SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

Others/Mice & Keyboards by stefan @ 2022-05-20

Right after setting up the CPI and button settings to our preference, we fired up multiple titles such as Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy, SWTOR, GTA V and Space Punks; due to the low weight, the mouse is easy to work with, while the comfortable shape and high-end sensor do really make a good combination. If you need to react fast, Aerox 5 Wireless has your back and the two side buttons are easy to work with; the third button near the top needs a bit of a learning curve though and can be mapped with two different functions.

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A Closer Look Part II

The USB-C adapter allows the user to move the WiFi dongle away from the computer, to avoid interference; this aspect also helps with increasing the WiFi range:

 

 

 

The USB-C ports are available on both sides:

 

 

 

 

On the bottom area we do have a small rubber foot:

 

 

 

The WiFi dongle is Quantum Wireless 2.0 enabled, meaning that the data transmission is very efficient, the over-the-air handshake algorithm protocol confirms 100% that the signal is sent and received up to 20% faster, which allows channel switching before data loss occurs:

 

 

 

It also comes with a subtle SteelSeries logo:

 

 

 

On the opposite side, we will note the product ID numbers, but also the code names and the power rating:

 

 

 

Given its dimensions (128.8mm x 68.2mm x 42.1mm), we can categorize it as a medium-sized mouse, and we found it ideal for palm and claw grips, depending on preference and hand size. The holed shell does help with bringing down weight with about 20g and this couples with the new battery which is 14g lighter and the ultra-thin PCB. Even if we are talking about an ultra-thin and light PCB, it is also IP54 rated to gain protection against dirt, oil, dust, or debris:

 

 

 

In the front, we do have the left/right triggers but also the scroll wheel. The rubberized scroll wheel is not RGB-enabled and on the left trigger we will note a subtle SteelSeries logo; the SteelSeries mechanical switches are rated for 80 million actuations:

 

 

 

On the top we will note the CPI selector button:

 

 

 

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