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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED: the buttons difference
Buttons is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie S2 5 against Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED 15, a 67% lead for Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. BenQ Zowie S2 also leads on weight, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 99 g on the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. They differ on sensor model too, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus HERO, up to 25,000 DPI on the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. Connectivity is not the same on both, Wired on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Wireless on the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. They differ on grip type too, Ambidextrous on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Right-Handed on the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Ergonomic on the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED?
The BenQ Zowie S2 suits competitive FPS players who want a driverless, no-RGB mouse and low to medium grip height players (fingertip/claw), though it is the wrong buy for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. Take the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED for MMO players and productivity users who want the maximum number of programmable buttons in a wireless mouse. This mouse's 15-button layout directly serves that need. Avoid it for FPS or competitive esports players who want a lightweight, low-button-count shape. The Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED, covered elsewhere on this site, better serves that simpler use case. Our rating of the BenQ Zowie S2 (8/10): A no-frills esports mouse built for consistency over features, and a legitimate favorite among competitive CS and Valorant players.
What BenQ Zowie S2 and Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: polling rate and switch type are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- Logitech
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- Wireless (LIGHTSPEED + Bluetooth)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- Right-Handed
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- G604 LIGHTSPEED
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- Ergonomic
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- HERO, up to 25,000 DPI
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5-67%
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- 15Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 gBest
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- 99 g-19%
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED
- Mechanical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (83 g vs 99 g).
Choose Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED if you want the higher buttons (15 vs 5).
Verdict
BenQ Zowie S2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills esports mouse built for consistency over features, and a legitimate favorite among competitive CS and Valorant players.