SteelSeries Aerox 9
Gaming Mice

Aerox 9

SteelSeries

Released Aug 31, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 9, 2026

SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse in the Gaming Mice category. The SteelSeries Aerox 9 scores 83/100 based on 20 expert reviews in the gaming mice category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamesmea, Pocket-lint, Zdnet, and Pcworld.

Critic Score

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83

based on 20 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Lightweight design(15)
  • Tilt-click scroll wheel(8)
  • Long battery life (180 hours)(7)
  • Comfortable fit(6)
  • Ip54 water resistance(5)

Cons

  • Expensive(10)
  • Unintuitive side buttons(6)
  • Not as light as top esports mice(3)

20 Expert Reviews

95

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 wireless gaming mouse features a lightweight honeycomb design, 18 programmable buttons, TrueMove Air sensor, and excellent battery life, making it ideal for MMO and MOBA gamers...

90
Aug 15, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 is a great option for MMO and MOBA gamers, but FPS players may well struggle with the button layout.

90
May 11, 2022

SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless review: The best MMO/MOBA mouse you can buy

90
May 16, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is lightweight and quick, and includes plenty of customizable options for serious MMO/MOBA gamers.

90
Apr 15, 2022

The Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless is a technical achievement as the first ultra-lightweight MMO/MOBA gaming mouse with 12 programmable buttons and excellent ergonomics.

85
Apr 12, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse delivers impressive specs and features with its lightweight design, extensive customization options, and long battery life, making it a strong contender f...

85
Jul 29, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is a killer mouse for those who need all of the buttons, offering excellent utility for MMO/MOBA players and creative professionals despite its high price.

85
Jun 26, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Mouse offers a lightweight design with 12 programmable buttons ideal for MMO and MOBA players.

85
May 29, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse is a definite weapon to have on the battlefield, reliable, light, and looking super killer within your setup.

85
May 30, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 is a high-performance wireless gaming mouse with excellent battery life and precision, though its 18 programmable buttons may take time to master.

85
Apr 12, 2022

The Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless gaming mouse offers 18 customizable buttons and excellent features for MMO/MOBA players.

82
Mar 2, 2025

A great shape and accurate performance make this a very comfortable mouse to use in a palm grip, things can get a little sore on the fingertips though if you play with a claw grip.

82
Sep 1, 2021

SteelSeries' Aerox 5 and 9 Wireless Mice are superb pieces of tech overall, offering great features and creature comforts.

82
Jun 17, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse offers a nice experience with its low weight, extra buttons, and smooth PTFE feet for gaming.

82
Apr 12, 2022

SteelSeries Aerox 5 and 9 Wireless blend lightweight wireless performance with added utility thanks to additional buttons on the left side of the mice.

82
Jul 15, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is a lightweight, feature-rich MMO/MOBA gaming mouse with 18 programmable buttons, though its button layout and battery claims have some drawbacks.

78
May 3, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is an exceptional mouse with excellent sensitivity and tracking, though its MMO buttons may be impractical for some users.

70
Oct 21, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless neatly blends MMO and esports mouse conventions, but a few snags keep it from greatness.

65
May 6, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless tries to combine a honeycomb design with MMO gaming mouse functionality, but doesn't quite succeed at either.

65
Aug 23, 2022

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless features the TrueMove Air sensor with up to 18,000 CPI but suffers from poor CPI accuracy, noticeable motion delay at higher settings, and jitter issues.