SteelSeries - Aerox 9 Wireless

Steelseries Aerox 9 Wireless is really nice, I'd say its for larger hands but very lightweight

Roccat Nyth if you can find one anymore. Otherwise I got pretty used to the Aerox 9

The Steel Series Aerox 8 sucks. If you are used to the Naga going to the Aerox 8 feels like a completely different mouse. Your thumb is not perfectly lined up with the numpad and you need either super long thumbs to reach the front row or super short thumbs to efficiently use the back row. After like a month of fiddling with it, i just gave it away and went back to my old Naga until i had enough for a new one.

I have the steelseries aerox 9 wireless and reallllly like it. Cleaning it blows though

If you want the Logitech g600, look up "Logicool g600" on eBay. It's the same mouse, it never got discontinued in Japan, but the name Logitech was taken over there so they had to rebrand for japanese products to Logicool. I tried a Corsair scimitar, Razer Naga, and Steel series Aerox 9 and nome of them held up to the g600 imo

Title really... I have been using a Steelseries Aerox 9 for the longest time (MMO stuff mostly) and have currently fallen out of love with it. After starting to look around I kinda got sucked back into finding a lighter weight mouse, but it looks like a lot of the lightest weights are due to companies sacrificing battery capacity. Are there any sweet spot recommendations that still give me a much better weight than 80-ish grams but a battery life that lasts longer than like 3 days? I don't buy too much into the 8k (and even 4k) polling rates, I don't mind to run it at 1k and keep stuff like tournament mode etc. off Grip wise I have no clear preference, I am somewhere inbetween palm and fingertip I reckon. Ideally it's also using a web interface for changing settings, I am trying to get rid of bloatware software if possible!

Naga and G600 feel pretty interchangeable. Aerox 9 gets hair and stuff stuck inside, especially around the scroll wheel super easily. Corsair stuff always feels cheap. I think G600s are still made for the Japanese market so they're pretty available on ebay.

Scroll-wheel is indeed the weak point in the Aerox series. After my 4th one I decided to just go back to fps mice. They're so much further in development, MMO mice feel like they're stuck in 2015.

Took a day or so. Picked up a Maya X and it's been my go-to ever since, moving on from near 2 decades of MMO mice. They were great at its time, but started to feel dated after 2020 as all MMOs (I played) started to get much faster paced and no new MMO mice producer wanted to keep up. I'll try to mod my Aerox 9 some day to shred some weight and better skates. Funny no mouse company sees how wide open this niche is for grabs and how inactive the MMO mouse community is.

I'm using a aerox 9 wireless and it's doing a great job with the extra buttons. I don't think it'll work as nicely if you got big hands.

I had a G600 and swapped to a Steelseries aerox 9, it's SO MUCH better, so much lighter and the grip as well. You will thank yourself for swapping. Feels like changing from dragging a brick to a feather, it's insane And the Aerox 9 has all the features, rocking mouse wheels, "gshift" button and 12 thumb buttons, the only thing missing is the 3rd click on the right of the mouse

I have this, it's a very good mouse although the buttons need about 40% more force to press. The Razer Naga v2 takes barely any force to accurate its buttons so you have to be very precise. The G600 just got things perfect; it's a shame they never made a wireless version.

Razer naga pro was always the one that fit my hand best. Got an Aerox 9 not long ago and once I got used to it, it's my new favorite. I accidently ended up with two and liked it enough to just keep both lol.

Was going trough several mmo mouses in my years of gaming, G600 good classic, Roccat Nymph I loved it, Razer Naga Pro, this one was breaking every 6 months, Razer was always replacing it because it was mouse fault, after 6 of those I just stopped replacing them and never touch Razer again. Aerox 9, it's OK mouse but after long hours my hand was hurting, now im using Corsair Scimitar Elite wireless and im really happy with it.

There's not that many that exist, your options for ones you can reasonably find are: * Razer naga * Corsair scimitar * Steelseries aerox 9 * Red dragon m908 All of these are mediocre mice with large QC issues and whether or not you get one that lasts 5 months or 5 years is complete RNG. You're going to have a bunch of people pop up and say things like "I've used the X for Y years and its the best!" and its some bullshit, they won the lottery that their mouse didn't arrive defective or shit the bed after some short amount of time. There used to be the logitech g600 which was both cheaper than 3 of those 4 mice while also being just as good if not better quality... not by much though... but they discontinued it. You can find them used but they're mostly overpriced and yknow.. used mice are pretty gross. They all have minor differences, pick whichever one suits you at whatever price point you're ok with paying every year or two and pull the trigger. The razer and steelseries are the most overpriced, the scimitar isn't as bad price wise, the red dragon can be bought right now on sale for 22$ and is normally like 32$. Red dragons a budget brand though so don't expect the world.

Got the wow special edition version of this thing despite a bunch of people telling me not to waste my time and it showed up defective brand new out of the box. Is a shame because I really liked the shape and how light it is but the side buttons are absolute crap and looking up the issues I was having with it apparently this is very common where the side buttons have issues and people generally agree they're terrible+ the mouse wheel inevitably has issues. Unfortunately its one of like 4 of peoples only options all of which are similar so... yay.

There's really only 4 from well known brands at this point, all of which are overpriced for what they are and have pretty terrible QC. * Corsair scimitar: This things known for having issues with the plastic that actuates the left right click being too soft so it ends up indenting and then stops working. Scroll wheel also has tons of issues. * Razer naga: Razer is infamous for their horrible QC / quality at this point while often being the most expensive due to riding the name the company made for itself back when it was decent. * Steelseries aerox 9: This ones the only one that is designed to be light weight but its overpriced, the side buttons are crap and often have issues along with the scroll wheel. * Red dragon I forget the number: Its a red dragon so yknow, you get what you pay for, but at least its cheap! Another option is getting the "logicool g600" which is the japanese (iirc) version of the logitech g600 which is no longer sold in the west... but this would probably be a bad option for you as its probably the chunkiest and heaviest of the bunch. The rest are all similarly sized and shaped and none meet all your criteria. The smallest / lightest is the aerox 9 but its also one of the most expensive only beat by razer. Red dragons the cheapest followed by corsair.

I own the Steelseries, the Razer Naga Trinity and the Logitech G600. The G600 is utter shit. One of the least ergonomic mice I've ever held in my hands for long periods of time. It sits too high and the back cuts off abruptly instead of tapering. The Steeleries is Ok in ergonomics, but the poor button placement means I'm reaching around with my thumb a lot to hit the right keys. The Razer Naga is the sweet spot. The 12 button side pad has the buttons placed very well and the mouse itself is very comfortable for long periods of gaming. When not gaming, you can hot swap the side back to a normal two button config for easy web browsing or just for playing games where you don't need 12 buttons on the side.

i prefer the aerox 9 by steelseries it is much lighter than the one shown in the picture.

Steel series Aerox 9. It’s also a lightweight mouse and is a bit bigger than some others. Most other mmo mice are quite heavy

It's not the same but I switched to an Aerox 9 wireless and never looked back. It doesn't have that extra mouse button next to the right click but it's the next best option barring a razer naga which also doesn't have that button.

I’m being partial here but the Steelseries Aerox family might be good for that price range. Aerox 3, 5, and 9 - the higher the number the more side buttons. The mice are in the 60-90g weight range, and imo they’re seem to be on the bigger end. Acceptably light, has good software (windows) for button remapping, generally good build quality. I’m using the Aerox 9 and it’s great for gaming and work - imagine having F1-F12 at the reach of your thumb!

Nice collection man. I have an Aerox 9 myself and I’ve gotten used to the buttons. Now I love the functionality. Your razer is interesting. Might need to pick one up.

Went from Naga to Aerox 9 because of very poor quality of the Naga. Turned out Aerox 9 was as bad. Expensive trash that didn’t hold for long and I’m very careful with my stuff.

I used to love this mouse to! Now sadly everyone just makes all their mmo mouses with all the buttons on the side! Also sadly steelseries aerox 9 mmo mouse is too expensive and heard it has some connectivity issues which isn't good for a mouse close to 200$!

was that the one from steelseries? I had that mouse to! I now have the Aerox 9 mmo mouse...

was that the one from steelseries? I had that mouse to! I now have the Aerox 9 mmo mouse...

Strongly disagree. Went thru 3 in two years. Some of the more regularly used side buttons just stopped working on each.

SteelSeries offers a wireless mmo lightweight mouse I’ve been using for years love it

I’ll agree with this, except they’re discontinued now. In lieu of the G600, I’ve grown quite fond of the Steelseries Aerox 9.

My favorite part of the Aerox 9 is that the grid buttons are offset instead of being in a uniform grid. It just feels better to actually use.

I went through two WoW Cata mice and then frankensteined them together to get a few extra years out of them. Still have my WotLK mouse somewhere. Switched to a Naga when it died, and then a Logitech g600 after two Naga died. Recently I bought one of the Steelseries Aerox 9 WoW editions and I like it much more than the other 12 button grid mice. The brick of buttons has a skew to it that means they’re not all just perfectly in a line, which actually makes a surprising difference for me more than I expected.

I tried a few 12 button MMO mice after my second Naga died. The best was the Logitech G600 (RIP). They unfortunately no longer produce those and last I looked people wanted a fortune for them. I am currently using a Steelseries Aerox 9 and love the ergonomics of it. I also like that the buttons are not just a square grid, but have a bit of skew. It’s also dual mode wired/wireless, so I use it for work and leisure (Bluetooth to work, wireless dongle to my media PC, USB-C to my gaming PC).

The lower left was the WotLK Steelseries WoW mouse. I liked it, but there was some awkwardness. The Cataclysm edition was incredible, though, and myself and several friends swear by it being the best MMO mouse we’ve ever used. It didn’t have the odd button grid of “mmo” mice, but buttons that felt natural to click and flick. It was also massive, and we all had big hands that fit perfectly on the thing. I had two of them over the years, and Frankensteined them when they had both given out. In total, they lasted me about 9 years. They released other WoW mice, but they always tried to change up the placement of buttons and the shape. Nothing was ever quite as good as the Cataclysm mouse to me. After years of Nagas and G600s and other mice, I’ve arrived right back at Steelseries. I’m currently using the Aerox 9 WoW edition, and I like it better than all of those other grid based mice because the buttons are skewed instead of being a very uniform grid. My sister had the ZBoard. That thing was a mess. It was not a good keyboard at all. It still works, wherever it is. She retired it because it was trash.

I have an Aerox 9. I will not be getting another one. My next look is the Redragon M908/M913. They're 12-button mice at a fraction of the cost. My Naga Pro petered out at about a year, which did not justify the cost at all. Corsair Scimitar has, shockingly, worse software than Steelseries. Pretty much informing my decision to go budget.

I've got an Aerox 9 as my backup when my Naga dies, then after the Aerox 9 goes kaput, I'm gonna move to the M908. Spending less on a peripheral is a ++ for me

Aerox 9? I want to like that mouse, but... whomever designed the 12 button grid needs some direct feedback.

Corsair schimitar or if you have hands on the bigger side aerox 9 from steel series

I use a steelseries aerox 9. It was 12 thumb buttons, and i use 1-10 for the usual, and the (- key for selecting idle vils and (- key + alt for idle military. Then + key for tc and + key + alt for marcket.

Steelseries Aerox 9 is good if you have large hands. It was too big for me at 19x10. Otherwise Naga is the best choice sadly which isn’t helpful. Market stinks.

Realistically speaking other than the Razer Basilisk and the SteelSeries Aerox 9 there isn’t much else out there I believe.

As I said I wouldn’t choose that one either, I’d rather choose the basilisk to be honest. It’s also depend by how many buttons you need and whether you might also want to consider a dual device setup. For instance if you need it for something like WoW whilst I appreciate it’s a matter of preference, I don’t a mouse with a lot of buttons is the right answer.

Used to use a Logitech G600 which was amazing but now discontinued. Switched recently to a Steelseries Aerox 9 and love it so much, though it was a little pricey. Really light but sturdy and uses RF instead of bluetooth for wireless which feels as fast and responsive as when it's plugged in. Great life on the chargeable battery and fully charges in about 20 mins.

Yes, I use a steelseries aerox 9 wireless (have used razer and corsairs ones in the past, did not like them/they broke) I think it's worth it!  For me yes, I couldn't wrap my head around keybinds around anything other than 1-9 before getting an mmo mouse and setting up by bars to reflect it's layout. 

All I have to say is don't buy from Logitech, Razer, Corsair, Steelseries, HyperX, or Redragon. They all have planned obsolescence designed into their shells and will break after 2 years of use. If you do have to buy one of these brands Redragon has the highest build quality out of all of them. The Glorious model i is good. The Dareu A980 is good. The Keychron M7 is good (NOT the M6, the M6 has weird glitchy sensor behaviour). Turtle Beach/Roccat is good, however since Turtle Beaxh bought out Roccat they discontinued all mice with more than 2 side buttons, and old stock Roccat mice are all slower than any of these mice (minus the Kone XP air, that one is the last vestige of Roccat before they went the 2 button route). They're insanely expensive, but the Swiftpoint Z (there are multiple versions, all of the wireless versions are goated the old wired one is jank) is also absolutely amazing and the ultimate life-form when it comes to button placement (though obviously it's button placement isn't for everyone, I mean having 6 additional main buttons isn't exactly normal). When it comes to numpad mice, we're SOL and have basically nothing, the Aerox 9 is the best we currently have and it's far from perfect. Hopefully we get more variety in the future!

Dareu a980. _ 3 buttons. Glorious model i (the wireless one is better QC wise). _ 4 buttons. Keychron M7 (M6 has very weird sensor behaviour for unknown reasons, so don't get it, wait for reviews on the M5 first if you want the M6). _ 3 buttons. Swiftpoint Tracer (or Creator or Z2). _ 8 buttons + analog main buttons (Z2 has motion controls). (Discontinued, but old stock is still here and there) Roccat/Turtle Beach kone XP air. _ 7 buttons + scroll tilt. (If you're prepared for fighting Steelseries software, saving the keybinds to the on-board memory, disabling Steelseries software entirely, and then controlling the RGB with OpenRGB) the Steelseries Aerox 9 is mostly ok, not the best ergonomics though and easily the worst performance and weight of all of these. _ 12 buttons + scroll tilt.

This has been my experience with Razer, Logitech, and Steelseries. With many reports of current-production HyperX mice and Corsair mice being the same (and old-production Redragon mice, the new Redragon mice however look like they're built to last however). The obscure boutique brands all make mice that are immortal (and ASUS, ASUS makes extremely durable mice, they also recently fixed their software and their newest mice are compatible with browser-based software, which finally removes the one and only downside to ASUS products, actually strongly recommend ASUS peripherals they're quite good). However of course boutique brands are usually a bit more expensive, hard to attain, and usually focus purely on ergonomics so they rarely have more than 2 extra buttons. The Glorious Model i 2. (Old stock) Roccat mice have tons of multi/button models. Swift-point makes the Z and the Tracer (more buttons than your Naga, but they're in completely different locations). Keychron makes the M7 and M5 (the M6 has a sleepy sensor and can't really be used for gaming unfortunately). And Dareu makes the A980. However if MMO mice are what you need, then you're either buying a new Naga every 2 years, or a new Aerox 9 every 2 years. Hopefully we get a nice new boutique-quality MMO mouse soon but I'm not holding my breath (and am babying my Aerox 9 to make it last as long as possible).

Yea, it's pretty much the only option in 2025, and even then, it's a dated mouse, considering it rocks a PAW3335 and is 90g in weight. MMO and FPS mice exist far beyond their own leagues: modern MMO mice just straight up don't exist anymore.

MMO mice have fallen off a cliff in terms of popularity and usage ever since the West really came to dislike MMOs as most either became monumental grindfests and/or pay to win, so they've fallen out of favor barring the 2 big ones being WoW and FF14 and even though don't have sheer numbers like they used to compared to FPS games like COD, Apex, CS2, Valorant, and much more. As a result the only MMO mice that's actually modern are the Naga series and the Aerox 5/9 from Steelseries, as everyone else mostly abandoned the genre. Hell, even those mice still are running (technically) outdated tech though for MMOs it's not a big deal.

After 7-ish, double clicking Nagas, I recommend Aerox 9. The Aerox, being much lighter, is also a bonus.

It saves keybindings to onboard memory, but not macros. This is not an issue for me personally, but it is a bit dumb.

I tried for a few months and I never felt comfortable lol. The Aerox 9 is my current mouse after around 7 Nagas.

Naga, or steel series aerox 9, i would avoid Chinese mmo mouses, because how good they are depends on software, and most Chinese mouses has shit software (you don't care about it that much with normal mouses because they don't need those settings)

Shameless plug, I did a video on it a while back (ignore terrible white balance): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEPkqTV7LQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjEPkqTV7LQ) Nowadays, I use the Utech Venus Pro which I think came out after I made the video. It's just been the best balance of comfort, weight, and features: [https://www.utechsmart.com/index/products/detail/id/25.html](https://www.utechsmart.com/index/products/detail/id/25.html) I also do like the Steelseries Aerox9 still, but it's not my first choice because it's not a good fit for a lot of hands.

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aerox 9? too many things i dont like about it personally, but thats what youre describing for the mostpart

Steel series Aerox 9 is my personal mouse of choice light weight so good for FPS games 12 side buttons bit of RGB around the €120 mark and has a decent battery so don't have to plug it in too often, only thing it's missing imo is a Charing stand but that's not a deal breaker for me

I can't remember what I didn't like about the aerox but I think it didn't have wheel tilt. That's two buttons I require (tab target)

Steelseries Aerox 9. 12 side buttons, and unlike basically every other mouse made for MMO games, it does not feel like a brick weight wise, so if you have long gaming sessions, your wrist will thank you. It's like 89g compared to the Logitech G600, which is a common recommendation that is 133g. Or the Razer Naga that is 122g and Corsair Scimitar, which is also about 122g. I've used all of them and the weight savings on the Aerox helped me no longer get any kind of wrist discomfort after days of longer gaming sessions.

Honestly your best bet is to look into something like the G502 X or glorious model I and kinda meet in the middle. I was looking into mmo mice recently and most of them are pretty outdated design wise at this point and feel very stuck in the 2010s compared to newer mice. The Aerox 9 is probably the most up to date version but the side buttons aren't tilted which can make them hard to tell apart while playing which is kinda important. Personally, I'd just recommend setting up your keyboard binds "properly" and get a normal 2 sidebutton mouse but that's just me. MMO mice are pretty unnecessary unless you have some accessibility problems to consider.

I tried the Steelseries Aerox 9 and it sucks ass Scroll wheel was fucked after like 2 months max and 4-5 months later the battery lasts about 3 seconds so needs to be permanently plugged in

I have shorter fingers but, normal sized palms. This is my favorite mouse. I also have the Aerox 3 in the office. The software is so much better than the garbage Logitech stuff. However, it definitely makes me hold the mouse at a slight angle sometimes to hit certain buttons. I have owned the G600 and the Razer Naga. I prefer the Aerox as a gaming + daily driver by a lot. My only knock on the Aerox 9 is the wheel could be slightly higher. Also the side buttons could have been placed better to fit all hand sizes.

I liked the mouse but the software was so infuriating and my settings/binds were constantly resetting. So I got the steelseries MMO mouse. Software is way better. I like the mouse a good deal. Only thing is I have small fingers so it took me some getting use to for a few of the buttons. The only negative reviews I saw were for people with the same issue.

Steel series aerox 9 has been a fantastic mouse for me

Aerox 9 I refunded The buttons were way too stiff to press. Bought another scimitar instead

I might give the Utech a try. I didn't like the Aerox 9 because my computer didn't play well with the bluetooth/wireless, and also the little mesh part got REALLY FUCKING GROSS after a couple months of daily use for work and gaming. I have been using Scimitars for the last ~4 years. Probably bought 2-3 of them so far. My only issue with them is that the scroll wheel eventually has issues and I seem to break the LMB clicks. I am apparently very brutal on my mice though. One of my buddies has a scimitar that he's been using for 4 years and hasn't had issues or had to replace

Steelseries Aerox 9. Steelseries mice are the only ones I've used that haven't had problems within a year of owning them.

I use the Aerox 9, if you don't like light mice then it's not gonna be for you, but I love it. I stopped buying Razer products a long time ago for the same reason you don't want another Scimitar. Every Razer product I've ever owned lasted a few months before developing some kind of problem

This is the one I use. Great battery life, fits giant hands well. Only downside is you have to use the GG app which isn't the greatest

If you can still find one, the Razer Naga X. It's the wired budget version of the Razer Naga wireless that comes with switchable side panel. Mine is going strong for 4 years now. It replaced my old Razer Naga 2014. MMO mouse are niche now with very limited option. If you don't want to go with Razer. There's Logitech G600 but it's very old model with a weaker censor. The SteelSeries Aerox 9 which is a bit more reasonable in price. And the Corsair Scimitar which I don't like because unlike Razer and Logitech it doesn't have onboard memory and needs the Corsair program to be running. (Unless they changed that?) And it's also the heaviest MMO mouse I've tried. Redragon Perdition is a very budget friendly model. But I didn't like how cheap it felt. And I one I owned, the plastic had a very noxious smell. Plus the material was flaking everywhere.

I am currently using a Steelseries aerox 9 and it is the closest to actually fitting my hand of any mouse I've ever used. Problem is that no mice are ever actually wide enough for whatever reason. What I'd recommend doing is going to a store like Best Buy or Target and feeling every mouse they have on display, make note of which one fits your hand the best, and then use that as a size baseline and look at other mice around the same size or bigger. I used this website to compare sizes. [https://www.eloshapes.com/](https://www.eloshapes.com/)

I would avoid SteelSeries at all costs. I have the Aerox 9, and it’s been the worse mouse ever had. Changed it 2 times while in warranty, and now that the warranty is gone, it died again. Also the software is dog shit.

Yeah it started malfunctioning 6 months after purchase, but I was surprised when I got a new one the next day after taking it back to shop

The Aerox 9 was super uncomfortable for me as well, i couldnt even hit all the buttons. Thinking i may just have to stick with the scimitar then but get the wireless version

I’ve used a naga, aerox 9, and schimitar. It’s a toss up between the naga and aerox for me. I think I like the ergonomics of the aerox a little better and I find the larger buttons easier to navigate. I didn’t like the schimitar and it broke within 6 months. I also thought the software was the most cumbersome. All of the MMO mice I’ve tried have terrible scroll wheel sensors that don’t last me more than a year or 2. Even the naga and aerox… thankfully I was able to get replacements for both under warranty.

I had an aerox 9 mouse but sold it because it was too big for me. My go-to is razer naga, so it's bigger than that at least. Not sure if it's good enough for you, but it's a bit bigger than most mice I've tried at least.

I had 2 Aerox 9s side buttons die on me (not all of them, but yano like 1 button on 2 mice) prbly less than a year each.

I was no lie *just* about to shell out like $200 for the same model in the OP (refurbished) on eBay two months ago, but accidentally discovered the WoW Anniversary Aerox 9 right as they were beginning to run out of stock. It's certainly not the same as the WoW mouse I used to have, but it's certainly good enough. I wish the buttons were more spread out instead of all on the left side, but at least I have a way to click all buttons in Action Bar 1.

I have the mouse in the second image and recently had it fixed (mouse wheel wasn't working), but given how I can no longer find it anywhere online, I'm hesitant to keep using it - I use the aerox 9 anniversary mouse now. I got myself a ZBoard last year, was a pain figuring out the software but I enjoy the unique buttons enough. I eventually want to get the Draenor headset so I have a piece of hardware from 3 different eras of WoW.

I just went through mouse shopping myself and let me sum up what Ive tried and what I settled on: 1. Corsair scimitar - Tried it for a few days, ultimately I did not find it comfortable. The numbers on the side being able to slide was nice, but I have smallish hands and couldnt get my grip to feel good. I also found the numbers on the side to be too flush with each other, making it easy to misclick or click multiple buttons at once 2. Steelseries Aerox 9 - Splurged and tried the WoW anniversary edition. Got returned almost immediately, again found to be too large and uncomfortable. But it also just didnt work, the sensor on the mouse just didnt want to work on any surfaceI put it on (flat on desk, nor mousepad). Resulting in a lot of stutter. 3. Naga Pro v2 - This is what I most recently have bought and settled on. Very comfortable in my hand, has changeable sideplates so you can switch out how many buttons you want on the side. However, it is very expensive.

i just returned the WoW edition of this after 1 day of having it. Not sure if I got a bad one or not, but I just couldnt get it to work properly on any surface (even on a mousepad). Just a ton of stuttering and non movement.

Hey, Ever since I started using an MMO mouse years and years ago, I have never been able to go back to a regular mouse. Only for when i play FPS. I used to have a Razer Naga then a Logitech G600 and now a Steelseries Aerox 9. My problem is that I spilled coffee on my first Aerox 9, and the scroll wheel stopped working, so I bought a used one from a friend who had barely used it. That was a few months ago and now it's not properly registering my 3 and 4 button + the scroll wheel sometimes goes up when im scrolling down. I really like the way the mouse feels, but I cba buying another one if it's just gonna stop working properly again (I read multiple threads on these problems, they seem very common). So I'm wondering what your favourite MMO mouse is, preferably something not too expensive. My only requirements are that it has to have between 9-12 buttons on the side and it has to be durable.

this. wireless, lightweight, comfy for large hands, ergo! only downside, it's expensive.

steelseries aerox 9 wireless is the only mouse i will use for several years now. they have shipped me a brand new one for free after using for over a year and when i ran into a small issue.

I have rather small hands and use an Aerox 9- love it. Others have commented it's "for larger hands" and that they don't think it'll work for large hands - so you know, not confusing at all... I'd say it actually is a little big for my hands, but not as bad as the Logitechs are, and that its buttons might feel a little cramped for larger than average hands... Probably it's perfect for folks with average sized hands. And fwiw I previously had a Naga Chroma MMO mouse, which was a lovely size but the software was such trash that it would constantly lose my keybinds or simply stop responding mid fight. The Aerox 9 has been closest in comfort, without software issues, and the wireless or Bluetooth or cabled functionality is awesome.

Agree! I love this almost everything about this mouse, but I actually came here looking for a similar alternative that is of the type that uses the tips of your fingers and is a bit more controllable (claw? fingertip? I don't know mice well enough to say). I believe the Scimitar is a palm grip, and while it's very comfortable and I love the ergos, sometimes I want something lighter and more controllable for fast action. I tried the Steelseries Aerox 9 and while it's great in a lot of ways, the side buttons are the absolute worst. ZERO tactile feedback and their shape makes them difficult to identify. The Scimitar appears to be nearly unique in having actual switches (or some mechanism that closely approximates them) on the side buttons. Any suggestions for others to try, Scimitar lovers?

I didn't see any comments mentioning it, but I have to give a MAJOR recommendation for the SteelSeries Aerox 9. I bought mine in early 2022 and it has been my go to mouse for everything. Light, wireless, good battery, good side button layout (for my big hands at least), its easily my favorite MMO mouse (Have also had 2 G600s, a Scimitar, and a Naga) and probably my favorite mouse period.

I use Logitech G604 which has a good number of buttons for mmorpg. Recently trying Aerox 9 which has 12 buttons at the side which is a little harder to handle for me.

I've been on aerox 9 for about eight months and I need to warn you about a problem that is pretty common. The left mouse button and scroll up/down is defect/flawed and breaks easily. Seen people say they've gone through several replacements from warranty. My issues started after two months. Got a new one 2 weeks ago, just after a week I started to hear weird noise when scrolling. I don't care about some noise but I bet it's the defect component already starting to come loose. It's a shame cause it's by far the best mouse I've ever had and I've had a few. Usually I've had one for mmorpgs and one for shooters but I'm using this one for both. So if you're up for a gamble, get it. You might get one that'll last. Seems like bit of a roulette. Edit: I've used mmo mouse for bdo since launch, as I do in all mmorpgs, and I find it very useful. I got a few skills bound, but the real quality of life is to bind things like space, enter, esc and stuff to take a load off. Makes it more comfortable and efficient, imo.

I used the Logitech g604 and honestly that was my go to mouse for 4ish years before it finally crapped out on me. Unfortunately Logitech discounted it and I've bounced around the market for awhile before settling on the areox 9 from steel series which feels alright but not quite as my beloved g604

Steelseries Aerox 9, trust me I've tried em all.

I’ve been in this situation for so long and still can’t find a solution. The Aerox 9 is simply a bad mouse—at least for MMOs. The button placement is unusable. In the end, I just use the Naga V2 Pro for WoW and the F1 for shooter games.

Been a big fan of the SteelSeries Aerox 9. Wireless, lightweight, buttons all feel good and has left and right click on the wheel.

Aerox 9 for sure, they have a wow version right now that looks great.

If the G600 ever got redone, I'd go back in a heartbeat. Hands down my favorite MMO mouse of all time. The only thing I've found since that does it for me is the Aerox 9 wireless.

I’ve been using SteelSeries aerox 9 for mmo’s and work and I find it really good. Pros: - pretty light for its size and buttons - has a lot of buttons - you can ‚click’ scroll left and right - nice rgb lightning if you care about that I won’t tell you nothing about battery life cause I’m plugged in all the time Cons: - SteelSeries app is buggy at times and likes to crash from time to time - due to it’s honeycomb shape it gathers a lot of dust and dirt inside Overall I’m really happy with it and can recommend it.

Best one I've had, shame it's out of production now and only available on eBay for ridiculous prices. Can recommend the Steel series Aerox 9 now tho, it's a bigger mouse and I can play with my palm resting on it unlike the Naga I had before.

Aerox 9 has the tilty mouse wheel and is super light

Aerox 9 stopped working for me after about a year. First the wireless stopped, then the whole thing. I wouldn’t recommend. If money is no issue, and a wired mouse is good for you, Swiftpoint Z2 is probably the best mouse I’ve used in WoW.

Steel series aerox 9 is an mmo mouse that isn't a fuckin massive heavy boi like the Logitech, and I love it. I use it for all games, not just mmo, because it's that comfortable and lightweight. It is also wireless/wired so you can use it either way, I mostly keep mine plugged in, but it works very well wirelessly and last a long time before needing a charge. I don't think I'll ever buy a different mouse. 

That's a great call! Unfortunately, my passion is the G604, which is no longer made. I have a Steelseries Aerox 9 in reserve for when both my 604s are no longer rescuable. The Aerox Has 12 programmable side buttons similar to the 600, but it doesn't havd infinite scroll. 

My Aerox 9 has wheel tilt, but it's not as easy to use because the wheel has a lower profile, and you don't get as much aural or tactile feedback.

Ive been using a razer naga since OG WoTLK. Have used just about every iteration of that mouse over the last 15 years. They are good but synapse can be a bit of a pain sometimes and I had so sensor issues with the pro model. I recently switched to the Steelseries Aerox 9. This mouse gets a lot of hate but honestly I think it's great. The build quality and light weight is amazing. I can use it for FPS games where previously the naga was too heavy. The thumb grid is a slightly different layout and the thumb grid buttons require a tiny little bit more force to actuate but I love it how they aren't dead clicky and loud. Battery life is decent and it charges superfast via USB C.

Steelseries wow 20th Anniversary edition Aerox 9 or the Naga v2 Pro.

Aerox 9 WOW 20th Anniversary edition if any are still available. I just like the feel/weight of it and since I mainly just play WOW the theme/design.

I have the 9, its decent, never found an MMO mouse I actually like. Edit: It is light.

For my hand it is kinda big yes, I use 1-3 for stuff I don’t press often.

iCue is such a crap shoot lately and given me so many problems I would absolutely implore anyone to not buy Corsair. Also, yes the mouse buttons move on the side but it can create weird placement and misclicks are easy/it’s not the most comfortable. It just doesn’t feel very ergonomic if you’ve slid the buttons down if you have tiny hands (in my experience). I miss my Logitech G600 (discontinued). I would throw my suggestion in for an Aerox 9.

I've had the naga v2 and it only lasted me about a year then tried the corsair scimitar had to send it back in for repairs twice before one lasted now I'm on the Aerox 9 wow edition and I've fallen in love with it light weight long battery life and the buttons feel great!!! Was odd a bit reaching for the 3 button on the side cause it feels a little higher up I would say but once use to it now I don't want any other mouse. Good luck picking 😁

That's quite the collection! As an MMO player, I love my wireless aerox 9. Wasn't a fan of the holes at first but I definitely think it helps reduce my palm getting sweaty

I had/have this exact mouse and I do not recommend it for bdo, I did not use any of its side buttons, I even disabled it cuz I was clicking some by accident, it also gave some ppl the shaking effect with low sensitivity. Anyway, maybe the 9 version with only 2-3 buttons is better but I went back and bought LG G502 for 25 euro (sale). Also this mouse you linked gathers dirt inside the mouse itself 😅

I used this mouse for couple of months, the scroll wheel is a problem on this mouse. From what i gather the sensor is so exposed to dirt and shit. I loved to use that mosue, but cant without a working mousewheel.

Hi, fellow small hands here. I don't have cheap options to offer, I just have options that work to the sum of $100 usd each. Aerox 9 from steelseries for mmo mice and the Logitech lift. I swap between the two depending on the game because I also deal with tendinitis on the regular. The Logitech lift is by far the most comfortable for me. The Aerox 9 is just for my more intense gaming sessions. Both mice are small and my palm is 4 inches in length and 3 inches in width. Including the length of my middle finger for length is 6.5 inches. I'm sorry I don't have cheap options to offer.

What I mean by intense gaming sessions: playing for hours on end with rapid button clicking with minimal to no breaks. I used to play FPS games and found rebinding keys to the number keys on the mmo mouse made a number of the games easier to play. Though last I played an FPS was when battle royals were in its infancy for the genre. Fortnight was barely in development when I stopped playing FPS.  I typically play mmorpgs now and used to push for world first clears for content, now I just use the mouse for the pvp modes I'll dabble in on the weekends. I have all my skills bound to the number keys and use a combination of left shift, left control and left alt for modifier keys to access the rest of my kit on the fly. The Aerox 9 is super light and narrow. I am able to keep a good grip on it while applying minimal pressure between the heel of my palm and pinky finger. For the Logitech lift this mouse is used for my web surfing and my noncombat dailys in the mmorpgs that I play. I take this content slow with purpose since I like making it part of my routine. This mouse relieves most of the stress in my and and wrist from it's sideways vertical design. I'm able to truly rest my hand on this mouse and still use it on my bad days with my tendinitis. I use this mouse to play games like FF6, Plate up, Okami, and occasionally Borderlands 1 and 2 when I'm not playing an mmorpg.

Well I got the aerox 9 and the corsair scimitar. I bought the Scimitar later because the Aerox broke after just under two years. The Aerox looks nice and is lighter, but its design is simply flawed. All the dirt gets in, and there's no real way to clean it. After using the Scimitar for a while, I have to say that it's the better mouse in a direct comparison. I also have a Razer Basilisk, and of all the Razer products I've had, I've always thought that they were far too overpriced.

I use the Aerox 9 wireless from Steelseries. It's not bad.

The aerox shows some potential, but the software is really crappy unfortunately. Thank you for your recommendation tho

Aerox 9 best one

Oh the memories! But it does get better actually. Steelseries Aerox 9 beats the naga line by a landslide :)

I love my steelseries aerox 9 wow edition. Had it since it came out and 0 issues. I don't baby my electronics either. It works the same as the day it came out of the box. But if you want something cheaper, Logitech g600.

I love my Aerox 9 wow version. All of the problems that were experienced with the normal mouse with holes in it, has been gone ever since I switched to the wow version.

I'm sorry for necro threading, but just wanted to drop in. I've owned almost every "high end" MMO mouse you can name from the original Naga to the Naga V2 Pro (current) as well as all the others like the G600, Corsair Scimitar, the SteelSeries World of Warcraft mice (wired and wireless) as well as the SteelSeries Aerox 9. Razer has undoubtedly been the worst and I don't know why I've purchased a handful of different versions over the last 12 years or so. I wouldn't get one of these. I'm just waiting for this one to die so I can justify replacing it. Aside from that I've had good luck with Razer software. This might be why I keep buying them. Also, Razer has EXCELLENT FOSS Linux support, if that matters to you. My personal favorite was the wired Corsair Scimitar. My only gripe with it was the rubber pad where your pinky sits. It eventually gets filled with dead skin cells and you just feel gross scraping them out to clean it. Regardless of this, I'll be buying the wireless version next. The build quality was great and the only reason it went into the trash is because my parrot chewed through the cord. The old-school SteelSeries WoW mice are long gone, and the button layouts were garbage. The wireless one eventually stopped connecting to the base station and plugging it in was annoying. The Aerox 9 was incredible, it was light, responsive, and served me well. It was killed by a delicious glass of iced tea that landed directly on it. This was the second victim of my Parrot. I'd skip this one because of that. Also, I think the SteelSeries software is atrocious at best. My Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has had tons of software issues from day one and it seems that SS has no plans to patch the issues that so many have complained about. Conclusion: Corsair Scimitar Wireless is probably the way to go if you haven't purchased a mouse yet. Also: here's to hoping that Logitech gives us a G600 Pro Superlight wireless.

If you have big hands the Aerox is pretty good. It’s just longer than most mice so it feels weird to those with medium to small hands. The Corsair is good and what I use, but I would tell you to keep the box and get ready to RMA every 18 months due to scroll wheel issues, but they are pretty good at letting you RMA at least twice before they force you to buy a new one. Razer -no clue. Most popular, but I think that’s because of marketing and people shilling for the brand. Lots of complaints, but also lots of people who only buy Razer products so it’s hard to tell. I stood away because they supposedly break down in less than a year for some

My favorite mouse ergonomically just not enough buttons for my needs. Using the aerox 9. Battery life sucks but it get the job done and charges quickly

My favorite mouse ergonomically just not enough buttons for my needs. Using the aerox 9. Battery life sucks but it get the job done and charges quickly

My favorite mouse ergonomically just not enough buttons for my needs. Using the aerox 9. Battery life sucks but it get the job done and charges quickly

switched off this to the aerox 9, most definitely going back when that one craps out.

I personally prefer my SteelSeries Aerox 9 over the Corsair Scimitar (Corsair's iCue software is literally the worst piece of customization and lighting control software out there) but either one is physically a higher quality product than the naga.

Used to use a corsair scimitar until iCue shat the bed on me (IDK what it is about gaming peripheral control software, but almost all of them are absolute garbage even if the hardware is good). Been running a SteelSeries Aerox 9 since then and its been fantastic, highly recommend. Being worth it/necessary is subjective, but I personally find it difficult to play without full access to my hotbars on my thumb.

Love the weight and shape. Hate the side buttons placement and feel - i have big hands and even for me the top rows are just straight awkward Hate the constant random disconnects (common problem lots of reports) The tilt scrollwheel is very poor because the scrollwheel doesn't stick out high enough - i always bind tilt left and right to shift and ctrl but on this mouse i dont even use tilt left anymore because its not tactile enough I am still using mine because i am sick of razer failures on naga but i wish a perfect mouse would finally be released by someone. Always trade offs!

Same situation as you bro. Steelseries Aerox 9 is goated. On my second one

I don't have wooting but im very happy with steelseries aerox 9. I guess it depends what you'll use it for

I have no problem with it. Recording and playing macros works, shortcuts too. It’s stored in the mouse so when I connect to new device it’s persisted. The only thing I haven’t tested was creating account, every time I reinstalled windows once connected to the SteelSeries software it erased all shortcuts, my hope is with account it would be persisted but I’m too lazy to create one

Hahaha no way! That Is how my Naga V2 Pro is too! Wired works only. Have been switched to Aerox 9 for the past year or so. OP this one also has onboard memory after you set it.

Aerox 9 wow edition from SteelSeries is my current main mouse!

Steelseries Aerox 9 or Razer Naga NON wireless (way way too heavy of a brick) + Razer Tartarus V2 NON Pro keypad (pro has terrible switches and costs twice as much). movement on the Tartarus joystick, spells on Tartarus buttons and utilities on the mouse 24 buttons ready for rapid trigger + at least 2 other layers with shift and control 72 buttons super easy to use, never ever again forget a key combo, never ever again have wrists pain from the stress during combat. woth this layout I am totally free to think only on the fights, mechanics and be totally relaxed and concentrated I use this combo for almost 10 years now, not going back again

I use steel series aerox 9 for all the shortcuts and compatible software

You'll get more of what you're after if you google "MMO mouse" instead. If you're not specifically interested in playing MMOs and want something for desktop use, the Logitech MX Master (or MX Vertical if that's your kinda thing) is perfect and can be found for around $120 on sale (keep an eye on https://www.ozbargain.com.au/). Horizontal scroll wheel, back and forward buttons, and a middle button that's configurable with support for gestures that works pretty well. For MMO mice specifically, I've tried about every name brand MMO mouse on the market over the past 10-15 years (haven't tried the Chinese makes yet). The Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless is by far the best the option we've ever gotten. Came out some time last year. 114 grams (not as bad as it sounds) and 2000Hz polling. Perfect size and ergonomics with insane battery life even at 2k. $200 at JB right now so still on the expensive side, but it's excellent. Avoid any Razer Naga variant and avoid the Steelseries Aerox 9, they all suck.

I've tried almost every Naga model that's released, all of them have had issues. Most recently with their swappable side plate design, the 3 models I've owned had issues where the buttons eventually stopped being recognised, and would only work after some combination of restarting synapse, unplugging the dongle, reseating the faceplate, etc. Would often drop out during gameplay as well. The only one that didn't have this (as bad) was the V2 Pro, which after 6 months had single digit hours of battery life and had to be permanently wired. They did bring out the Hyperspeed model which uses a AA battery and doesn't have swappable faceplates, which may be better. It's nearly the same price as the Corsair Scimitar Elite Wireless though, which is basically perfect and has been flawless for the 1.5 years I've had it. For the SteelSeries Aerox 9, that thing is close to perfection, but it's so fucking LONG. I have big hands and I have to hold it at an extremely uncomfortable angle to be able to hit all the buttons, to the point it becomes unusable. The side buttons are also inferior to the mostly uniform ones on the Corsair.

G600 is the GOAT, but not wireless, it needs a refresh bad :( I have and use the Aerox 9 after using the Razer Naga (both V1 and V2) as well as the Corsair Scimitar and I feel like the Aerox 9 is the best out of them. It's light, the buttons feel nice and are easy to click, wireless. I've had 0 issues with the software.

Aerox 5 or 9? Are they lightweight?

I just ordered mine this Monday and it’s here tmw. Is the side buttons ”hard” to use as reviews says? I.e #1-3 and number 6? Does the mouse feel ”too” big? As in forces palm grip etc

I refunded it after 1h usage, felt nice but many of the buttons couldn’t be used because of layout :/

Used a Corsair Scimitar and it was a very nice mouse, just a little too small for me. Swapped to the Steelseries Aerox 9 and am very happy with it. The only negative is the mousewheel developed a weird issue where it sometimes scrolls up after it goes down and I don’t know how to fix it. Also don’t spill any water on it (duh). Due to the open structure it’s even more risky than on other mice I guess.

I second this. I switched to an aerox and it’s been great

I second this, I also switched from the g600 to a Aerox 9 wireless too. The g600 felt too heavy for me after I got used to the superlight 2 for fps games.

Check out the Steelseries Aerox 9, I wanted a new mmo mouse and came across this. So far it feels great to use. It has 12 buttons buttons on the side and a button on the top.

Steel Series Aerox 9. Probably the lightest wireless MMO mouse with 12 buttons.

I’ve had it for a few months and roommate has had it for a year or two with no problems

Also just FYI, the Aerox 9 is actually _bigger and heavier_ than the Naga: https://www.eloshapes.com/mouse/compare?p=razer-naga-x-vs.-steelseries-aerox-9-wireless That would probably be my next recommendation if the Naga V2 Hyperspeed is a no-go.

I started with the Naga, had a couple since it was the only option for a while, then went with the G600, which was great but got discontinued, so now on the Steelseries Aerox 9, it's ok but I sometimes missclick, which didn't happen on the other ones, not sure if it's the button placement or the size, but I guess I'd go back to the Naga if I had to remake that choice

I use this one as well. Wireless works great, but it also came with a super lightweight cable that makes literally not resistance so I actually use it mostly wired. There’s 12 sode buttons. It is a bit weird setting up (wow or windows don’t recognise them as separate buttons, so I assigned them to my keypad numbers in the mouse software and then I assign those keypad numbers for the action bars or click-casting in wow.

Steelseries Aerox 9. There’s even a WoW edition nowadays.

I really like the SteelSeries Aerox 9 Wireless (although I play with the wire in lol) It’s nice in ur hand and very lightweight, it also have a lot of easy to configure buttons.

Yep, love this mouse. Use it for all games. My old G600s are now all saved for work purposes as I have them filled with macros for excel work, I wish Logitech would make them again as wireless and I would buy 3 right away.

Steelseries Aerox Wireless 9 WoW edition is a vibe, I’d advice that one.

Closest lightweight MMO mouse are the aerox 9/5 and the solakaka sm809, if you don't need Many side buttons the VV3 pro is a great mouse

My favorite has been the Steelseries Aerox they actually just made a wow anniversary one. But my original broke after one year… so I went with the Corsair mmo mouse. It’s okay. But I still think about the Aerox lol 😂

Went from wired to a wireless steelseries aerox, would never go back to a wired mouse again. No wires getting caught, can move the mouse wherever I want. Biggest upgrade I’ve done in a long time tbh.

I’ve had my aerox wireless for like 3 years now with no issues

Yeah I use a SteelSeries aerox wireless and it’s fantastic. I actually tried a few different brands that I returned before settling on it. Also, I love their gg software enough that I upgraded my keyboard and wireless headset to SteelSeries. Razer mice are pretty good but I can’t stand their software.

It took me a long time to get off the naga. Do you ever consider the lightweight mmo mouse from steel series? I bought one and it’s actually not bad.

I highly recommend the steelseries mmo mouse, the thumb buttons are in my opinion the best options and the grip/cooling means your don’t sweatily slide around which healing arena (the most sweaty of all wow play)

I have been using an MMO mouse for longer than I can remember. My first one was a SteelSeries, since then I've been through a couple of Corsair Scimitars and Razer Nagas. I tried a Logitech G600 but it was AWFUL and I got rid of it asap. I also do not use a keyboard to play, I use a Razer Tartarus V2 keypad. Both the mouse and the keypad took me a few days to get a hang of, really it all depends on whether or not your keybinds are comfortable for the peripheral. If you are having a terrible time, rethink what you have bound and where. Practice. Hit the target dummy until it all comes naturally. I couldn't play this game without the MMO mouse or the keypad, but if despite practice you can't get into it, that's fine too. I probably would struggle to play with a controller if I had to switch to it now.

I searched recently and just broke down and bought a Logitech. All the other vertical mice I could find were no name Chinese stuff from Amazon. I’d love for someone to comment if there is a name brand, reliable one that has a good sensor like OP is asking. The Logitech is fine but it does not have the precision and feel of the steel series Aerox it replaced.

Im happy w my steelseries, it has some good button placements

Aerox, only cons: battery for wireless model doesnt last long

From my experience, anything that isn't hard plastic (steelseries aerox) gets gunky and sweaty easily. does the rapoo have issues with sweat and grime buildup, or is it easy enough to wipe off once every few days?

I did a post a few months back, I've tried every single MMO mouse, wired and wireless, I'm currently using the Razer Naga V2 Pro, before that the V1 Pro, just make sure you register for the warranty on the website and they've been really good at replacing them when things like scroll wheels start to jitter. I've had the SS Aerox, G502/G600, Scimitar, Redragon, a lot of the MMO mice come down to feel of the side buttons, of which the Naga is the best for my hand shape. Not too big but with different enough levels you can feel every unique button, the Corsair had every even column ridged, but it didn't feel great, Aerox was probably the worst for this, the g600 was somewhat okay but I found the slanted buttons a bit too slanted. Have always regretted anything other than a Naga, had an original Naga, then the WoW cataclysm edition Naga, then Naga Pros since. Whenever I get one RMAd I've tried a new mouse before opening the replacement Razer, and I've always felt the Razer was an improvement.

As someone who's had every iteration of MMO mouse, the cataclysm naga is the one I remember the most. Weirdly, my g600 lasted the least amount of time, I've gone through maybe 3 Nagas in my time, but I've used them for a decade, so not a massive shock. The aerox wasn't good, the corsair scimitar was not good. Razer have also been the best for warranties, even replacing a V1 Naga Pro with a V2 Naga Pro at my last return.

Steelseries aarox. Turn off RGB and it's a great gaming mouse

I have tried razer naga, corsair scimitar and steel series Aerox. My personal preference was the razer naga. All three have shit software that sometimes just won’t work or won’t save a keybind. Just ordered the redragon m908 off Amazon for $20 since a lot of people recommend it.

I have the steel series and like it a lot. I had the naga V2 and it is the single worst mouse I have ever used so I would avoid that one if I were you.

Sorry this is gonna be long response but your problem is something I have explored for a while and am passionate about lol. I agree it's pretty frustrating to find light mice with lots of buttons. I also love mice with 6+ buttons. Besides the aforementioned Aerox line (or even Rival 5) from Steelseries, there aren't a lot of options as they all start pushing 100g. An alternative is the corsair m65 which has tilt gestures, or the razer basilisk, but these mice are still 100g There are a couple things you can do to solve your problem though. One is software related, and the other is ergonomic modding related. Software can increase your binds, while modding can make mice (feel) lighter # Software: Use button shifting/layering in software to increase the number of buttons you have available. The only companies that I know of that do this is Logitech (G-shift), Razer (hypershift), Roccat (Easyshift) and fortunately your Glorious mouse (Layer Shift)! Try playing around in your glorious CORE software to enable layer shift and then you can effectively double/triple your binds # Modding: Mod your existing mouse (or one you like with lots of buttons) to improve ergonomics and grip strength. This in turn allows a stronger hold on your mouse thus making it feel lighter. This is pretty much what I did when all the mice I liked were heavy but had 8+ buttons lol For example, I too love my g600 and use it for a lot of stuff. I took it apart to solder new switches and i found out it has 2 metal plates inside to add weight (absolute blasphemy!). I took those out and it reduced the g600 by 30g, so now it's only about 100g, which is pretty light by my personal standards. Then I added grip tape to the sides and a wedge for my pinky, then switched out the stock cable for a paracord cable and now the g600 feels like a lightweight dream to use. Consider Clawmates by Struth Gaming for comfortable wedges to put on a mouse with lots of buttons. I use clawmates on a spatha X and razer basilisk for competitive FPS games and they feel plenty good to flick and track with, even with their heavy weights Hopefully all this info helps. Happy mouse searching/modding, pal! #

Only thing I would recommend is researching latency. Some mice have high latency to response time. But this caters to people who play competitive games. Other wise it’s difficult to tell the difference. If you play non competitively, I would just find a mouse that feels good, looks good with the setup and cost efficient. I forget what the top rated mouse is for low latency but I know the super light from Logitech is top 3 I believe. And the viper pro is up there as well. In my experience I would stay away from the steel series Aerox, i broke 3 of them in the course of a year and that’s with moderate use maybe 1-2 hours a day

I have tried most of the common recommendations (Corsair Scimitar, Red Dragon, Logigetch 600) and I've had the Razer one as well. They were all fine with some issues; Razer is shite quality and breaks consistantly, Logitech didn't have a wireless version, Scimitar was too unwieldy for me, Red Dragon's just kinda meh. I've been using the Steelseries Aerox for the past year or so and it's been amazing, easily my favorite MMO mouse I've ever used.

Honestly dont know about roccat much that you preferred, others i wouldnt buy, a friend of mine owns aerox and its a good one played plenty of games at his house so i might suggest this maybe..