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SteelSeries Rival 5 vs SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight76.2 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight73.9 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- Rival 5 (Black)
- Rival 5 (Destiny 2)
- Aerox 5 Wireless (Black)
- Aerox 5 Wireless (Destiny 2: Lightfall Edition)
- Aerox 5 Wireless (Diablo IV Edition)
Our Verdict
SteelSeries Rival 5
SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless
The SteelSeries Aerox 5 Wireless and the SteelSeries Rival 5 are multi-genre gaming mice that share the same right-handed shape. The Aerox 5 Wireless connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth and has a body with honeycomb cutouts, making it lighter. It also has better-quality feet and somewhat lower click latency. On the other hand, the Rival 5 is a wired-only model. It has a solid plastic body and feels sturdier overall.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
6.3
7.5
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.8
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (129 mm)
5.1" (129 mm)
Width
2.7" (68 mm)
2.7" (68 mm)
Height
1.7" (42 mm)
1.7" (42 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
62 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.4
5.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
22.64 in³ (371 cm³)
22.64 in³ (371 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
7.8
8.0
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
76.2 g
73.9 g
Default Weight
76.2 g
73.9 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
9.8
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
2
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No
Yes
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
Yes
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Cable
8.5
7.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Length
6.6 ft (2.0 m)
6.7 ft (2.0 m)
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
8.0
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
No
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Golden Micro IP54 Switch
Additional Buttons
8.0
8.0
Buttons Picture
Total Number Of Buttons
9
9
Number Of Side Buttons
5
5
Number Of Programmable Inputs
11
11
Profile Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.5
7.8
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
9.8 ms
8.4 ms
Wired
9.8 ms
7.9 ms
Receiver
N/A
8.4 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
13.1 ms
CPI
8.7
8.6
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.52%
-0.27%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.42%
0.42%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.58%
-0.33%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.38%
0.49%
Precision Error Between CPI
2.51%
2.56%
Worst Tracking Error
-5.44%
6.50%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
18,000 CPI
18,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
100 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.3
8.6
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
16.2 ms
16.5 ms
Delay At Half Movement
5.3 ms
4.4 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
7.8 ms
6.2 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
TrueMove Air
TrueMove Air
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
SteelSeries GG
SteelSeries GG
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
Yes
Yes
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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