The short version
They are the same shape and almost the same size (128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm vs 128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm). The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is 19 g lighter (66 g vs 85 g). They share the SteelSeries TrueMove Air sensor, both track to 18,000 DPI, and both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The SteelSeries Aerox 5 came out 11 months later (April 2022 vs May 2021). In our rankings the SteelSeries Aerox 5 is #28 overall and the SteelSeries Rival 5 is #47.
What actually separates them
| SteelSeriesAerox 5 | VS | SteelSeriesRival 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022/04 | Release Date | 2021/05 |
| #28 | Overall Rank | #47 |
| #27 | FPS Rank | #39 |
| #24 | MOBA Rank | #47 |
| #11 | MMO Rank | #54 |
| Honeycomb | Shell Type | Solid |
| 62.8 mm | Width | 62.9 mm |
| 66g | Weight | 85g +28.8% |
| 4 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
Every spec, side by side
| SteelSeriesAerox 5 | VS | SteelSeriesRival 5 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| SteelSeries | Brand | SteelSeries |
| 2022/04 | Release Date | 2021/05 |
| Rankings | ||
| #28 | Overall Rank | #47 |
| #27 | FPS Rank | #39 |
| #24 | MOBA Rank | #47 |
| #11 | MMO Rank | #54 |
| 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 | Ergonomic |
| Honeycomb | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 128.8 mm | Length | 128.8 mm |
| 62.8 mm | Width | 62.9 mm |
| 42.1 mm | Height | 42.1 mm |
| 66g | Weight | 85g |
| No | Extra Weights | Unknown |
| Buttons | ||
| 9 | Total Buttons | 9 |
| 4 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| Unknown | Main Switch | SteelSeries IP54 Mechanical Switches |
| Mechanical | Main Switch Type | Mechanical |
| 80M | Switch Lifespan | 80M |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Unknown |
| Software Features | ||
| No | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Unknown |
Where to buy
SteelSeries Aerox 5
SteelSeries Rival 5
Common questions
Which is lighter, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 or the SteelSeries Rival 5?
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is lighter: 66 g vs 85 g.
Are the SteelSeries Aerox 5 and SteelSeries Rival 5 the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and almost the same size (128.8 × 62.8 × 42.1 mm vs 128.8 × 62.9 × 42.1 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 or the SteelSeries Rival 5?
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 Rival 5?
The SteelSeries Aerox 5, by 11 months: April 2022 vs May 2021.
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