SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gaming Mouse

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Product Overview

SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a mid-range wireless gaming mouse with Quantum 2.0 Wireless dual 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity and three-zone RGB lighting.
The Aerox 3 Wireless is exceptionally lightweight, tipping the scale at a mere 66g. This is aided by the mouse's unique outer case that is hollowed out as well as a high-density battery and miniaturized electronics components. Still, SteelSeries promises IP54-rated AquaBarrier Protection, ensuring water and dust resistance in a segment-first feat.
Despite its lightness in weight, the Aerox 3 Wireless is certainly not light in features. It comes with a 200-hour battery life via Bluetooth, which is reduced to 80 hours with 2.4GHz RF. Last but not least, the TrueMove Air sensor is accurate and fast.
Unsurprisingly, the Aerox 3 Wireless can be used both wirelessly or wired via USB-C.
It is essentially the wireless version of the SteelSeries Aerox 3.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Very light for ultra-light gaming
  • Ambidextrous design
  • Good click latency
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Can only adjust sensitivity in increments of 100 CPI

What external reviewers found***

External score 67% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good battery life
  • Sleek design
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Feels smooth and responsive
  • High-quality feet
  • Light and wireless
Cons
  • Not enough buttons for some MMO players
  • No wireless charging
  • Side buttons feel cheap
  • Doesn’t work with the SteelSeries Engine 3 software
  • Some creaking and flexing when pressing hard on the plastic body
  • No L/R tilt inputs
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
USB-C
Wireless Connectivity
2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0

Construction

Buttons
6 buttons
Cable
2 m / 6.5 ft
Colors
Black Matte Finish
Form Factor
Ergonomic, Right-Handed Wireless Mouse
Material
ABS Plastic
Switch Type
SteelSeries mechanical switches

Dimensions

Size | Depth
120.55 mm / 4.75 inches
Size | Height
37.98 mm / 1.50 inches
Size | Width
67.03 mm / 2.64 inches
Weight
66 g

Function

Compatibility
Windows, Mac, Linux, and Xbox
Fast Charging
15 minutes for 10 hours of use
Processor
32-bit ARM processor
Resolution
100–18,000 in 100 CPI Increments
RGB Lighting
3 RGB Zones
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air (optical)
Weather Resistance
IP54

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 80 hours (2.4GHz) / Up to 200 hours (Bluetooth)
Durability
80 million clicks
Max Acceleration
40G
Report Rate
1000 Hz / 1 ms

Production

Debut
2020-10

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 55%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is a good mouse for office use. You can connect it to your computer wirelessly via the USB dongle or through Bluetooth to keep your setup clean. Its Engine 3 software lets you reprogram any of the inputs, and it's fully compatible with Windows and macOS. Unfortunately, the scroll wheel doesn't have L/R tilt inputs and can't be unlocked for infinite scrolling.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Light and wireless
  • Low click latency and high polling rate
  • High-quality feet
  • Feels smooth and responsive
Cons
  • No L/R tilt inputs
  • Some creaking and flexing when pressing hard on the plastic body
  • Not enough buttons for some MMO players

tomsguide[2]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless' most striking feature is its honeycomb design. It also has other bells and whistles that you'd expect in a high-end wireless mouse. Like most other SteelSeries mice, it works extremely well with just about any game genre.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Lightweight and comfortable
  • Honeycomb design
  • Easy-to-use software
Cons
  • Doesn’t work with the SteelSeries Engine 3 software

trustedreviews[3]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from trustedreviews have found the following***:
The Aerox 3 Wireless uses the same TrueMove Air sensor found in the more expensive Prime Wireless. Bluetooth support is also included, which is useful if you ever forget your dongle. The main buttons are perfectly tactile and far quieter than the Prime line. The side buttons suffer from being both incredibly slim and rather cheap-feeling.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek design
  • Easy to set up
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Side buttons feel cheap
  • No wireless charging

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References

  1. ^ SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Mouse Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/mouse/reviews/steelseries/aerox-3-wireless. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  2. ^ SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/steelseries-aerox-3-wireless. 2020-11-18. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
  3. ^ SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/steelseries-aerox-3-wireless. Retrieved 2021-11-08.

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