Between the Aerox 9 Wireless and EC1-CW, the Aerox 9 Wireless comes out ahead in max dpi and battery, while the EC1-CW wins on weight. Overall, the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 59.5 and the EC1-CW scores 54.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Aerox 9 Wireless edges ahead on the Mars Score (59.5 vs 54.7), but the 4.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Aerox 9 Wireless if you care most about max dpi and battery. The biggest gaps in its favor are max dpi, battery, buttons.
Pick the EC1-CW if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable polling rate, wireless, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless wins
- ▲Max DPI — 462.50% more. 18000 vs 3200.
- ▲Battery — 157.14% more. 180 h vs 70 h.
- ▲Buttons — 13.00 more. 18 vs 5.
Why BenQ - EC1-CW wins
- ▲Weight — 12.00 g less. 77 vs 89.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless | BenQ - EC1-CW |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 18000lead | 3200 |
| Max IPS | 400 | 400 |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless | BenQ - EC1-CW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 89 g | 77 glead |
| Buttons | 18lead | 5 |
| Shape | Right-handed | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless | BenQ - EC1-CW |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 180 hlead | 70 h |
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