Consumercarts is reader-supported. Learn more
G-Wolves HSK Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: Comparison
G-Wolves HSK Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless weight compared
Start with weight, because it is the widest measured gap between them: G-Wolves HSK Pro 47 g against SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless 75 g, 60% in favour of G-Wolves HSK Pro. SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless also leads on buttons, 5 on the G-Wolves HSK Pro versus 9 on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless. Connectivity is not the same on both, Wireless 2.4G on the G-Wolves HSK Pro versus Wireless , Wired on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless. They differ on shape too, Symmetrical on the G-Wolves HSK Pro versus Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless.
Who each one is for
The G-Wolves HSK Pro is the one to take for competitive FPS players wanting the lowest possible wireless weight and small to medium hands using fingertip or claw grip, though it is not the pick for palm grip players with larger hands and anyone who wants RGB lighting. 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 not the one 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 G-Wolves HSK Pro (8/10): one of the lightest wireless mice available from an established boutique brand, built specifically for fast, competitive FPS play.
Frequently asked questions
Do the G-Wolves HSK Pro and SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PAW3395 on the G-Wolves HSK Pro versus TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless.
Is the Polling Rate the same on the G-Wolves HSK Pro 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
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- G-Wolves
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- Wireless 2.4G
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), Wired
Grip Type
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- HSK Pro
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Aerox 5 Wireless
Shape
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell
Sensor Model
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- PixArt PAW3395
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
Buttons
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- 5-44%
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 9Best
Polling Rate
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- 47 gBest
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 75 g-60%
Battery Life
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- 70 h
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Up to 180 HoursBest
Switch Type
- G-Wolves HSK Pro
- Optical
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose G-Wolves HSK Pro if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (47 g vs 75 g).
Choose SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless if you want the higher buttons (9 vs 5).
Verdict
G-Wolves HSK Pro
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the lightest wireless mice available from an established boutique brand, built specifically for fast, competitive FPS play.