Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro vs SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless
Between the DeathAdder V4 Pro and Aerox 9 Wireless, the DeathAdder V4 Pro comes out ahead in polling rate and max dpi, while the Aerox 9 Wireless wins on battery and buttons. Overall, the DeathAdder V4 Pro scores 90.5 and the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 59.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The DeathAdder V4 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.0 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 DeathAdder V4 Pro 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 DeathAdder V4 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro wins
- ▲Polling rate — 700.00% more. 8000 Hz vs 1000 Hz.
- ▲Max DPI — 150.00% more. 45000 vs 18000.
- ▲Weight — 33.00 g less. 56 vs 89.
Why SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 20.00% more. 180 h vs 150 h.
- ▲Buttons — 10.00 more. 18 vs 8.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 45000lead | 18000 |
| Max IPS | 800lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 8000 Hzlead | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 56 glead | 89 g |
| Buttons | 8 | 18lead |
| Shape | Right-handed | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - DeathAdder V4 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 150 h | 180 hlead |
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