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Cooler Master MM720 vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: Comparison
Cooler Master MM720 vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless weight compared
Start with weight, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Cooler Master MM720 49 g against SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless 75 g, 53% in favour of Cooler Master MM720. Add buttons to that, 6 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus 9 on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless, and the pattern holds. There is a split on shape as well, Symmetrical on the Cooler Master MM720 versus Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless. They differ on switch type too, Mechanical on the Cooler Master MM720 versus Optical on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless.
Which should you buy, Cooler Master MM720 or SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless?
The Cooler Master MM720 is the one to take for FPS players who want the lowest possible wired weight and claw and fingertip grip users wanting a small symmetrical shell, though it is not the pick for palm grip users wanting a fuller shell and anyone who wants a wireless connection. Take the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless for MOBA and MMO players who want more buttons than a pure FPS mouse without a heavy MMO-mouse weight penalty. This mouse's honeycomb build keeps weight down despite its 9-button layout. It is the wrong buy for players who want the absolute lightest possible FPS mouse. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless, covered elsewhere on this site, better serves that narrower priority. Our rating of the Cooler Master MM720 (8/10): one of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Cooler Master MM720 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3389 on the Cooler Master MM720 versus TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless.
Is the Polling Rate the same on the Cooler Master MM720 and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless?
It is. Both are listed at 1000 Hz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Cooler Master MM720
- Cooler Master
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- Cooler Master MM720
- Wired
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), Wired
Grip Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- MM720
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Aerox 5 Wireless
Shape
- Cooler Master MM720
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell
Sensor Model
- Cooler Master MM720
- PixArt PMW3389
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
Buttons
- Cooler Master MM720
- 6-33%
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 9Best
Polling Rate
- Cooler Master MM720
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- Cooler Master MM720
- 49 gBest
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 75 g-53%
Switch Type
- Cooler Master MM720
- Mechanical
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose Cooler Master MM720 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (49 g vs 75 g).
Choose SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless if you want the higher buttons (9 vs 6).
Verdict
Cooler Master MM720
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the lightest wired mice on the market, backed by a genuinely flagship sensor rather than budget internals.