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SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless vs SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

74 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 77.0 / 100Very good
Lightness64
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
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 Wireless and SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76.

  • SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless is 1 g lighter (73 g vs 74 g).
  • Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless leads (180 h vs 100 h).
Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

If you care most about battery life.

Pick this

SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 5 WirelessSteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless
77Gear score76
74 gWeight73 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Air
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
180 hBattery life100 h
2022Release year2021
≈ $100Estimated 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 Wireless or SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless better?

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless and SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 77 and 76. SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless is 1 g lighter (73 g vs 74 g). Battery life: SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless leads (180 h vs 100 h).

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless is 1 g lighter (73 g vs 74 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless ≈ $100, SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless ≈ $33. Current prices vary by store.