The short version
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is ergonomic and the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is symmetrical, at the same size (128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm). The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 23 g lighter (66 g vs 89 g). They share the SteelSeries TrueMove Air sensor, both track to 18,000 DPI, and both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. Both came out in April 2022. In our rankings the SteelSeries Aerox 5 is #28 overall and the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is #13.
What actually separates them
| SteelSeriesAerox 5 | VS | SteelSeriesAerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| #28 | Overall Rank | #13 |
| #27 | FPS Rank | #45 |
| #24 | MOBA Rank | #26 |
| #11 | MMO Rank | #6 |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| 66g | Weight | 89g +34.8% |
| 9 | Total Buttons | 18 |
| 4 | Buttons (Left) | 12 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
Every spec, side by side
| SteelSeriesAerox 5 | VS | SteelSeriesAerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| SteelSeries | Brand | SteelSeries |
| 2022/04 | Release Date | 2022/04 |
| Rankings | ||
| #28 | Overall Rank | #13 |
| #27 | FPS Rank | #45 |
| #24 | MOBA Rank | #26 |
| #11 | MMO Rank | #6 |
| Performance | ||
| 18000 | Max DPI | 18000 |
| 100 | Min DPI | 100 |
| 40 G | Acceleration | 40 G |
| 400 | IPS | 400 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| SteelSeries TrueMove Air | Sensor | SteelSeries TrueMove Air |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| Yes | RGB Lighting | Yes |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Honeycomb | Shell Type | Honeycomb |
| Colors | ||
| 128.8 mm | Length | 128.8 mm |
| 62.8 mm | Width | 62.8 mm |
| 42.1 mm | Height | 42.1 mm |
| 66g | Weight | 89g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 9 | Total Buttons | 18 |
| 4 | Buttons (Left) | 12 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Unknown | Main Switch | SteelSeries mechanical switches |
| Mechanical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 80M | Switch Lifespan | 80M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
| Software Features | ||
| No | Hardware Acceleration | No |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
SteelSeries Aerox 5
SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless
Common questions
Which is lighter, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 or the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless?
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is lighter: 66 g vs 89 g.
Are the SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless the same shape and size?
No, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 is ergonomic and the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is symmetrical, at the same size (128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 or the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless?
Neither — they match on paper: 18,000 vs 18,000 DPI and 400 vs 400 IPS.
Which is newer, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 or the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless?
Neither — both came out in April 2022.
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