The BenQ ZOWIE S2 is a great gaming mouse that is fairly light for its design and size. The body has a rather high back bump and most people should have no trouble using this mouse with any grip, although people with smaller hands might not have the best control. This gaming mouse doesn't have any RGB and has a very straightforward design. It has excellent performance and its click latency is very low, which makes feel very responsive. We reviewed the small variant of this mouse.
Our Verdict
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 isn't a bad office mouse, but it won't suit people looking for a wireless design or one that allows programmable inputs. On the upside, it's a very comfortable ambidextrous mouse and it's very well-built. Also, it has a very satisfactory scroll, but long scrolls might be a bit noisy for an open-office environment.
- Very well-built design.
- Fairly lightweight and excellent performance.
- Comfortable ambidextrous design.
- Very stiff cable.
- Lack of customization options.
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 is a good mouse for FPS games. It's fairly light and its clicks are very satisfying and responsive. The mouse feels durable and comfortable to use for long playing sessions. However, the cable is very stiff and the CPI range is rather limited.
- Very well-built design.
- Fairly lightweight and excellent performance.
- Comfortable ambidextrous design.
- Very stiff cable.
- Lack of customization options.
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 isn't designed as an MMO mouse. It doesn't have a lot of side buttons and you can't reprogram its inputs.
- Very well-built design.
- Fairly lightweight and excellent performance.
- Comfortable ambidextrous design.
- Very stiff cable.
- Lack of customization options.
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 is a great ultra-light gaming mouse, although it doesn't have a honeycomb-patterned design like most ultra-light mice. It's a great option if you don't like mice with holes but still want a lightweight mouse that has an excellent overall performance.
- Very well-built design.
- Fairly lightweight and excellent performance.
- Comfortable ambidextrous design.
- Very stiff cable.
- Lack of customization options.
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 isn't designed as a travel mouse. This wired mouse will be hard to use in tight spaces like the plane, and will more than likely stay on your gaming desk setup.
- Very well-built design.
- Fairly lightweight and excellent performance.
- Comfortable ambidextrous design.
- Very stiff cable.
- Lack of customization options.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 16, 2023: Added a link to the Vaxee XE in the Weight section of the review to provide a lighter alternative.
- Updated Dec 01, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.2. This update simplifies our Weight test and expands on our CPI test from Test Bench 1.1, resulting in changes to test results in both sections. For more details, you can see our complete changelog here.
- Updated Nov 17, 2022: We've converted this review to Test Bench 1.1. This update revamps our Click Latency test and results in changes to test results. For more details, you can see our full changelog here.
- Updated Dec 22, 2021: We've uploaded a new 3D scan of this mouse because our original was misaligned.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This mouse is available in two sizes: small and medium. We reviewed the small variant and expect our review to apply to the medium size as well. However, the grip recommendations could change depending on the size you get.
Popular Mouse Comparisons
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 is a great gaming mouse that has a rather straightforward design. It doesn't have RGB, unlike most gaming mice, and doesn't have dedicated software for customization options. It focuses on great performance, solid build quality, and it's light for a non-ultra-light designed mouse. See our recommendations for the best gaming mice, the best wireless gaming mice, and the best wired mice.
The Vaxee XE and BenQ ZOWIE S2 are both wired gaming mice with symmetrical shapes. The Vaxee is considerably lighter, has a more flexible cable you can detach from the mouse itself, and offers better raw performance. On the other hand, the BenQ feels more sturdily built than the Vaxee we tested.
The BenQ ZOWIE FK1-B and BenQ ZOWIE FK1-B are very similar wired gaming mice with nearly identical performance but different shapes. The S2 is shorter and has a symmetrical shape that's well suited for all grip types but isn't suitable for small hands. That said, the FK1-B has a low profile and a symmetrical shape that's great for palm or claw grip, but only larger hands will likely find a fingertip grip comfortable. It also has a lower click latency, but it's unlikely to be a noticeable difference for most people.
The Vaxee OUTSET AX and the BenQ ZOWIE S2 are both similarly-shaped, wired gaming mice, but the Vaxee is a better mouse overall. The Vaxee is slightly lighter, has a slightly taller hump, a wider back, and a sturdier-feeling build quality. It also has a more flexible cable, a lower click latency, and a lower lift-off distance. Unfortunately, since both mice lack companion software, none of the buttons are reprogrammable, and both mice only have four default CPI settings onboard.
The Fnatic BOLT and the BenQ ZOWIE S2 are gaming mice with similar symmetrical shapes but the Fnatic performs better overall. The Fnatic connects wirelessly with a USB receiver or via Bluetooth. It's significantly lighter and feels slightly better built, and its feet glide somewhat more smoothly. Performance-wise, it also has lower click latency, lower lift-off distance, a much broader CPI range, and the ability to set your own custom CPI settings, while the BenQ only allows you to cycle between CPI presets. Additionally, the Fnatic has customization software, which the BenQ lacks. On the other hand, the BenQ feels sturdier.
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