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General

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Series

G Series1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Product page and navigation file the mouse under G Series.

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

G3-Z1, G3-A11Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026SKU G3-Z1 is Black (Carbon Fiber) and G3-A1 is Frosted Gray.

62717, 62715, 627161Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries product ids per colour: 62717 Shadow, 62715 Ghost, 62716 Magenta Haze

GTIN / EAN

4894979051158, 48952488903002Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouse.jsonRead 14 October 2026Store barcode per SKU: G3-Z1 4894979051158 and G3-A1 4895248890300.

5707119066266, 5707119066228, 5707119066242, 810164142542, 810164142528, 8101641425351Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026EAN-13 and UPC-12 per colour from the store data. UPC: 810164142542 Shadow, 810164142528 Ghost, 810164142535 Magenta Haze

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

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7 April 20263Press releasesteelseries.com/press/161-steelseries-unveils-4k-fast-in-the-aerox-3-wireless-gen-2-series-miceRead 30 September 2026Official launch release dateline Chicago 7 April 2026.

Status

Available1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

$84.991Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Keychron US store price in USD, excluding tax: $109.99 for the Black (Carbon Fiber) SKU and from $84.99 for the Frosted Gray SKU. Matches the prices in the launch report.

$109.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/161-steelseries-unveils-4k-fast-in-the-aerox-3-wireless-gen-2-series-miceRead 30 September 2026Official release MSRP list: Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 US$109.99.

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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€109.993Press releasesteelseries.com/press/161-steelseries-unveils-4k-fast-in-the-aerox-3-wireless-gen-2-series-miceRead 30 September 2026Official release MSRP list: Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 EMEA€109.99.

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 (Carbon Fiber), Frosted Gray1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

Shadow, Ghost, Magenta Haze1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Keychron lists the mouse in its G Series of mice. The page text says it suits work, gaming or anything else.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Mouse type

Standard1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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 body1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page says its symmetrical shape offers ergonomic design. The side buttons are on the left wall only.

Symmetrical body4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/44276616901389-What-grip-style-do-you-recommend-for-the-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official FAQ explicitly says symmetrical body with side buttons on the left. Product spec “Ergonomic, Right-Handed” describes intended hand, not body asymmetry.

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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Claw, Fingertip4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/44276616901389-What-grip-style-do-you-recommend-for-the-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official FAQ recommends claw and fingertip. Palm is possible but maker recommends another model for that grip.

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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Thumb rest

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Ring or pinky finger rest

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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-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

Length120Maximum width63Maximum height38.3mm(4.7 × 2.5 × 1.5 in)3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mouse specification page lists size 120*63*38.3 mm.

Length120.55Maximum width67.03Maximum height37.98mm(4.7 × 2.6 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Width 57.91 mm at the front, 67.03 mm at the back. Height 21.53 mm at the front, 37.98 mm at the back

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

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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.

44g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page lists 44 g / 0.10 lbs for both colours. The manual lists 44 +/- 3 g.

68g(2.4 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Box dimensions

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

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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.

PixArt 39501Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page lists the sensor as PixArt 3950.

TrueMove 26K1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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.

PixArt1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Published as 'SteelSeries TrueMove Optical Sensor'

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.

PAW39504Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/joao-silva/keychron-launches-44g-g3-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launch report of 16 April 2026 names the PixArt PAW3950 sensor, listed by Keychron as PixArt 3950.

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Sensor type

Optical1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page calls the mouse a Wireless Optical Mouse.

Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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.

30,000DPI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison lists 100 - 30000 DPI (CPI) range for both colours.

26,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

100DPI1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

50DPI6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official English guide printed p 9, Change DPI: 50–26000 DPI. Maker shop tab says 100, so guide is preferred.

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

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100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

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51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Onboard memory saves 5 sensitivity levels

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

400, 800, 1,600, 3,200, 5,000DPI3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026DPI indicator page: white 400, green 800, blue 1600 (default), yellow 3200, red 5000. Settings above 5000 need the mouse driver.

400, 800, 1,600, 2,400, 3,200DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

750IPS1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison lists up to 750 IPS.

400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Sensor spec: 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.

50G4Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/joao-silva/keychron-launches-44g-g3-wireless-gaming-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launch report lists up to 50G acceleration. Keychron does not state it.

40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

0.7, 1, 2mm1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison lists Lift Off Distance 0.7 mm / 1.0 mm / 2.0 mm.

1, 2mm5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/44828832007181-Can-I-customize-the-LOD-on-my-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official support lists exactly two selectable LOD settings: 1 mm and 2 mm.

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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Ripple control

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Tracks on glass

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison lists Tracks On Glass.

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Sensor position

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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.

AKeychron G3 Ultra Light

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	500	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available
USB (wired)	2,000	Not available
USB (wired)	4,000	Not available
USB (wired)	8,000	Not available
2.4 GHz	125	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz	500	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz	2,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz	4,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
2.4 GHz	8,000	Included Type-A 2.4 GHz receiver
Bluetooth	125	Not available

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Report Rate table: 125 Hz works over 2.4G, Bluetooth and wired. 500, 1000 (default), 2000, 4000 and 8000 Hz work over 2.4G and wired. Switched by backward button plus middle wheel, or in the driver.

BSteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

Data connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz	1,000	Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	2,000	Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
2.4 GHz	4,000	Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
USB (wired)	125	Not available
USB (wired)	1,000	Not available

Source6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide printed pp 8–9: wireless default 1000, up to 4000, explicit 2000-or-more footnote. Wired default 1000, adjustable 125–1000. Intermediate rates not individually documented are not inferred.

Max polling rate

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

4,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (wired)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

1,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (2.4 GHz)

8,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

4,000Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

Polling rate (Bluetooth)

125Hz=CalculatedFrom Documented polling rates by connection

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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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1.2ms1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Feature image text says '1.2 ms clicks'. The headline says '<2 ms Click Latency'3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/161-steelseries-unveils-4k-fast-in-the-aerox-3-wireless-gen-2-series-miceRead 30 September 2026Maker claim 1.2 ms click response time at 4 K wireless. Not a reviewer measurement.

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.

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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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1.24%7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/SteelSeries-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2-gaming-mouse-and-QcK-Heavy-mousepad-review.1306790.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Published +1.24% at 2400 CPI, 1000 Hz and 2.4 GHz. MouseTester, 10 cm horizontal travel at a consistent but unquantified speed, average of three readings. Test surface and firmware are not identified. Other DPI and report-rate settings differ.

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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67.3g(2.4 oz)2Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Default weight, Shadow colour, test bench 1.5.2

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.

Mechanical5Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/keychron/g3Read 14 October 2026Public review text names Huano mechanical switches for the main buttons.

Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Huano1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries mechanical switches

Main switch model

Huano Micro Switch1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

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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.

120million1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison lists Huano Micro Switch (120 million clicks lifetime).

80million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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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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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Yes6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide printed pp 4–5 mouse overview shows separate left and right button plates.

Side switch model

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Middle click switch

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Scroll encoder type

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Scroll encoder

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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.

53Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Parts diagram lists left, right, middle wheel button, forward and backward buttons, plus a modes switch and indicator.

61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

55Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/keychron/g3Read 14 October 2026Public review text says all of the buttons can be reprogrammed in the configuration software.

61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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.

23Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

26Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official English control overview, printed pp 4–5. DPI button on top, two left thumb buttons, bottom wireless-mode slider.

Side buttons on

Left3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Left4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/44276616901389-What-grip-style-do-you-recommend-for-the-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official FAQ explicitly identifies left side buttons.

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

No3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026The manual switches DPI with forward button plus middle wheel. There is no separate DPI button.

Yes6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official English control overview, printed pp 4–5. DPI button on top, two left thumb buttons, bottom wireless-mode slider.

DPI button position

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Top6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official English control overview, printed pp 4–5. DPI button on top, two left thumb buttons, bottom wireless-mode slider.

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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No6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

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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No6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

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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No6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

Scroll wheel

Notched5Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/keychron/g3Read 14 October 2026Public review text says the scroll wheel has no free-scrolling mode and there are no left or right tilt inputs.

Notched8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/SteelSeries-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2-gaming-mouse-and-QcK-Heavy-mousepad-review.1306790.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewer describes accurate scrolling with defined steps.

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

None5Reviewrtings.com/mouse/reviews/keychron/g3Read 14 October 2026Public review text says the scroll wheel has no free-scrolling mode. Measured results on the page are behind the paywall and are not used.

None2Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026No free scrolling mode, so no mode switch

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

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No6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Complete exact-model control layout has one central scroll wheel and no separate thumb wheel or dedicated profile, gesture or DPI-shift control. Remappable software actions are excluded.

Scroll wheel material

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Build

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Shell material

ABS, Carbon fibre, PC1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Version comparison: G3 Frosted Gray is ABS + PC, G3 Black is ABS + Carbon Fiber. Page says the carbon fiber build is exclusive to the Black version.

ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Core construction ABS plastic. Back cover transparent per colour

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

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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-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026100% Virgin Grade PTFE

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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Cable length

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1.8m1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026The Type-C cable plugs into the mouse and is also used for charging.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wired mode uses the Type-C port on the mouse.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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, Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Wireless technology

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QUANTUM 4K WIRELESS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Official store product description explicitly calls the technology QUANTUM 4K WIRELESS.

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.

5.31Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page lists Bluetooth 5.3.

5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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

Switch3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026A three-position modes switch on the bottom selects wired, 2.4GHz or Bluetooth.

Switch6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official English control overview, printed pp 4–5. DPI button on top, two left thumb buttons, bottom wireless-mode slider.

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-A3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026In the box: Type-A Receiver and a Type-A to Type-C Adapter.

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Receiver storage in mouse

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page shows the 2.4 GHz receiver used with an extension adapter for desktops. The manual lists the Extension Adapter in the box.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Extension Adapter (USB-C to USB-C) in the box

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.

10m3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specification page: 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connection range approx 10 m of open space.

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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, Linux1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Gallery graphic says Supports All Systems with Linux, macOS and Windows icons. Chromebook, iOS and Android are not named.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Spec: Windows, Android, iOS. Store data compatibility list also names Mac

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

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PlayStation, Xbox1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. Not all features may be supported on console

Battery

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Battery type

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Li-ion6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide regulatory Accessories Information: Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, model PL4025351.

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.

500mAh1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

320mAh6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide regulatory Accessories Information: Rated Capacity 320 mAh, normal voltage 3.7 V.

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.

AKeychron G3 Ultra Light

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	8,000	37
2.4 GHz	1,000	140
Bluetooth	125	160

Source1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Page: up to 37 hours at 8K Hz and up to 140 hours at 1K Hz in 2.4 GHz mode, and up to 160 hours at 125 Hz in Bluetooth mode. The page does not state lighting.

BSteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)	Lighting during claim	Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz	1,000	Off	120
2.4 GHz	4,000	Off	35
Bluetooth	Not available	Off	200

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Published as 'Battery Life (RGB Off)'. Bluetooth polling rate not stated

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

160h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

200h=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.

140h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

120h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Battery life on Bluetooth

160h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

200h=CalculatedFrom Battery life by mode (claimed)

Charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

120min3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specification page: recharge time 2 hours.

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Quick charge

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Plugging in the cable switches the mouse to wired mode. The indicator shows charging in red while the cable is connected.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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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Battery indicator

LED3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026Mouse indicator: red slow blink for low power, red steady for charging, green steady when fully charged.

LED, Software6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide printed p 9: temporary lighting indicates battery and GG Engine displays battery status.

Lighting

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

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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

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31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Lighting sync

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Prism8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/SteelSeries-Aerox-3-Wireless-Gen-2-gaming-mouse-and-QcK-Heavy-mousepad-review.1306790.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Prism within SteelSeries GG configures lighting by zone.

DPI indicator

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LED1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026The RGB lighting briefly changes colour to show the DPI level

Software

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Software

Keychron Launcher1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 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.

Web1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Keychron Launcher is a web app. It needs a Chrome, Edge or Opera browser and a wired or 2.4G connection.

Windows1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries GG requires Windows 10 and above

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launcher section says the mouse provides 5 on-board memory profiles.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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

51Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launcher section says the mouse provides 5 on-board memory profiles.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launcher section says users can create dedicated macros.

Yes6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide printed p 3: GG supports macro programming.

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

Yes1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026Launcher section says users can modify keys and set shortcuts.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Per-app profiles

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

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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, Type-C Cable, Extension Adapter, Type-A Receiver, User Manual, Type-A to Type-C Adapter3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Mouse, USB-C 2.4GHz Wireless Dongle, USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable (5.9ft/1.8m), Extension Adapter (USB-C to USB-C), Product Information Guide1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Cables included

AKeychron G3 Ultra Light

Type	Cable count
USB Type-C cable	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

BSteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

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

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

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.

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Grip tape

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Links

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Product page

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouse1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-21Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

www.keychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouse1Maker product pagekeychron.com/products/keychron-g3-ultra-light-wireless-mouseRead 14 October 2026

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0059/0630/1017/files/Keychron_G3_Mouse_User_Manual.pdfRead 14 October 2026

steelseries.com/product-information-guides6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Select English and Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 in the official public product-guide download form. Exact guide downloaded 30 September 2026.

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.

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1year1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026US store: 12 months SteelSeries Limited Warranty

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