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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Roccat Kone Pro Air: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Roccat Kone Pro Air sensor model compared
The first real difference is sensor model: BenQ Zowie S2 PixArt PMW3360 against Roccat Kone Pro Air Owl-Eye Optical, up to 19,000 DPI. Add weight to that, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 75 g on the Roccat Kone Pro Air, and the pattern holds. Roccat Kone Pro Air also leads on buttons, 5 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 6 on the Roccat Kone Pro Air. There is a split on switch type as well, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Titan Optical Switches on the Roccat Kone Pro Air.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Roccat Kone Pro Air?
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 not the pick for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. The Roccat Kone Pro Air is the one to take for right-handed palm and claw grip users and players who want Bluetooth as a backup wireless mode, though it is not built for left-handed users 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 Kone Pro Air (8/10): A well-rounded ergonomic flagship let down slightly by a lower max DPI ceiling than top FPS rivals.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Kone Pro Air differ on sensor tier?
Yes. Sensor Tier reads Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus High on the Roccat Kone Pro Air.
Is the Polling Rate the same on the BenQ Zowie S2 and Roccat Kone 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 Kone Pro Air
- Roccat
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Wireless (2.4GHz), Bluetooth
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Right-Handed
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Kone Pro Air
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Ergonomic
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- Owl-Eye Optical, up to 19,000 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- High
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5-17%
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-11%
- Roccat Kone Pro Air
- 75 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Roccat Kone 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 Kone 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 Kone Pro Air
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A well-rounded ergonomic flagship let down slightly by a lower max DPI ceiling than top FPS rivals.