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SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

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Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2

Released 7 April 2026.3Press releasesteelseries.com/press/161-steelseries-unveils-4k-fast-in-the-aerox-3-wireless-gen-2-series-miceRead 30 September 2026Official launch release: available worldwide 7 April 2026. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Mouse weight (claimed)
68g
Marketed sensor name
TrueMove 26K
Maximum configurable DPI
26,000DPI
Max polling rate
4,000Hz

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General

Series
Not available
Model numbers
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
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
Announced
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 pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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)
€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.
Markets
Not available
Colours
Shadow, Ghost, Magenta Haze1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Mouse type
Standard1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Shape

Body shape
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 class
Not available
Recommended grips
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 size
Not available
Hump position
Not available
Thumb rest
Not available
Ring or pinky finger rest
Not available
Upper shell
Perforated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Swappable parts
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
Maximum added weight
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
Trackball diameter
Not available
Trackball position
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Mouse body dimensions
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 width
Not available
Mouse weight (claimed)
68g(2.4 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Box dimensions
Not available
Packed weight
Not available

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
TrueMove 26K1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Published sensor brand
SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Published as 'SteelSeries TrueMove Optical Sensor'
Physical sensor part number
Not available
Sensor type
Optical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Maximum configurable DPI
26,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Minimum configurable DPI
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 step
100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Maximum DPI stages
51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Onboard memory saves 5 sensitivity levels
Default DPI presets
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
Not available
Tracking speed (claimed)
400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Sensor spec: 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Lift-off distance settings
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
Not available
Surface calibration
Not available
Motion Sync
Not available
Angle snapping
Not available
Ripple control
Not available
Tracks on glass
Not available
Sensor position
Not available

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz1,000Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
2.4 GHz2,000Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
2.4 GHz4,000Included USB-C 2.4GHz 4K wireless dongle
USB (wired)125Not available
USB (wired)1,000Not 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
4,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
1,000Hz
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
4,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Claimed click latency
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
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
DPI deviation (measured)
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)
Not available
Main click force (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
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)
Not available
Hand size fit
Not available

Switches

Main switch type
Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Published main-switch brand
SteelSeries1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries mechanical switches
Main switch model
Not available
Main switch rated life
80million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Hot-swap main switches
Not available
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Separate main buttons
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
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Not available
Scroll encoder
Not available

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Programmable buttons
61Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Side buttons
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
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 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
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 button
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 button
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 button
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
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 switch
None2Measurementrtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026No free scrolling mode, so no mode switch
Separate thumb wheel
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
Not available

Build

Shell material
ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026Core construction ABS plastic. Back cover transparent per colour
Surface finish
Not available
Installed feet material
Virgin PTFE1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026100% Virgin Grade PTFE
Installed skate pieces
Not available
Feet shape
Not available
Feet thickness
Not available

Cable

Cable
Not available
Cable length
1.8m1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Detachable cable
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Port on mouse
USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Cable host plug
USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Wireless technology
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.
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Switchable host devices
Not available
Device switching
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 connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Receiver storage in mouse
Not available
Receiver extender included
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 shared
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Basic mouse OS support
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
Consoles
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

Battery type
Li-ion6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide regulatory Accessories Information: Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery, model PL4025351.
Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
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 battery
Not available
Battery life by mode (claimed)
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Lighting during claimClaimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz1,000Off120
2.4 GHz4,000Off35
BluetoothNot availableOff200
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)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
200h
Battery life at 1000 Hz
120h
Battery life on Bluetooth
200h
Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Full charge time
Not available
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Charging system compatibility
Not available
Charging dock included
Not available
Battery indicator
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

Decorative RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Decorative lighting zones
31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Lighting sync
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
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

Software
SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Configuration software platforms
Windows1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026SteelSeries GG requires Windows 10 and above
Onboard memory
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
Yes6Owner's manualsteelseries.com/product-information-guidesRead 30 September 2026Official guide printed p 3: GG supports macro programming.
Macros stored onboard
Not available
Button remapping
Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Per-app profiles
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available

In the box

In the box
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
TypeCable count
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable1
Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-3-wireless-gen-2Read 30 September 2026
Extra skates included
Not available
Grip tape
Not available

Warranty

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

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Model numberGTINColours
627175707119066266Shadow
627155707119066228Ghost
627165707119066242Magenta Haze

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