The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless is a lightweight, multi-genre gaming mouse and the wireless version of the SteelSeries Aerox 5. It has a plastic body with diamond-shaped cutouts to reduce overall weight, a dedicated CPI button behind the scroll wheel, and five side buttons. The mouse has the same sensor and the same right-handed geometry as the wired version, but it can be connected wirelessly via USB receiver or Bluetooth, and the internal battery can be charged via the included cable.
This means that you can reprogram every button it has using the customization software. The mouse is shaped for right-handed users, but is ideal for larger hands. In terms of performance, it has very low click latency and a very wide CPI range. Unfortunately, you cannot adjust the set CPI exactly as you can with many other premium gaming mice.
[content-egg-block template=offers_logo hide=price]The SteelSeries Aerox 5 wireless mouse comes with a braided USB Type-A to Type-C cable for charging and a USB Type-C dongle. These two cables connect to the included weighted desk adapter with rubber feet, which connects the end of the USB cable to the receiver, giving you a little more freedom in where you place the receiver. You can also use this mouse even if your PC does not have a USB Type-C port. This combination gives the mouse a wider choice of receiver locations, and optimizing the receiver’s position relative to the mouse can address potential delays.
However, with the light weight of this mouse, the battery life seems to be a bit low. This mouse is the kind of mouse that needs to be recharged daily if it is to be used in real life. The battery drains quickly when idle, but gaming and constant use can take its toll; the SteelSeries GG software often misrepresents the amount of charge, causing the battery to run out sooner than expected. I have yet to run out of battery power while gaming, but it is something to be aware of.
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless comes with a wireless USB Type-C dongle for fast connectivity and a wireless adapter that converts its wires to a USB Type-A charger. Plugging in the dongle also allows you to install the SteelSeries GG application, which has a variety of features, including a battery life tracker (to track all connected versions of your PC) and settings to modify mouse performance.