Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro vs SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless
Between the Basilisk V3 Pro and Aerox 9 Wireless, the Basilisk V3 Pro comes out ahead in max dpi, while the Aerox 9 Wireless wins on battery and weight. Overall, the Basilisk V3 Pro scores 58.4 and the Aerox 9 Wireless scores 59.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (58.4 vs 59.5). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Basilisk V3 Pro if you care most about max dpi. The biggest gaps in its favor are max dpi.
Pick the Aerox 9 Wireless if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are battery, weight, buttons.
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 Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro wins
- ▲Max DPI — 66.67% more. 30000 vs 18000.
Why SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless wins
- ▲Battery — 100.00% more. 180 h vs 90 h.
- ▲Weight — 23.00 g less. 89 vs 112.
- ▲Buttons — 7.00 more. 18 vs 11.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Max DPI | 30000lead | 18000 |
| Max IPS | 750lead | 400 |
| Polling rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
Design
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 112 g | 89 glead |
| Buttons | 11 | 18lead |
| Shape | Right-handed | Right-handed |
Connectivity
| Spec | Razer - Basilisk V3 Pro | SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | true | true |
| Battery | 90 h | 180 hlead |
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