SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
66 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2020SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 76.
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g).
- Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless leads (200 h vs 175 h).
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
If you care most about weight, battery life.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Gear score | 76 |
| 66 g | Weight | 95 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless |
| 200 h | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2020 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $100 | 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 Wireless or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 76. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless leads (200 h vs 175 h).
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g).