SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless Gaming Mouse

At 74g, the Aerox 5 Wireless sits in a category where weight genuinely matters — not for bragging rights, but because lighter mice reduce wrist fatigue across long sessions and allow faster directional changes in fast-paced titles like Valorant or CS2. What sets it apart from cheaper ultralight options is the combination of that low weight with Quantum 2.0 wireless, SteelSeries' 2.4GHz connection that competes credibly with Logitech's LIGHTSPEED in latency terms, plus the flexibility of Bluetooth 5.0 for desktop use when you're not gaming. The nine-button layout also makes it a serious tool for MMO and MOBA players who need extra bindings without reaching for a full side-button array.

Who Is This For?

This mouse suits the competitive gamer who plays across multiple genres — someone who wants a single device that handles twitchy shooters on 2.4GHz and can switch to Bluetooth for everyday productivity without swapping mice. It's particularly well-suited to players who've struggled with wrist strain from heavier mice. If you exclusively play slow-paced strategy games or don't care about wireless, a wired ultralight at half the price will serve you just as well.

What Buyers Say

Owners consistently praise the Aerox 5 Wireless for its connection stability — drop-outs are rarely reported even at distance — and the sensor accuracy at high DPI settings earns frequent mention from competitive players. The most common criticism is the honeycomb shell's dust and debris accumulation; the ventilation holes that save weight become a mild maintenance annoyance over time, and a small number of owners note the side buttons feel slightly mushy compared to the primaries.

The Deal

At £64.99 — down from a typical retail position of £134.99 — this is a £70 saving and, notably, the lowest price recorded across 277 tracked data points, with the previous floor sitting at £79.99 and the average at £71.27. Our price history verdict is technically WAIT, reflecting that this low may not hold long before settling back toward the average. You can track this alongside other options in our gaming mouse deals guide. If you've been watching this mouse, the floor just arrived — don't expect it to stay here.