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
Independent publication05/2025

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

90
Major publication11/2022

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
Independent publication05/2022

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
Independent publication11/2020

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

86
Independent publication12/2021

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

85
Independent publication

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

85
Established publication09/2021

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
Major publication08/2025

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
Independent publication02/2026

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
Independent publication03/2021

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

85
Major publication10/2020

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
Independent publication

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

83
Independent publication10/2023

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

75
Major publication

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

75
Established publication11/2020

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
Independent publication10/2021

This 2021 update has real improvements

75
Established publication

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
Independent publication02/2022

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
Major publication01/2022

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
Established publication02/2021

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
Independent publication02/2024

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