 Wireless Gen 2 or VXE R1 Nearlink better?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 and VXE R1 Nearlink are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 84. VXE R1 Nearlink is 15 g lighter (53 g vs 68 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (26,000 vs 18,000). Polling rate: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
VXE R1 Nearlink is 15 g lighter (53 g vs 68 g).