SteelSeries Aerox 9 vs SteelSeries Prime
SteelSeries Aerox 9
89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022SteelSeries Prime
71 g · TrueMove Pro · Wired · 2021SteelSeries Aerox 9 and SteelSeries Prime are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 72.
- SteelSeries Prime is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g).
- SteelSeries Aerox 9 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime is wired.
SteelSeries Aerox 9
If you care most about connection.
SteelSeries Prime
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Aerox 9 | SteelSeries Prime | |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Gear score | 72 |
| 89 g | Weight | 71 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | TrueMove Pro |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 180 h | Battery life | — |
| 2022 | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $132 | Estimated price | ≈ $18 |
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 9 or SteelSeries Prime better?
SteelSeries Aerox 9 and SteelSeries Prime are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 72. SteelSeries Prime is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g). SteelSeries Aerox 9 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Prime is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 9 ≈ $132, SteelSeries Prime ≈ $18. Current prices vary by store.