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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Roccat Burst Pro Air: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro Air?
They are built to different briefs, and sensor model shows it, BenQ Zowie S2 PixArt PMW3360 against Roccat Burst Pro Air Owl-Eye Optical, up to 19,000 DPI. Roccat Burst Pro Air also leads on weight, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 75 g on the Roccat Burst Pro Air. Add buttons to that, 5 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 6 on the Roccat Burst Pro Air, and the pattern holds. They differ on switch type too, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Titan Optical Switches on the Roccat Burst Pro Air.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Roccat Burst Pro Air?
Buy the BenQ Zowie S2 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. The Roccat Burst Pro Air is the one to take for ambidextrous claw and fingertip grip users and fans of honeycomb/vented mouse shells, though it is not the pick for palm grip users wanting an ergonomic shape and competitive players wanting 8000Hz+ polling. 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 Air (8/10): A solid honeycomb wireless option, best chosen alongside the Kone Pro Air based purely on preferred grip shape.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro Air differ on sensor tier?
Yes. Sensor Tier reads Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus High on the Roccat Burst Pro Air.
Is the Polling Rate the same on the BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Burst Pro Air?
It is. Both are listed at 1000 Hz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Roccat
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Wireless (2.4GHz), Bluetooth
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Burst Pro Air
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Symmetrical, honeycomb
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Owl-Eye Optical, up to 19,000 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- High
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5-17%
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- 1000 Hz
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie S2
- No
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Yes
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-11%
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- 75 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Roccat Burst Pro Air
- Titan Optical Switches
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 Air if you want the higher buttons (6 vs 5) and the lower weight (75 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 Air
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid honeycomb wireless option, best chosen alongside the Kone Pro Air based purely on preferred grip shape.