Mice / Comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 5 vs SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless

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 Wireless

73 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2021
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Lightness65
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life92
Recency60
Verdict

SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 7 g lighter (66 g vs 73 g).
  • SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 5

If you care most about weight.

Pick this

SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 5SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless
75Gear score76
66 gWeight73 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Air
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Battery life100 h
2022Release year2021
≈ $80Estimated price≈ $33

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 Wireless better?

SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 7 g lighter (66 g vs 73 g). SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 7 g lighter (66 g vs 73 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 5 ≈ $80, SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless ≈ $33. Current prices vary by store.