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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie FK2-B: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie FK2-B: the sensor model difference
The first real difference is sensor model: BenQ Zowie S2 PixArt PMW3360 against Zowie FK2-B PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI. They differ on sensor tier too, Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Mid Tier on the Zowie FK2-B. On weight there is little in it, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 85 g on the Zowie FK2-B. The polling rate figures are near enough to ignore, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 125/500/1000Hz on the Zowie FK2-B. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Symmetrical, flat, low front hump on the Zowie FK2-B.
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie FK2-B: 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 not built for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. The Zowie FK2-B suits ambidextrous and claw-grip players and fans of low-profile, flat mouse shapes, though it is the wrong buy for palm grip players wanting a filled-out ergonomic hump and buyers wanting RGB lighting or onboard 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 FK2-B (8/10): A dependable flat-shape esports mouse for players who've decided the EC hump isn't for them.
What BenQ Zowie S2 and Zowie FK2-B have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: connectivity, buttons and grip type are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Zowie FK2-B
- Zowie (BenQ)
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Zowie FK2-B
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Zowie FK2-B
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Zowie FK2-B
- FK2-B
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Zowie FK2-B
- Symmetrical, flat, low front hump
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Zowie FK2-B
- PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Zowie FK2-B
- Mid Tier
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5
- Zowie FK2-B
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 HzBest
- Zowie FK2-B
- 125/500/1000Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 gBest
- Zowie FK2-B
- 85 g-2%
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Zowie FK2-B
- 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 85 g).
Choose Zowie FK2-B 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 FK2-B
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable flat-shape esports mouse for players who've decided the EC hump isn't for them.