SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless Gaming Mouse - Black

Everything about this mouse was everything i wanted to upgrade to. i've daily drove a Razer Naga for over a decade. i used the have the old style Molten Edition Naga. my most recent is the Naga Trinity. I've been dying to get a wireless mouse, and the lightweight hex grid mice always seemed to be neat. Looking at the Aerox, it had everything, plus Bluetooth if i wanted to use Steam Link on a Bluetooth connectable device. my Aerox arrived today, having found a great deal on a used one for $50!! that should have been the "too good to be true" warning flag. while the moue is nice and lightweight, connection is as expected, and the software not an issue, the actual shape of the mouse, or rather the placement of the 12 thumb buttons, is what's completely wrong with the mouse. on the naga, i can comfortably rest my palm against the butt of the mouse, and reach/rest my thumb against the 1-button, accessing every button, 1-12. with the Aerox, IN ORDER to rest/reach the 1 button, i need to turn the mouse in a 45 degree angle in my hand in order to reach/rest my thumb against the 1 button. if i were to grip the mouse as it's intended, my thumb can only rest against the 4 button, and i cant even reach to press the 1-3 buttons. if i were to "choke up" on the mouse, in order to reach the 1-3 buttons "comfortably", the tips of my index and middle fingers almost hang over the ends of the left and right mouse buttons (i like to keep my fingers flat and rested on the mouse), forcing me to "claw grip" those two buttons. in fact, doing this turns my whole grip into a claw grip, rather than a comfortable/relaxed palm grip. my current result is that i intend to return the mouse for a refund, and possibly putting that towards a Naga Pro, so i can at least upgrade to a wireless/bluetooth mouse, but maintain the comfort i've developed with the Naga lineup. it's too bad they dont have a hex body for the Naga, because that is really the sell point i wanted to get into. I'll still test drive the Aerox up until the return date in order to make sure i'm not just having a knee jerk reaction to having to change my whole grip. Update: After a solid 1-2 months, my hand finally got used to the shape. I really did have just "muscle memory" from my previous mouse. It's not so uncomfortable anymore, especially due to the light weight of the mouse. I do often shift my grip style, depending on the game I'm playing, partly due to the rubber grips I've added to the click buttons and pinky side. I especially enjoy utilizing swapping between the dongle and Bluetooth. I've been able to connect to my phone, tablet, and steam link (the original nuc), and play remotely just about anywhere.

DO NOT BUY! It actually pains me to write this, so so so much. I loved this mouse. I loved the style, the weight, the customizations, the low utilization of the steelseries app... I've heard people complain about the size of the mouse and difficulty hitting buttons, but that was never an issue for me. I genuinely loved this mouse, so much so that I avoided excessive clicking/scrolling, really wanting this mouse to last as long as possible... BUT. Randomly, a couple of weeks ago, I started getting this issue where the mouse randomly disconnects from my PC, and acts like it has a dead battery. I would charge it, then play with it again, only for it to randomly do the same thing. Now, whether it's in bluetooth mode or the 2.4G wireless mode, it still will randomly disconnect, act like it has a dead battery despite being fully charged just minutes ago, and now is virtually impossible to use wireless. Considering I paid 140 dollars, SUBSTANTIALLY more than most mice, and not even 2 years ago... And this mouse is seemingly bricked, for no reason. Never dropped it, never slammed it, never did anything wrong to it. It does work still when wired, but for the price, and not even 2 years in, this is unbearable. Look into buying the Razer MMO mouse instead. Probably what I will have to switch to. BTW, I tried every fix possible, restarting PC, the software, updates, power management options on my PC, re-pairing, everything. I can't get a replacement battery either because steelseries doesn't support it. I'll delete this review if my mouse randomly starts working again, but as of current, I couldn't be more disappointed, spending this much and taking such good care of a mouse only for it to randomly stop working. It's not what I paid for.

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'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.

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 like to use an MMO mouse like this for office-type work. It's really handy to assign ctrl-c, ctrl-v, volume controls (which usually annoying and variable on laptops), switch desktops, things like that. I used a Redragon wired MMO (M901) mouse for this, which is perfect other than being wired. This looked great! Bluetooth, so I don't need a dongle, saves all settings onto the mouse itself so I can use it different places, lots of buttons. Unfortunately, the mouse behaves differently in Bluetooth mode. It lowers the polling rate to 125hz (fine), disables all LED customization (fine), and severely restricts what the button presses can be bound to. Now, if I'd read the manual carefully before buying it, it *does* say that. But it's actually not quite correct! It says that it will only allow keyboard button presses, but not macros. Not true! You can do at least double-button macros (ctrl-c) without issues. You can do whatever short button combos you like as long as they don't include the "Windows" key. So, screen snipping? Switch desktops? Task viewer? Not on Bluetooth. Those buttons just stop working. If you plug it in, or use the wireless dongle, then they come right back. So close! It does save everything on the mouse. You can uninstall the software and have most functionality once you get it set up. The only other thing that bugs is that the side buttons are covering a pretty big area. Specifically, a pretty *long*, flat area. It's a bit of a reach to get to the 1-3 row at the front of the mouse. The Redragon mouse has them compressed into a smaller space, and they're in a wavy profile, so it's easier to tell by feel which row you're on. It's the kind of thing I'll just get used to, I'm sure. Other stuff: Looks: Pretty cool! Build quality: To my eye, top-notch. Weight: Basically nothing. Scroll wheel click side-to-side: Two extra buttons! (ctrl+left and ctrl+right for the cool kids) Software: Tolerable. Weirdly doesn't utilize space very well. A+ for not needing to be running all the time if I don't want. Battery life: Seems great, but can't confirm. I've only charged it once, but I don't actually need to use it all that often. All that being said, this is now my travel mouse. I think some other MMO mouse will probably do exactly what I want, but the time I've spent trying to fix this particular problem is more than I'll save with a lifetime's worth of hitting win+tab on a keyboard. I'll just deal. Making the mouse use all possible profiles in Bluetooth seems like the kind of thing that could be changed with a firmware update. Maybe SteelSeries could enable all functionality on Bluetooth. Maybe with a warning that it'll use up more battery or whatever? I would be so happy to make that trade.

The Aerox's button implementation is a bit disappointing but good enough to get the job done. It makes up for that by exceling at everything else. Compared to the Naga, I need to shift my grip more often to reach the side buttons. It took some getting used to, but it doesn't bother me anymore. This leaves something to be desired, but tbf most 12 button implementations I've used have some compromises. Identifying the side buttons comes down to muscle memory because there aren't obvious cues like the button texture or the angle of the buttons. The columns of buttons are slanted at an angle, which makes the farthest buttons easier to reach at the cost of being less intuitive. Most of the buttons have to be pecked, not the kind you can roll your thumb over. The maneuverability of the Aerox helps make the grip shifting less of an annoyance. At 90g it weighs 40g less than some of its peers. The lighter weight is actually really noticeable when juggling between mouse movement, side button presses, shifting grips to reach buttons, and lifting off the mouse without accidental presses. Some of these things feel really clunky and cumbersome on other mmo mice I've had. Overall I think it's an excellent wireless 12 button option. I don't mind shifting my grip more in exchange for a much more comfortable mouse with a reasonable weight. Works great as a media mouse and glides good on the couch too. Pros - Good safe ergo shape and light weight. Huge improvement over last gen's clunky brick-like 12 button mmo mice. - Handles fps games without breaking a sweat. Flicking and lifting off without accidental presses isn't an issue at all. - Stellar next gen battery life. - Tilt scroll. - Wireless connection has been great so far. Cons - When palm gripping, more difficult to reach the farther buttons compared to peers. - Side buttons are not as easy to differentiate compared to peers. - Software gets the job done, but isn't as nice as peers

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.

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.

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Géniale

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.