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Manufacturer: SteelSeries Last updated: September 11, 2026
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Review
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless bridges MOBA and MMO utility with esports-friendly weight, using a honeycomb shell and 9 buttons to give genre-flexible players more inputs than a typical lightweight FPS mouse without abandoning a low overall weight.
9 programmable buttons on a honeycomb-shelled 75g body strike a genuine middle ground between FPS-focused ultralight mice and heavier MMO mice with many more buttons. Against the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED, covered elsewhere on this site, that mouse offers more total buttons at a heavier weight for dedicated MMO use. Against the SteelSeries Prime Wireless, also covered elsewhere on this site, that simpler mouse targets FPS-focused players with fewer buttons.
Buttons and Build
9 programmable buttons on a honeycomb-shelled 75g body strike a genuine middle ground between FPS-focused ultralight mice and heavier MMO mice with many more buttons.
Comparison to Alternatives
Against the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED, covered elsewhere on this site, that mouse offers more total buttons at a heavier weight for dedicated MMO use. Against the SteelSeries Prime Wireless, also covered elsewhere on this site, that simpler mouse targets FPS-focused players with fewer buttons.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best 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.
Not for
- Not for players who want the absolute lightest possible FPS mouse. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless, covered elsewhere on this site, better serves that narrower priority.
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity
| Brand | SteelSeries |
|---|---|
| Model | Aerox 5 Wireless |
Design
| Connectivity | Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), Wired |
|---|---|
| Grip Type | Ambidextrous |
| Shape | Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell |
Performance
| Buttons | 9 |
|---|---|
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
Sensor
| Sensor Model | TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI |
|---|
Weight and size
| Weight | 75 g |
|---|
Battery
| Battery Life | Up to 180 Hours |
|---|
Buttons and switches
| Switch Type | Optical |
|---|
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (Wireless/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Honeycomb/75g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/180hr Battery/Optical Switches)?
Key specs for the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: Sensor TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI, Connectivity Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth), Wired, Polling Rate 1000 Hz, Buttons 9 Programmable, Grip Type Ambidextrous, Shape Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell.
Will the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (Wireless/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Honeycomb/75g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/180hr Battery/Optical Switches) work with my current setup?
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (Wireless/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Honeycomb/75g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/180hr Battery/Optical Switches) lists Sensor is TrueMove Air Optical, up to 18,000 DPI. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.
Who is the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (Wireless/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Honeycomb/75g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/180hr Battery/Optical Switches) best suited to?
Best suited to: 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.
What are the drawbacks of the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (Wireless/Ambidextrous/Symmetrical Honeycomb/75g/TrueMove Air Optical up to 18,000 DPI/1000Hz/180hr Battery/Optical Switches)?
Not the best fit for: Not for players who want the absolute lightest possible FPS mouse. The SteelSeries Prime Wireless, covered elsewhere on this site, better serves that narrower priority.
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