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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Xtrfy M42 Wireless: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Xtrfy M42 Wireless: the weight difference
The gap that matters here is weight: BenQ Zowie S2 83 g against Xtrfy M42 Wireless 59 g, which puts Xtrfy M42 Wireless 41% ahead. There is a split on sensor model as well, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless. Connectivity is not the same on both, Wired on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Wireless on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless. They differ on switch type too, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Optical on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless.
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Xtrfy M42 Wireless: which one fits your build
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 the wrong buy for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. Take the Xtrfy M42 Wireless for Xtrfy fans who want the brand's design aesthetic with a genuine step up to wireless and a higher-tier sensor. This mouse extends Xtrfy's design into the competitive wireless ultralight tier. It is not the one for buyers on the tightest possible budget. The wired Xtrfy M4 RGB, covered elsewhere on this site, offers the brand's styling at a lower price. 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Polling rate, grip type and shape read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Xtrfy
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- M42 Wireless
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 Hz
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-41%
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- 59 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose Xtrfy M42 Wireless if you want the lower weight (59 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.