SteelSeries Unveils "4K Fast" in the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 Series Mice

CHICAGO – April 7, 2026 – Kicking off the brand’s 25th anniversary in style, SteelSeries, the global leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals, today unveiled the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 series of gaming mice.

Building on the legacy of the original Aerox ultralight gaming mice, which debuted in 2020, the new Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 takes the franchise to the next level. It delivers near‑instant responsiveness with a 4K (4000 Hz) polling rate and 1.2 ms click response time, powered by a high‑performance TrueMove 26K optical sensorwith true 1‑to‑1 tracking. All of this is wrapped in an ultra‑lightweight, ultra‑durable, water‑resistant design and additional optimization through advanced performance tuning in the SteelSeries GG software suite.

The award-winning Aerox Series mice have been the go-to step-up mouse for players entering the competitive PC gaming scene, and the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 continues that legacy, engineered for speed, precision, and durability. Durability is vital, with mechanical switches rated for an 80‑million‑click lifetime combined with AquaBarrier™ technology that safeguards against dust, sweat, and spills in an ultra‑lightweight 68g design . Customizable RGB lighting, long‑lasting battery life of up to 200 hours , and deep configuration through SteelSeries GG round out a mouse built for players who want a versatile, do-it-all performance powerhouse.

To celebrate the launch of the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2, the QcK Heavy series of mousepads gets a fresh seasonal color palette that complements both the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 and Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 color collections. The QcK Heavy mousepads are available in black and the new White and Magenta colorways, so gamers can sync their setup and express their personal style.

For decades, the world’s top esports pros have trusted SteelSeries QcK as their mousepad of choice. QcK Heavy delivers an unshakeable foundation thanks to its thicker, denser rubber base and premium micro‑woven cloth surface. It’s engineered for optimal tracking and precision and has been extensively tested and approved by leading sensor manufacturer PixArt Imaging.

Engineered to deliver elite performance for the most popular games on the planet, including Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, Valorant, and more. The Aerox 3 Gen 2 series mice and QcK Heavy series mousepad are purpose-built to help gamers dominate and are available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world for the following MSRPs:

• Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 (Shadow, Ghost, Magenta) – US $109.99 | EMEA €109.99 | UK £99.99 | APAC $109.99

• QcK Heavy Series (L) – US $34.99 | EMEA €39.99 | UK £34.99 | APAC $ 29.99

• QcK Heavy Series (XXL) – US $39.99 | EMEA €49.99 | UK £39.99 | APAC $ 49.99

Digital assets are available at:

• Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2: https://gn.box.com/v/Aerox-3-Gen-2

• Ready-made videos for news, reviews, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and X: https://gn.box.com/v/SteelSeries-A3G2-Videos

• QcK Heavy Series: https://gn.box.com/v/QcKHeavyColorways

25th Anniversary

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, is celebrating its 25th anniversary as a company and worldwide leader in creating premium gaming products and software. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments and continues to inspire and empower gamers through industry-defining innovations and technologies that allow them to push boundaries and feel like a star.

About SteelSeries

SteelSeries is the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, leading the way in defining a gaming lifestyle, and we have the power to help gamers through our brand, our vision, and our products. The role that gaming plays in moving culture forward is essential, and our worldwide brand creates industry-defining gaming and lifestyle peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. SteelSeries is obsessed with helping make a difference by enhancing performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that empower gamers and fans to push boundaries. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries was the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments and continues to connect gamers and foster a sense of community and purpose. The SteelSeries family of professional and gaming enthusiasts, entertainers, and athletes is the driving force behind the company and helps influence the design, craftsmanship, and engineering in every piece of gear we create, as well as the brand’s software ecosystem (SteelSeries GG, Moments video clip service, and the Sonar Audio Software Suite). The SteelSeries family of brands includes KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. In 2022, SteelSeries joined the GN family, a global leader in innovative and intelligent audio and video communications solutions sold in approximately 100 countries around the globe.