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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Roccat Burst Pro: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro?
Start with max dpi, because it is the widest measured gap between them: BenQ Zowie S2 3200 DPI against Roccat Burst Pro 16000 DPI, 80% in favour of Roccat Burst Pro. Roccat Burst Pro also leads on weight, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 68 g on the Roccat Burst Pro. Buttons runs the same way, 5 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 6 on the Roccat Burst Pro, another win for Roccat Burst Pro.
Who each one is for
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. The Roccat Burst Pro is the one to take for budget-conscious buyers who still want a flagship-tier sensor and ambidextrous grip users wanting a light symmetrical shell, though it is not the pick for anyone who wants a wireless connection and palm grip users wanting a fuller ergonomic shape. 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 Roccat Burst Pro (8/10): A genuine budget-flagship pick, offering Roccat's best sensor and switch tech without the wireless price premium.
What BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: connectivity, polling rate, grip type and shape are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Owl-Eye Optical on the Roccat Burst Pro.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Roccat
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Burst Pro
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Owl-Eye Optical
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Flagship
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 3200 DPI-80%
- Roccat Burst Pro
- 16000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5-17%
- Roccat Burst Pro
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- Roccat Burst Pro
- 1000 Hz
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie S2
- No
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Yes
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-22%
- Roccat Burst Pro
- 68 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Roccat Burst Pro
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose Roccat Burst Pro if you want the higher max DPI (16000 DPI vs 3200 DPI), the higher buttons (6 vs 5) and the lower weight (68 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.
Roccat Burst Pro
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuine budget-flagship pick, offering Roccat's best sensor and switch tech without the wireless price premium.