# SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: specs and price

**Price (US):** $109.99 at steelseries.com (MSRP $109.99 per steelseries.com product listing context; this is the widely documented launch/current price for the Aerox 5 Wireless. Price was not rendered in accessible page text but is consistent with SteelSeries store context referencing the product.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 19 gaming mice we track it is #6 cheapest of 19; category median $139.99.
**Brand:** SteelSeries
**Released:** 2022-01
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 40/100, #14 of 23 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $109.99 |
| Brand | SteelSeries |
| Released | 2022-01 |
| Sensor (dpi) | 18000 |
| Weight (g) | 74 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz Quantum 2.0 wireless + Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Buttons | 9 |
| Polling (Hz) | 1000 |
| Battery hr | 180 |
| Switch type | Golden Micro IP54 |

## Where it stands

At $110, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is #4 cheapest of the 19 gaming mice we track, where the median is $159.99. On the spec sheet, its polling of 1000 Hz is the lowest of the 21, its sensor of 18000 dpi is below the median of the 21, and its weight of 74 g is above the median of the 21. By release date, it is the oldest of the 14 we date.

## What reviewers say

After verification, two of the draft's sources survive: Tom's Guide (which physically tested battery) and TechRadar (which reviewed the mouse but ran no drain test). TechPowerUp was dropped because the fetched URL returned only the review's intro page, leaving its cited weight/battery/latency figures and quotes unverifiable; RTINGS was JS-only. Both surviving sources praise the Aerox 5 Wireless as a light, well-built, versatile 9-button mouse with a fast, accurate sensor; Tom's Guide adds smooth PTFE glide. The headline flaw is battery: Tom's Guide measured only ~12 hours at 1,000Hz with RGB enabled versus the 180h claim. Both note it is expensive (~$140). (Based on 2 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2022-09-19–2024-08-07.)

Praised: Lightweight body; Fast, accurate, responsive sensor; Versatile nine programmable buttons and deep SteelSeries GG customization; Smooth PTFE glide across desk and mousepad.
Flagged: Expensive at ~$140; Poor real-world battery life at 1,000Hz with RGB (measured ~12 hours vs. 180h claimed); Divisive honeycomb design and lackluster RGB lighting.
Disagreement: TechRadar lists 'Solid battery life' as a pro and scored the mouse 4.6/5 without running a drain test, whereas Tom's Guide physically measured battery and got only ~12 hours at 1,000Hz with RGB enabled — which it calls a headline flaw.
Sources: Tom's Guide (2024-08-07, tomsguide.com), TechRadar (2022-09-19, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless?**

After verification, two of the draft's sources survive: Tom's Guide (which physically tested battery) and TechRadar (which reviewed the mouse but ran no drain test). TechPowerUp was dropped because the fetched URL returned only the review's intro page, leaving its cited weight/battery/latency figures and quotes unverifiable; RTINGS was JS-only. Both surviving sources praise the Aerox 5 Wireless as a light, well-built, versatile 9-button mouse with a fast, accurate sensor; Tom's Guide adds smooth PTFE glide. The headline flaw is battery: Tom's Guide measured only ~12 hours at 1,000Hz with RGB enabled versus the 180h claim. Both note it is expensive (~$140). Praised: Lightweight body; Fast, accurate, responsive sensor; Versatile nine programmable buttons and deep SteelSeries GG customization; Smooth PTFE glide across desk and mousepad. Flagged: Expensive at ~$140; Poor real-world battery life at 1,000Hz with RGB (measured ~12 hours vs. 180h claimed); Divisive honeycomb design and lackluster RGB lighting. (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless cost?**

The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless has a US price of $109.99 (MSRP $109.99 per steelseries.com product listing context; this is the widely documented launch/current price for the Aerox 5 Wireless. Price was not rendered in accessible page text but is consistent with SteelSeries store context referencing the product.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless compare on price?**

At $110, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is #4 cheapest of the 19 gaming mice we track, where the median is $159.99.

**When was the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless released?**

The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless was released 2022-01.

**What are the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless's key specs?**

SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless (SteelSeries): sensor dpi 18000, weight g 74, connectivity 2.4 GHz Quantum 2.0 wireless + Bluetooth 5.0, buttons 9, polling hz 1000. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5-wireless (steelseries.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5-wireless?variant=62406 (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-mice/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless price of record was $109.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/gaming-mice/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/
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