SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless vs Aerox 3 Wireless (2022): Which Mouse Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.5.1

Updated Aug 05, 2025 08:04 PM

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ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 68.1 g

Ambidextrous Shape Only

ConnectivityWireless

Type Standard

Default Weight 73.9 g

Ambidextrous No

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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) and the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless are similar wireless gaming mice from the same lineup, but they're designed for different gaming genres. The Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) is somewhat lighter, making it more suitable in its role as an FPS-focused option. On the other hand, the Aerox 5 Wireless has more programmable buttons and is designed to be versatile enough for multiple-gaming genres. It also feels sturdier overall and has marginally lower click latency.

Variants

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) (FaZe Clan Limited Edition)
Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) (Ghost Edition)
Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) (Onyx)
Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) (Snow)

Aerox 5 Wireless (Black)
Aerox 5 Wireless (Destiny 2: Lightfall Edition)
Aerox 5 Wireless (Diablo IV Edition)

Review

See SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Review

Check Price

FaZe Clan Limited Edition

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

BestBuy.com

Black

Aerox 5 Wireless

Ghost Edition

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

Destiny 2: Lightfall Edition

Aerox 5 Wireless

Onyx

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

Diablo IV Edition

Aerox 5 Wireless

Snow

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

7.5

Additional Buttons

7.1

8.0

Build Quality

7.5

8.0

Full Comparison

Work

7.5

Video Games (FPS)

8.3

Video Games (MMO)

7.7

7.9

Travel

7.5

Raw Performance

8.7

Design

Style

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Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

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Shape

3D Model

Length

4.7" (120 mm)

5.1" (129 mm)

Width

2.6" (67 mm)

2.7" (68 mm)

Height

1.5" (38 mm)

1.7" (42 mm)

Grip Width

60 mm

62 mm

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Left-Handed Friendly

Yes

Finger Rest

Portability

5.7

Portability picture

Volume

18.73 in³ (307 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing

Build Quality

7.5

8.0

Build quality picture

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Weight

8.5

8.0

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

68.1 g

73.9 g

Default Weight

68.1 g

73.9 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Left-Handed Friendly

Yes

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

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Wireless Versatility

9.8

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Bluetooth

Yes

Receiver

Yes

Battery Type

Rechargeable

Use When Charging

Yes

On/Off Activation

Auto Off And On/Off Switch

Receiver Extender

Yes

Receiver Storing

Battery Indicator

Yes

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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

X.Large Hand

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Cable

Cable Video

Connectivity

Wireless

Cable Length

5.9 ft (1.8 m)

6.7 ft (2.0 m)

Cable Type

Braided

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

USB-C

Port Type: PC End

USB

USB-A

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

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Mouse Feet

9.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Good

Material

Virgin Grade PTFE

Extra Included

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In The Box

In the box picture

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Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Mechanical

Switch Model

Golden Micro IP54 Switch

Additional Buttons

7.1

8.0

Buttons Picture

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

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Click Latency

7.5

7.8

Latency Testing While Gaming

Latency Data

Expected Connection

10.2 ms

8.4 ms

Wired

9.6 ms

7.9 ms

Receiver

10.2 ms

8.4 ms

Bluetooth

16.1 ms

13.1 ms

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CPI

8.7

8.6

CPI Video

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-0.15%

-0.27%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-0.38%

0.42%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-1.17%

-0.33%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.59%

0.49%

Precision Error Between CPI

2.55%

2.56%

Worst Tracking Error

8.63%

6.50%

Minimum CPI

100 CPI

Maximum CPI

18,000 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

100 CPI

Sensor Latency

8.5

8.7

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Sensor Latency Demonstration

Delay To Start Of Movement

18.3 ms

15.4 ms

Delay At Half Movement

4.6 ms

3.9 ms

Sensor Latency CPI Graph

Delay To End Of Movement

5.8 ms

5.7 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

TrueMove Air

Works On Glass

Minimum Lift Off Distance

1.2 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

24 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Thumb Wheel Type

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

SteelSeries GG

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

Yes

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

Yes

Account Needed

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Mouse Compatibility

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Fully

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Check Price

FaZe Clan Limited Edition

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

BestBuy.com

Black

Aerox 5 Wireless

Ghost Edition

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

Destiny 2: Lightfall Edition

Aerox 5 Wireless

Onyx

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)

Diablo IV Edition

Aerox 5 Wireless

Snow

Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)