Between the X2V2 Mini and Aerox 9 Wireless, the X2V2 Mini comes out ahead in polling rate and max dpi, while the Aerox 9 Wireless wins on battery and buttons. Overall, the X2V2 Mini scores 86.7 and the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 59.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X2V2 Mini is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 27.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the X2V2 Mini if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are polling rate, max dpi, weight.
Pick the Aerox 9 Wireless if you care most about battery and buttons. Its strongest claims are battery, buttons.
Both ship with comparable wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X2V2 Mini is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Pulsar - X2V2 Mini wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Max DPI — 44.44% more. 26000 vs 18000.
- ▲Weight — 37.00 g less. 52 vs 89.
Why SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 157.14% more. 180 h vs 70 h.
- ▲Buttons — 12.00 more. 18 vs 6.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000lead | 18000 |
| Max IPS | 650lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 52 glead | 89 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 18lead |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Pulsar - X2V2 Mini | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 70 h | 180 hlead |
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