SteelSeries · Updated June 2026
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless: price, specs & release date
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless, released 2022-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is listed at $109.99 on steelseries.com as of 2026-06-27, #6 cheapest of 19 gaming mice (median $139.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 40/100 pay-blind standing, #14 of 23 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Lightweight body; Fast, accurate, responsive sensor.
- Skip if Expensive at ~$140 is a dealbreaker.
Is the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
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- Outlets on record1 tested · 1 mention-only
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One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — battery. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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).
Based on 2 reviews · 1 lab-tested · 2022-09-19–2024-08-07
Tested by Tom's Guide, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Lightweight body · 2 sources
- Fast, accurate, responsive sensor · 2 sources
- Versatile nine programmable buttons and deep SteelSeries GG customization · 2 sources
- Smooth PTFE glide across desk and mousepad
Commonly flagged
- Expensive at ~$140 · 2 sources
- Poor real-world battery life at 1,000Hz with RGB (measured ~12 hours vs. 180h claimed)
- Divisive honeycomb design and lackluster RGB lighting
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (2)
Battery life (1,000Hz polling, RGB enabled): ~12 hours
The Aerox 5 provides a great balance of utility and comfort that makes it a very adaptable mouse for a variety of genres, especially thanks to the nine programmable buttons.
Silky smooth PTFE mouse skates glide effortlessly across my desk and mousepad, enhancing the mouse's performance for both gaming and productivity.
SteelSeries promises an otherwise decent 180 hours on the lowest settings, but in reality it barely managed 12 hours being set to 1,000Hz polling rate with RGB enabled.
It rocks an insanely high 18,000 CPI with 1000Hz/1ms of polling, which makes for some of the most precise cursor control we've experienced in a while.
Solid battery life
Specifications
| Price (US) | $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. |
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| 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 |
Source: steelseries.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by steelseries.com. Sensor (TrueMove Air co-developed with PixArt, 18000 CPI max), weight (74g), connectivity (Quantum 2.0 Wireless 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.0), buttons (9 programmable), battery (180hr), switch (Golden Micro IP54 rated switches) confirmed from steelseries.com product page accessed 2026-06-15. Polling rate 1000Hz is the documented standard for this model (SteelSeries Quantum 2.0 spec). Price $109.99 is the documented MSRP but was not rendered in accessible page text. Release January 2022 per product launch records.
Is the SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless worth it vs cheaper gaming mice?
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless against its closest cheaper and pricier gaming mice on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked
| Product | Price | Sensor (dpi) | Weight (g) | Connectivity | Buttons | Polling (Hz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless this | $109.99 | 18000 | 74 | 2.4 GHz Quantum 2.0 wireless + Bluetooth 5.0 | 9 | 1000 |
| Corsair M75 Air Wireless | $99.99 | 26000 | 60 | SLIPSTREAM 2.4 GHz wireless + Bluetooth | 6 | 2000 |
| Razer Viper V3 Pro | $119.99 | 35000 | 54 | HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz wireless | 8 | 8000 |
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.
Price of record: $109.99 at steelseries.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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