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BenQ Zowie S2 vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie S2 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless?
Max dpi is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie S2 3200 DPI against SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless 18000 DPI, a 82% lead for SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless also leads on weight, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 68 g on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. Add buttons to that, 5 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 6 on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless, and the pattern holds.
BenQ Zowie S2 vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless: which one fits your build
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 SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless for players who sweat a lot or want spill protection and gram-counters who still want RGB and dual wireless modes, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who wants a flagship-tier sensor and large-hand palm grip players needing a bigger shell. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want the longest possible battery life with RGB left on. 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 SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless (8/10): one of the few lightweight wireless mice that backs up its honeycomb shell with genuine spill and sweat resistance.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie S2 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus TrueMove Air Optical on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless.
Is the Sensor Tier the same on the BenQ Zowie S2 and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless?
It is. Both are listed at Mid-Range, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Wireless 2.4G / Bluetooth
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Aerox 3 Wireless
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- TrueMove Air Optical
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Mid-Range
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 3200 DPI-82%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 18000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5-17%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie S2
- No
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Yes
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-22%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 68 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Mechanical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless if you want the higher max DPI (18000 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.
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the few lightweight wireless mice that backs up its honeycomb shell with genuine spill and sweat resistance.