Aerox 5
SteelSeriesReleased Apr 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Sep 17, 2026
Lightweight and comfortable gaming mouse with programmable buttons and long battery life. The SteelSeries Aerox 5 scores 82/100 based on 24 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamesmea, PCWorld, Well-played, and Macsources.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 24 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 50 (ZDNET) to 94 (Gamesmea) — a 44-point spread. Gamesmea tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 24 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Lightweight design(17)
- Comfortable fit(13)
- Long battery life(13)
- Premium build quality(9)
- Programmable buttons(9)
Cons
- High price(12)
- Noisy scroll wheel(4)
- No left-handed model(3)
24 Publication Reviews
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is highly praised for its lightweight, durable design and strong technical performance in both wired and wireless configurations.
Publisher score: 9.4
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The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is lightweight and quick, and includes plenty of customizable options for serious MMO/MOBA gamers.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 wired mouse sits atop the pinnacle of form and function, comfortably attuned for just about every situation and at an affordable price.
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The Aerox 5 Wireless combines premium construction, dependable wireless stability, and excellent battery performance into a mouse that feels equally at home in competitive gaming sessions and daily pr...
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is a fantastic addition to the range of SteelSeries mice, and one that we love for a number of reasons.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is another fine entry in the SteelSeries line of gaming mice, offering high performance, tons of customizable features, and a lightweight design that fits your grip ty...
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is a lightweight, high-performance mouse that feels just as comfortable in competitive gaming sessions as it does in everyday use.
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The Steelseries Aerox 5 comes as loaded with features as it is its price tag.
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The Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless and Aerox 5 mice are both exceptional devices with lightweight lattice designs that offer comfort and accuracy.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless and Aerox 9 Wireless are solid additions to the Aerox family, offering ultra-lightweight designs and excellent performance.
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The Steelseries Aerox 5 Wireless gaming mouse is a fantastic device, and one of the best gaming mice you can own.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Mouse is an impressive device that's comfortable to use, responsive, and light.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless features excellent build quality with solid construction, high-quality buttons, and a well-designed internal PCB, though disassembly is notably difficult.
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The Aerox 5 Wireless is marketed as a lightweight multi-genre gaming mouse with TrueMove Air sensor, dual connectivity, and long battery life.
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SteelSeriex Aerox 5 Wireless is a good all-around wireless gaming mouse for Claw and Palm grip gamers with 5 extra action side buttons that you can program to be used in different games.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 wireless offers excellent battery life, lightweight design, and reliable wireless connectivity, making it a worthwhile upgrade despite its high price.
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The new Steelseries Aerox 5 Wireless gaming mouse is as gamery as a mouse can get.
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SteelSeries' Aerox 5 and 9 Wireless Mice are superb pieces of tech overall, offering great features and creature comforts despite their high price.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 wireless mouse improves on its predecessor with additional programmable buttons and maintains its lightweight design, but the $139.99 price tag is hard to justify.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is a lightweight gaming mouse with wireless connectivity and an ergonomic design.
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 is a very good mouse, offering a great level of versatility thanks to the nine customizable buttons on a lightweight case, which makes the mouse appealing to both casual and co...
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The SteelSeries Aerox 5 wireless mouse has a great feel to it thanks to its lightweight body, smooth sliding action, and responsive buttons.
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