Review: The Truth About The Steelseries Aerox 3 Wireless (2022)
If you’ve been around for a while it is no secret that I don’t like SteelSeries as a brand. As I find their marketing to be predatory and their products to be subpar despite being at premium price points. But this guy has blown my mind going completely against the norm. The first Aerox 3 Wireless was well received but had some serious flaws which they have rectified with the 2022 Edition. So, let’s get nerdy.
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SPECS:
• Weighs 68 grams
• 200 hour battery life w/ USB-C fast charging
• Dual connectivity (2.4 GHz & Bluetooth 5.0)
• TrueMove Air Optical Sensor 1-1 Tracking. 18,000 DPI, 400 IPS, 40G optical sensor. 100 CPI increments
• AquaBarrier IP54 rating
• Quantum 2.0 Wireless
• Next-Gen Golden Mirco IP54 Switches (80 Million Clicks)
• 100% Virgin Grade PTFE
• USB Type-C Connectivity
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Timecodes:
Intro: 00:00
Unboxing/Spec Rundown: 00:12
Sensor: 00:59
Switches: 01:31
Shape: 01:49
Like & Share: 02:39
Scroll Wheel: 02:46
Side Clicks: 03:10
Engineering: 03:47
Itty Bitty PCB: 04:01
RGB Lighting: 04:17
Battery/Preditory Marketing: 04:29
Sweet Power Saving Feature: 05:53
USB C/Extender Dongle: 06:10
IP54 Rating: 06:46
PTFE Feet: 07:18
Software Summary: 08:03
Software Look: 08:19
Honeycomb Design: 09:30
Conclusion: 09:47
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"Marketing to be predatory. Subpar products. Despite being at premium price." *Laughs in Razer*
Lol, fair enough. I will say in the past two years though their products (mice and keyboards not the rest) have dramatically improved and are making some of the best products on the market. Also, I don’t find most of their marketing to be predatory. But that premium price point is definitely true and is usually what ruins it. Their website is also atrocious.
@@ThomasMuehler their headsets are brilliant i use the arctis 5 and sound quality is incredible, just watched the review and it convinced me to buy the mouse i was on the edge for a week and decided to go for it edit: i also got it for 60
@@SinkUser I'm excited for you man. I think you're going to really like it. I would love to hear your thoughts once you get them in.
@@ThomasMuehler If you dont like SS than what brand do you reccomend?
@@m4rcin847 Depends on which peripherals you're talking about. As I think each of them does certain categories better. But in general the last 3 - 4 years Razer has really been impressing me with what they are coming out with and the quality. Corsair is a lot like Steel Series. Where their products look attractive and are reasonably well put together. But performance suffers. Where Razer their specs are great so they perform awesome (which is my main metric), and sometimes their stuff can look attractive (but usually super gamery), but they vary a bit on overall build quality. Not necessarily being cheap but not being robust either. Then you have Logitech who are kind of mix of the above who have excellent shapes and comfort with above average performance but tend to be very expensive. And bland as they haven't upgraded anything since like 2018. Then you go into other, less well known brands. Zowie for mice seem to have amazing shapes and firmware. Roccat tends to sneak in there with great shapes, above average specs, but kind of sink behind in other specs keeping them more in the middle. Xtrfy in general tends to impress me quite a bit for mice. The M4 and M42 are amazing. I enjoy the MZ1 a lot. I'm sure there are others. But like I said it really comes down to are you talking strickly mice? Or are you talking keyboards, headsets, etc.
I love the coverage of every detail. Keep making videos like this.
Will do!
Great and informative review as usual!!.. that mouse will go well with my Steel Series headset and keyboard that I already have!!😛
Lol, heck yeah! Gotta keep it in the family.
I'm a big fan of the Aerox 3. I have a bunch of them, including a few that have the black rounded skates. I didn't mind those, actually. Maybe I got good batches. The clicks on my wireless ghost and my black wireless have kinda mushy/creaky clicks but the wired Aerox 3 I just purchased has incredible, crispy clicks but the older black round skates. I'm not that wild about the sharp side buttons, but they're functional. The scroll wheel can get kind of loud and janky when scrolling fast, but it's alright. The shape is great and sort of reminds me of my old beloved Microsoft WMO that I mained for 10 years, with some subtle differences. Great review!
That's interesting. Maybe I just got lucky with my clicks because I definitely don't have any mushy/creaky clicks. Same with my scroll wheel, it's nearly silent no matter how fast I'm going. So, thanks for the heads up! Also, always appreciate reading other people's thoughts on the products. So thanks for taking the time and sharing.
can you drag click with it
@@tristantrutsi2720 I don't drag click. But they are mechanical switches so I don't see why you couldn't.
@@ThomasMuehler my scroll is loud af lol
@@MeezyPlayz That's a bummer.
A while ago I upgraded from a Corsair M55 Pro to the G Pro Superlight. Although the Superlight is superior mechanically, it has never felt comfortable for the hybrid palm/claw grip that feels natural to me. After being sick of fighting the Superlight, I ordered the Aerox 3. This mouse has the butt that’s higher towards the rear, fitting nicely into the palm, and an inline taper on the sides to force a claw style with the thumb and pinky. I also found that this is by far the most competitive wireless mouse of this specific shape in terms of hardware components.
I appreciate the run down! Definitely agree that the Aerox 3 has a great shape and solid specs (especially for the price). I definitely perform well with it. Also, surprised. Normally don't see too many people who DON'T like the GPX shape.
@@ThomasMuehler I still use the GPX for other games like League of Legends that require a fingertip grip. It’s just too small for my palm in FPS games.
@@Agdem_ Gotcha, that makes sense.
hey same, was really set on getting the superlight or the pulsar x lite mini v2 but was lucky enough to try this at the stores. And i was pleasantly surprise how the Aerox 3 felt on my hand and grip style which is exactly yours, a palm/claw hybrid, Who knew the fat ass of the Aerox 3 was the answer! The x lite mini v2 would have been idea, smaller lighter wireless EC2-B basically, with its butt fat & high up too but the overall mouse length is too short, so there's no space and place where my 'palm' can really rest.. sad.. Superlight is the dream for most, the profile is 'the' universal mouse shape & an almost logitech patented classic, but I have overall small hands, so at the top of the superlight where the buttons are, has identical breadth to the butt, which means I can't grip as well with my fingers up-top -this very point @thomas mentioned in his video as it is narrower at the top on the Aerox 3, it allows for the grip with the fingers by the side . so all in all, pleasantly surprise that this mouse that does not get a lot of attention on youtube was the best I found.. for our grip style by far, and as per you last line, about the best wireless u can get for hardware. but most importantly, comfort gives confidence!
@@gordonho5986 I apologize for the late reply. I just saw it. The junk in the trunk is surprisingly comfortable and definitely surprised me as well. And is a surprisingly good shape all around. Along with a buy (for $50). I appreciate you taking the time for such an excellent rundown. Very much appreciated.
How's the lift off distance? is it similar to the steelseries prime? I love the shape, but i bought a wired one on sale recently and the lod was so high that i thought it was a defective unit. I now use the steelseries prime which seems to have perfect lod.
I don't have the SteelSeries Prime so I don't know. -SteelSeries Aerox 3 WIRED comes with TrueMove Core. The WIRELESS comes with TrueMove Air which is a lot nicer (8,500 DPI compared to 18,000). - You CANNOT adjust LOD in it in the software with the TrueMove Core or Air. - From my testing LOD for the wireless Aerox 3 is
I've been considering switching to this (or the aerox5) from my old sensei 310. thanks for the thorough review!
I would love to hear which one you decide to go with.
Saw that it was on sale on Amazon and immediately bought it. It came today and it already feels amazing compared to my old mouse
Oh heck yeah dude! I'm glad you are enjoying it.
SAME! my model o wireless started dying so i got the 2022 apex 3 wireless on amazon for 65€
@@1voJan Dude it's insane! Especially for the price. I'm happy for you. I personally like it a lot better than the MOW.
Does it work with the USB cable plugged in? I want a mouse that's decent in wireless mode, and plug it in when gaming.
Yes, it does.
nice review. I really want a more Ambi mouse compared to my deathadder. thinking about this, or the prime mini. did you test the prime?
I have not tried the Prime. Deathadder can be a solid choice. Also, look into the Viper V3 Hyperspeed. As it has a new shape that I think is pretty great. But isn't perfect. You can watch my review on that one for more of my opinion on it. Unless if you have specific questions. Happy to help in any way I can.
I walked 6 miles to the nearest Best Buy in a town I haven't been in before just to grab this mouse... now I'm sitting in a dirty hotel room watching a review of this mouse while it's already in my hand. I love myself but I don't know why I'm like this. Great review by the way!!!
You know, I've been there and completely understand. Respect.
the clicks are satisfying i prefer them over kailh 4.0s or 8.0s
Great vid my man. Just picked this one up today and broke out the ol Pro TKL keys to compliment. Played with so many mice and between the Superlight and the Zowie ZA13, I have been on the hunt for "THE MOUSE" to main. Has been a journey lol. Thanks again for the vid and keep them coming broski!
It certainly is a journey. I've found for me I just keep like four mice on my desk and it comes down to how I'm feeling that day, lol. Probably not the smartest way to do it. But I'd love to hear which you end up selecting. I'll definitely keep trying to bring you great content!
@@ThomasMuehler same dude lol. I do the same thing lol. Ight my man. GG’s! 💯
@@am3tz.entertainment906 Which ones do you have on the desk right now? I've got The Starlight 12, Xtrfy M4 Wired (upcoming review), Logitech G Pro X, Razer Deathadder V2 Pro, Razer Viper Ultimate, SteelSeries Aerox 3, Xtrfy MZ1, Razer Orochi V2, and Model 0 - Wireless... Okay writing this down makes me think that A. I have a serious problem and B. I need to put some of these away. What the crap.
@@ThomasMuehler lol yeah man. So I unplugged all of em except my new Aerox 3 wireless and my Zowie S2-C. But normally I main the Logitech Superlight. I used to main the Zowie EC2-B Divina, until I started to main the RVU. Lol I have a problem to man. Just ordered the Endgame Gear XMR1. I have a feeling that even though it’s wired, it will end up being my main. I love the Zowie ZA13B as well but the new “C series” variant is sold out and I just can’t get down with the older versions stock cable. It’s truly lama water lol. But yeah dude I had like 7 on the desk had to put them up. Also had the Orochi V2 🤦🏻♂️ lolol
@@am3tz.entertainment906 That's smart. I really need to do that. I also tend to do that with keyboards. I haven't tried Zowie but everybody raves about them. So I really should give them a try.
HI!.. My mouse (Razer Viper Ultimate) just die recently after 2years 2month of use. It just suddenly not works anymore and I crack it open and saw trace of water damage due to my sweety hands while gaming. I currently try to find a good mouse that can actually prevent the same damage happen again.. Is this mouse are the right choice since it have some water resistance rated?
I'm very surprised that sweaty hands caused damage to happen internally. Especially, seeing as there aren't any holes. Are you sure it is from your hand and not something else? To answer your question this mouse does come with some coating to help prevent that. As do others. I don't keep track of them off the top of my head. As I've never heard of sweaty hands actually destroying a mouse. But it is usually listed in the product specs with an IPxx rating. Such as IP44 or something.
would you recommend that mouse for 75 usd? it would come to replace my old steelseries rival 310
Absolutely, I think it's a top tier mouse. I really enjoy mine. The shape is going to be similar to your 310 but not as dramatic of a flare on the right. If you end up getting it, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
@@ThomasMuehler okay thanks 👍, i think im going to order it! I'll tell my thoughts on it when i get a little experience with it
@@jamihilli9894 Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
Can you control 2 computers at the same time? Switching between dongle / bluetooth, without using software?
nevermind. yes you can.. there is a toggle button under the mouse as seen here => manuals.plus/steelseries/aerox-5-wireless-lightweight-wireless-gaming-mouse-manual#axzz7hQkGtvZy
@@aztralenforcer Yep, I believe I also go over that in the review itself. But glad you found your answer before I got to you!
Do you recomend this mouse or logitech g pro wireless? aerox is slightly cheaper in my country
Personally, I find the logitech G Pro wireless to be superior, and one of the best mice on the market. So that would be my recommendation, even if it cost a bit more. As I consider it an endgame mouse. Whereas the Aerox 3 is still a good mouse, especially if you can find it on sale for around $50. However, I do not consider it an endgame mouse, but more of a middle tier mouse that performs well when on sale for that price. But would not consider it in the same class as the G Pro Wireless. Also, depending on price, I would look into the Logitech G Pro X Superlight, the Razer V2 Pro, or the newly released Razer Deathadder v3 Pro. All extremely expensive when not on sale. But you also wont find better. And buying one mouse now and using fir years can be cheaper than buying multiple mice over that same time span. Regardless on what you choose. I dont think you can make a bad choice. Id love to hear which one you go with and thoughts on it.
@@ThomasMuehler Wow thanks i really apprecieate reply. I dont know still I love logitech mice and use g402 now but i would like to try new lighter and maybe wireless Mouse and These two are good i think. Also i have apex 7 tkl so aerox would fit realy nice with all that ecosystem and stuff. But i love g pro design so much man its hard haha. About g pro superLight its arround 50% more expensive than g pro wireless and i am not that competetive Player to really feel this diffrence probably. I will think. Thanks a lot for reply
@@rodzynek561 Compelling arguments for all, especially the Aerox. As having everything in the same family can be nice. Tough choices for sure.
I was planning on getting a wired one are the specs still the same right now i have a razer basilisk hyperspeed but it’s getting old and I want a new mouse so should I save for the wireless one
The Aerox 3 Wireless* is 10 grams heavier at 68 grams. The Aerox 3 Wireless has a better sensor that is slightly more accurate. But otherwise I believe they are the same. The wireless also goes on sale on a regular basis. For example at Best Buy and Amazon right now it is $49.99 over $99.99. For the Wired one it is $29.99 compared to $59.99. Making it so if you buy the wireless version right now you are technically saving $10 off the retail price of the Wired one. Personally, I think going for the wireless one is worth the extra money and the one I would go with. If you happen to buy it off Amazon (and you should go with whatever is best and easiest for you) I would love if you used on of my Amazon Associates links where I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I'd love to hear whichever one you chose and your thoughts on it.
@@ThomasMuehler Excuse me, but isn't the wired version only 59 grams? That's what I see everywhere I check. Also, if the differences from the wired version to the wireless version are that minimal, I would rather pick the wired version, taking into account the prices that I'm finding right now (in euros). In Spanish Amazon the wireless version is 69,99€ (and in electronic shops like Worten and FNAC is even more expensive than that) and the wired version is 39,99€, and I don't want to spend more than 50€ for a mouse. Of course, if I had a bigger budget I would pick the wireless version, but I think I will be happy with the wired version. I have two more questions, though. I'm not really familiar with mice sizes, the only thing I can tell is that my hand size is 8 inches length (which is considered small, I guess). Will the Aerox 3 wired version be a nice fit to my hand size? (I use a mixture of palm and claw grip btw) The other question I have is, comparing the Aerox 3 wired version to the Razer Deathadder Essential (which is 20 euros cheaper), which mice would you recommend the most?
@@danioliveira01_ You are correct the Wired version is 58 grams and the wireless is 68 grams. I said that incorrectly above but edited it so it is now correct. I also think the sensor improvement is a critical upgrade. As is the wireless component so think that the wireless is certainly worth the extra money. But you also need to stay in your budget to make the right choice. Personally, I'd save up and wait for a sale as I think it is worthy of the money and think it will last longer and save money in the long run. But again, that completely comes down to you and what you find important and what you can/can't do financially. I'm not quite sure how you measured your hand (length or circumference) but I've got about 7.5x4 inch hands which always fit "large gloves". The size of a mouse really comes down to personal preference. But "Rocket Jump Ninja" has a good breakdown on his website on a "science" he has come up with on what fits best. I think it may be a bit too small for palm. But would fit claw really well. As for comparing it to the Deathadder Essential. Two very different mice. I think sensor wise (assuming this is in comparison to the Aerox 3 Wired) they are going to be similar (the wireless variant is going to be quite a bit better). The shape is also going to be a huge difference. As the Deathadder is made for palm grip, and claw sorta kinda works but really directly just palm. Where the Aerox is going to be more for fingertip/claw and depending on hand size palm may work. Then you've got weight which is huge at 96 grams for the Deathadder and 58 grams for the Aerox. You will for sure notice this. I find that lighter is better personally for accuracy so would give the win to the Aerox. Click lifespan is going to be similar. I would hazard a guess that the Aerox will have more satisfying crisp clicks over the Deathadder. But I can't confirm that as I have the Deathadder V2 Pro which uses different switches and won't feel the same but like my Aerox clicks better than my Deathadder. As the Deathadder isn't as crisp but a lot more quiet. Side buttons are better on the Deathadder. I don't know about the cords which can play a big part so may want to look at some reviews as if the cable is really stiff that can make a big difference. Overall, I think both are good options. I like Razer as a brand a lot better than Steelseries. But that isn't worth a whole lot. I would love to hear which one you go with and your thoughts on it.
I really appreciate your reply! I don't know if I will see a discount in the wireless version anytime soon, but who knows? I'll be looking at it 👀 About hand sizes, I will definitely check "Rocket Jump Ninja" for that, thanks for the tip! When I make a decision I will let you know and after that I will share my thoughts on whatever mouse I buy 😌
@@danioliveira01_ Looking forward to your reply!
Awesome review i want to buy this mouse and you helped me. For the negative part the batterie life idk u can just plug in the cable when its low on battery and youre fine.
That is very true!
I was mostly interested in a Steelseries mouse, because i have a Steelseries keyboard and i kinda like its software compared to what Razer has. At first i was choosing between Rival 3 and Viper mini, however went with Viper mini, but this one has caught my eye. Can't wait to get it.
If/Once you get it I'd love to hear your thoughts on it! If you already have SteelSeries peripherals I can totally see why this would be interesting to you.
@@ThomasMuehler I got it and so far it's nice, i like the grip and i do prefer the increased size of it, the Viper mini even for my baby hands felt a little bit small 😅I do wonder how long the battery would last for without any RGB on it though.
@@X_irtz I appreciate you getting back to me! I'm glad you are enjoying it and the size is better for you. I find it hilarious that the Viper Mini still feels small for your "baby hands". lol. Are you sure you actually have small hands? I haven't done testing to see how long battery life is without RGB. Whatever testing I did would be in the video. But regardless, you'll find out yourself. I think it is pretty darn good.
@@ThomasMuehler Oh yeah. As soon as i went back from this mouse to Viper mini, it did feel smaller than i remember it being the first time i got it.
I've always liked Steelseries, awesome video! Just subbed!
I'm glad you liked it! Also, welcome to the family Shinbushi. I'm very happy you are here.
got mine for 47 great british pounds in turkey, 2022 version, im so hapy with it i was worried if my hand was too big for it but it fit so well.
That's amazing news! I'm glad you are enjoying it and got such a great deal!
@@ThomasMuehler Thanks for the reply, i like the way u do ur videos and go over every detail, i will definitly subscribe and check out ur other videos.
@@asdfgwqretweydcscx4633 I'm glad you are enjoying them. I'm working hard on making them even better. I appreciate you subscribing! Welcome to the family. I'm very happy you are here.
On the type c connector, you can use the dongle and plug the reciever in it, so you then you can use the wirless mode with type A as well
100%
Can you program the buttons for commands,
Yes through the Steelseries software.
My mouse out the box had minor dirt on it, thankfully none of it was on the sensor. I’m normally a fan of SteelSeries actually but that was disappointing and nerve wracking, as if I had to clean that sensor I would’ve been furious if it/I had caused any damage to it. Edit: I ordered it new straight from SteelSeries btw.
That is absolutely wild. As that shouldn't happen. Especially, if it is directly from them.
@@ThomasMuehler Yeah it seriously makes me wonder what went wrong in their packing, however the sensor was clean, I brushed the rest off, and can't lie it's an awesome mouse.
Yeah, probably just some freak accident thing where you just got super lucky by being super unlucky. But I'm glad the sensor was fine and I'm assuming the rest of it is clean now. Also, happy you are enjoying the mouse. It is excellent.
love the way you paid attention to every single detail, and a little tour of the software was great... Good job man... a Sub from me ♥ and honestly about my story, i have tried G pro x, Razer Viper Ultimate, Viper v2 pro, Model D wireless and D- can't get used to any.. been using Viper mini for a good long time, its not that i have a very small hand or something its 20x9 almost, but i tried and pushed soo hard cannot get used to any of these mice i mentioned... saw this mice randomly on a video, hop in to check the reviews... now with 100% satisfaction, i believe i can order this... Hope for the best
Welcome to the family Awais Khan. I'm very happy you are here. The Viper Mini has an excellent shape and is one of my favorites. A lot of people are in the same boat too. I just don't like the cord, and think the specs (mostly sensor) are average, which I think holds it back for a lot of others as well. Which is why I'm excited for the release of the Viper Mini Ultimate (or Pro) or whatever they will call it. Which was supposed to have happened this year but due to something it will be next year and hopefully in Quarter 1. But it will be coming with all the bells and whistles so expect to pay top price for it. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this guy once you try it out. Seeing as a lot of other mice haven't suited you well.
@@ThomasMuehler hello good sir, A big Thanks for your response and adding a thought to my saying. i would like to have your bit of a assistance with my issue. i'll maybe now going to write a book to please bare me with me, as i really need to solve my issue with your professionalism.. By looking at your review i had no doubts that i should at least get my hands on this mice... and i had collected enough information and the whole pros and cons about this mice, the issue occurs when i tried to order that mice, which for some reason costing me around $130 for the worldwide shipping, sadly couldn't find it around my place.. And then i started thinking, like seriously what is going on, gpx cost $150 with a better sensor, build quality and a lot of other things, i know i couldn't get used to the mice, but with my 2 month of experience with it, its worth the hype, i couldn't get used to it doesn't mean its not a good mice, choice of many pros for a reason... but i don;t think its worth $130.. coz i believe i would have to upgrade the skates too, which i will end up with $150.. and its not a dead 100% guaranteed mice that i will love and get used to it... ii have already lost a good savings by trying soo many mice. i'm not really mentally in a place for disappointment now. so Good Sir can you please assist me with the best options i have left ? i told you the mice i tried already... and i completely agree with your point on viper mini, on that sometime i play flawless, and sometimes its like i have literally no aim... absolutely love the shape most comfortable to me then all the mice i tried, but i believe if its gets a liiiiiiiiittle bit larger it would be perfect... i could still just kept using the viper mini, but first of all the scroll wheel is crocked, it get missed many times and the wire is annoying to me for sure i could add a bungee but i believe its time to upgrade to a good premium wireless mice, for the viper mini wireless, i know they're cooking something but there is no solid news yet and i want to upgrade badly, and rn my options thats i'm looking to is Pulsar x2 or x2 mini and finalmouse starlight tenz edition which in the second market is going for $280 and i'm super scared to give it a shot, mainly i play valorant. Huge Thanks for reading till now... i would love to have your thoughts on it... Keep up the good work.. From : A long term Subscriber ♥
@@awaiskhan6981 I know you're ready to upgrade so asking you to wait is tough. But this mouse retails for $100 but often goes on sale for $50. I'd recommend waiting for a sale and then getting it then. I've heard great things about Pulsar, but haven't tried them personally. Meaning I can't tell you anything else about them. I have a Starlight-12 TenZ (along with the other ones). Honestly, the TenZ is the best of them all in multiple areas. I really enjoy using it. If you get a flawless copy it's an S-Tier mouse. The issue is all the baggage that comes along with it. Such as you getting a flawless copy is unlikely as they are littered with horrific quality assurance. I've heard better things about the TenZ having less issues. But since you can only get it through the secondhand market makes it nearly impossible for me to recommend. As $189 retail is already too steep. It should be $130 - $150 based on performance. But Finalmouse is Finalmouse. $280 is way to steep for me to justify. Especially, with you being so picky with mice I'd be worried that if you don't like it that is a lot of money wasted. I think Finalmouse does pretty good with warranty (assuming you can actually get in contact with someone). But depending on where you live Warranties may or may not be viable. I think you'd enjoy the size as the small is going to be similar size as the Viper Mini. Where the medium is going to be slightly larger (which you said with the mini might be perfect). I've enjoyed my Starlights a lot and I've had one of them on my desk since I got it. But it regularly and often gets put off to the side for my Razer mice. And only comes out to play when I feel like it and when that happens I have a great time with it. I recently got the Lamzu Atlantis. Excellent mouse. The only mouse I've tried where I had to get used to the shape. Still not the biggest fan of it. But it is going to have a similar shape to this one. Along with the G305. Kind of a combination between this, the Razer Viper, and the Logitech G305. It is kind of interesting. Also, excellent specs and performance. Looks good. But is a medium/large mouse. Outside of those, I'm blanking on any other great recommendations that you haven't already tried. The more I think about it I'm almost leaning Starlight for you. Lightweight, solid shape, great performance, similar to the Viper Mini in size and kind of shape but flat like the Viper on the rear. But that price point is just too painful and is a HUGE HUGE HUGE gamble. Not only for QA (more likely to say yes if you can get warranty in case something did go wrong with it) but also just how picky you are (which isn't me roasting you. knowing what you want is a good thing) I'm just terrified of you spending that money and then being disappointed. Then either needing to resell it or just take the hit.
Love it! Great review
Thanks for checking it out!
does it work well on different surfaces? or only with mouse pad?
Is there a particular surface that you are interested in it working on? Testing it on different surfaces isn't part of my testing just because my use case is on a mousepad in general. Also, most gaming sensors will track on just about anything. The top-of-the-line sensors like the Focus+ and Focus Pro from Razer even track on glass. But this is a lower end one but I think for the majority of surfaces it would work just fine. But I can test it if I have the surface you are looking for.
@@ThomasMuehler Thank tou Thomas, I've tested on several surfaces and it works just fine...in particulare on the couch 😅. Overall I like this mouse, the things I'm not happy are the lateral buttoms they are too inside of the shell. The on/off button is not confortable and scraches my couch (not the mousepad) and it is too small you need both hands to switch it on/off or change to bluetooth/wifi. But the real problem is that the couse radio interferences with my RGB lights (LIFX Beam and LIFX Z). So due to this problem I will to return it. Today I will buy the Roccat Kone XP Air, is very different from the Aerox 3 but I saw your review and want to try it. Thank your again!! See you!
@@diegodangelo5684 That's great news on the surfaces. Interesting that it scratches your couch. I wouldn't have expected that. But I agree the on/off switch is hard to operate. Interesting about the LIFX. What symptoms are you seeing?
Love my Aerox 3; but for some time it just randomly disconnects during games (which is very annoying). Not too sure if firmware issues or USB issue, but trying to fix it. Overall lovely wireless mouse, and my first experience.
I am having a similar issue with my Finalmouse Ultralight X. Thought the same thing with it maybe being a firmware, USB issue, defective something. While it still may be one of those things found that for some reason the dongle is picking up interference where the signal quality is dropping out and briefly losing connection. Moving my dongle position paired with a different wire has helped reduce interference and it kind of stopped happening. But I don't have the issue with other mice so again, not sure if it is actually defective and probably will reach out to finalmouse about mine. And you should probably contact Steelseries for yours. Assuming where you are located supports RMA's. But outside of that. I'm glad you are enjoying it.
@@ThomasMuehler Luckily I built a new PC, and it had a USB C port, so I connected the dongle directly without using adapter. So far no issues, but Im holding breath.
@@Killoer Congrats on the new pc! That is excited. And here is to hoping you never have an issue with it again.
Is the wired any better? I personally will never use wireless mice outside of laptop/portable convenience The main issues I hear about when it comes to the Aerox 3 2022 Edition are its wireless features and that's about it, but nobody answers the important questions.. Is it hard to clean? Will dust getting inside the mouse be an issue? Is the USB C cable very light that movement or potential cord snagging won't bend or break the mouse's USB C port? Is the mouse too small? Is the reliability/durability good? I currently have a G502 Proteus from way back in 2016 and the double click issue is getting pretty bad on both Right and Left click. I think it's time for an upgrade and you did a decent job selling me on this mouse lol. It's currently 40% off on Amazon ($35)
At this point if you buy a quality wireless gaming mouse they actually outperform most wired gaming mice. As for your questions. Most of those aren't answered as for those who use gaming mice regularly and have a lot of knowledge about them already have the answer. But it appears to me you are new to the scene so just don't know what you don't know. You learn by asking questions and I'm glad you are asking them. So, this isn't me calling you out. Just saying that important questions to you might not always be important questions to other people. As you're the first person who has ever asked me most of these. And that includes me deep diving forum posts as well. 1. Clean: I guess that depends on how dirty of a person you are. I haven't needed to really clean any of my mice ever. Outside of the sides very minimally from just build up of sweat/grime over years and years of use. Which can be done easily with a toothbrush. Most of these mice can be taken apart rather easily too where you could clean form the inside out. But usually requires you to remove PTFE feet and then buy a new pair if you ruin them taking them off which is easy to do. Instead you could use compressed air to clear most of it without needing to open it up. Water tends to be the only thing (along with severe heat) that will damage electronics. But usually they come with a water resistant and dust resistant coating to prevent minor spill. Some mice even have fully on IPX ratings and can be submerged (granted that is only one of them that I've ever seen). But most people won't and should be using electronics near bodies of water. 2. Dust: Dust and grime mentioned above won't be an issue. They have a coating on the insides of the components to keep them safe. Additionally, a lot of electronics will have dust/hair/debris build up in time. Huge amounts could lead to something bad (usually in PC's it is increased thermals due to fans not rotating or air not moving well due to blockage) which isn't a concern for mice. But again the amount of dust and debris would have to be completely outside of reasonable to even be considered to be an issue. Most people also aren't moving their mouse in a dirty environment or have incredibly dirty hands that would make something disgusting anyways. 3. Cord snagging. No. Damage to the USB-C port would be exceedingly hard. Unless if you were to drop the mouse and it land perfectly on that port with a cable plugged in would be the only way I could see that happening. And even then with how much mice weight on average is probably not enough to cause damage anyways. As the USB-C Port has metal and reinforcement already. While having even more reinforcement from the plastic body around it. The cord itself also tends to have extra protection and rubber to prevent anything from happening. If you were moving the mouse around quickly and it got snagged most likely the cable itself would just bend causing nothing to happen or it would come out of your hand. Worst cast it would unplug the device. Additionally, most people don't use a wireless mouse wired unless it is charging which is only for about an hour (or they do it when not using the computer. So no matter how you cut it I don't see any reasonable way of damaging the port. You'd have to be doing something highly abnormal. 4. Size of mice and what is considered too small is highly subjective and can only be answered truly by the person using the mouse. Based on general consensus no, this mouse is not too small for most users. And I think it is technically considered a medium mouse. Some people hyper obsess about size. While others like myself tend to do just fine with all shapes and sizes so don't see the big deal. But again, that's subjective and varies from person to person. Zy (RocketJumpNinja) tends to heavily focus on size and hand shape/size on what the best mouse shape/size is for an individual. I'm more of a specs/performance guy. 5. Reliability: Most reviews don't touch this as they don't have a product for a long time before making the review. Also, you can't tell reliability until a significant amount of time passes. Last, sample size. I have a single unit out of how many sold? If I had 10 mice and they were all the same then probably good reliability. But who is going to buy a mouse that many times just to test reliability? But bias can also play into it if you google search it. As people who have problems will make a post. People who don't aren't going to post that their copy was fine. So, you tend to overestimate defects. Time and knowledge of following trends can give you a more objective answer. Usually if you can't find anything or very few things after a long period it is a reliable product. If you find a bunch of issues and low ratings then it is usually a crap product. Sometimes they mess up at the beginning then fix it in new models. As for this mouse I can't give you good enough information. As I haven't researched. I can subjectively say mine is still in perfect working condition. From the plethora of mice I've tried it seems higher quality than most. But I haven't used it non-stop since I bought it as I have a lot of other mice I try regularly and like more because they are better but cost a lot more. But from what I've seen and heard in my comment section reliability seems good for the price point as I have had very little if any people come in saying theirs is busted. Which isn't the case for some of my other products (Such as the Astro A10 Gen 2). But that is simply my opinion not a fact. You'd have to research yourself. For $35 assuming shape/size works for you I think you'll be hard pressed to find a better mouse at that price point. The only other one that comes to mind that is wired is the Razer Viper Mini. Which would win in some categories, but I think this is an overall better mouse than that one. Any other questions you've got? Or any clarification I can add?
@@ThomasMuehler 1. My hands are clean. I always wash my hands before I use my controllers or mice. But despite that, it's the cracks in the controllers.mice that build up dead skin which was my main concern. I also have a dusty room, but I'll mostly be putting a cloth or something over my mouse when I'm not using it. I'm a very clean, OCD person. I keep my things very well protected and managed, given the longevity of my current (and first ever) gaming mouse's lifespan (almost 7 years) 2. Well, as long as dust can be blown out or wiped off with ease. I don't have the proper tools to take something apart to clean it :c 3. That's good to know. I've had a lot of issues with USB-C ports being a little loose and sometimes disconnecting if it bends a tad bit too much. I was certain without a tunnel lock-in slot to protect the USB/Port from getting bent (like on my controllers and even my phone and tablet), that it'd loosen up or something. But now that I think about it, I won't be holding the mouse in my lap lol 4. I asked this, knowing how dumb the question was, bcuz a lot of people said it was small and it really does look small. I wish I was able to find out, but I'll have to find out the hard way when I buy the mouse. And since I'm so used to a heavy-ish mouse, since mine has weights in it, the thought of a hollow-looking mouse would also FEEL hollow and too light. I'll adjust anyways. I'm not rly picky outside of reliability 5. Also something I've considered, but it has been a while now so I figured there'd be something. I'm mostly looking for good performance with reliability and comfort and easy to clean/manage. Regardless, this is an upgrade from my, now faulty, mouse in pretty much every possible way. I also don't play MnK much at all these days, either. It's not comfy on a laptop. But I do often play Minecraft and got back into another FPS/TPS game, and I can't even hold my right click to ADS anymore, and I can't open a chest in MC without automatically picking up half a stack of something, and I can't even close out of a window without closing out of a bunch behind it smh For $35, I also think it's a REALLY good deal for this quality. I just wanna be sure it'll last as long as my first gaming mouse. I also try to avoid Razer, since errything I've ever heard about them was about how easy/often they break. I also got an Arctis headset and I don't want a bunch of other apps for a bunch of different products. I got tired of having G Hub, Corsair, and SS Engine. I just want errything in 1 engine app all synchronized I can't think of anymore questions. That might be all :p. I'll be buying the wired version anyways. Lot cheaper and I always prefer a direct connection to errything for the best possible quality. Especially with internet
@@cqllel5186 1. I can't guarantee how long a product will last, especially not 7 years. As a lot of that is lottery. This comes with mechanical switches which means they can develop the same issue as your current mouse. Which is why I tend to prefer optical switches as they are immune to that and last a lot longer due to less moving parts. As clicks tend to be the main thing that fails on a mouse. Then probably scroll wheel. With the other stuff happening more sooner due to just never being the way it should have been in the first place (such a sensor failure). 7 years is a long time. Especially, with daily use. But I think most of these given you are treating them with respect (like you do) should last a long time. As all of my tech products still work just fine. Even the ones that I've had for many years and most of them are in excellent condition. As I make sure that I'm not abusing them. 3. That's fair. I can see how with a controller that might happen as it is constantly pulling down on it. Where like you said with a mouse that tends to not be the case. And as long as you don't have the wire constantly rubbing on a sharp/textured surface or at a sharp angle it shouldn't fray or breakdown. 4. It wasn't a dumb question. Just a hard question to answer correctly. I'll be interested in hearing your thoughts on it. I do think that it will take some time to get used to a new shape. But mostly I think the difference in weight is going to be something that takes the longest to get used to. As you're coming from a very heavy mouse to a semi-lightweight mouse. Since that is a new experience it will be jarring. Especially the first day. But I think in time you will find that you come to prefer the lightweight due to the advantages that it brings. As for build quality of shell I think you'll be surprised there as well. The only way I'd imagine you find any issues with it is by squeezing REALLY hard. And even then it comes down to how you're holding it and grip strength. 5. My opinion, I think this mouse checks the boxes for good performance, reliability, comfort, and easy to clean/manage. The only thing I'm on the fence about would be reliability. Just because I don't own a lot of SteelSeries products so don't know them well. But do know they are an extremely popular brand that I rarely hear negative things about. Your current mouse sounds frustrating. I also think if you're on a laptop you'd come to really enjoy wireless over wired. But I understand your hesitancy. Even if CERTAIN tech has gotten to the point where it can be faster, a wash, or worse case negligible. I highly recommend just doing some quick research on wireless from Logitech and Razer. As they are the best of the best in that regard (especially Razer). SteelSeries isn't a slouch either. But I think you'd be impressed with the performance of wireless gaming mice compared to wired. But you gotta do what is right for YOU. I also think having all the same products is nice from a software point of view. As having all those different ones installed and managing them to change stuff is a pain. As for Razer. I understand your hesitancy. As for a while they had a terrible track record for reliability. But in the past 3 - 4 years they've worked extremely hard in changing that. Currently they have the best mice on the market. All of my Razer products (for mice I have nearly all of them, multiple keyboards including an original BlackWidow keyboard) are all working like they were brand new and I've had zero issues with them. Plus they are the ones leading the charge with optical switches and from talking with their R&D team members they know their stuff and aren't cutting any corners. That I have a massive amount of respect for them. Which is also one of the reasons why they tend to be more expensive is they use higher quality components. But some of their stuff is ridiculously priced which is another conversation. Anyways, if you think of anything else let me know. I'm excited for you and wish you the best!
@@ThomasMuehler 1. Yeah I've abused my clickers a lil bit. I get frustrated when a tab won't close when there's someone walking by smdh. But other than those rare instances, I'd say the hours of daily use for many years have been gr8. Especially jitterclicking in old Minecraft, 1mil clicks per day lol. It'd suck if the Aerox didn't last as long tho 3. Another concern was with the cord. Erry cord I've ever used was stiff af. But from what I've seen, I think the Aerox cable looks very flexible. I use a giant mousepad on a smooth, clean desktop. If it still freys, there's nothing I can do about it. Idrc much, either. The cord isn't built in which was a main selling point for me. I could use my usb c/usb c cable or get replacements :p 4. I know I'll adjust quickly. I tend to perform rly well on new equipment out of motivation and excitement lol 5. I've been told to get a Logitech mouse if I wanted to go wireless. I forgot which one tho. I don't take my laptop anywhere anyways, so I 'm not too worried about portability. When I need a wireless mouse when I got my laptop hooked up to my TV, I use my Steam controller :p The only Razer product I've been interested in was their 'Wolverines'. If I were gonna dedicate that much money into a pro controller, I'd go for their mechanical cons, the Wolverines. Buttons sound like mouse clicks. I'm waiting for their next iteration which'll hopefully have Electromagnetic sticks. If they ever make another one. But even so, there are still better alternatives I finally ordered the mouse earlier and it shall arrive on Thursday! :D I guess I could write a quick first-impression
Got the mouse earlier today! I was surprised how light it was. It was comfy right away. The cord is so soft and flexible compared to my others It feels a bit like a hollow plastic toy, but not entirely. The clicks are definitely louder The thumb buttons are so skinny, pressing them makes em feel mushy. And it's mushy bcuz they sink into my thumb meat. They feel like they'd break if I push em in a bit too hard. It's easier to bend thumb and press them with the tips. It's also difficult to determine which is the front or back button I'm gonna miss unlocking my scroll wheel and rolling it. I used that a lot The sensor is further back. It forces me to change the way I use a mouse and play games in general The cursor was also super sensitive. It was picking up erry little movement I made. With my DPI the same as on my last mouse, it felt a lot more jittery and shaky when I moved it around. I'm sure that's due to the weight of the mouse. Very light. I got used to it I've started using a finger tip grip. At first, my camera was a bit jittery, but I managed to adjust. Now, I'm playing RLY well in games The software was a bit confusing, but I got it all set up. I wish I could make 2 profiles with the same DPI but it won't let me. Using the DPI button to swap between 2 profiles, one with and without the lights. The lights are also bright, even at lowest setting The skates on the bottom feel like they're scratching my mousepad. But that might just be my pad
Just stumbled across this & noticed a trend with multiple reviews of the Aerox 3 not giving enough weight to the IP54 rating so want to chime in after owning one for 6 months. A lot of branded gaming mice can develop 'backwards scroll wheel issues' due to dust getting stuck on the encoder(look it up) a popular one to note is the logitech G403. The IP54 rating on the Aerox 3 is a HUUUUUGE selling point for anyone thats had scrollwheel issues over more than one mouse, dusty environments/open windows etc. I've had a g502, g403 & razer viper mini *ALL* develop scrolling issues within
Interesting point that I too think I've undervalued. I haven't ever had scroll wheel problems on my mice so haven't paid as close of attention to that detail due to that. But it does make sense. Alternative theory is that other mice still may put that coating on but just don't mention it. Which I do think I've heard before. As I don't know how big of a selling point that is for the mainstream market. Which leads me into some behind the scenes for reviewers. Of we (just like the mainstream brands) try and mention things that our viewers will find valuable. Which can be a difficult thing to do as balancing entertainment with nerdy stuff can be difficult and something I get wrong often. Sometimes we and I especially miss the mark or don't see the importance of something. So I do appreciate the callout and will definitely keep that in mind going forward.
Nice vid Tommy, what do you think about the aerox 5?
Is this the Nick Simonton I know from High School?! I haven’t personally tried the Aerox 5 so I can’t tell you for sure. From looking at it I think it is overpriced for what you are getting. Shape looks like it could be hit or miss. In general the specs are fine but to me not top tier where the pricing is at. I’d recommend the Razer Viper Ultimate over it. As the specs are a lot better. Shape will be similar but you get more features, better specs, non-honeycomb design, similar weight and it is cheaper when on sale. I’ve been seeing it at like $75 - 80. If you are going to be spending $130 - $150 on a mouse I’d recommend the Razer Viper Ultimate, Razer Viper V2 Pro (I’d personally go with the V2 over the Viper Ultimate if they are the same price), Logitech G Pro Wireless or Logitech G Pro Superlight. As those are all tied for 1st place on the best gaming mice on the market. Also, depends on what you looking for in a mouse and what you are using it for.
@@ThomasMuehler Yessir the very same. How you been dude? I'm using a g 502 hero rn and been on it for a while. No rush to upgrade but a wireless would be kinda sick. I've been eying both the razer or steel series but can't decide which I'd prefer. Probably just hold out for a sale to come up because they definitely ain't cheap.
@@ThomasMuehler Gotta get something that will give any kind of edge I can for the wasteland we call tarkov haha
@@quietstorm0165 Oh man that’s awesome. Thanks for checking out my channel. I’ve been doing good what about you? G502 is a great mouse. One of my favorites shape wise but it is extremely heavy (in comparison to the modern age superlights). Looks like you just picked a terrible time to look for mice. As I swear the Razer Viper Ultimate (RVU) has been on sale for like a month or two straight and I just checked and it isn’t any longer on Best Buy or Amazon. I’d definitely wait in that case until it goes on sale again as it will happen. If you are going to spend $150 the Viper V2 Pro is the best mouse on the market spec wise and is what I’m currently maining and will give your the biggest “advantage” in games assuming you like the shape. You’ll definitely notice the weight and may notice improved latency and sensor accuracy over the G502. But the HERO sensor is great. If the Aerox 3 shape works for you it is on sale right now for $50.99 at Best Buy which will get you 95% of the advantage you are looking for as the specs are on the higher end and they did a great job overall with it. The weight is the biggest difference you’ll feel over the G502. It’s also extremely similar to the Aerox 5 spec wise just a different shape and doesn’t have optical switches which isn’t a deal breaker in my opinion. And Tarkov is a wonderful game. One of my favorites. But man it is it brutal.
@@quietstorm0165 FYI Razer Viper Ultimate is on sale at Best Buy right now for $99 for the version that comes with the dock or $69 for the one without the dock. If you go with the dock I'd recommend going with the white version. As I think it feels and looks a bit more premium.
how can it be waterproofed with all inner components exposed?
The Aerox 3 is IP54 rated. Meaning that it can handle splashes of water but not full submersion. They do this by making sure the parts are sealed well (almost completely) along with using a special spray/coating that goes over everything to make a better seal and wick away water preventing water from coming into contact with the electricity that is running it. To explain a bit further (and this is a high level overview for demonstration purposes and shouldn't be tried at home). So, as long as water cannot access the electricity that is powering a device it cannot damage it. Motherboards and most electronic devices are usually sprayed with water while making them to keep them clean of debris. So, if an electronic device is powered off and gets soaked in water it won't necessarily destroy it (as there is no power running through it which is what causes a short and fries the parts). Assuming there is no damage to the device from the water (physically breaking something, corrosion, etc), and you dry it out fully (including all the little tiny spots you can't see or have access too which is often overlooked). The electronic device should be in perfect working condition when you power it on. As water itself does affect electronics like it does food (by melting it) and isn't dangerous in itself. But electricity mixed with water is what is dangerous. As usually the damage happens when the device is on and comes into contact with water causing a short. Or a wet device is powered on and the same thing happens. Fully waterproof devices then to be completely sealed (preventing water from even accessing the internal parts) and also sprayed with a chemical solution that helps pool water molecules together and try them quicker. Think water on a cloth material will soak it up compared to on rubber where it pools together.
I have the aerox 3 ghost and it is my favorite mouse. The GPX Superlight has been my main mouse since it was released but the aerox 3 2022 is incredible.
The Superlight is hard to beat. And I still think it is one of the best mice on the market. But the Aerox 3 is also incredible and it really comes down to personal preference. Can't go wrong with either. I'm definitely guilty of having multiple mice on my desk at a time and vary between them based on how I'm feeling that day.
May I ask if you have problems with the feet scraping your mousepad?
@@omnibleidd I do, but it's not bad enough for me to replace the feet with corepads or tiger arcs.
@@omnibleidd I haven't had this issue. But it looks like KP3 has. So, looks to be dependent on your mousepad.
@@ThomasMuehler Logitech mouse switches does not feel right to me and it was the only mouse brand that I owned which developed faulty switches over time. Did not leave a good reputation.
I dislike honeycomb mice but it's really an attractive option compared to another one I like in Prime/Prime Mini Wireless with that price gap, and I really just want a Steelseries brand because I have an Arctis 9 Headphones and don't wanna bother with more software, unless I get a suggestion for a better mouse from competing brands. For some reason, in my area, the Onyx is $15 more than the Snow version which idk if it's the same everywhere or it's just more in-demand here so stores mark it up. Aside from all that, I'm pretty much a casual in terms of mice features so I didn't mind the negatives of it, and with the consumers in my country getting the short end of the stick, not being able to return purchased products unless defective, I really appreciate the reviews.
I haven’t heard of the prime. But the magnetic optical switches sound interesting. But seems overpriced to me off of the specs. I’m not sure why the Onyx is more expensive. I usually find the opposite with the white version being more expensive for products. But here in the US at Best Buy both the white and black versions are 50.99 (clearance). I know you said you don’t like honeycomb mice and don’t really want to download another software. But if you can find the Razer Viper Ultimate for $75 - $80 that will be the best bang for you buck. Premium specs for a great price. Shape can be hit or miss. You can download synapse to get settings and then not have it open every time (but RGB isn’t saved to the mouse because Razer is stupid).
@@ThomasMuehler thanks for the advice. My friend at work happens to have an RVU so I got him to bring it so I can feel its shape. Loving it so far and I might get that.
@@ariaakee Nice! That’s a great way to do that.
I used to think the same thing about Steelseries. Until I dusted off my Aerox 3 (wired) and started using it despite my better Logitech mice (Superlight pro, and G502). The more I started using the Aerox 3, the more accurate, and the more games I won in Quake Live FFA. Which leads me to believe that Fatal1ty and RocketJumpNinja were right all along. Practice Practice Practice! While practicing with the Aerox 3, I started becoming an aim god. Conclusion, just stick with what you got, and practice. Aerox 3 is a great mouse!
Agreed. The gear doesn’t make the player. Especially, when you’re where we are now where even the low end mice have what used to be top tier internals. I think this one has better internals than most people give it credit for. With a great shape.
i bought one because of a sale, and its my first wireless mouse ($60 could not resist)... everything about it is nice, but my left click plate started wobbling so i had to take it apart and tighten the screw that was holding it. but now its fine. also the software was kind of glitchy when switching between profiles, but i think thats fixed now. tbh i can't believe i got it for $60 lol only problem i have with it is how flat it is, but thats subjective... for my small hands its still too small to palm grip so i really should have gone for a aerox 5
Oh man, appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! I'm glad the issues you were having are resolved now. It definitely is meant to be a fingertip/claw type of mouse over a palm grip. But who knows maybe you'll adjust to it and prefer that style anyways. I know my grip has definitely evolved greatly from the time I got my first gaming mouse.
ok. great review. I got here looking for someone to validate my opinion that this mouse is *not* comfortable. but considering your general take on SS, and after looking at reviews at a few shops and watching this video, I guess I need to man up. 😝 I feel like the "wide hips" on Aerox 3 cut into my pinky bone. I think I'm a finger grip? I don't really know. but perhaps my grip will update soon.
Mice are personal opinion by and large. So just because a shape works for me (and a bunch of other people) doesn't mean it works for you. Or that you should "force" yourself to get used to it. I thought they did a good job with this mouse. But I also have wide hands. Which helps with the hips. And honestly, at this point there are so many mice that are out and excellent around the $80 - $100 range that I think you could find one that is better. I'd recommend looking into Pulsar, Lamzu, and I've forgotten the rest off the top of my head. But if you head to Reddit and /MouseReview they often have a bunch of suggestions of more "budget" mice that are from more unknown companies that are just killing it right now.
@@ThomasMuehler thanks for the recs!
Is this the same as the ghost edition
Yes, and no. Yes, same mouse. Not the same color but similar. I have the "snow" which is white. The "ghost" is white appearing but actually transparent so you can kind of see through it.
Would you say your hands are big or small? Just want to know if it’s good for small hands
I have what's categorized as large hands. I forgot my exact specs. But large gloves, etc. It is a medium mouse which should work just fine for large, medium, or small hands. I don't see why it wouldn't work well for small hands. But don't have any direct experience that I could say for sure.
@@ThomasMuehler oh okay. Thank you so muchhh. I don’t want to get a mouse that’s too huge but medium should work for me I think.
@@aphrogamer4502 If you get it I would love to hear your opinion on it. As I'm just curious myself and it also helps me give better recommendations to people with a similar question.
I'm using this mouse, I love it, i really want a gpro wireless, but i think i might stick with this one
This is a great choice. G Pro Wireless is also a great choice. if you can get it on sale may be worth picking it up. But really comes down to how much you enjoy this one. The only reason why I'd recommend the GPW is because I still consider it to be one of the best gaming mice on the market.
Thanks for the review! I've just ordered on amazon at 69.99 euros
Excited for you! If you remember and care to reply I’d love to hear your thoughts on it once it comes in and you’ve tried it out.
@@ThomasMuehler sure! thank you!
ye i think i had the same thing, listed for the original aerox 3 price, instead of 2022 one because it came out before. even though its the exact same mouse in limited edition colour :P
It's not exactly the same. But definitely very similar. But I'm excited you got a great price on it as well. It's an excellent mouse.
I'm loving this mouse but the only problem i have with is the battery, in 2.4GHZ, it doesn't hold entire day
Really? That's strange. You should be able to get significantly more than that. Have you tried to lower the brightness of the RGB?
that’s very strange, mine lasts 2 days at least even if i was to game for all 48 hours
Good video, thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
somebody got the same problem as mine? every time my mouse pad is clean as fuck and some times my sensor do a shit mouve (a line) its like for 0.5 sec my sensor can't go up and down its the 1rst time i have something like that on a mouse. And if im not in a game i don't have this problem. Its like the software of steel serie, for me it sucks we can't really chose the DPI we want and i think create this sensor problem in game. I buyed a PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 i will try to keep update if its my port usb on my PC that sucks now or just a shit mouse i got
Sorry to hear that is happening to you. Not quite sure what is happening. Sometimes that can be from a piece of hair or something that got caught in the sensor. But as you are saying the mouse pad is clean. Could be a defect of the mouse as well.
@@ThomasMuehler yeah it never happen exept in a game. can it be the software ? Still didn't get the mouse i just hope its not my USB port that has a problem cause my headphone wireless don't have a clean sound too
Its the diamond cutout that really annoys me... we all k now that hexagons are the bestigons because they're the best shape that uses the least amount of material for providing a structure that also still maintains great integral strength
While this is true... you forgot one critical thing. Diamonds are forever AND a girls best friend. They can't be beat. lol
@@ThomasMuehler you're right Putin has his Monopoly on the diamonds
Whelp. I only had this for a month. I guess I have to RMA it. The mouse just flashes red endlessly will no longer connect to anything via bluetooth or via the dongle it came with :/ Started out of nowhere. No firmware update or anything. Checked it up on Reddit appears this is commonly happening.
That's terrible news! I'm sorry to hear it but thank you for letting me know. I haven't heard of this issue coming up too often in my comments. So, I think you just got unlucky. But I'll continue to keep an eye out!
Just got the black version today. First impressions. I don't like the feet. Compared to my wired Roccat Burst it is not as smooth gliding. Also I hate the side buttons. Too small. Sharp and not as easy to click as on my Roccat. I am in a toss up whether to return it for a Pulsar X (possibly with the glass feet added on).
The burst pro is excellent and hard to beat. I don’t find issues with the feet but I’m not too picky. But agree in the side buttons. Haven’t tried the pulsar x. But it looks interesting. Especially the glass feet seem like the beezknees
ive been using the wired version of this mouse for 2 years now and boy i love it. my only regret is i didnt spend theextra money and get the wireless version
I'm glad you are enjoying it so much! And yeah, I feel ya for not going with the wireless version. Not having wireless for mice these days drives me crazy.
Pwnage ultra custom might surprise you, reading the comments you don't seem to know the brand at all but their moving up. I got their Ultra Custom Symm 2 and it feels really nice, maybe its my grip style but the Aerox 3 didnt feel right in my hands. Symm 2 also feels snappier to me, on the surface they're specs are similar i guess but Pwnage did something that made me feel more confident in my aim.
I am aware of Pwnage. But from the last time I checked them out they have seemed to improved a lot. Really liking all the customization options and also solid prices for the specs you're getting. Based on their marketing (on there website) it seems like they probably spent a lot of time getting latency and other things down via their MCU software/firmware. Which a lot of companies don't necessarily spend the time to do. I'll have to check them out sometime when I have some extra cash lying around. Which is currently not right now. lol
mine is 3 years old now. double clicking on left button and the wheel is having stutters scrolling up and down.....yeah...another expensive mouse for the trashbin after a fairly small amount of time
That is definitely frustrating. I'm sorry to hear that. But thanks for letting me know. Just FYI my comment section hasn't had a lot of complaints about this mouse. But that is a small sample size and few people will come and let me know if they have had issues.
What was that aim trainer?
Aim lab it free in steam
Yep, Jason got it in in 1. I prefer it over Kovaacs.
I have SteelSeries headphones, a mouse and just ordered a keyboard from them. Currently I'm using the Aerox 3, the first batch that has those circle skates lol. Well, 2 years have passed and I'm happy with it, absolutely no problems just some annoying software bugs it has. Their marketing was tricky with the mouse, but they changed the description about the use time without RGB. I still think SS is better than Razer, because I used to own their products and all of them broke in half a year. Not to mention their ridiculous customer support.
That's awesome! I'm glad you are enjoying your gear and it is holding up. While I disagree with the last paragraph I understand where you are coming from. Razer's marketing tends to also be dialed to 11. I've heard a lot of people also say their Razer tech hasn't lasted. But that was quite a few years ago. I think probably for the past 3 - 4 years they have really tried to redeem themselves by making a lot better products and all of my Razer products have been working for years without issues since that time. Except for a single mouse that developed some issues with the clicks which was a known problem with their gen 1 switches which they rather quickly replaced with gen 2. The customer support each time I've dealt with them in the past 2 - 3 years has also been excellent. But milage will definitely vary and like I said I think they were doing things wrong for a LONG LONG time and now have to win peoples good graces back. Which from my perspective I think they are doing a good job with.
@@ThomasMuehler yeah if they really improved then I'm glad for it, but soo far SS hasn't let me down in any aspects, except those circular skates lol
@@lucutes2936 I'm definitely in the minority where most people definitely love SteelSeries. And don't get me wrong. I think they make solid products. Just between the marketing and price points I don't think they live up to the hype.
the aerox 3 is incredible, i have the wireless ghost its amazing!
Agreed. I'm glad you are enjoying it!
no idea why such a review would not include a sound test for the switches
Serious question, how does that actually help you? Like what do you gain from that? As the way they sound from my microphone, then edited video, then compression for KZhead to me is not anywhere close to a viable example of what they sound like in real life. So, I find putting that in videos to be a waste of time and completely pointless. So, seriously why is that important to you? I'm not trying to be rude just genuinely curious as obviously I don't get it.
You can get this thing down to final mouse weight if you want to
You are correct. And if that's what someone wants to do that is great. But I judge my products on how they come stock as to try and keep it as fair as possible.
Got it for 60 bucks on amazon as well. I wanted to get a G Pro but i‘m an opportunist 😅 it should have been priced at 50 or less imo 😂
lol.
Wait, who DOESN'T switch weapons with the scroll wheel?
Normal people. That's who. lol But seriously, I think it is pretty common for either one. I just find 1 - 4 to be more exact and less prone to failures/mess ups.
@@ThomasMuehler I have my middle mouse set to grenade throwing, while depressed, I can scroll and cancel the grenade.
I've been trying to utilize my middle mouse button more. Or even scroll wheel. As most of the time I just use them for normal browsing (scrolling and middle click for opening links/closing tabs). As I'm giving up 3 whole buttons! And that would be great for grenades. Fantastic idea. @@sethglenn9022
@@ThomasMuehler Also useful for pinging enemies
Very true. I am loving the recommendations. @@sethglenn9022
Imo they need to remake this mouse without the holes for 2023. A lot of companies are having solid shells already pulsefire haste 2, gpx, viper, etc. Steelseries is so behind.
For a long time holes were the bee's knee's. But now solid shapes are coming back. I've also never seen Steelseries as a company that chases trends. They kind of do their own thang.
It’s actually good. But service is zero in india. I bought through Amazon and it’s dead within a year. After sales service is zero on their website. You will spend some time figuring out how to get warranty replacement. I contacted the service and they said Amazon should replace it. Luckily Amazon was accommodating. Pretty disappointed and will warn others too!
Huh, that's crazy that it died on you in a year. Thanks for letting me know! I'm glad you were able to get another one from Amazon.
@@ThomasMuehler Now that Aerox is out of picture, i am again to square one searching for another mesh type wireless one. Shortlisted Glorious Model O, but its not available in India. Any other suggestions? :)
Hard to give blind recommendations. As mice are personal preference. What exactly are you looking for in a mouse? Like what is the main use for it? For example are you looking for a specific weight, grip style, shape, size, button layout, wired, wireless, etc?
@@ThomasMuehler agree. Looking at ambidextrous grip, same mesh design with rgb, wireless. I liked glorious model O, but unavailable in india
@@junaidnavas Recently I did a review on the Roccat Burst Pro Air. It has a really comfortable symmetrical design (very similar to the Aerox 3), doesn't have a mesh design as they cover it with plastic, has great RGB, but is a bit "heavy" at 81 grams. Outside of that we get into really expensive premium mice. I haven't tried anything from Pulsar but see a ton of people reviewing them. I'd also check out the Xtrfy as they may have something that interests you. Outside of that I really don't know.
I know this is a older video but it's basically the aerox 3 wireless but with better skates my advice don't get this and instead get the normal aerox 3 wireless and swap out the terrible round skates to a pair of zowie tiger ice feet if you do that it will basically feel pretty dang close to a gpro superlight
Is the old version of this mouse even still available? Also, I still think the feel is quite a bit different than the GPX. But still a great mouse if you can find it on sale.
@@ThomasMuehler yeah I have both gpro x superlight and aerox 3 wireless I hated the aerox 3 wireless when I first got because of the mouse feet everything else was fine and the mouse optical was top tier on par with the gpro but the feet made it usable till I got zowie feet for it now it plays fantastic probably will still use the g pro but if you change the feet out on the aerox it becomes a top tier mouse
@@dumbbuffoon7240 Yeah, the mouse feet on the original Aerox 3 were atrocious. I don't mind them on the newest version personally. But I'm also not that picky when it comes to mouse feet. Maybe the Glorious XXXL mousepad is just a champ or I'm just oblivious (to mice feet). You are correct the HERO and TrueMove Air are going to be extremely similar sensors. I may have to look into the Zowie feet just out of curiosity to see if I can see a difference. I've also been interested in trying out glass mouse feet. Appreciate you sharing!
Steelseries Aerox 3 Wired (2022) has high lift of distance, it is not good i am csgo player but except that i enjoy every specification that it has.very good mouse, light and superfast
Yeah unfortunately, the Wired version comes with the TrueMove Core sensor which is limited in what it can do.
@@ThomasMuehler despite of that it is one of the best mouse i have ever had.
@@kupata6676 True that. Most sensors these days are great. The lower end ones just don't offer as much customizability. Which is why shape, size, and weight tend to be more important these days over the actual sensor. And this guy absolutely nailed those.
you can just stick the dongle into the mouse usb port when transporting it xD
You know, I never thought of that! Genius idea.
I love that mouse !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND REVIEW
I was pleasantly surprised! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed it.
just be careful, i have this mouse, or to be correct wired one, 10 month, black version... quality of plastics isn't the best, my fingers did smooth plastics on left button or aound mouse button 4&5 in just those 10 months... today middle button (mouse3) stop to work, school up down is ok, it clicks, but not respond, if you push harder, then it register, but this is not normal, and on reddit this problem had some people too... im sad, coz they will return money, and i had it also for good price, so...
Appreciate you taking the time to share you experiences! I'm sorry that is happening to you.
@@ThomasMuehler its not the end still, after i did RMA online, it starts to work again, WTF?!?!??! D:-D :-D :-D
@@dim0n1 lol! It is back from the dead! At least for the time being. It is still probably defective. But at least it is operational for now.
u really dont need to put aeros 3 two times. just put something like "BAD" on the thumbnail and keep the title as it is :)
The main reason I have it in there twice is because of search term optimization over people reading it. Second reason is just in case the thumbnail is too small or can't be seen. Unless if I'm getting something wrong about that. But as always appreciate you giving me feedback on every video. It's helped a lot! I even went through and changed a bunch of my old videos.
Gonna give this a shot. SteelSeries always felt overpriced to me. But, my Logitech 703 has that double click issue. RMA with Logitech sucks and my mouse is only 6 months old
Unfortunately, Logitech is known for such issues. But how very frustrating, especially after 6-months. But at least it is still in the RMA window. I do agree with Steelseries being overpriced in general. Which is why I tend to not like them among other things. But I still think if you can find the Aerox 3 for $50 that it is a great deal and great mouse. The retail price of $100 tends to be a bit steep for me though and at that point do think it is overpriced.
@@ThomasMuehler I've been using their keyboard for years because of the programmable macros. I started using it for work, for a data-entry project. Steelseries software steals the show for data entry professions!
@@nickisashkir Interesting. I don't think I would have guessed that. Just out of curiosity, what makes their macros better than the competition?
@@ThomasMuehler Fully able to 100% have a keystroke macro to be able to bill appropirately by keystroke (in a software that charges for it by data entry), but also to automate actions. Competition was limited to just a few macro keys. Steelseries lets you do the entire keyboard. So we were able to change modes and have each key do something else. Competition like this: $1000+ per keyboard. Steelseries was much easier to buy and set up and convince a boss to buy.
@@nickisashkir Interesting. I thought that Logitech and Corsair keyboards could do the same thing in their software. But maybe I'm mixing up Macros with Customizable Keys. As I'm not a huge Macro guy (maybe I should get into it though! May save me some time.) But I appreciate you sharing. As I'm always looking for ways to maximize what I can do with technology to help save me time.
Good Video but you showed everything but 1 thing. And thats how easy it is to setup / how to set it up. I just got it and cant understand how to set this thing up. Good Video though
Oh man I'm sorry. I'll keep that in mind for future videos. It comes with a USB C to USB A cord, Extender Dongle, and USB C wireless adapter. The USB A port goes into your laptop/PC, the USB C side goes into the extender dongle, then the USB C wireless adapter plugs into the Dongle. Or if you are using a laptop and have an open USB C port you can just plug the wireless dongle directly into your laptop. But if you are using a desktop or the mouse is far away from the dongle you'll want to us the wire. As the longer you get from the dongle the more likely you are to experience issues. Then you would switch the device to the 2.4 GHz wireless and you are good to go. Or for bluetooth if you hold the middle button and turn on bluetooth (by sliding the toggle) it will go into pair mode (by flashing blue) then you'd go into your bluetooth settings and select aerox 3.
@@ThomasMuehler my PC dosen't have any usb Slots that are small enough for my dongle to go in so i had to buy an adapter for it to fit. Should i cancel the delivery or keep it?
@@ThomasMuehler And i've tried the bluetooth way already many times but the Aerox 3 is just not coming up in the bluetooth devices thing.
@@ThomasMuehler never mind I just cancelled the order. Thanks so much I just realized what I had to do I'm an idiot lmfao. Thanks
@@BigBettyJR We’ve gone through a slew of emotions and I’m left perplexed. Lol. I’m glad you got it figured out though.
personally i like a sensor that is more centered top/bottom closer to where my thumb will be when gripping the mouse and side buttons. This is a pass for me bc of this. Its not really an issue on arpg/mmo/moba but on FPS shooters a too forward or back sensor for me from centered...wont cut it/just isnt worth getting used to. This is on sale for 50$ which makes it a pretty good value, but the deathadder v2 pro and viper ultimate are 59$ so i think ill go with the razer options bc i already have synapse bc of a keyboard vs stacking g-hub, synapse+ ss engine. What i find ironic is that the SS software is the least invasive...yet the most MEH out of my high expectations based on snyapse and G-HUB which i hold as a modern/gold standard. As far as idle/background bs weather or not you want that type of aspect/functionality paired with your mouse. In the past it wasnt that big of a deal bc i had an MSI laptop with a SS/branded keyboard onboard which came with SSE3. Which made pairing it with a sensei/rival etc an easy choice to minimize bloatware....it eventually met my blackwidow ultimate....chroma....and g-hub as i got into the g305/wireless mice. So it had all 3 and my nightmares came to be.
You definitely need to go with what works best for you. Personally, I haven’t noticed much difference based on Sensor position. But i’ll have to pay closer attention in the future. I still think the Razer mice are superior and with Prime Day prices the easy choice. I am floored that you love G-Hub lol. But that’s what makes us so wonderful is that we all vary on what we think is best. But I do fully understand the woes of having to deal with software from competitors on a regular basis. Which can be highly frustrating. Loved the comment. Thanks for such a great rundown of your thoughts.
If you like it so much why do you hate steel series?? But good vid 👍
There are two products that I like from SteelSeries. This mouse and the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. I can dislike a brand but still like some of their products. Granted the headphones should be $50 - $100 cheaper. I don't like SteelSeries mostly because I think they sell subpar products for premium prices while touting them as 10/10 when they are closer to 5/10. Their marketing tends to be highly misleading and as close to lying as you can get without landing in hot water.
dude, you can just plug it in over night and it is back charged... BRUH
You are correct.
arnt the colors Onyx and Snow
Yes, I believe that is correct.
tge aerox3 is the worst mouse ive ever used. a bit of context i got it as a gift brand new. i never smashed it or slammed it. many times my mouse would just disconnect itself and it would tell me the battery is low when i would charge it all night. clicks dont register it gets dirty super super super easy. i really like the grip of the mouse it feels good and probably one of my favorite grips on a mouse. but thats the only redeeming quality on the mouse everything else is dysfunctional and the steelseries GG app is also poor quality as well.
Look, I'm usually the last person who will defend SteelSeries. However, I think you got a defective unit. As disconnecting and low battery shouldn't be common occurrences, and sound highly like defects. So I highly recommend an RMA.
bro getting this mouse for 33 i think i should buy it
I would. Especially for that price. If you end up getting it I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.
@@ThomasMuehler i will see if i can
This mouse and their mousepads are the only things they sell that are worth the money
For the most part I completely agree. Not usually a fan of SteelSeries. Recently tried the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless which I got on sale for $250 and REALLY enjoy it. Which almost pains me to say. As I've hated previous headsets from them. lol
Went for the A5
How are you liking it?
It arrives on Friday I hope, but i will let you know
@@christophercharlesrealist6481 Looking forward to it and I'm excited for you!
It's freaking amazing!
@@christophercharlesrealist6481 HECK YEAH! I’m glad you are enjoying it. Thanks for getting back to it.
holy shit, im sorry to sound rude but stating there's no wobble on the clicks and not demonstrating, made me leaving this comment and closing the tab.
I appreciate the constructive criticism. I tend to usually show that. But there was a lot going on at that point of the video so it got scraped.
hold up we talking about "predatory marketing" because its comes with the rgb on 😂. Thats like the jaywalking of marketing crimes. I hate misleading advertising as much as anyone but this is just petty.
I'm talking about a multitude of things. It coming with RGB on is not one of them. My point there is that they report 200 hours of battery life everywhere without disclosing that this is on BLUETOOTH mode with RGB OFF. It has nothing to do with them having RGB on stock. It is the lack of the disclaimer. Also, SteelSeries in general has horrific marketing that is full of stuff like that. So, its not so much this particular mouse has that but them as a whole continually being as close to dishonest as you can be without actually crossing the line. SteelSeries isn't the only ones who do this. But I think they are one of the worst perpetrators of it. Anyways, I appreciate the callout. I agree me going off on a long tangent about something so petty is a bit ridiculous. But my frustration was less about this mouse as it was about SteelSeries as a whole. As they remind me an awful lot of Finalmouse. Make giant claims and come back with mediocre results at exceedingly high price points.
already lost faith in the video "xerox 3 2022" bro it's literally not called that
... except that it came out in 2020 and then got an update in 2022 and is listed as "2022 edition" all over the place, which also highlights to viewers that this isn't the 2020 version but the 2022 version... but that's cool. Whatever you say boss man.
100$? 💀this thing 35 bucks rn
$100 bucks is too much. I got it for $50 which I think is a great price. Making $35 even better!
shelff???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... I don't know what this means ... but I wanted to reply. Shelf shelf.
Steelseries>>>>
How dare you. lol
looking through the comments long story short, every company is dog shit just a one off they drop a good product.....
... Yeah that pretty much sums it up perfectly. lol
ｐｒｏｍｏｓｍ ?
What?
The mouse is dogshit, had 2 of them for less than one month and all they do is disconnect every 10 mins during games, POS, would never buy SteelSeries again
I'm sorry to hear that! How frustrating! Thanks for letting me and everyone else know that is helpful. Out of curiosity where is your dongle and how far away is it from your mouse?
it's nothing to do with the dongle or the wire, I can have it plugged in the back or 2 inches from the mouse, makes no difference. The SteelSeries app doesn't show it disconnect at all, but the mouse will flash white for 2-3 seconds and then start working again, had the mouse replaced by SteelSeries for the same issue to arise in the first month again. I just went ahead and bought a razer death adder instead.@@ThomasMuehler EDIT, also did the same thing on 3 different computers in my house, so it's defo an issue with the mouse.
@@xhale018you most definitely got unlucky with faulty batches, mine is still going strong after 2 years, waters been dumped inside, it’s full of dust and it’s been thrown around a lot, not the best things to flex but in this case it shows durability.
worst clickbait ever (i obviously didnt fall for it)
It’s true. I’m terrible at clickbait. Trying out different titles to see reactions based on what the gurus are saying works.
not hate but im not a heathen
Gasp! The treachery. Lol
this is the worse mouse in the world
The WORST in the world?! I don't think I'd go that far. But can agree that I can see it not being everyone's cup of tea.
Dont cry