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G-Wolves HTS Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: Comparison
G-Wolves HTS Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless weight compared
The gap that matters here is weight: G-Wolves HTS Pro 55 g against SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless 75 g, which puts G-Wolves HTS Pro 36% ahead. They differ on sensor model too, PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI on the G-Wolves HTS Pro versus TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless. There is a split on connectivity as well, Wired on the G-Wolves HTS Pro versus Wireless , Wired on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical, Low-Profile Shell on the G-Wolves HTS Pro versus Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell on the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless.
G-Wolves HTS Pro vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: which one fits your build
Take the G-Wolves HTS Pro for fingertip-grip FPS players who specifically want a low-profile, flat shell shape. This mouse's design is purpose-built for that grip style. It is the wrong buy for palm or claw grip players. A taller-profile mouse like the Glorious Model O 2 Wired, covered elsewhere on this site, better suits those grip styles. 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. Avoid it for players who want the absolute lightest possible FPS mouse. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless, covered elsewhere on this site, better serves that narrower priority.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, polling rate, grip type and switch type included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- G-Wolves
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- Wired
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), Wired
Grip Type
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- HTS Pro
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Aerox 5 Wireless
Shape
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- Symmetrical, Low-Profile Shell
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell
Sensor Model
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI
Polling Rate
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- 55 gBest
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- 75 g-36%
Switch Type
- G-Wolves HTS Pro
- Optical
- SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose G-Wolves HTS Pro if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (55 g vs 75 g).
Choose SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.