Endgame Gear - XM2we vs SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Endgame Gear - XM2we | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 90 h | 180 h |
| Max DPI | 26000 | 18000 |
| Weight | 63 g | 89 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 18 |
Between the XM2we and Aerox 9 Wireless, the XM2we comes out ahead in max dpi / weight, while the Aerox 9 Wireless wins on battery / buttons. Overall, the XM2we scores 62.6 and the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 55.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The XM2we edges ahead on the Mars Score (62.6 vs 55.3), but the 7.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the XM2we if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are max dpi, weight. The single most decisive one: Max DPI — 44.44% more. 26000 vs 18000.
Pick the Aerox 9 Wireless if you care most about battery / buttons. Its strongest claims are battery, buttons. The single most decisive one: Battery — 100.00% more. 180 h vs 90 h.
Both ship with comparable polling rate, wireless, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the XM2we is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Endgame Gear - XM2we or SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless?
Endgame Gear - XM2we leads the current Mars Score by 7.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max dpi, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Endgame Gear - XM2we if…
Endgame Gear - XM2we has the measurable edge on max dpi, weight g.
Choose SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless if…
SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless has the measurable edge on battery h, button count.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Endgame Gear - XM2we wins
- ▲Max DPI — 44.44% more. 26000 vs 18000.
- ▲Weight — 26.00 g less. 63 vs 89.
Why SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 100.00% more. 180 h vs 90 h.
- ▲Buttons — 12.00 more. 18 vs 6.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Endgame Gear - XM2we | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 26000lead | 18000 |
| Max IPS | 650lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Endgame Gear - XM2we | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 63 glead | 89 g |
| Buttons | 6 | 18lead |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Endgame Gear - XM2we | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 90 h | 180 hlead |