Steelseries Aerox 5 USB RGB Optical Lightweight Gaming Mouse (62401)
Engineered 40% lighter than standard multi-genre mice with an ultra-lightweight 66g design.
Ergonomic 9-button programmable layout with 5 quick-action side buttons, including our unique up/down flick switch.
AquaBarrier™ technology is IP54-rated for water resistance and protection from dust, dirt, and more.
Versatile and ultra-lightweight, the perfect mouse for all Battle Royale, FPS, MOBA, and other fast-paced games.
Custom TrueMove Air precision optical sensor with true 1-to-1 tracking, 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration and tilt tracking.
Next-gen Golden Micro IP54 Switches with over 80M click durability.
LIGHTning Fast
The Aerox 5 is optimized for the fastest swipes, so you beat the competition to the trigger. When milliseconds count, speed matters.
Ultra-Lightweight Multi-Genre Mouse
State-of-the-art engineering gave rise to the Aerox 5, making it 40% lighter than other multi-genre mice. Excel in any game you play with an ultra-lightweight 66g build, optimized for unmatched agility. When milliseconds count, speed matters.
Holey Shell
Our honeycomb shell reduces weight by up to 20g while maintaining strength and durability for the most intense gaming sessions.
Ultra-Thin PCB
Re-engineered electronics that boast a 50% slimmer circuit board while maintaining durability.
9 Programmable Buttons
The macros you need are at your fingertips, and so is victory. Instantly execute game-winning combinations with a 5-button side panel, including a custom-built up/down flick switch. Customize the Aerox 5 to your preferred method for glory.
AquaBarrier™ Feature
Forget the spills, focus on the win. The IP54-rated AquaBarrier™ protects the Aerox 5 from dust, dirt, oil, and debris so you can focus on the game. This barrier shields interior circuitry from virtually all types of environmental damage.
Unrivaled precision with 1-to-1 tracking brings you absolute control. The groundbreaking sensor, co-developed with PixArt, features 18,000 CPI, 400 IPS, 40G acceleration and tilt tracking, making the mouse an extension of your hand to dominate in game.
100% Virgin Grade PTFE Glide Skates
Designed with 100% pure PTFE to provide the smoothest swipes and enhanced control for super-fast mouse movements.
SteelSeries Engine
Easily remap important keys and auto-launch your custom configs for each game you play. Engine offers an arsenal of different customizations, from RGB lighting to adjusting the mouse sensor CPI, and triggering lighting effects with in-game events from GameSense-enabled titles.
A mockup of SteelSeries GG software displaying customization settings for keybindings, polling rate, color, and CPI levels.
Detachable USB-C Super Mesh Cable
Nothing holds you back, as our all-new lightweight microfiber mesh cable reduces drag, letting you hit that crucial shot.
Brilliant PrismSync Lighting
Redesigned lighting provides 3 zones of 16.8 million beautifully crisp colors that can easily synchronize with other SteelSeries products. Choose from millions of colors and effects from reactive lighting to interactive light shows that bring RGB to the next level.
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Grip Styles & Dimensions
The right-handed shape of the Aerox 5 is designed for a player's highest demand for lightweight precision and comfort using claw or palm grip styles.
Specifications
Sensor
SteelSeries TrueMove Air
Sensor Type
Optical
CPI
100—18,000 in 100 CPI Increments
IPS
400, on SteelSeries QcK surfaces
Acceleration
40G
Polling Rate
1000Hz / 1 ms
Hardware Acceleration
None (Zero Hardware Acceleration)
Design
Back Cover Material
Black Matte Finish
Core Construction
ABS Plastic
Shape
Ergonomic, Right-Handed
Grip Style
Palm or Claw
Number of Buttons
9
Switch Type
SteelSeries mechanical switches, rated for 80 million clicks
Illumination
3 RGB Zones
Weight
66g
Length
128.8mm / 5.07 inches
Width
62.8 mm / 2.47 inches (front), 68.2mm / 2.68 inches (back)
Height
26.7mm / 1.05 inches (front), 42.10mm / 1.65 inches (back)
Connection
2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.0
Compatibility
OS
Windows, Mac, Xbox, and Linux. USB port required.
Software
SteelSeries Engine 3.18.4+, for Windows (7 or newer) and Mac OSX (10.12 or newer)
Package Content
Product Information Guide
Aerox 5 Gaming Mouse
USB Type-C to USB Type-A Super Mesh Cable
