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LIGHTning Fast

The Aerox family is optimized to get the fastest swipes, so you beat the competition to the trigger. When milliseconds count, speed matters.

A lineup of Aerox mice featuring the Aerox 5, 5 Wireless, and 9 Wireless.

Ultra-Lightweight

State-of-the-art engineering gave rise to the Aerox Family, built for cutting-edge agility and versatility.

AquaBarrier™ Protection

IP54-rated AquaBarrier™ shields interior circuitry from dust, dirt and water so you can focus on the game.

TrueMove Air Sensor

Next-gen sensors featuring 1-to-1 tracking for unrivaled precision and control.

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Aerox 9 Wireless
$189.99 MSRP $189.99
  • Ultra lightweight 89g 18-button MMO/MOBA mouse design 
  • 180-hour battery life and fast charging
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
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Aerox 5 Wireless
$169.99 MSRP $169.99
  • Ultra lightweight 74g 9-button design  
  • 180-hour battery life and fast charging
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
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Aerox 5
$99.99 MSRP $99.99
  • Ultra lightweight 66g 9-button mouse design
  • TrueMove Air precision optical sensor
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
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Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) Onyx
$119.99 MSRP $119.99
  • Dazzling 3-zone RGB design
  • Ultra lightweight 68g gaming mouse
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
Available in 3 colors
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Aerox 3 2022 Edition Onyx
$69.99 MSRP $69.99
  • Dazzling 3-zone RGB design
  • Ultra lightweight 59g gaming mouse
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
Available in 2 colors
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Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) Snow
$119.99 MSRP $119.99
  • Dazzling 3-zone RGB design
  • Ultra lightweight 68g gaming mouse
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
Available in 3 colors
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Aerox 3 2022 Edition Snow
$69.99 MSRP $69.99
  • Dazzling 3-zone RGB design
  • Ultra lightweight 59g gaming mouse
  • AquaBarrier™ for 360° protection
Available in 2 colors
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Aerox Mouse Family

Features Aerox 3 2022 Edition Aerox 3 Wireless (2022) Aerox 5 Aerox 5 Wireless Aerox 9 Wireless
Price $69.99 With free shipping $119.99 With free shipping $99.99 With free shipping $169.99 With free shipping $189.99 With free shipping
Weight 59g 68g 66g 74g 89g
Water & Dust Resistance AquaBarrier™ IP 54 Rated AquaBarrier™ IP 54 Rated AquaBarrier™ IP 54 Rated AquaBarrier™ IP 54 Rated AquaBarrier™ IP 54 Rated
Buttons 6 6 9 9 18
Wireless - 2.4Ghz & Bluetooth - 2.4Ghz & Bluetooth 2.4Ghz & Bluetooth
Battery Life - Up to 200 hours - Up to 180 hours Up to 180 hours
Sensor Type TrueMove Core TrueMove Air TrueMove Air TrueMove Air ​ TrueMove Air
CPI Range 8,500 CPI​ 18,000 CPI​ 18,000 CPI​ 18,000 CPI​ 18,000 CPI​
Switch Type Golden Micro IP54 Switch​ Golden Micro IP54 Switch​ Golden Micro IP54 Switch​ Golden Micro IP54 Switch​ Golden Micro IP54 Switch​
Switch Rating 80 Million​ 80 Million​ 80 Million​ 80 Million​ 80 Million​
RGB Zones 3 3 3 3 3
Glide Skates 100% Pure PTFE​ 100% Pure PTFE​ 100% Pure PTFE​ 100% Pure PTFE​ 100% Pure PTFE​
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