100
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“SteelSeries' Aerox 9 Wireless is the rare MMO/MOBA mouse that can hang with Razer's Naga Pro.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- 18 programmable buttons
- Lightweight honeycomb chassis
- TrueMove Air sensor 18000 DPI
- Excellent performance
- Premium build quality
- Fantastic battery life
Points of Contention
- Shallow wheel profile
- Fingertip pressure with claw grip
- Not left‑handed friendly
- Expensive
- Button grid can be tricky
- USB‑C dongle required
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 6 critics90
Allisa James
TechRadar
“For those looking for a premium quality gaming mouse that’s built specifically for MMO or MOBA gaming, the SteelSeries Aerox 9 is the best you can get in terms of build quality and performance.”
90
Dominic Bayley
PCWorld
“It’s one of the best mice we’ve tested.”
88
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless is an excellent MMO gaming mouse.”
70
Mike Epstein
PCMag
“The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless neatly blends MMO and esports mouse conventions, but a few snags keep it from greatness.”
60
Stewart Bendle
Tom's Hardware
The SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless offers a great shape, accurate sensor, and intuitive side-button layout for MMO players, but its honeycomb chassis causes discomfort during long sessions and the wheel placement hinders tilt-switch use. While it is a solid choice for those prioritizing button density and wireless convenience, ergonomics and battery life concerns may deter others.
