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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Pwnage Ultra Custom: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie S2 and Pwnage Ultra Custom?
Max dpi is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie S2 3200 DPI against Pwnage Ultra Custom 26000 DPI, a 88% lead for Pwnage Ultra Custom. Pwnage Ultra Custom also leads on polling rate, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 4000 Hz on the Pwnage Ultra Custom. Weight runs the same way, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 51 g on the Pwnage Ultra Custom, another win for Pwnage Ultra Custom.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Pwnage Ultra Custom?
The BenQ Zowie S2 is the one to take for competitive FPS players who want a driverless, no-RGB mouse and low to medium grip height players (fingertip/claw), though it is not built for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. Buy the Pwnage Ultra Custom for enthusiasts who want a customizable, modular shell shape and competitive players wanting magnetic switches and 4000Hz polling, though it is the wrong buy for budget buyers, since boutique pricing applies and anyone who wants RGB lighting. 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. Our rating of the Pwnage Ultra Custom (8/10): A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.
What BenQ Zowie S2 and Pwnage Ultra Custom have in common
Everything else lines up. Buttons, grip type, shape and rgb lighting read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie S2 and Pwnage Ultra Custom differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus PixArt PAW3395 on the Pwnage Ultra Custom.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Pwnage
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Wireless 2.4G
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ultra Custom
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- PixArt PAW3395
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Flagship
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 3200 DPI-88%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 26000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz-75%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 4000 HzBest
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie S2
- No
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- No
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-63%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 51 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Magnetic
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5).
Choose Pwnage Ultra Custom if you want the higher max DPI (26000 DPI vs 3200 DPI), the higher polling rate (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (51 g vs 83 g).
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.
Pwnage Ultra Custom
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.