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General

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Series

X30001Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026HP names the family X3000. G3 is the third generation, which the name carries.

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.

683N7AA, 683N7AA#ABL, 683N8AA, 683N8AA#ABL, 683N9AA, 683N9AA#ABL1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Black listing: Mfr Part Number 683N7AA#ABL, sold by HP Inc. The maker's own Amazon page text.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/ww-en/2101115915/pdf/577D4AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026HP spec sheet of a Pavilion all-in-one lists HP X3000 Black G3 Wireless Mouse 683N7AA, X3000 Blue G3 683N8AA and X3000 Silver G3 683N9AA in its wireless mouse table. The #ABL forms come from the Amazon listings.

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

196548418312, 196548418329, 1965484183361Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Black listing: UPC 196548418312. The check digit is valid. Stock in the Channel lists the same number as EAN 0196548418312.2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y83NXW2Read 20 October 2026Blue listing: UPC 196548418329. The check digit is valid.3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0B3ZBBSW5Read 20 October 2026Silver listing: UPC 196548418336. The check digit is valid.

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.

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

Status

Available1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Amazon US and Staples listings were live on 20 Oct 2026. Staples lists it at 20.99 USD.

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.

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$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.

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€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.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Blue, Silver2Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y83NXW2Read 20 October 2026Blue model. Black is the base listing and Silver is a third listing.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)pcb.inc.hp.com/dc/api/spec-sheet/ww-en/2101115915/pdf/577D4AA.pdfRead 20 October 2026Black, Blue and Silver models in the HP table.

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

Segment

Travel1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker listing title says Travel-Friendly and the copy says sleek and portable. HP's distributor data files it under segment Home, which is not an option.

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

Mouse type

Standard1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026A conventional optical mouse with a scroll wheel. It is not a vertical mouse or a trackball.

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.

Symmetrical body1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous. Maker copy: left or right-handed control. The mouse has no side buttons, so the body shape is stored as symmetrical. PCNation also lists it as symmetrical.

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.

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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

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

Ring or pinky finger rest

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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.

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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.

Length94.8Maximum width57Maximum height39.1mm(3.7 × 2.2 × 1.5 in)5Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/HP-X3000-Black-G3-Wireless-Mouse/57120073Read 20 October 2026Mouse dimensions 3.73 in W x 2.24 in D x 1.54 in H, given as 94.8 x 57 x 39.1 mm. The source labels the front-to-rear length as width, so the figures are mapped by size to length 94.8, width 57 and height 39.1. Big Apple Buddy lists the same inches as 3.73 L x 2.24 W x 1.54 H. This is distributor data that carries the HP datasheet values for the Black model.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/JJG3J6FKG9Read 21 October 2026Specifications: Product Height 1.54 in, Length 3.73 in, Width 2.24 in. These are the same inches as the distributor data, which gives 94.8 x 57 x 39.1 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.

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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.

79.8g(2.8 oz)5Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/HP-X3000-Black-G3-Wireless-Mouse/57120073Read 20 October 2026Mouse weight 2.82 oz, rounded to 80 g in the source. Big Apple Buddy lists 79.8 g, so 79.8 is stored.6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026Weight 79.8 grams for the Jet Black model 683N7AA#ABL. Whether the AA battery is included in the weight is not stated.7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/JJG3J6FKG9Read 21 October 2026Specifications: Product Weight 79.8 grams. This matches the Big Apple Buddy figure. The page does not say whether the battery is included.

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

Width198Height53Depth139mm(7.8 × 2.1 × 5.5 in)5Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/HP-X3000-Black-G3-Wireless-Mouse/57120073Read 20 October 2026Package 7.8 in W x 5.47 in D x 2.09 in H, given as 198 x 139 x 53 mm. Stored as labelled. Single box only.

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

150g(5.3 oz)5Spec databaseus.stockinthechannel.com/Product/HP-X3000-Black-G3-Wireless-Mouse/57120073Read 20 October 2026Package weight 5.29 oz, given as 150 g.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Optical1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Movement Detection: Optical. Maker copy: 1600 dpi optical sensor with LED multi-surface technology.

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.

1,600DPI1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Mouse Maximum Sensitivity: 1600 dots per inch. Maker copy: 1600 dpi optical sensor. Stored as the only documented value.

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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

AHP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse

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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

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (wired)

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1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

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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

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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.

AHP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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

Scroll encoder

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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.

31Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Button Quantity: 3. Maker copy: 3-button navigation and integrated scroll wheel.

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.

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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.

06Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 20263 buttons in total: left, right and center click on the scroll wheel. No other button is listed, so no side buttons.

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

Side buttons on

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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.

No6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026The complete button list has no DPI button.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scroll wheel

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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.

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

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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

Plastic, polymer unspecified1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Materials and care: Enclosure Material Plastic. No polymer type is named.

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.

Glossy1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Materials and care: Finish Glossy. HP's feature text also says textured sides add grip, so only the main shell is glossy. The schema takes one value.

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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

None7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/JJG3J6FKG9Read 21 October 2026Specifications: Connection Type Wireless, Wireless Connectivity Radio Frequency, Mouse Power Source Battery-powered, Rechargeable Battery No. The listing shows no cable and no port. A mouse that runs on a disposable AA cell and links by 2.4 GHz has no mouse-side port.

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.

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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.

2.4 GHz1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: 2.4 GHz USB-A connectivity. Bluetooth is not supported (Staples spec table).

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

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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.

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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.

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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-A1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: 2.4 GHz USB-A connectivity with a USB nano receiver.

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

Receiver storage in mouse

Yes1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: the USB nano receiver stores inside the mouse.

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.

No6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026Box contents: mouse, 1 AA battery, 2.4 GHz micro receiver, Quick Start guide and warranty card. No extender is listed.

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.

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

9.144m1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Features and specs: Range 30.0 feet, converted exactly to 9.144 m. Newegg's seller copy of HP's feature text also says a range of up to 30 feet. A search excerpt for an unread listing gave 33 ft (10 m), which is not used. The maker gives no test conditions.

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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, macOS, ChromeOS1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Mac, Chrome. Stock in the Channel lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, macOS and ChromeOS.

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

AA1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: up to 15 months of use on a 1 AA battery.

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

11Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: 1 AA battery. The Amazon table for the Black listing says 2 AA batteries required, which contradicts the maker copy, PCNation and Big Apple Buddy. One AA is stored.

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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.

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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.

Yes6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026One AA battery, included and not rechargeable. A disposable cell is replaced by the user.

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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.

AHP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse

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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.

15months1Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B09Y8K2HJNRead 20 October 2026Maker copy: up to 15 months of use on a 1 AA battery. Maker footnote conditions were not readable.

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Longest battery life

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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

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Charging port

None6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026The battery is not rechargeable, so the mouse has no charging port.

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.

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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

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

Battery indicator

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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.

No7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/JJG3J6FKG9Read 21 October 2026Specifications: Lighting Type None. Model 683N7AA#ABL, SKU 6561968, sold by Best Buy.

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.

07Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/JJG3J6FKG9Read 21 October 2026Specifications: Lighting Type None, so no lighting zones.

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

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

DPI indicator

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Macros

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

Mouse, 1 AA battery, 2.4 GHz micro receiver, Quick Start guide, Warranty card6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026Box contents as listed by the retailer for the Jet Black model.

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

AHP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse

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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.

No6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026No spare skates in the listed box contents.

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

Grip tape

No6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 2026No grip tape in the listed box contents.

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

Links

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Product page

support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-mouse/21012672508Maker product pagesupport.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-x3000-g3-wireless-mouse/2101267250Read 20 October 2026HP support page for the product. The agent could not load it, so it backs only the link. Search results name the page as HP X3000 G3 Wireless Mouse.

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

Spec sheet

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Manual

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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

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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.

1year6Retailer pagebigapplebuddy.com/product/8/x3000-g3-wireless-optical-ambidextrous-mouse-wireless-jet-black/70315149Read 20 October 20261 year parts and 1 year labor. PCNation lists a 1 year limited warranty. The US term is stored.

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

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