SteelSeries Aerox 5 vs Xtrfy M42 RGB
SteelSeries Aerox 5
66 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2022Xtrfy M42 RGB
59 g · PMW3389 · Wireless · 2021SteelSeries Aerox 5 and Xtrfy M42 RGB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.
- Xtrfy M42 RGB is 7 g lighter (59 g vs 66 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000).
- Xtrfy M42 RGB is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
SteelSeries Aerox 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Xtrfy M42 RGB
If you care most about weight, connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 5 | Xtrfy M42 RGB | |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Gear score | 75 |
| 66 g | Weight | 59 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | PMW3389 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 16,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 2022 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $80 | Estimated price | ≈ $90 |
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 Xtrfy M42 RGB better?
SteelSeries Aerox 5 and Xtrfy M42 RGB are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Xtrfy M42 RGB is 7 g lighter (59 g vs 66 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Aerox 5 leads (18,000 vs 16,000). Xtrfy M42 RGB is wireless; SteelSeries Aerox 5 is wired.
Which one is lighter?
Xtrfy M42 RGB is 7 g lighter (59 g vs 66 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 5 ≈ $80, Xtrfy M42 RGB ≈ $90. Current prices vary by store.