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SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless

66 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Lightness71
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency53
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

74 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Lightness64
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency69
Verdict

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77.

  • SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 8 g lighter (66 g vs 74 g).
  • Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless leads (200 h vs 180 h).
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SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless

If you care most about weight, battery life.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 3 WirelessSteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
78Gear score77
66 gWeight74 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Air
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
200 hBattery life180 h
2020Release year2022
≈ $100Estimated 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 SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless better?

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 77. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 8 g lighter (66 g vs 74 g). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless leads (200 h vs 180 h).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 8 g lighter (66 g vs 74 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless ≈ $100, SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless ≈ $100. Current prices vary by store.