Aerox 9 Wireless - Holey RGB Gaming Mouse - Ultra-lightweight Water Resistant Design - 18 Buttons – Bluetooth/2.4 GHz - 18K DPI TrueMove Air Optical Sensor

I wanted to update my aging and discontinued mid level multi-side button Logitech mouse for my living room and bedroom PC's, where I do all my gaming.. it didn't work on just the bare recliner arm very well, so I needed to use a small wooden circle with an attached bean bag (for stability) sitting on the arm for smooth tracking.. I also wanted a mouse with a rechargeable battery and that could do wired, wifi, AND bluetooth as I have a second Mini PC in my living room and could use the mouse itself to switch between controlling either one... (and it works well for that actually, I have it connected via Bluetooth to the mini PC and Wifi and wired to the gaming PC and just flip the switch on the mouse to the appropriate position). I generally use a PS5 controller for more action oriented fps games (tho heartily agree that mouse and keyboard is the superior aiming control, I'm just a more casual single player game type). I'm usually in a recliner when gaming, so prefer to have a mouse with extra buttons so that i don't have to rely on a keyboard in my lap unless absolutely necessary.. tho not usually this many buttons as I at first thought this mouse was going to be unwieldy due to having SO many side buttons.. but I was pleasantly surprised upon trying the mouse and finding it fit my medium sized hands just right and all those side buttons (3 rows of 4) were actually easy to find and use with my thumb... no issues there at all thankfully. it's a really light mouse, which really isn't a detriment for me but I could see someone wanting one that perhaps feels a bit more substantial for more competitive play maybe.. and really, that's my only thing I can critique it for really.. of the two I bought, one just stopped being recognized as a usb device by any PC.. I suspect it was a manufacturing issue, bad chip.. havent had any issue with the replacement or the second mouse at all.. so, there's a lot really good about this mouse.. I don't usually leave reviews unless it's really deserved as I'm admittedly lazy, lol. let's go over the good... first, the software works great. Pairing and firmware updates can be a bit specific as they want you to plug the wifi dongle into the provided usb-c adapter via a usb-c cable rather than put the dongle directly into a usb-c port.. but it's a small inconvenience and only for initial or repairing or rare firmware updates.. and I wished the program opened up directly to the programming screen rather than the marketing page.. but it's super powerful software with tons of features, used for all their products.. you can have game profiles that automatically switch when you launch a game and as many as you like.. and any type of setting you can think of is there.. all buttons are programmable aside from the connection switch of course.. and tons of commands, windows shortcuts and combos, macros.. etc.. same for the LED lighting, which has three zones and tons of choices.. (tho I have it minimally set to a quick light up when a button is pressed to save battery life). but it works and has zero issues.. (unlike the awful Armoury Crate crap which is a slow memory hog that caused crashes on my beefy gaming pc) the mouse can be used via bluetooth, usb-c (recharged, wired), and wifi.. now with bluetooth, you can't do any programming or profiles and it eats a bit more battery life than the low power wifi.. but not much. battery life is really great. It's been maybe two weeks since my last charge for my living room mouseand i've got the minimal led and switching between bluetooth and wifi to control different PC's.. i use it almost daily and it's only at 55% at two weeks! it also charges fast.. so yeah, I do lose some extra functionality like changing profiles and such if using bluetooth but I personally don't need it, just basic regular functionality, for the second mini PC as that's just for media like youtube or plex while I'm gaming on the living room tv. another great thing about it is the sensor.. I can use this on any surface.. I think it's a proprietary one, not sure.. just know I now can just use my pants leg or recliner arm as my mouse pad where my last laser mouse still needed a separate surface for smooth tracking... so I highly recommend this mouse.. it's well built.. it's not at all huge but everything fits my medium sized hands great and the side buttons are not an issue at all and easy to find and use.. it's got great battery life and I really like the software as well.. it's got a use anywhere sensor and the worst thing I can possibly say about it is that it might be a little too lightweight for some is all. that's it. I also bought an Apex pro tkl wireless that was on sale for the living room (as it also has the same bluetooth/wifi/wired/recharge functionality) and i love that too and there are features in the software where you can co-ordinate the LED lighting if you want.. or have a game control it.. I just use the lighting for more practical low light reasons over any flashy ones and to help preserve battery life but both have excellent marks on that.. it's a bit pricey but for what ya get, it's fairly worth it and you can always wait for a sale as well. I've been using the Aerox 9 for[laying Baulder's Gate 3 and never need to use the keyboard.. love it! cheers!

I want to preface that I am an outlier. I have an amazing blend of long fingers, flexible joints, and short palms. For the pianists out there, I have a 10in span on my right (mouse) hand. Apropos of the above, you will see that many others have commented that the ergonomics of this mouse are poor, to say the least. This is a tragic understatement of the embarrassing design of this mouse. I'm most comfortable between a fingertip or claw grip, I often find I swap between the two. However, I am plenty comfortable with a traditional palm grip, especially for longer and larger mice. I **cannot** find a comfortable grip with this mouse. Holding it in a claw or fingertip grip means I'm either holding it short of the mouse buttons, or I must completely curl my thumb in a very dramatic claw to actuate the side buttons. In either pose, the "2" button is nearly impossible to detect, as it abnormally small compared to every button near it. Trying to hit just the "2" button and no other button is a nightmare,and considering that many games have "sour" buttons, wherein hitting the wrong button will cause a delay in the intended action, this is simply unacceptable. Exacerbating all these issues, these buttons are among the squishiest and least tactile of any mouse buttons I've ever used. Redragon slop has better feedback than these, and they cost 1/3rd the price. I tried to hold the mouse on a canted angle, to see if I could work around this with a bit of adjustment. Never you mind that this is already a bad idea (see movement angles) but when I did so I quickly found that the left and right click buttons were simply too short to accommodate a sort of mid-body grip that canted angle required. In my experience, there is no way for me to comfortably actuate all 12 side buttons and keep a comfortable grip on the mouse. If the "1" "2" and "3" buttons were replaced by the "4" "5" and "6" buttons (and another row were added at the back to make up for the loss) maybe I could recommend this mouse. tl;dr, it is an awkward and comically incompetent design. I've never bought anything SteelSeries before and I highly doubt I'll ever buy anything from them again. EDIT: It's been just about 2 weeks since I started using this mouse and it no longer stays paired with the provided 2.4ghz dongle. Pairing with BT works fine, but has some noticable latency. That could just be my BT card, but the lack of connectivity with the dongle is unacceptable after only 14 days of use. Even more damning, I have been busy with work, so I've only spent about 20 or so hours with the mouse. Another issue I've noticed is that the battery level is incredibly unreliable. It will flash red for low battery after about 15 minutes of use, but it seems to still have a "normal" battery life. Time will tell if that's another canary in this coal mine. ymmv, but I'm going to steer everyone away from these mice in the future. Razer mice might die within a year or two but at least they'll make it longer than 2 weeks and can actually report their battery level with some accuracy. The only positive I can give this is that their software is less blighted than Synapse, but you cannot save or switch profiles to the mouse.

I saw this for the first time the other day and waited for a sale... and initial impressions are fantastic. It's way lighter than I'm used to, so tracking will take a bit of getting used to. Bluetooth option is a major plus for when I travel. The button grid is a bit larger than the Naga, but useable... comparable to the Corsair but the buttons are easier to find with my thumb. The only real downside so far is that the plastic on the right side is slippery (not rubberized). It has been difficult to pick up, it likes to slip out of my hand when doing liftoff maneuvers. I ordered some grip tape to fix this, so I expect that will be a non-issue soon. As long as it doesn't suffer from tracking issues 6 months in like every Razer I've owned, I think this will be my #1 MMO mouse for the foreseeable future. For a bit of background.... I've been using MMO mice exclusively for my MMOs for the last decade or so. I've tried all the major brand MMO mice. Started with the Naga when that first came out. Tried the G600 and the Corsair one when those came out. Bought a lot of Nagas over the years(3 wired and 4 wireless), they all had tracking/skipping issues within about 6 months (as do all Razer mice I've tried). Eventually I would start swapping them I had so many. When one would act up I would grab a spare. That one would work again for a little bit and I would have to swap again. I had 5 different PCs/laptops I used over the years, so I knew it was a mouse issue and not my computer. Once they had started making wireless versions, I was stuck. When I tried the G600 for a bit, I had to go back to the Naga because the G600 is massive and hard to maneuver. The Corsair turned out to be an excellent option, but their software is awful and no wireless was a problem when I wanted to travel, so it stays with my desktop now. I'm honestly surprised we haven't had another wireless option sooner... I know this probably came out a while ago, but I also don't play MMOs as much as I used to... mostly just play FF14 casually these days.

I've been using this mouse for well over a year now, and there's a lot to say. I'm gonna be breaking things down into sections. For context, I've used several MMO mice throughout the years, including several Red Dragons, and some Razer Naga Trinities. Generally, the mouse is great, but is severely hindered by both major and minor issues. If you want my opinion now, if you're looking for a good MMO mouse, look elsewhere. If you just want a good wireless option with smooth aiming, and don't care about the side buttons, the other Aerox models are probably better options, but I can't speak to their quality. Precision/feel: The mouse feels very smooth to move around, and does have a lot of precision to it. This is one of the best mice I've used for shooters. Keep in mind, it will not improve your aim, that is entirely based on your own skill. This will only improve how smooth things feel, which will have a knock on effect for sure, but don't buy this thinking you're gonna suddenly become a god at FPS games. I say this, because many products advertise themselves as the solution to your aim, when it's never true. Build Quality: The build quality of the mouse is really solid. After a year and a half of heavy use, there has been no wear and tear. The buttons have stayed responsive with no issues. This is a huge plus, as many other expensive mice, like Razer, are prone to double clicking and other button related issues. Wireless Functionality/Battery: The wireless is nearly flawless. I experience no latency, and the battery life is more than serviceable; however, the mouse is really bad about warning you when it's low on battery. Your only warning is it will start flashing the LEDs red, but that's not a great indicator, as I'm usually staring at my screen, not my mouse. The software shows your mouse battery, but there are no notifications to warn you, which feels like an obvious feature for a wireless gaming mouse. A battery life of more than 180 hours is also incredibly generous, I maybe get a couple days of use before needing to charge (which is still fine if you regularly charge when not using). It was way longer when I first got the mouse, which seems to suggest that the battery degrades very quickly. It is worth noting the charge is incredibly fast. My mouse also has an issue where it randomly disconnects during use, and immediately reconnects. This specific instance is pretty rare, but it has gotten me killed more than a few times in games. The mouse has a sleep feature to preserve battery life when not being used. This is handy, but sometimes the mouse struggles to connect after waking up. It seems to get stuck in a loop that can only be fixed by turning it off, then back on. This is not rare, and gets tiring. Ergonomics/Buttons: This is the Achilles heel of the Aerox 9, and where it becomes a waste of money. While in general the mouse is nice and comfortable to use (aiming and shooting is its strong side), the buttons completely ruin this. For one, the DPI switch is only one button. I've had incredibly cheap mice with two DPI buttons, but despite being over a hundred dollars they couldn't make it work I guess. This means you have to cycle through all your DPI settings, instead of being able to just go up and down at will. The big major issue is the placement of the side buttons. Most MMO mice have their buttons placed in a way that the first row aligns with where your thumb rests. These buttons, however, are so far forward that your thumb sits in the middle, meaning you have to reach your thumb to press the first row, which is probably the most common you'll use in most games. The most egregious button is the '3' key. I have to reach so far for this button, that I usually end up moving my mouse in the process because of how light it is, which in turn messes up my aim. It feels very strenuous, especially in games that make heavy use of the number row. In lighter cases (like tactical games), it's awkward; in heavy use cases (like, say, Doom Eternal that heavily relies on weapon swapping on the number row), it is very uncomfortable. When a cheap Red Dragon is beating you out on usability, you're doing something wrong. I can't stress enough, THIS IS THE ENTIRE POINT OF THE MOUSE, and it utterly fails. It's to the point that I don't even bother trying to set up macros or keybinds with it, which defeats the point of getting this mouse in the first place. The Software: Another sore spot of the mouse. The software is incredibly clunky and buggy to use. For one, you can't just have the mouse software, you have to have a launcher dedicated to SteelSeries hardware in general, and then you have to launch the mouse software from there. I can only assume this is just so they can advertise to you. Secondly, it's very finicky on whether or not it saves my settings. Sometimes the changes are reflected in real time, sometimes they only take affect after I restarted my computer. There has also been many times where it just completely ignores my settings, and it's usually immediately obvious when the lighting randomly changes. Another major issues is that the software frequently corrupts itself. There have been several times where I've launched the software, and it gives me an "unknown" fatal error that prevents me from using it. The only way to fix this, as far as I could find, is completely reinstalling the software; which of course means having to completely redo all my settings. If you look online, it seems the SteelSeries software is a general gripe people have, with some even saying there used to be a better version of the software that got scrapped. If you care, the lighting options are very underwhelming. Comparing to Razer, you only get a couple lighting effects, and setting up the lighting is very finnicky/unreliable. I've also found that having extreme settings (like flashing through all the colors really fast) somehow caused more software issues. Conclusion: Absolutely not worth the money. This is one of the worst options for an MMO mouse. While the wireless is pretty flawless, it just fails to accomplish its main purpose. It's a shame, because the mouse is generally smooth to use when playing most shooters, and is generally very comfortable to hold, even with my big hands. If they would've just made the buttons more comfortable to use, it would be a near perfect choice. It would just be as simple as moving them back, even if it means making the buttons a bit smaller to accommodate that. If they ever make a new line of mice with full side buttons, I hope they rethink this design.

- Amazingly lightweight & breathes due to the open-frame - Software is better than Razer's & Corsair's - RGB functionality works fine, but is boring. - Even w/ XL hands (8" long x 4" wide), the 1, 2 , & 3 thumb keys are not the easiest to reach. My thumb rests on the 4 & 5 keys comfortably. I can reach the 10, 11, 12 key just fine w/o cramping. So, I would suggest using narrower keys (horizontally) to bring them closer together, so you can reach 1-3 keys easier. - Battery life is not great on WiFi 2.4Ghz. Even using the software to turn off RGB & put the mouse in sleep mode relatively quickly when idle, the mouse feels like it needs recharged way too often. I would prefer to not have cables across my desk, so having to recharge frequently is somewhat annoying since there is plenty of room in the frame for more battery. You can tell that weight reduction & visible RGB were prioritized over battery life.

I'll cut right to the chase: This is a bad mouse. Now, I already have several other mice I use (and re-use) throughout the years for both work and MMO play. I wanted to see what was top of the line with wireless and this was about as expensive as they get. Was it worth it? No. Absolutely not. There are 50-100 dollar MMO mice on here (RedDragon, Razr) that I have currently own, use and have done me surprisingly well when I compare it to this mouse. What's good about it? Excellent feel and design. Buttons are large and might take a minute to get used to, but it really works well....when it does work...as a comfortable and stylish mouse to use. What's bad about it? Disconnects constantly & Battery life is crap. Battery is really closer to 48-36 hours....and that's not 48 hours of play, that's 48 hours of it being on, sitting still, on a desk. When the battery life gets low I know because then it starts disconnecting every 10 minutes. No real warning for it beyond playing a game with it...and then you're not. Trouble shooting it when it disconnects is also bizarre. It might disconnect because the computer went to sleep, the battery got low, or you opened the wrong window, or just at complete random. Sometimes it takes turning the mouse off and on. Sometimes it takes unplugging the dongle and plugging it back in. Sometimes it takes any combination of the two. Sometimes switching it back into bluetooth and then back into the other setting works. And, let me be clear, it disconnects everyday, multiple times. Hard for me to put a rough number to it but I'd say between 6ish times a day? It even just disconnected right now. I have another mouse I bought 3 years ago for 25$ off Amazon...Anker I think is the brand? It's not a gaming mouse, I use it for my work computer, but I put 2 double AA batteries in it when I first bought it and have yet to change them. It's also as reliable as the built in keyboard for the laptop it's dongle is plugged into. I can't think of a time I ever had to reset the link. This mouse by Steelseries is 6x the price of that mouse and a striking failure by comparison. It's a shame because, again, I do like the physical design....but I rarely come across something in tech these days that has such a distance between the elite price it's listed for and how cheaply made the product actually is. Should you buy this mice? Well, if you're like me, have an extra 150$ to burn in your life, two other MMO multi-key mice already plugged into your gaming PC as backup, and are somewhat entertained by failure, then maybe. But if that's not you, I would avoid this.

I've only had my hands on this mouse for a few hours at this point, so I can't truly speak to how good or bad the battery life is. However, my initial impression is that this mouse more than serves its purpose. Regarding the SteelSeries GG/Engine functionality, I can safely say that the range of customization options, both for RGB and for the actual hardware, are expansive enough to leave even the most finicky of performance tweakers' content. For the accessories, I have a bit of an issue with the USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle. I'm using this mouse on a laptop with a single USB port, and having the dongle in said port effectively blocks me from using the adjacent USB-A port and one of the audio jacks. While using the mouse over Bluetooth is a solution, that does reduce some of the functionality, and felt like it introduced a bit of latency. The extender and braided USB-A to USB-C cable used to connect to the extender AND charge the mouse are pretty high quality and are honestly an expected inclusion for a mouse like this. For actual gameplay usage, the mouse does its job well. My only complaint is that in exchange for the iconic lightweight design the Aerox line offers, I'm making some sacrifices. I primarily purchased this mouse so that I don't have to steal my Logitech G600 from my desktop while using my laptop to play my favorite MMO. But the bulky G600 has a feature I'm having trouble to adapting to the Aerox 9 lacks: The third click button that when pushed in conjunction with the side keys, inputs them with the Control key modifier (1 becomes Ctrl+1, etc.). The reduced weight, better portability, and wireless functionality is a worthwile trade off, I feel, but this may not be the case for you if you are accustomed to having that ease of access in MMOs. Finally, we come to my main sticking point with the Aerox 9. The ergonomics. They are *mostly* flawless... With one glaring issue. When using the side keys, my thumb rests nicely on the second row where they have a nice nub to indicate where you are on the keys. But to reach the *top* row requires me to stretch and slightly rotate my hand in order to get a sure feel for which key I'm pushing and to reliably do so. This can be mitigated somewhat by resting your hand slightly higher up on the mouse, but this also takes away from the good shape of the mouse somewhat. If SteelSeries ever does a refresh on the design, I encourage them to look into bringing the side keys back towards the bottom of the mouse maybe even just two or three millimeters. In the end, I feel like this mouse can give you what you need if you are looking for a wireless MMO mouse, being one of the only ones available from a major, reputable brand that I've found. The mouse's software gives you full range to customize it to your needs, and the lightweight design makes most other MMO mice feel like bricks by comparison. The ergonomics issue can be overcome with adapting how you hold it somewhat, and it trades some functionality for the lightweight design. The dongle's width should be a non-issue for most users, and the accessories included are of a high quality. I do feel like I could safely recommend this mouse to a friend who needs a MMO mouse that has to be wireless, and perhaps even if they're just more accustomed to lightweight, low-profile mice than the monster-sized mice that most MMO mice are. *I may update this review down the line once I've gotten more experience with it.

I purchased this June 2022, it is now Jan of 2025. I have really liked this mouse overall, but lately it has been falling apart. Pros: Comfortable, lightweight, very versatile with a ton of keys. Wireless is nice, corded is fine too. Cons: 12ish months in the scroll wheel stopped responding, I took it apart to clean, and noticed that some of the soldering had let go. I have since been using scroll bars. This felt like a pretty early failure to me, and super annoying. 30 month mark, the right click is only responding sometimes and the 5 key is becoming unreliable as well. At this point the mouse is pretty aged and heavily used. I'm going to buy a second one.

The SteelSeries Aerox 9 is easily the best MMO mouse I’ve used for World of Warcraft. The side panel with multiple programmable buttons makes managing abilities, macros, and keybinds so much easier—it really improves gameplay and efficiency in raids and PvP. What I love most is how lightweight it feels despite being packed with so many buttons. Long gaming sessions don’t cause hand fatigue, and the ergonomic shape fits comfortably in my hand. The buttons are well-positioned, easy to reach, and have a nice tactile click without being too stiff. The sensor is fast and precise, and the wireless connection is flawless—no lag or drops, even in intense battles. Battery life is excellent, and when I need to charge, it tops up quickly with USB-C. For WoW and other MMOs, this mouse is a game-changer. It combines lightweight comfort, reliable performance, and tons of customization. If you’re serious about WoW, this mouse is worth every penny.

Otro poco y llega al año, la rueda del ratón ahora en lugar de subir baja y viceversa, a ver que procede con assurant que son los del seguro ojalá sirva para esto el haberlo comprado.

I had concerns on the open hexagon back to start with, but I thought "surely the mouse would have an easy way to clean it because of this - no. You risk damaging the mouse trying to get the dust out of it, or you have to accept there's dust going to get in it and ruin it anyway. Well it lasted 6 months and the scroll wheel has already died. It also causes me a lot of hand pain to use it. The software is buggy as all hell too, your DPI settings get changed time and suddenly mouse is hard and sluggish to use. It also will randomly disconnect on your without warning despite always being plugged in.

Excelente mouse.

I bought this to work with multiple devices (work and play). Found out the key mapping won't work in Bluetooth mode so you always need to plug in the dongle. This dimishes the usefulness of this mouse which is a major minus. The mouse is one of the lightest MMO mouse I've used which is a plus.