The short version
They are the same shape and almost the same size (120 × 59 × 38 mm vs 120 × 60.9 × 38.1 mm). The BenQ Zowie S2-DW is 4 g lighter (69 g vs 65 g). The BenQ Zowie S2-DW uses the newer PAW 3950 sensor, both track to 3,200 DPI, and the BenQ Zowie S2-DW polls faster (1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz). The BenQ Zowie S2-DW came out about 3 years later (August 2021 vs October 2024). In our rankings the BenQ Zowie S2-C is #63 overall and the BenQ Zowie S2-DW is #91.
What actually separates them
| BenQ ZowieS2-C | VS | BenQ ZowieS2-DW |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/08 | Release Date | 2024/10 |
| #63 | Overall Rank | #91 |
| #55 | FPS Rank | #91 |
| #61 | MOBA Rank | #91 |
| #65 | MMO Rank | #91 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 4000 +300% |
| Pixart PMW 3360 | Sensor | PAW 3950 |
| 59 mm | Width | 60.9 mm |
| 38 mm | Height | 38.1 mm |
| 69g | Weight | 65g -5.8% |
| 5 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
Every spec, side by side
| BenQ ZowieS2-C | VS | BenQ ZowieS2-DW |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| BenQ Zowie | Brand | BenQ Zowie |
| 2021/08 | Release Date | 2024/10 |
| Rankings | ||
| #63 | Overall Rank | #91 |
| #55 | FPS Rank | #91 |
| #61 | MOBA Rank | #91 |
| #65 | MMO Rank | #91 |
| Performance | ||
| 3200 | Max DPI | 3200 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 400 |
| 50 G | Acceleration | Unknown |
| 250 | IPS | Unknown |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 4000 |
| 2.4 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Pixart PMW 3360 | Sensor | PAW 3950 |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 120 mm | Length | 120 mm |
| 59 mm | Width | 60.9 mm |
| 38 mm | Height | 38.1 mm |
| 69g | Weight | 65g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 5 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
| Unknown | Battery Life | 24 h at 4,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Optional |
Where to buy
BenQ Zowie S2-C
BenQ Zowie S2-DW
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BenQ Zowie S2-C or the BenQ Zowie S2-DW?
The BenQ Zowie S2-DW is lighter: 69 g vs 65 g.
Are the BenQ Zowie S2-C and BenQ Zowie S2-DW the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and almost the same size (120 × 59 × 38 mm vs 120 × 60.9 × 38.1 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the BenQ Zowie S2-C or the BenQ Zowie S2-DW?
Neither — they match on paper: 3,200 vs 3,200 DPI.
Which is newer, the BenQ Zowie S2-C or the BenQ Zowie S2-DW?
The BenQ Zowie S2-DW, by about 3 years: August 2021 vs October 2024.
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