Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought it looking for a primary multi-purpose mouse and while it does some things really well, it's only just okay tbh. I LOVE the shape, which is why I got it to replace the Razer Naga X I was using prior for FFXIV and creative work, and the side scroll wheel is a nice addition, but beyond that there are just things that this mouse does okay whereas other mice do them exceptionally well. The button layout took a LOT of time to get used to. If you have larger hands then this may be a good choice but the distance I have to travel to hit each of the 12 side buttons took more time to get used to than I'd like. On top of that, coming from the Naga X and it's optical side buttons, the side buttons on the Aerox 9 felt both mushy and infinitely less satisfying. They're fine if you don't care about tactile feedback, but to me it did feel like a soft downgrade in overall quality. Add that to the out-of-date sensor (which works fine but pales in comparison to competition offering more up-to-date hardware for a lower asking price) and the asking price for this mouse just starts to make less sense (This thing is $150 MSRP btw, but it goes on sale pretty often). The scroll wheel on the Aerox 9 is recessed, which you wouldn't think would make a difference, but it makes using the side scroll function more of a chore than anything else. It also has really undefined steps to the scroll, so if you like zooming through pages or spreadsheets really quickly then sure, but it makes precise scrolling a bit unsatisfying. Now admittedly, it IS the lightest MMO mouse on the market. Kind of a technicality since MMO mice are really niche, which I guess explains the MSRP. Thankfully I managed to snag it on sale for about $110, so it wasn't a huge hit but it is enough to make you second-guess if you're not someone who buys mice that often. Its 89g weight does make it much easier to use for longer periods of time without fatiguing your arm, but if light is all you're looking for then there's plenty of sub-70g mice on the market for much less. Again, this is an MMO mouse, and you won't find a 12-button panel mouse like this one that's lighter, wireless, and has side scroll. For what it offers, it's a solid mouse, and you won't find another one quite like it. However, if you can narrow down your use-case, then there are much better options, especially a year out from this mouse's original release. I still use it but I've since switched my daily to a Pulsar X2 since I don't play anything that requires a full 12-button side panel as much anymore.

I've only used this mouse for a day so consider that. The left and right mouse clicks are, imo, perfect. Clicky and not overly sensitive that you accidentally click when you didn't mean to because your fingers are resting on the clickers. They are also not too difficult to click which can cause accidental mouse movement when trying to click. So I'm happy with the clicking :) The side buttons are easy enough for me to click. They have a good tactile feel to them when clicked. They don't wiggle like some other MMO mice that have wiggly side buttons. They are easy enough to click but not too easy that you accidentally press a side button when moving the mouse. I can actually pickup the mouse with my thumb on the grid of buttons and not press one. So A+ there. My only gripe about the side buttons is the entire array of buttons is too far forward imo. I have large hands and even when using a palm grip my thumb does not reach the very front buttons. The side buttons do not illuminate. The scroll wheel does have a tilt function for left and right. Middle mouse button is super easy to click. The mouse glides super smooth right out of the box. This mouse is incredibly light for being a wireless mouse that is rate for 200 hours of battery life. The Logitech G604 is heavier than this. Imo the weight is perfect. A+ for weight and feel. Speaking of battery life. There is no battery level indicator for the system tray. You have to open the GG software to view the battery level BUT the battery level is right there on the main page where it lists your Steelseries devices. I typically use a Corsair Scimitar for gaming which is a wired MMO mouse. The input lag on th Aerox 9 is nonexistent. There is literally no discernable lag. At all. Using the G604 I can feel a very tiny bit of lag but this mouse is incredibly responsive. I played a few rounds of counterstrike and couldn't tell the difference in responsiveness versus the Scimitar mouse. A++ for responsiveness and accuracy. This thing charges super quick. It came with 65% charge out of the box. I used it for about 2 hours of counterstrike and it went down to 60%. I got busy with other things and plugged it in for about 1 hour and it was fully charged. That's impressive. The build quality is top notch. With some mice I can pick it up and shake it and the buttons rattle. Nothing rattles with this mouse. The side buttons don't wiggle and don't feel cheap. Clicking is perfect sensitivity. A+ build quality. I have 2 gripes. 1. is the software does not allow you to assign the "back" command to a button. It just doesn't exist, which is weird because the back command has existed on mice ever since thumb buttons were on mice. 2. The CPI or DPI switching button nor the DPI levels let you can create or allow for assigning a specific lighting scheme so you can easily tell which CPI setting you're on. It just switches colors at random as you press the CPI button. It's a very small gripe for me since I only have 2 levels programmed with one at 1800 and the other at 2600. Higher sensitivity makes flying in Battlefield easier for me. These 2 grips cause me to give 4 out of 5 stars. If they can make these changes then it is easily THE best MMO NAY! THE best wireless gaming mouse on the market All in all, so far this is the wireless MMO mouse I've been waiting for. - Wireless - 12 buttons on side - Good battery life and charges fast - Super dooper responsive and accurate - Good build quality.

Lightweight and ergonomic mouse. Great for MMOs and good for erverything else.

The mouse has all the buttons you could ever need. They are just a little too hard to press causing excessive movement when using the side buttons. Light weight and looks are very nice

The gaming mouse offers excellent accuracy and responsiveness. Its ergonomic design, customizable buttons, and great sensitivity make it perfect for gamers. The durable build adds to its appeal. A great choice for intense gaming.

I love this mouse. The buttons are tactile and the rgb is nice, and turns off whenever your hand is over the mouse since you can’t see it anyway to conserve battery life. The only problem I have with this mouse is that it’s a little slippery. I got it on sale, but I think it’s worth the full value.

I love the steelseries company and all their products are great. This mouse is no exception to how awesome they are! The mouse feels basically weightless and is so comfortable in my hand and the buttons you can customize to no end it seems like. 15/10 this mouse is awesome!!!

Pretty nice mouse, the buttons on the side at a lot of customize ability as you can reap each button to a key on your keyboard which really helps with games such as Diablo Boulder’s gate and League of Legends. The RGB is on it also add a nice touch as they can be customized in the GG steel series software.

The coolest looking and fastest mouse ive ever had. Wireless feature is sweet and goes great with the steelseries keyboard and can tell this mouse was made with premium materials.

Perfect, absolutely perfect. It’s light feels amazing in my hand. And the buttons are easily programmed couldn’t ask for a better one especially with the price.

Let me preface this by saying Im a hardcore gamer and run all my electronics into the ground. I love games and gaming. I used this mouse until it died, literally the same day I bought it 2 years ago it died on the very anniversary. There were no lights on it, battery completely dead. About 7 months into gaming the scroll wheel glitched permanently and the reciever has a very short range, i had to get a USB-C Extension to make sure it was 2inches away from the mouse at all times. I did contact support after it effectively died, and they denied the claim, that I had exceeded the warranty period. I will never buy an Aerox Again. SteelSeries as a whole has been underwhelming. The mouse I actually recommend and its still working since 2021 is the Corsair Dark Core SE Wireless Qi Mouse. Corsair is far superior to Steel Series and their mice last.

So far so good. Had for a couple weeks and its worked flawlessly. No lag or connection drops in 2.4GHZ or BT modes. Wired has been just as flawless. If you have medium hands like I do, some hand positioning is required to be able to use all 12 side buttons. I only need 9 so it doesnt bother me. Has not gotten sweaty or grimy at all. Ive had the Corsair Scimitar for almost 2 years, and unfortunately I have to wipe that off every day, even though I wash my hands every couple hours.

Works great the wireless feature is definitely useful but also being able to use it while it’s plugged in it amazing

It’s just okay…I don’t hate it but I also done love it. I use it for Pal world and Apex. I’d say if you have medium size hands, you’ll have to adjust your palm placement as your thumb will just reach out to buttons 1&2. 3 is where I can barely click it unless I slant my grip. I play Palm but again, if your hands are medium size, it’ll be difficult to quickly hit those buttons playing palm. There’s also no protruding button to know where your thumb is rested on and you’ll have to memorize it according to hand size. No issues yet with the buttons not registering, but I’ve done extensive research on it and found that’s what most of other reviews say (after a 7months ish- 1year the buttons will have issues. They could have made the buttons have abrasion every other button to differentiate them but it is what it is. My advice is if you want an mmo mouse, the Razer Naga is a good MMO for medium hands. Can reach all buttons no issue and actual button size are bigger and have RGB to help differentiate. Picture 3 is underview of how I have to stand it on the desk to reach. Picture 2 is too view. Picture 1 is profile pic how you would normally use it

The buttons are hard to press, unfortunately mouses don't come in hand sizes, i was honestly thinking about returning it. But its a great mouse just for someone with a slightly smaller hand than mine. Now i wont tell my friends that because were obviously competing lol…

Lightweight super responsive and the programmable keys work flawlessly along with the great app work from SS to make it simple to modify and change on the fly.

I made a great choice, very light and fast, the numbers help a lot when I'm playing, I highly recommend it

I love the fun colors and it does everything I need it to do. This mouse allows you to pick your own color for the lights or have it switch between the colors.

It’s a really nice mouse, but I find the side button to be awkward to use at times with placement and how much force it takes to press them. I mainly play FPS games so maybe this isn’t meant for me, but the tilt scroll wheel was a game changer

It’s amazing I would recommend it. Only downside battery life