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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie EC2-C: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie EC2-C: the sensor model difference
They are built to different briefs, and sensor model shows it, BenQ Zowie S2 PixArt PMW3360 against Zowie EC2-C PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI. Sensor tier is not the same on both, Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Mid Tier on the Zowie EC2-C. On weight there is little in it, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 90 g on the Zowie EC2-C. The polling rate figures are near enough to ignore, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 125/500/1000Hz on the Zowie EC2-C. Grip type is not the same on both, Ambidextrous on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Right-Handed on the Zowie EC2-C. There is a split on shape as well, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Asymmetrical ergonomic, palm-claw on the Zowie EC2-C.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Zowie EC2-C?
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 built for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. The Zowie EC2-C is the one to take for right-handed palm-claw grip esports players and fans of the classic EC2 shape wanting a coated finish, though it is the wrong buy for left-handed users and buyers wanting RGB or onboard memory profiles. 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 Zowie EC2-C (8/10): A trusted esports shape with no gimmicks, buy it for the coating preference, not for new features.
What BenQ Zowie S2 and Zowie EC2-C have in common
Everything else lines up. Connectivity and buttons read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Zowie EC2-C
- Zowie (BenQ)
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Zowie EC2-C
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Zowie EC2-C
- Right-Handed
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Zowie EC2-C
- EC2-C
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Zowie EC2-C
- Asymmetrical ergonomic, palm-claw
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Zowie EC2-C
- PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Zowie EC2-C
- Mid Tier
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5
- Zowie EC2-C
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 HzBest
- Zowie EC2-C
- 125/500/1000Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 gBest
- Zowie EC2-C
- 90 g-8%
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Zowie EC2-C
- Mechanical (Huano)
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5), the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 125/500/1000Hz) and the lower weight (83 g vs 90 g).
Choose Zowie EC2-C if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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.
Zowie EC2-C
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A trusted esports shape with no gimmicks, buy it for the coating preference, not for new features.