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SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Aerox 5
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ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Aerox 5
The SteelSeries Rival 5 and the SteelSeries Aerox 5 are very similar, wired, gaming mice, but the Aerox 5 performs slightly better. The outer shell of the Aerox 5 has diamond-shaped cutouts to reduce the weight, and its latency is better. Also, it has higher quality feet. On the other hand, the Rival 5 feels better built, and its cable is better quality and more flexible.
Variants
- Rival 5 (Black)
- Rival 5 (Destiny 2)
- Aerox 5 (Black)
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Aerox 5
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Aerox 5
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Main Differences for
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Office/Multimedia
Threshold
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Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Lighting Color
Shape
3D Model
Length
Height
Width
Grip Width
Portability
Portability picture
Volume
Cable/Receiver Storing
Build Quality
Build quality picture
Weight
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
Default Weight
Weight Distribution
Extra Weights
Comfort Of Use
Right-handed
Left-Handed Friendly
Ambidextrous
Coating
Finger Rest
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
Medium Hand
Large Hand
X.Large Hand
Wireless Versatility
Bluetooth
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Receiver
Battery Type
Use When Charging
On/Off Activation
Receiver Extender
Battery Indicator
Cable
Cable Video
Connectivity
Cable Length
Cable Type
Permanent Kink
Port Type: Mouse End
Port Type: PC End
Mouse Feet
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Material
Extra Included
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Total Number Of Buttons
Number Of Side Buttons
Number Of Programmable Inputs
Profile Switching Button
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Gesture Support
Click Latency
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
Wired
Receiver
Bluetooth
CPI
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
SRAV @ 800 CPI
SRAV @ 400 CPI
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
Precision Error Between Speeds
Precision Error Between CPI
Worst Tracking Error
Minimum CPI
Maximum CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
Sensor Latency
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
Delay At Half Movement
Delay To End Of Movement
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Sensor Model
Works On Glass
Minimum Lift Off Distance
Maximum Polling Rate
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Thumb Wheel
Thumb Wheel Steps
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
Software Windows Compatibility
Software macOS Compatibility
Account Needed
On-Board Memory
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Polling Rate Adjustment
Profile Configuration
RGB On/Off
Mouse Compatibility
Windows Compatibility
macOS Compatibility
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Rival 5
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Aerox 5
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Destiny 2
Rival 5
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Aerox 5
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SteelSeries Rival 5
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