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Aerox 5 Wireless
Released April 2022.2Press releasesteelseries.com/press/112-steelseries-unveils-lightest-multi-genre-and-mmomoba-mice-planetRead 11 October 2026Release dated 12 April 2022 says the mouse is available at SteelSeries.com and retailers. TechPowerUp published its review on 12 August 2022. Last checked 11 October 2026.
- Mouse weight (claimed)
- 74g
- Marketed sensor name
- TrueMove Air
- Maximum configurable DPI
- 18,000DPI
- Max polling rate
- 1,000Hz
96 of 154 fields known.
General
- GTIN / EAN
- 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.
- Announced
- 12 April 20222Press releasesteelseries.com/press/112-steelseries-unveils-lightest-multi-genre-and-mmomoba-mice-planetRead 11 October 2026Dateline Chicago, 12 April 2022.
- Status
- Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Listed as in stock on the maker store on 2026-10-11.
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $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)
- €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.
- Markets
- Not available
Shape
- Body shape
- 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 class
- Not available
- Recommended grips
- 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 size
- Not available
- Thumb rest
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb rest No.
- Ring or pinky finger rest
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Ring finger rest No.
- Upper shell
- Perforated1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Page text describes a honeycomb perforated shell that cuts weight.
- 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
- 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.
- Mouse weight (claimed)
- 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
- Not available
- Packed weight
- Not available
Sensor
- Marketed sensor name
- TrueMove Air1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Published sensor brand
- 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 number
- 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.
- Maximum configurable DPI
- 18,000DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 100 to 18,000 in 100 CPI increments.
- Minimum configurable DPI
- 100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- DPI adjustment step
- 100DPI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Default DPI presets
- 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
- Not available
- Tracking speed (claimed)
- 400IPS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 400 IPS on SteelSeries QcK surfaces.
- Tracking acceleration (claimed)
- 40G1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 40G. Hardware acceleration is none.
- Lift-off distance settings
- Not available
- Separate lift and landing distance
- Not available
- Surface calibration
- Not available
- Motion Sync
- Not available
- Angle snapping
- Toggleable8Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/6.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: Engine offers angle snapping on or off.
- Ripple control
- Not available
- Tracks on glass
- Not available
Performance
- Documented polling rates by connection
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
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (wired)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
- 1,000Hz
- Polling rate (Bluetooth)
- 125Hz
- Claimed click latency
- Not available
- Adjustable debounce
- Not available
- Minimum debounce
- Not available
Measured
- Latency per connection (measured)
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 - DPI deviation (measured)
- Not available
- Lift-off distance (measured)
- Not available
- Main click force (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- 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)
- Not available
- Hand size fit
- Not available
Switches
- Main switch type
- Mechanical1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: SteelSeries mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks.
- Published main-switch brand
- 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
- 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 life
- 80million1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: rated for 80 million clicks.
- Hot-swap main switches
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Hot-swap switches No.
- Adjustable click actuation
- Not available
- Separate main buttons
- 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
- Not available
- Middle click switch
- Not available
Buttons and scroll wheel
- Physical button inputs
- 91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table: 9 buttons. Description: 9 programmable buttons with a 5-button side panel that includes an up/down flick switch.
- Programmable buttons
- 91Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- DPI button position
- Top6Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/4.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer: the CPI button is at the top of the mouse.
- Profile button
- Not available
- Dedicated DPI-shift button
- Not available
- Dedicated gesture button
- Not available
- Scroll wheel
- 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 switch
- Not available
- Separate thumb wheel
- No9Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 11 October 2026Exact-model entry: Thumb wheel No, side tilt No.
- Scroll wheel material
- Not available
Build
- Shell material
- ABS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Core Construction: ABS Plastic.
- Surface finish
- Matte1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Spec table Back Cover Material: Black Matte Finish.
- Installed feet material
- 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 pieces
- Not available
- Feet shape
- Not available
- Feet thickness
- Not available
Cable
- Cable length
- 2.05m4Measurementtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wireless/2.htmlRead 11 October 2026Reviewer states the cable is 2.05 m long.
- Detachable cable
- 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.
- Cable host plug
- USB-A1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
Connectivity
- Connections
- 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
- Quantum 2.0 Wireless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
- Not available
- Switchable host devices
- Not available
- Device switching
- Not available
- Receiver host connector
- USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026Box content lists a USB Type-C Dongle.
- Receiver storage in 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 included
- Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Receiver pairing shared
- Not available
- Wireless range
- Not available
- Basic mouse OS support
- 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.
Battery
- Battery type
- Not available
- Disposable battery count
- Not available
- Battery capacity
- Not available
- User-replaceable battery
- Not available
- Battery life by mode (claimed)
Connection Claimed runtime (h) 2.4 GHz 80 Bluetooth 180 - Battery life (up to)
- Not available
- Battery life (normal use)
- Not available
- Longest battery life
- 180h
- Battery life at 1000 Hz
- Not available
- Battery life on Bluetooth
- 180h
- Full charge time
- Not available
- Quick charge
- 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 charging
- Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026FAQ: the included cable also allows playing while charging.
- Charging system compatibility
- Not available
Lighting
Software
- Software
- SteelSeries GG1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Configuration software platforms
- 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 profiles
- Not available
- Macros stored onboard
- Not available
In the box
- In the box
- 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
Type Cable count USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Data/Charging Cable 1
Links
- Product page
- steelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5Read 11 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- Not available
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- 2years3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/steelseries-aerox-5-wirelessRead 11 October 2026Specifications table: Warranty two years. Market not named.
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Sources
We read 11 sources for this mouse. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-mice/aerox-5
- Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compare
- Maker product pagetechblog.steelseries.com/2023/05/31/GG-notes-39.0.0.html
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