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BenQ ZOWIE S2 Gaming Mouse for e-Sports (Small Size, Symmetrical Design, Matte Black Edition)

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Zowie is still using the 3360 in their mice. That’s an older one but if you ask me it doesn’t really matter. It’s a flawless sensor either way. I found no traces of any malfunctions during my testing either, so Zowie has implemented it well if you’re asking me.

S2 - Gaming Mouse for eSports | ZOWIE Europe - BenQ

I've been loving the access I've had to so many different kinds of Zowie mice. I started out with large mice thinking my FK1 was too small but after trying some of the smaller mice like the EC2-B and the S2 I definitely prefer the maneuverability I have with these. That’s not to say that you needa bungee to make this mouse usable though. I always test mice with and without a bungee and as is usual with Zowie I didn’t have an issue with the cable in either test scenario. Zowie’s credo when it comes to their gaming products is ‘performance over everything’. The S2 therefore doesn’t have any RGB lighting (except for tiny indicators on the bottom) and it doesn’t require any software at all to use. Everything is done on the mouse itself, and that’s great news for people who are often gaming on the go. Just plug it in and you’re good to go. Aside from that (spoiler alert!) I didn’t really find any major differences so if you’ve already read my S2 Divina reviewthis might all seem a bit familiar to you.

This doesmean that you won’t be able to customize the precise DPI settings or anything like that, but the included DPI steps of 400, 800, and 1600 (there’s also 3200, but that’s far less common) are by farthe most used DPI settings so the vast majority of gamers won’t need anything else. Conclusion & Recommendation

S2 - Gaming Mouse for eSportsZOWIE Brazil - BenQ S2 - Gaming Mouse for eSportsZOWIE Brazil - BenQ

Zowie is one of the most used brands in the competitive gaming scene. Their mice are tailor-made for (tactical) shooter games, and that shows in their usage numbers. The brand has consistently been on top in our most used lists for games such as CS:GO, which is not a surprise seeing as their most used line (the EC) was co-developed with professional Counter-Strike players. The S2 is a small-medium sized mouse with an ambidextrous design. What’s immediately noticeable is that Zowie has opted to skip the side buttons on the right side of the mouse which were present on all of their former ambidextrous models. This was done to eliminate any possible interference with grip. The S2-Cis one of the better ambidextrous mice out there if you’re looking for a smaller/shorter mouse of this type for your competitive gaming fix and it’s one that you should definitely take a look at if you’re in the market for an ambidextrous mouse. Doubly so because the S shape hasn’t been copied to death like Zowie’s FK and EC lines, meaning that it’s still rather unique in today’s market. Zowie has always included replacement feet in the box, and I always take the time to applaud them (and other brands who do this) for that. If you’re a competitive gamer you’re likely to pay attention to factors such as the glide of your mouse feet, and having the peace of mind knowing that you can just swap out your feet once they start degrading (this will happen to all mouse feet) is great. These days, Zowie also sell their own ‘speed skates’ if you prefer a faster glide. Shape, Coating, and Mouse Feet Some might argue that all of these changes that Zowie has made fall into the ‘too little, too late’ category, but I don’t agree with that. I think this C line of mice is a great marriage between Zowie’s core design fundamentals (which is what made them such a loved brand in the first place) and modern mouse tech. What you get here is a very reliable plug and play mouse made for (competitive) shooter games with no frills or distracting elements. It’s not the most groundbreaking piece of equipment I’ve reviewed this year, but it doesn’t have to be and that’s also not what Zowie is aiming for I think.The default LODis just over 1 DVD (1.2 mm) and, just like with the EC3-Cit’s not possible to lower it to be under that point. Is that a problem? That depends. Not for me, as I’m fine with an LOD of under 2.4 mm (which is the case here) but if you’re someone who really needs their Lift Off Distance to be under that 1 DVD mark then this is definitely something to note. This type of scroll wheel will always be a bit polarizing (some people absolutely love it while others hate it entirely) but I can’t say that it’s badly implemented or anything like that. Build Quality and Cable

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