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General

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Series

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Aerox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

CH-931A011-NA, CH-931A011-EU, CH-931A011-AP, CH-931A011-CN1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Official regional SKU table on printed page 3. Shared hardware and package listed on page 2.

624061Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026SteelSeries product number 62406 for the Black wireless item, from the store product data. Aerox 5 Wireless Destiny 2 and Diablo IV editions are separate items and are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

840006649489, 840006649472, 840006649458, 84000664946515Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Valid 12-digit UPCs from SKU table. Leading-zero 13-digit forms are equivalent and not duplicated.

5707119044837, 8100529802941Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026EAN-13 5707119044837 and UPC-12 810052980294 in the store product data for item 62406.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

15 June 202317Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026Dated June 15, 2023.

12 April 20222Press releasesteelseries.com/press/112-steelseries-unveils-lightest-multi-genre-and-mmomoba-mice-planetRead 11 October 2026Dateline Chicago, 12 April 2022.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Rendered exact CH-931A011-NA page shows In Stock and purchase control. No purchase made.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Listed as in stock on the maker store on 2026-10-11.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$169.9918Press articlethefpsreview.com/2023/06/15/corsair-releases-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-with-15-programmable-buttonsRead 23 October 2026Contemporary June 15, 2023 US launch available at 169.99 dollars. Excludes sales tax.

$139.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/112-steelseries-unveils-lightest-multi-genre-and-mmomoba-mice-planetRead 11 October 2026MSRP list: Aerox 5 Wireless US $139.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.9919Press articletechfi.nl/game-controllers/corsair-darkstar-wireless-gaming-muis-introductieRead 23 October 2026Contemporary Netherlands launch suggested retail price 169.99 euro including VAT. German maker launch price not found.

€149.992Press releasesteelseries.com/press/112-steelseries-unveils-lightest-multi-genre-and-mmomoba-mice-planetRead 11 October 2026MSRP list: Aerox 5 Wireless EU €149.99, as published.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

CA1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Black1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Ergonomic right-handed mouse with a scroll wheel. It is not a vertical mouse or a trackball.

Shape

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Body shapeiDescribes shell symmetry, not the intended hand. Symmetrical with side buttons on one side differs from an asymmetric right-handed body. Ambidextrous means a symmetrical body with side buttons on both sides.

Asymmetric, right-handed2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Asymmetric, right-handed1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Shape reads Ergonomic, Right-Handed. The body is asymmetric.

Maker size classiThe maker’s marketed size label. Do not infer a size class from dimensions or reviewer hand-fit recommendations.

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Recommended gripsiGrip styles explicitly recommended by the maker. A reviewer finding a grip usable does not add a maker recommendation.

Palm, Claw1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Maker Grip Type Palm, Claw. Hand Size Large is a fit recommendation, not a marketed shell size.

Palm, Claw1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Grip Style reads Palm or Claw. Page text also recommends claw or palm.

Recommended hand sizeiMaker recommendation, measured from wrist to middle fingertip for hand length. Source notes specify whether limits are inclusive or exclusive.

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Hump positioniPosition of the shell’s highest point along its length, from a maker drawing or exact-model review.

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Centre5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the hump is centered, somewhat tapered and slopes down towards both ends.

Thumb rest

No2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Shape section explicitly lacks a thumb rest entirely. Textured thumb grip is a side wall, not a support shelf.

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb rest No.

Ring or pinky finger rest

No2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete body views show no ring or pinky support shelf.

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Ring finger rest No.

Upper shelliThe primary hand-contact shell. An open or perforated bottom alone does not make the upper shell perforated.

Solid2Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact body views show solid upper shell.

Perforated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text describes a honeycomb perforated shell that cuts weight.

Swappable parts

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Adjustable weight

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Maximum added weightiTotal removable weight supplied with the mouse, excluding the mouse’s normal weight.

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Vertical angle

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Trackball diameter

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Trackball position

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Dimensions and weight

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Mouse body dimensionsiLength from front to rear, width at the widest body point, and maximum height. Cable and receiver are excluded. Approximate maker figures are qualified in source notes. Logitech pages often label the front-to-rear length Height and the body height Depth, so map the figures by size.

Length129.05Maximum width67.9Maximum height43.64mm(5.1 × 2.7 × 1.7 in)4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product specification. TPU introduction corroborates 129.05x 67.9x 43.64 mm. Tom's 129.5 mm is a transcription difference.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker exact 129.05 x 67.9 x 43.64 mm.

Length128.8Maximum width68.2Maximum height42.1mm(5.1 × 2.7 × 1.7 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: length 128.8 mm, width 62.8 mm at the front and 68.2 mm at the back, height 26.7 mm at the front and 42.10 mm at the back. The largest width and height are stored.

Grip widthiBody width where the thumb and opposite grip finger sit. This differs from maximum body width.

59.3mm9Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/3.htmlRead 23 October 2026Narrowest grip width 5.93 cm measured with caliper. Reviewer hand 19x 10 cm. Exact measurement location pictured. Firmware not relevant to geometry.

61.4mm5Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer caliper table: Grip Width (narrowest point) 6.14 cm.

Mouse weight (claimed)iWireless mice include the battery. When the maker does not say whether a removable battery is in the weight, the published weight is stored and the source note says so. Wired mice exclude the cable. Source notes identify installed skates, colour, approximation, tolerance or a published bound.

96g(3.4 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/p/gaming-mouse/CH-931A011-NA/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Explicit Weight In Grams 96. Includes internal battery, excludes cable. Regional Canada table shows 0.096 without unit. TPU scale 98 g is separate measured result.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 maker weight 96 g without cable and accessories.

74g(2.6 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Weight 74g, repeated in the short description. The page body text also says 66g. That figure is the wired Aerox 5 weight from the launch release and is not used. Includes the battery.

Box dimensions

Width115Height62Depth175mm(4.5 × 2.4 × 6.9 in)15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 3 unit shipment dimensions 175 x 115 x 62 mm L x W x H. Four-unit master carton dimensions are separate and excluded.

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Packed weightiMouse, packaging and included accessories. Shipping-service weight is not evidence of packed weight.

405g(14.3 oz)15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 3 unit packed shipment weight 0.405 kg. Four-unit master carton 1.75 kg is distinct. Not a carrier service estimate.

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Sensor

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Marketed sensor nameiMaker’s sensor branding, or reviewer identification when the maker does not publish one. The physical part number is recorded separately.

MARKSMAN 26K1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

TrueMove Air1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Published sensor brandiSensor brand or trademark named by the source, which may be the mouse maker’s proprietary branding. Physical silicon manufacturer and part number are separate facts.

CORSAIR1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Sensor is branded SteelSeries TrueMove Air and described as co-developed with PixArt. The part number comes from a reviewer.

Physical sensor part numberiExact physical sensor family or part identified by the maker or an exact-model reviewer. Do not infer it from DPI, speed or a sibling mouse.

PAW3393-T4QU7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact sensor designation. Reviewer speculation about PAW3399 ancestry omitted.

PAW33357Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: TrueMove Air is a customized PixArt PAW3335. The physical part is modified, so the part number is a family identification.

Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Maximum configurable DPIiMaximum selectable DPI with the documented firmware. Later firmware increases are noted in sources. The sensor chip’s theoretical maximum is not the mouse’s maximum.

26,000DPI1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

18,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 100 to 18,000 in 100 CPI increments.

Minimum configurable DPIiLowest selectable sensitivity on this mouse. Factory presets do not establish its minimum.

100DPI4Retailer pagepccomponentes.com/corsair-darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-raton-inalambrico-gaming-negro-26000-pppRead 23 October 2026Exact product spec 100-26000, independently corroborated by TPU software inspection.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

DPI adjustment stepiSmallest documented configuration increment, not the spacing between factory presets.

1DPI5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 20266Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Hardware shortcuts move 50 DPI. Software fine adjustment 1 DPI.

100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Maximum DPI stagesiMaximum number of selectable sensitivity presets saved at once, not the number of distinct supported DPI values.

56Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

58Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: CPI adjustment from 100 to 18,000 in increments of 100 for up to five colour-coded levels.

Default DPI presetsiFactory preset sensitivity values for the exact model and firmware. Source notes distinguish different factory profiles.

400, 800, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 3 defaults 400, 800, 1200, 1600, 3200.

400, 800, 1,200, 2,400, 3,200DPI7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: out of the box five pre-defined CPI steps of 400, 800, 1200, 2400 and 3200.

Separate X and Y DPI

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Tracking speed (claimed)iMaker or published product specification, in inches per second. If the source says more than a value, that numeric threshold is stored and qualified in the source note. Do not read it as an exact ceiling.

650IPS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.

Tracking acceleration (claimed)iMaximum tracking acceleration in multiples of gravitational acceleration, not mouse weight. A source saying more than a value is retained as a qualified threshold in the source note.

50G5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 40G. Hardware acceleration is none.

Lift-off distance settingsiOnly documented selectable lift-off values, or one documented fixed value. A minimum, approximate measured result or unquantified range does not establish a complete option list.

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Separate lift and landing distance

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Surface calibrationiSensor calibration for a tracking surface. Adjustable lift-off distance or copying sensitivity from another mouse alone does not establish this feature.

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

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Motion SynciWhether sensor motion synchronization is supported. Polling-rate restrictions and default state belong in source notes.

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Angle snapping

Toggleable11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Toggleable8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers angle snapping on or off.

Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

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Sensor position

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Centred9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Centered (47%).

Performance

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Documented polling rates by connectioniOne row per documented usable rate and connection. Receiver and firmware requirements are noted. Maximum-only claims do not imply all intermediate settings or the same ceiling over USB.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	250	Not available
USB (wired)	500	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
USB (wired)	2,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	125	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	250	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	500	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver
2.4 GHz	2,000	Included SLIPSTREAM wireless receiver

Source13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Documented iCUE options 125/250/500/1000/2000 for both connections. TPU5.html finds 2000 sends two identical reports per 1 ms and is functionally 1000 Hz on firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Rows are documented selectable settings, not verified 2000 unique motion updates.

BSteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	250	Not available
USB (wired)	500	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	125	Included Quantum 2.0 USB-C wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	250	Included Quantum 2.0 USB-C wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	500	Included Quantum 2.0 USB-C wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Quantum 2.0 USB-C wireless dongle
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026FAQ: 2.4 GHz gives a range of polling rates up to 1000 Hz. Bluetooth has a default polling rate of 125 Hz. The wired and 2.4 GHz steps come from the TechPowerUp review.7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer tested polling stability in wired mode at 125, 250, 500 and 1000 Hz and in wireless mode at the individual polling rates, with periodic outliers at 1000 Hz.

Max polling rate

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (wired)

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

2,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

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125Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Claimed click latencyiAbsolute click-latency claim from the maker. A relative improvement is not absolute latency. Source notes give polling mode and whether the number is an average, bound or best case.

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Adjustable debounce

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Button Response Optimization toggles debouncing. No numeric debounce time specified.

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Minimum debounceiLowest documented debounce setting or fixed main-switch debounce delay. Click response time or total click latency is not the same quantity.

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Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)iReviewer measurements for an identified connection, polling rate, firmware and settings. Click and sensor latency use different test methods and are not interchangeable.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Test settings	Click latency (ms)
USB (wired)	1,000	Button Response Optimization off	1.1
USB (wired)	1,000	Button Response Optimization on	5.1
2.4 GHz	1,000	Button Response Optimization off	1.4
2.4 GHz	1,000	Button Response Optimization on	5.8

Source7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026NVIDIA LDAT electrical left-button activation to OS button-down.1000 Hz throughout after false 2000 Hz finding. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Standard deviations 0.41, 0.40, 0.33, 0.46 ms in row order. CPI and RGB state unstated. Relative motion-delay comparisons are not absolute sensor latency.

BSteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Connection	Test settings	Click latency (ms)
USB (wired)	TechPowerUp relative method against an ASUS ROG Chakram Core control, mean offset 6.8 ms, standard deviation 0.87 ms	6.8

Source7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/5.htmlRead 11 October 2026Click latency measured relative to an ASUS ROG Chakram Core control with qsxcv's program, wired only. Roughly +6.8 ms with standard deviation 0.87 ms. Polling rate and firmware are not stated. Main switch voltage measured at 1.913 V.

DPI deviation (measured)iReviewer measurement of deviation from a specified DPI value. Test DPI, travel speed, distance and method belong in source notes.

0%7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 20260% at 400, 800, 1600, 3200 CPI. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Exact travel speed, distance and surface not stated. Unit variance applies.

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Lift-off distance (measured)iReviewer-measured lift-off height at the lowest setting, on the specified surface. Do not store the maker’s selectable LOD here.

1.2mm7Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/5.htmlRead 23 October 2026Strict upper bound below 1.2 mm at Lowest, Ultra-low andLow presets.1DVD test. Surface unspecified. Firmware 5.7.80/5.6.126. Not exact measured height or selectable setting.

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Main click force (measured)iReviewer-measured main-button actuation force in gram-force. Not the mouse weight and not an electrical latency measure.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer scale measurement. Include battery for wireless mice and exclude cable for wired mice. Source notes identify colour and installed skates.

98g(3.5 oz)8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Scale approximately 98 g with±1 g tolerance. Internal battery included, cable excluded. Exact Black sample. Scale model and regional SKU unspecified.

73g(2.6 oz)4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer scale shows around 73 g (±1 g) for the complete mouse with its battery. Colour is not stated.

Battery life (measured)iReviewer-measured runtime from a stated test, not a claim, forecast or extrapolation. Polling, lighting and other power settings must be identified.

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Hand size fitiExact-model reviewer fit assessment. Source notes define the hand-length bands and tested grip. Do not translate general praise into every size fitting.

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Switches

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Main switch typeiActuation technology for the left and right main buttons. Hybrid means optical-mechanical. Inductive analog switches detect travel by induction.

Optical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 202620Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks.

Published main-switch brandiBrand named for the main switches. Proprietary Razer, Pulsar, Glorious or Logitech branding does not identify the physical contract manufacturer.

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TTC6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer identifies a pair of TTC Golden Micro Dustproof (80 M) switches. The maker does not name a switch brand.

Main switch model

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Golden Micro IP541Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Product description names Golden Micro IP54 switches. A reviewer names TTC as the maker of the switch.

Main switch rated lifeiManufacturer or component rating for the main left/right switches, in millions of actuations. This is not a whole-mouse durability measurement.

100million10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review introduction/spec table 100 M. Main brand omitted because TPU teardown identifiesTTC while Tom's and GamesRadar sayOmron.20Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Rendered Optical Switches feature: guaranteed for 100 M clicks.

80million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: rated for 80 million clicks.

Hot-swap main switchesiMain switches can be changed without soldering. Opening the case or using a switch pack can still be required.

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No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Hot-swap switches No.

Adjustable click actuationiThe point where a main click registers can be configured. Debounce adjustment changes timing, not actuation travel.

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Separate main buttons

Yes10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review says main buttons visually separated from shell.

Yes6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the main buttons are visually separated from the shell and show low lateral movement.

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

Mechanical10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Mechanical9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: TTC mechanical encoder, 24 steps, no free spin.

Scroll encoder

TTC (green), 5 mm10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Teardown identifiesTTC green encoder 5 mm high. Exact part code unspecified.

TTC Silver9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: TTC Silver. TechPowerUp describes a white TTC encoder, 14 mm high.

Buttons and scroll wheel

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Physical button inputsiIncludes left/right, wheel click, each wheel-tilt direction, DPI/report-rate/profile buttons and a wheel-mode pushbutton. Excludes scroll rotation, power sliders and connection sliders. A connection pushbutton, such as Logitech Easy-Switch, counts even when the maker's own count leaves it out. A button that only switches power does not. Counts each physical input once.

156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 controls: main left/right, 3 wheel-click/tilt inputs, 2 DPI, 2 profile and 6 side buttons.15 physical inputs.

91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 9 buttons. Description: 9 programmable buttons with a 5-button side panel that includes an up/down flick switch.

Programmable buttonsiNumber of physical button inputs that can be remapped. Excludes scroll-up/down actions, alternate software layers and non-programmable mode controls.

156Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Maker 15 programmable physical inputs. TPU November 2023 software inspection says left main mapping locked. Current maker iCUE support explains assigning left-click elsewhere first unlocks it.22Maker product pagehelp.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/30584070642701-How-To-Switch-the-Left-and-Right-Click-on-a-Corsair-MouseRead 23 October 2026Current iCUE left-click safety lock releases after assigning left-click to another input. Supports maker 15-input claim.

91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Side buttonsiButtons on the thumb-facing side walls, including a side DPI-shift button. Top buttons beside the main click plate and bottom setting buttons are excluded.

66Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Description: 5-button side panel including the up/down flick switch.

Side buttons on

Left6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Left11Reviewpcgamer.com/uk/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless-reviewRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: two regular side buttons and one vertical switch button sit where the thumb rests on the left-hand side of the mouse.

DPI buttoniA physical pushbutton that changes sensitivity. A button shared with power or report rate still counts. Software-only switching does not.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: a single button at the top of the mouse cycles through the set CPI steps.

DPI button position

Top6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Top6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the CPI button is at the top of the mouse.

Profile buttoniA dedicated physical profile-switch button. A remappable input that could be assigned this action does not prove a dedicated control.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Dedicated DPI-shift buttoniDedicated physical control for temporarily switching sensitivity while held. A software-remappable input is not automatically a dedicated sniper control.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Dedicated gesture buttoniA dedicated physical gesture control. Assigning a gesture action to a remappable button does not establish a separate gesture button.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Gyro tilt gestures have no dedicated pushbutton. Complete control map has no dedicated gesture or sniper control.

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Scroll wheel

Notched, Tilt6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026Tilt wheel with discrete tactile steps. Complete diagram contains no free-spin mode control.

Notched6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: clearly discernible steps with a matching tactile feel, so a notched wheel.

Scroll mode switchiHow the wheel changes between notched and free-spin modes. None means there is no such mode-switch mechanism.

None6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Separate thumb wheeliA separate side wheel operated by the thumb. Tilting the central scroll wheel does not count.

No6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb wheel No, side tilt No.

Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

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ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Core Construction: ABS Plastic.

Surface finishiPublished surface finish, such as matte or textured. Soft-feel wording does not establish rubber material or a chemical coating.

Matte10Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/4.htmlRead 23 October 2026Smooth matte top and textured hardened-rubber sides.

Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Back Cover Material: Black Matte Finish.

Installed feet materialiMaterial of the factory-installed skates, excluding separately supplied replacements or dot skates. Virgin PTFE means additive-free or explicitly virgin-grade PTFE.

Virgin PTFE5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table explicitly 100% Virgin Grade PTFE.15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Virgin PTFE1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text: 100% Virgin Grade PTFE glide skates. FAQ: pure PTFE without additives or colour.

Installed skate piecesiNumber of separate factory-installed skate pieces, including a sensor ring. Excludes spare skates supplied in the box.

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Feet shapeiGeometry of the installed skates. Pads plus a sensor ring are mixed. Separate dots are dots.

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Feet thickness

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Cable

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Cable

Braided1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

Braided4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer calls the charging cable a paracord-like braided USB Type-A to Type-C cable.

Cable length

1.8m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

2.05m4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer states the cable is 2.05 m long.

Detachable cableiThe cable unplugs from an external socket on the mouse without opening it. A service-replaceable internal cable does not count.

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text: Detachable USB-C Super Mesh Cable. FAQ: detachable Type-C to Type-A cable.

Port on mouseiExternally accessible data/charging socket on the mouse. A fixed cable is none. USB-C describes the connector, not a transfer-speed version.

USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Cable host plugiConnector on the computer end of the supplied or fixed cable, independent of the mouse-end connector.

USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Connectivity

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ConnectionsiConnections that carry mouse input data. A USB cable used only for charging does not establish wired USB operation.

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth12Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Connection: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0. The detachable cable also carries data, so wired use is stored. FAQ says the cable allows playing while charging.

Wireless technology

SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

Quantum 2.0 Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version number only, such as 5.1. LE and Low Energy are left out. A source that names only Bluetooth Low Energy gives no version.

4.25Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Exact maker technical table and triple-connectivity section explicitly 4.2+LE.

5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Saved Bluetooth pairing slotsiNumber of Bluetooth hosts whose pairing the mouse remembers. A limit of one concurrently connected host does not establish the number of saved slots.

Not available

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Switchable host devicesiNumber of host devices selectable through the documented mouse controls without manually moving a data cable. Not the number of physical receivers or simultaneous active links alone.

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Device switching

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Receiver host connectoriHost plug on the included small receiver. A larger cabled receiver is described in source notes. This differs from the charging cable’s plug.

USB-A6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Box content lists a USB Type-C Dongle.

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026English page 1 itemT storage under mouse. ItemV USB receiver.

No4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer states the mouse has no storage compartment for the dongle.

Receiver extender includediAn included adapter, dock or cabled receiver arrangement moves the receiver closer to the mouse. A charging-only adapter does not count.

No8Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Explicitly lacks wireless extender. Dongle plugs directly into host.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Receiver pairing sharediA receiver can pair with another supported device, such as a keyboard, at the same time. This does not mean the mouse switches between computers.

Yes21Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/accessories/what-corsair-products-are-compatible-with-slipstreamRead 23 October 2026Exact DARKSTAR WIRELESS listed among SLIPSTREAM-compatible mice. Multipoint supports keyboard, mouse and headset on one receiver. Not multiple host computers.

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Wireless rangeiPublished range and test conditions. A recommended receiver distance or minimum reliable range is not an exact maximum.

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Basic mouse OS supportiOperating systems supported for basic input. Configuration software support is listed separately and may require a newer OS version.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Windows 10/11 and macOS10.15+ with USB2 Type-A port.

Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: Windows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, and Linux. USB port required.

ConsolesiConsole families explicitly supported. Source notes identify exact consoles, games and reduced polling or software functions.

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Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table names Xbox. PlayStation is not listed.

Battery

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Battery type

Li-Po5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Disposable battery countiNumber of disposable cells, such as AA or AAA. Do not use this field for internal rechargeable cells.

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Battery capacityiPublished or physically identified internal battery capacity. Do not calculate mAh from claimed runtime or compare capacities across unverified hardware revisions.

560mAh11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Physically identified 560mAh 3.7 V with 3-pinJST connector. No mAh calculation.

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery replacement is a supported user procedure. The ability to open and modify the mouse does not establish this feature.

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Battery life by mode (claimed)iOne manufacturer or published product claim per documented connection, polling rate and lighting condition. Omit unstated conditions. Source notes identify performance, switch and haptic modes and whether runtime is up to a value.

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Connection	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	Off	65
Bluetooth	Off	80
2.4 GHz	On	20

Source5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Up to continuous runtime with lighting disabled for each connection. Report rate not specified.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026Printed page 2 footnote: up to 20 hours over SLIPSTREAM with RGB on. Table gives 65/80 hours for RF/Bluetooth with backlight off. Polling rate unstated.

BSteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Connection	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	80
Bluetooth	180

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: up to 80 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 180 hours on Bluetooth. FAQ: Bluetooth and a low-power 2.4GHz mode give up to 180 hours, default 2.4GHz gives up to 80 hours. Out of the box the lighting dims after 30 seconds idle and the mouse sleeps after 4.5 more minutes. Polling rate and lighting settings of the test are not stated. The low-power 2.4GHz mode is not stored as its own row.

Battery life (up to)iManufacturer estimate of days of normal use between full charges. This includes periods when the mouse is idle. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes preserve usage conditions and qualifiers when published. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Battery life (normal use)iManufacturer estimate of calendar months of normal use between charges or battery replacements. It is not continuous runtime. Source notes retain approximate, up-to, or-more and operating-mode qualifiers. Do not convert this estimate to continuous hours.

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Longest battery life

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

180h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life at 1000 HziLongest stored claim explicitly at 1000 Hz over 2.4 GHz. A claim without a confirmed polling rate is excluded.

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Battery life on Bluetooth

80h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

180h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Charging port

USB-C6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Full charge timeiClaimed time from empty to full charge, in minutes. Approximation and charging setup are stated in source notes.

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Quick charge

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Charge time15 minUse time40 h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text: 15 minutes of charging for over 40 hours of gameplay. The launch release says 40+ hours of use.

Use while chargingiMouse input works while the internal battery charges through the documented wired or dock arrangement.

Yes12Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/expand-the-possibilities-corsair-launches-new-darkstar-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly keep battle going while charging plugged intoUSB.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the included cable also allows playing while charging.

Charging system compatibilityiNamed wireless charging pad or contact dock. Source notes distinguish inductive pads from pogo-pin contact charging.

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Charging dock included

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no dock.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

Battery indicator

LED, Software6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 202611Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026iCUE supplies categorical level, not percentage. Manual supplies battery LED.

Software8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine includes a percentage-based battery indicator in 5% steps.

Lighting

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Decorative RGB lightingiUser-configurable decorative lighting. A multicolour status, DPI or battery indicator alone is not decorative RGB.

Yes5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Decorative lighting zonesiNumber of independently controlled decorative lighting zones. Status indicator LEDs are excluded.

75Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026Maker says 7-Zone RGB. TPU software review counts 9 logical zones across 3 physical illuminated regions. Maker count retained as claim.

31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table and page text: 3 RGB zones. A reviewer counts one physical and three logical zones.

Lighting sync

CORSAIR iCUE5Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/mice/corsair-darkstar-wireless-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries PrismSync1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text: PrismSync lighting synchronises with other SteelSeries products.

DPI indicator

LED6Owner's manualcwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdfRead 23 October 2026

LED8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: a non-configurable colour lights up when a CPI step is switched.

Software

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Software

CORSAIR iCUE11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Configuration software platformsiPlatforms explicitly supported for configuring this exact model. Basic input compatibility and availability of a generic app on another platform do not establish model support.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Exact compatibility row names PC or Mac and iCUE download.

Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries GG, Windows 8.1 or newer, macOS 10.13 or newer.

Onboard memoryiDocumented settings remain available without configuration software running. Which settings persist is stated in source notes.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026Five hardware profiles. Specific supported functions documented in review and launch.

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: all applied settings are saved to the on-board memory, so the software need not run.

Onboard profilesiMaximum distinct hardware-stored profiles. Software game profiles and factory preset profiles do not establish this maximum.

51Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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Macros

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software/hardware menus distinct. Macro assignment described. No unsupported onboard macro execution asserted.

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: buttons can be remapped to macro functions and a macro editor is included.

Macros stored onboardiMacros themselves execute from mouse memory without the configuration app. Onboard DPI or button assignments alone do not prove onboard macros.

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Button remapping

Yes11Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/6.htmlRead 23 October 2026Software maps mouse, keyboard, media and macro commands. TPU says left main button is locked.

Yes8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: all buttons can be remapped to mouse, keyboard, media, OS or macro functions.

Per-app profiles

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text: Engine auto-launches custom configs for each game.

User firmware updatesiA public user-accessible updater or documented software firmware-update procedure exists for this exact model.

Not available

Yes10Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2023/05/31/GG-notes-39.0.0.htmlRead 11 October 2026GG 39.0 release notes list a firmware update for the Aerox 5 Wireless, delivered through SteelSeries GG.

In the box

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In the boxiDocumented contents of the specified colour or bundle. Installed parts and optional extras are distinguished in source notes.

DARKSTAR WIRELESS mouse, USB Type-C to Type-A charging/data cable, SLIPSTREAM wireless USB receiver, Warranty and safety guides14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete exact model unboxing list.

Product Information Guide, Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming Mouse, USB Type-C Dongle, USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable, Extension Adapter1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Box Content, verbatim.

Cables included

ACORSAIR DARKSTAR WIRELESS

Type	Cable count
USB-A to USB-C charging/data cable	1

Source14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026

BSteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless

Type	Cable count
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Box content: USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable.

Extra skates includediAn extra usable skate set is supplied separately from installed skates, including an alternative dot set. Factory protective film is not a spare skate.

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no extra skates.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

Grip tape

No14Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/corsair-darkstar-wireless/2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Complete package list no separate grip tape.

No1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Not in the maker box content list.

Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026

Spec sheet

d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdf15Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/66d4673c-47f2-5d01-9769-94f52774a5aa.pdfRead 23 October 2026

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Manual

cwsmgmt.corsair.com/documents/WW_DARKSTAR_RGB_WIRELESS_WEB_QSG_AB.pdf1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

0 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/ca/en/p/gaming-mouse/ch-931a011-na/darkstar-wireless-rgb-mmo-gaming-mouse-ch-931a011-naRead 23 October 2026

2years3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: Warranty two years. Market not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all mice.