Mice / Comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 5 vs SteelSeries Prime Mini

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5

66 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2022
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Lightness71
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency69
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Prime Mini

61 g · TrueMove Pro · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Lightness76
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency60
Verdict

SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Prime Mini are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • SteelSeries Prime Mini is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g).
Pick this

SteelSeries Prime Mini

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 5SteelSeries Prime Mini
75Gear score75
66 gWeight61 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Pro
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWired
2022Release year2021
≈ $80Estimated price≈ $24

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 5 or SteelSeries Prime Mini better?

SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Prime Mini are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. SteelSeries Prime Mini is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Prime Mini is 5 g lighter (61 g vs 66 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 5 ≈ $80, SteelSeries Prime Mini ≈ $24. Current prices vary by store.