[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I usually use a Logitech G502 Hero mouse; this Steel Series Aerox 5 pretty much feels like nothing in your hand compared to my logitech.
It is nice and light weight, programmable RGB lights within the mouse if you are into that, or you can turn it off. 5-buttons right at your thumb for quick and easy macros, all customizable to fit your needs. Not sure if this is a new thing, but there is a “flicker” button for your thumb, not sure how much I like this as if feels a bit unnatural for myself to flick the button up or down for whatever action. It’s just not entirely comfortable for me as I rest my thumb on the “Sniper” button, and quickly going from that to flick up or down just doesn’t flow too well for me, and I often end up flicking it up. Great idea in concept just the location or more distinguishable button would be better for gaming. Or maybe I just haven’t gotten use to it.
Other than that solid mouse, very light weight, quick and responsive. I will say Steel Series GG software is very very nice, but logitech GHUB is nothing to brag about. I will continue to use this mouse to get a better feel for it, but I’m just too in love with my infinity scroll and the ergonomics of my G502.
Update: after 2 weeks of constant use mixed with normal day to day use and gaming, I’ve come to the conclusion I prefer my logitech while gaming, feels more natural to play buttons are easy to navigate. For normal day to day use the Steel Series Aerox 5 wins in this category, with how light it is using it for extended periods of time no fatigue, I did get use to the flicker button, but sacrificed being able to use the “sniper” button. Resting my hand a bit further back made it easier to use. I would recommend the Aerox 5 for lighter gaming or even the work day, I would not use for FPS or MMORPG gaming.