It’s a big day for the boys in steel… series. One of the biggest gear makers out there, SteelSeries, has officially announced and launched their new gen gaming mouse: the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2. We’ve had it in hand for a while now, and it’s just fantastic. You can grab your own below, just click this handy link!
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 mouse review
Leveling up in 4K
CHICAGO – April 7, 2026 – Kicking off the brand’s 25th anniversary in style, SteelSeries, the global leader in premium gaming and esports peripherals, today unveiled the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 series of gaming mice.
Building on the legacy of the original Aerox ultralight gaming mice, which debuted in 2020, the new Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 takes the franchise to the next level. It delivers near‑instant responsiveness with a 4K (4000 Hz) polling rate and 1.2 ms click response time, powered by a high‑performance TrueMove 26K optical sensor with true 1‑to‑1 tracking. All of this is wrapped in an ultra‑lightweight, ultra‑durable, water‑resistant design and additional optimization through advanced performance tuning in the SteelSeries GG software suite.
The award-winning Aerox Series mice have been the go-to step-up mouse for players entering the competitive PC gaming scene, and the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 continues that legacy, engineered for speed, precision, and durability. Durability is vital, with mechanical switches rated for an 80‑million‑click lifetime combined with AquaBarrier™ technology that safeguards against dust, sweat, and spills in an ultra‑lightweight 68g design. Customizable RGB lighting, long‑lasting battery life of up to 200 hours, and deep configuration through SteelSeries GG round out a mouse built for players who want a versatile, do-it-all performance powerhouse.
To celebrate the launch of the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2, the QcK Heavy series of mousepads gets a fresh seasonal color palette that complements both the Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 and Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 color collections. The QcK Heavy mousepads are available in black and the new White and Magenta colorways, so gamers can sync their setup and express their personal style.
For decades, the world’s top esports pros have trusted SteelSeries QcK as their mousepad of choice. QcK Heavy delivers an unshakeable foundation thanks to its thicker, denser rubber base and premium micro‑woven cloth surface. It’s engineered for optimal tracking and precision and has been extensively tested and approved by leading sensor manufacturer PixArt Imaging.
Engineered to deliver elite performance for the most popular games on the planet, including Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, Valorant, and more. The Aerox 3 Gen 2 series mice and QcK Heavy series mousepad are purpose-built to help gamers dominate and are available at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world for the following MSRPs:
Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 (Shadow, Ghost, Magenta) – US $109.99 | EMEA €109.99 | UK £99.99 | APAC $109.99QcK Heavy Series (L) – US $34.99 | EMEA €39.99 | UK £34.99 | APAC $ 29.99QcK Heavy Series (XXL) – US $39.99 | EMEA €49.99 | UK £39.99 | APAC $ 49.99
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