Even the ring surrounding the sensor, each one features rounded edges that slide perfectly over even the roughest control-focused mousepads. Measurements with two decimals have been taken with a caliper, while those with one decimal have been taken with a ruler. After the ire caused by the generally awful feet on the original Aerox 3 mentioned above, it's almost comical how good the feet on this mouse are. So if the Aerox 5 sounds like what you're looking for, make sure to check out our list of SteelSeries promo codes before making your purchase. Pay in 3 is a form of credit, may not be suitable for everyone and use may affect your credit score.

This combination gives you plenty of options for positioning the receiver for the mouse, meaning you can combat any potential latency by optimising the receiver's location to the mouse. Also, when you turn on or wake up your mouse from a sleep state, the RGB lighting will flash either red, yellow, or green to indicate the remaining battery level. Alongside the existing and somewhat polarizing Aerox 3, they launched the MMO-focused Aerox 9 Wireless and the “multi-genre” Aerox 5 in both wired and wireless variants.

Overall, this mouse looks very similar in style to other mice in the SteelSeries Aerox lineup and is visually identical to the wired version of the SteelSeries Aerox 5. The B4 and B5 main side buttons are far too small and narrow, and they are ridged, making them hard to find and actively uncomfortable to press. The software is a convoluted confusing mess - why are there illumination settings but also a Prism section - it took me forever to figure out how to get the reactive RGB (i. If you’re not interested in tweaking CPI or illumination settings, you could quite happily use the Aerox 5 without ever downloading the app.

This layout helps balance the workload between your left and right hand so you can react faster, play better, and move quicker in any game you play. Nothing holds you back, as our all-new lightweight microfiber mesh cable reduces drag, letting you hit that crucial shot. That’s supposed to be a boon, letting you move it about to whatever position you’d like and find a sweet spot that minimises latency. I'm not going to be going on sweet high skill kill sprees anytime soon, but I have a chance of actually trying for them.Shape feels excellent (22x11 hands) - it's essentially a slightly revised/more comfortable version of the Rival 600 with a thumb indent. From this position, the two main mouse buttons, scroll wheel, DPI adjuster and most of the side buttons are easily in reach. Instantly execute game-winning actions with a 5-button side panel, including a custom-built up/down flick switch.

Choose from millions of colors and effects from reactive lighting to interactive light shows that bring RGB to the next level. The SteelSeries Aerox 5’s main gimmick is its lightweight build, so those who like mice that feel almost hollow will be very pleased. On the other hand, the Aerox 5 Wireless has a right-handed shape and more buttons, making it better suited for a variety of gaming genres.This middling weight mouse allows SteelSeries to limit the mouse's perforations to its back shell and part of its main buttons. You can find her fictional chill out ambient far future sci-fi radio show/album/listening experience podcast right here. Our honeycomb shell reduces weight by up to 20g while maintaining strength and durability for the most intense gaming sessions.