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Razer Viper Ultimate
BenQ ZOWIE S2
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ConnectivityWireless
Type
Standard
Default Weight
74.9 g
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
Default Weight
84.0 g
Ambidextrous
Yes
Our Verdict
Razer Viper Ultimate
BenQ ZOWIE S2
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 is a very different mouse than the Razer Viper Ultimate. The BenQ is a wired mouse, and it has a higher back hump, which might be better for claw grip users. On the other hand, the Razer is wireless, slightly lighter, and feels more high-end. If you were to use the Razer wired, its cable is better than the BenQ's. It also has RGB lighting that you can customize inside its software.
Variants
- Viper Ultimate (Black)
- Viper Ultimate (Black (Without Charging Dock))
- Viper Ultimate (Cyberpunk 2077)
- Viper Ultimate (Mercury)
- Viper Ultimate (Quartz)
- Zowie S2 (Black)
- Zowie S2 (DIVINA Blue)
- Zowie S2 (DIVINA Pink)
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Viper Ultimate
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Zowie S2
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Black (Without Charging Dock)
Viper Ultimate
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DIVINA Blue
Zowie S2
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Cyberpunk 2077
Viper Ultimate
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DIVINA Pink
Zowie S2
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Mercury
Viper Ultimate
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Quartz
Viper Ultimate
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Main Differences for
Work
Work
Threshold
Work
6.8
6.0
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
0
Additional Buttons
8.0
4.2
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.0" (127 mm)
4.8" (122 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.6" (66 mm)
Height
1.5" (38 mm)
1.5" (39 mm)
Grip Width
62 mm
60 mm
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
Yes
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.7
Portability picture
Volume
19.16 in³ (314 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Build Quality
8.0
8.0
Build quality picture
Weight
7.9
7.2
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
74.5 g
84.0 g
Default Weight
74.9 g
84.0 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
No
Left-handed
Yes
No
Ambidextrous
True Ambidextrous
Yes
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
7.2
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
Yes
No
Battery Type
Rechargeable
No Batteries
Use When Charging
Yes
No
On/Off Activation
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
None
Receiver Extender
Yes
No
Receiver Storing
Yes
No
Battery Indicator
Yes
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Cable
Connectivity
Wireless
Wired
Cable Length
6.0 ft (1.8 m)
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Cable Video
Cable Type
Paracord-like
Rubber
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
Micro USB
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB-A
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
9.0
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Very Good
Good
Material
Virgin Grade PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
No
Yes
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Optical
Switch Model
Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 3
Additional Buttons
8.0
4.2
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
8
7
Number Of Side Buttons
4
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
18
0
Profile Switching Button
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
9.3
7.9
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
2.9 ms
8.3 ms
Wired
2.8 ms
8.3 ms
Receiver
2.9 ms
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.8
9.7
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.11%
0.02%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.04%
0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.17%
-0.08%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.20%
0.14%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.20%
0.37%
Worst Tracking Error
2.25%
-2.56%
Minimum CPI
100 CPI
400 CPI
Maximum CPI
20,000 CPI
3,200 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
N/A
Sensor Latency
8.1
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
12.9 ms
Delay At Half Movement
7.4 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
9.3 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
Focus+
PixArt PMW3360
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
1.2 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
16 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Razer Synapse 3
No software
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
No
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
No
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
No
Profile Configuration
Yes
No
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
No
Account Needed
No Software
Mouse Compatibility
8.3
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Partially
Fully
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Viper Ultimate
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Zowie S2
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Black (Without Charging Dock)
Viper Ultimate
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DIVINA Blue
Zowie S2
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Cyberpunk 2077
Viper Ultimate
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DIVINA Pink
Zowie S2
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Mercury
Viper Ultimate
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Quartz
Viper Ultimate
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