SteelSeries Aerox 5 vs SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries Aerox 5
66 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2022SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
95 g · SteelSeries TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2025SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g).
- SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
SteelSeries Aerox 5
If you care most about weight.
SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 5 | SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 76 |
| 66 g | Weight | 95 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | — |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| — | Battery life | 175 h |
| 2022 | Release year | 2025 |
| ≈ $80 | 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 5 or SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 better?
SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g). SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 29 g lighter (66 g vs 95 g).