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SteelSeries Aerox 9 vs SteelSeries Prime Plus

Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Aerox 9

89 g · TrueMove Air · Wireless · 2022
GEAR SCORE 73.0 / 100Very good
Lightness50
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Battery life100
Recency69
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Mouse · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Prime Plus

71 g · TrueMove Pro+ · Wired · 2021
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Lightness66
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection65
Recency60
Verdict

SteelSeries Aerox 9 and SteelSeries Prime Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 72.

  • SteelSeries Prime Plus is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g).
  • SteelSeries Aerox 9 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime Plus is wired.
Pick this

SteelSeries Aerox 9

If you care most about connection.

Pick this

SteelSeries Prime Plus

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Aerox 9SteelSeries Prime Plus
73Gear score72
89 gWeight71 g
TrueMove AirSensorTrueMove Pro+
18,000Max DPI18,000
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWired
180 hBattery life—
2022Release year2021
≈ $132Estimated price≈ $17

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 Plus better?

SteelSeries Aerox 9 and SteelSeries Prime Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 73 and 72. SteelSeries Prime Plus is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g). SteelSeries Aerox 9 is wireless; SteelSeries Prime Plus is wired.

Which one is lighter?

SteelSeries Prime Plus is 18 g lighter (71 g vs 89 g).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: SteelSeries Aerox 9 ≈ $132, SteelSeries Prime Plus ≈ $17. Current prices vary by store.