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BenQ Zowie S2 vs SteelSeries Rival 3: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 and SteelSeries Rival 3 separate most on max dpi: BenQ Zowie S2 at 3200, SteelSeries Rival 3 at 8500, 62% in favour of SteelSeries Rival 3. Buttons splits them by another 17%, again favouring SteelSeries Rival 3. They match on 5 other specifications, including connectivity, grip type and shape.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ Zowie | SteelSeries |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wired |
| Grip Type | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous |
| Model | S2 | Rival 3 |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
| Sensor Tier | Mid-Range | Entry |
| Max DPI | 3200-62% | 8500 |
| Buttons | 5-17% | 6 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| RGB Lighting | false | true |
| Weight | 83-8% | 77 |
| Switch Type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Sensor | PixArt PMW3360 | TrueMove Core Optical |
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 Rival 3
8 / 10 Expert Rating
The best budget mechanical-switch mouse in SteelSeries' lineup, and a fair pick for anyone who doesn't need a flagship sensor.