Endgame Gear - XM2we vs SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless
Between the XM2we and Aerox 9 Wireless, the XM2we comes out ahead in max dpi and weight, while the Aerox 9 Wireless wins on battery and buttons. Overall, the XM2we scores 69.6 and the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 59.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The XM2we is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.1 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 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.
Pick the Aerox 9 Wireless if you care most about battery and buttons. Its strongest claims are battery, buttons.
Both ship with comparable polling rate, wireless, so those specs don't 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.
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 |
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