SteelSeries Aerox 3
Gaming Mice

Aerox 3

SteelSeries

Released Oct 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Mar 9, 2026

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse in the Gaming Mice category. The SteelSeries Aerox 3 scores 81/100 based on 21 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamingtrend, Ign, Nichegamer, and Well-played.

Critic Score

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81

based on 21 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight design(16)
  • Excellent rgb lighting(8)
  • Excellent battery life(6)
  • Incredibly comfortable(5)
  • Water-resistant ip54 rating(4)

Cons

  • High price point(4)
  • Spongy side buttons(4)
  • No dongle storage(3)

21 Expert Reviews

95
May 7, 2025

SteelSeries Aerox 3 wireless gaming mouse makes things easy with its budget-friendly price, comfort, precision, and excellent customization options.

90
Nov 8, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a stylish, ultra-lightweight gaming mouse with excellent battery life, fast charging, and impressive performance that addresses common wireless mouse issues.

90
May 6, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 is one of my favorite mice that I can't stop using and offers every bit of performance it can from the $109.99 price tag.

87
Nov 3, 2020

The Aerox 3 has opened my eyes in a bigger way than the first time I saw Jim Hawkins in Treasure Planet.

86
Dec 22, 2021

Simply put, the AEROX 3 gaming mouse is an excellent mouse and surpassed all my expectations.

85

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a lightweight, well-designed gaming mouse with excellent battery life and versatile connectivity options.

85
Sep 16, 2021

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is one of the best wireless gaming mice you can find, offering a lightweight perforated design, dual-wireless connectivity, and stellar performance despite some issues...

85
Aug 26, 2025

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a featherweight gaming mouse that delivers excellent performance, impressive battery life, and durable build quality without compromising on features.

85
Feb 6, 2026

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is an ultra-lightweight mouse that delivers all the necessary features, has a compact form that is easy to grip with tons of customization options.

85
Mar 8, 2021

This is a very beautiful device that satisfies even the most demanding consumer.

85
Oct 29, 2020

SteelSeries Aerox 3 and Aerox 3 Wireless are the first gaming mice to receive an IP54 rating, offering water-resistance despite their open mesh design.

85

The Steelseries Aerox 3 Wireless mouse has light weight, airflow, fancy lights, and solid construction in a single package.

83
Oct 19, 2023

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless impressed us with its ultralight construction and delivers a competitive gaming experience with very few compromises.

75

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 is a well-built and sturdy gaming mouse with a lightweight design, but rivals have more advanced sensors.

75
Nov 27, 2020

If you're a fan of lightweight gaming mice then you will want to check out our comparison review of SteelSeries' Aerox 3 and Aerox 3 Wireless gaming mice.

75
Oct 29, 2021

This 2021 update has real improvements

75

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 wireless mouse nails the basics and offers extensive customization, but its high price and battery life concerns make it more of a 'must-consider' than a 'must-buy.'

75
Feb 26, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 2022 Mouse review covers the ultralight iteration in snow white, noting similarities to the previous wireless version with some changes.

72
Jan 31, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a solid wireless gaming mouse with a lightweight design and USB-C charging, but its high price, stiff buttons, and disappointing battery life hold it back.

72
Feb 8, 2021

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless features the TrueMove Air sensor with no smoothing across its entire CPI range, but suffers from significant CPI deviation and high jitter at higher sensitivity settin...

58
Feb 7, 2024

The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless has a brilliant lightweight build but is severely held back by connectivity issues, software problems, and disappointing battery life.