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Aerox 5

  • Engineered 40% lighter than standard multi-genre mice with an ultra-lightweight 66g design.
  • Ergonomic 9-button programmable layout with 5 quick-action side buttons, including our unique up/down flick switch.
  • AquaBarrier™ technology is IP54-rated for water resistance and protection from dust, dirt, and more.
  • Versatile and ultra-lightweight, the perfect mouse for all Battle Royale, FPS, MOBA, and other fast-paced games.
  • Custom TrueMove Air precision optical sensor with true 1-to-1 tracking, 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration and tilt tracking.
  • Next-gen Golden Micro IP54 Switches with over 80M click durability.
  • Engineered 40% lighter than standard multi-genre mice with an ultra-lightweight 66g design.
  • Ergonomic 9-button programmable layout with 5 quick-action side buttons, including our unique up/down flick switch.
  • AquaBarrier™ technology is IP54-rated for water resistance and protection from dust, dirt, and more.
  • Versatile and ultra-lightweight, the perfect mouse for all Battle Royale, FPS, MOBA, and other fast-paced games.
  • Custom TrueMove Air precision optical sensor with true 1-to-1 tracking, 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration and tilt tracking.
  • Next-gen Golden Micro IP54 Switches with over 80M click durability.
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BEST GAMING MOUSE FOR VERSATILITY
Aerox 5

LIGHTning Fast

The Aerox 5 is optimized for the fastest swipes, so you beat the competition to the trigger. When milliseconds count, speed matters.

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An Aerox 5 mouse with light beaming from the body.

Ultra-Lightweight Multi-Genre Mouse

State-of-the-art engineering gave rise to the Aerox 5, making it 40% lighter than other multi-genre mice. Excel in any game you play with an ultra lightweight 66g build, optimized for unmatched agility.

An illustration showing the lightweight components of the Aerox 5 mouse.

Holey Shell

Our honeycomb shell reduces weight by up to 20g while maintaining strength and durability for the most intense gaming sessions.

Ultra-Thin PCB

Re-engineered electronics that boast a 50% slimmer circuit board while maintaining durability.

9 Programmable Buttons

The macros you need are at your fingertips, and so is victory. Instantly execute game-winning combinations with a 5-button side panel, including a custom-built up/down flick switch. Customize the Aerox 5 to your preferred method for glory.

Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Fire
2 – Scope
3 – Pings
4 – Cycle Profiles
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Kill Streak Reward
2 – Armor Plates
3 – Crouching
4 – Lethal
5 – Tactical
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Fire
2 – Scope
3 – Building Edit
4 – Cycle Profiles
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Stairs
2 – Wall
3 – Trap
4 – Repair/Upgrade
5 – Floor
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Left Click
2 – Right Click
3 – Health Potion
4 – Hearth Stone
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Time Sensitive Skill 1
2 – Main Skill 3
3 – Main Skill 4
4 – Time Sensitive Skill 2
5 – Mount
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Fire
2 – Scope
3 – Pings
4 – Cycle Profiles
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Primary Weapon 1
2 – Re-buy
3 – Grenade Cycle
4 – Crouching
5 – Push to Talk
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Left Click
2 – Right Click
3 – Recall
4 – Cycle Profiles
Aerox 5 mouse with various buttons labled.
1 – Summoner Spell 1
2 – Shop
3 – Alerts/Pings
4 – Summoner Spell 2
5 – Snap to Hero

AquaBarrier™ Feature

Forget the spills, focus on the win. The IP54-rated AquaBarrier™ protects the Aerox 5 from dust, dirt, oil, and debris so you can focus on the game. This barrier shields interior circuitry from virtually all types of environmental damage.

An Aerox 5 mouse with an invisible shield protecting it from incoming water splashing, to convey the waterproofing features.

TrueMove Air Sensor

Unrivaled precision with 1-to-1 tracking brings you absolute control. The groundbreaking sensor, co-developed with PixArt, features 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration and tilt tracking, making the mouse an extension of your hand to dominate in game.

An Aerox 5 mouse shown from beneath with a great view into the sensor and bottom glide skates of the mouse. Text with an arrow pointing to the sensor reads "Truemove Air".

100% Virgin Grade PTFE Glide Skates

Designed with 100% pure PTFE to provide the smoothest swipes and enhanced control for super-fast mouse movements.

An Aerox 5 mouse shown from beneath with a great view of the virgin grade PTFE glide skates.

SteelSeries Engine

Easily remap important keys and auto-launch your custom configs for each game you play. Engine offers an arsenal of different customizations, from RGB lighting to adjusting the mouse sensor CPI, and triggering lighting effects with in-game events from GameSense-enabled titles.

A mockup of SteelSeries GG software displaying customization settings for keybindings, polling rate, color, and CPI levels.

Detachable USB-C Super Mesh Cable

Nothing holds you back, as our all-new lightweight microfiber mesh cable reduces drag, letting you hit that crucial shot.

Brilliant PrismSync Lighting

Redesigned lighting provides 3 zones of 16.8 million beautifully crisp colors that can easily synchronize with other SteelSeries products. Choose from millions of colors and effects from reactive lighting to interactive light shows that bring RGB to the next level.

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Grip Styles & Dimensions

The right-handed shape of the Aerox 5 is designed for a player’s highest demand for lightweight precision and comfort using claw or palm grip styles.

  • A hand using the Aerox 5 mouse with a claw grip.
  • A hand using the Aerox 5 mouse with a claw grip.
  • A top-down view of the Aerox 5 mouse with dimensions near the scroll wheel and palm rest. From side to side near the scroll wheel, text reads "62.9 MM", from the middle "62.8 MM" and from the palm rest, text reads "68.2 MM".
  • Side view with dimensions for the Aerox 5 mouse: 42.1 MM from palm rest to base, 26.7 MM from scroll wheel to base, and 128.8 MM in total length.
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Specifications

Sensor

SteelSeries TrueMove Air

Sensor Type

Optical

CPI

100–18,000 in 100 CPI Increments

IPS

400, on SteelSeries QcK surfaces

Acceleration

40G

Polling Rate

1000Hz / 1 ms

Hardware Acceleration

None (Zero Hardware Acceleration)

Back Cover Material

Black Matte Finish

Core Construction

ABS Plastic

Shape

Ergonomic, Right-Handed

Grip Style

Palm or Claw

Number of Buttons

9

Switch Type

SteelSeries mechanical switches, rated for 80 million clicks

Illumination

3 RGB Zones

Weight

66g

Length

128.8mm / 5.07 inches

Width

62.8 mm / 2.47 inches (front), 68.2mm / 2.68 inches (back)

Height

26.7mm / 1.05 inches (front), 42.10mm / 1.65 inches (back)

Super Mesh Cable Length

2m / 6.56 ft

OS

Windows, Mac, Chromebook (ChromeOS), Xbox, and Linux. USB port required.

Software

SteelSeries GG, Windows 8.1 or newer, MacOS 10.13 or newer

Product Information Guide

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Aerox 5 Gaming Mouse

USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Cable

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Aerox Mouse Family

Features Aerox 3 2022 Edition Aerox 3 Wireless 2022 Edition Aerox 5 Aerox 5 Wireless Aerox 9 Wireless
Price $59.99 With free shipping $99.99 With free shippingOld price: $79.99 $59.99 With free shippingOld price: $139.99 $119.99 With free shipping $149.99 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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Aerox 5 FAQ

What are the side buttons used for?

The side buttons are used to help you react faster in-game. They’re designed to be quickly pressed and allows you to reset your thumb to quickly maneuver your mouse at the same time. 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.

What are 100% Virgin Grade PTFE Feet?

These are glide skates that are made from 100% pure PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylenet) material without any additives or color. It has one of the lowest coefficients of friction. This ensures your mouse will fly across your mousepad.

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