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BenQ Zowie EC2-A

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User ratings:
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3.9 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
Consumer ratings:
4.2 / 5
Editorial reviews:
3
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3 editorial reviews
The BenQ ZOWIE EC2 is a good gaming mouse that's somewhat light. Its high back and slightly curved design should feel comfortable for right-handed people, especi...Read more
Despite a strong reputation among pro gamers, BenQ's right-handed Zowie EC2-A gaming mouse doesn't provide quite the elite experience to compensate for its price and stripped-down ethos.Read more
The Zowie EC series might just be the best mouse for people with medium hands that prefer an ergonomic shape. Read more
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Pros

  • solid and consistent performers in terms of tracking
  • smooth
  • accurate

Cons

  • slower pressed feel progressively heavier as you push
  • Neither allows settings or profiles to be saved on-board
  • the wheel does not provide horizontal scrolling

Key specs

  • 3200 dpi
  • 5
  • yes
  • 1
  • Wired
  • 87 g
  • Optical

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BenQ Zowie EC2-A - Pros & Cons

BenQ Zowie EC2-A

Pros

  • solid and consistent performers in terms of tracking
  • smooth
  • accurate
  • and predictable positioning
  • The shape is fairly simple as ergonomic gaming mice go
  • The weight feels well balanced
  • best ergonomic shape of all time
  • right-handed ergonomic shape is pretty safe
  • are accurate
  • responsive
  • and easy to use

Cons

  • slower pressed feel progressively heavier as you push
  • Neither allows settings or profiles to be saved on-board
  • the wheel does not provide horizontal scrolling
  • EC2 one of the top choices for both professionals and casual gamers alike
  • lack of software and programmability is both a blessing and a curse
  • never accidentally scroll too far) it makes it pretty terrible for web browsing
  • no software or drivers are required
  • its sensor is not state-of-the-art
  • not playing video games or checking out new gear
  • Lack of configuration software can be a pro or a con
  • weird jankiness and be unable to configure any settings

BenQ Zowie EC2-A - Technical Overview

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IconNumber of buttons
5
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IconOperating resolution
3200 dpi
Best:
Redragon Ranger
Operating resolution: 124000 dpi
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87 g
Best:
Dicota Twister
Weight: 0.07 g

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BenQ Zowie EC2-A - Full Specifications

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General
Type of motion sensorOptical
Device interfaceUSB
PurposeGaming
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Features
Compact designyes
Ergonomic designyes
Customizable movement resolutionyes
Number of movement resolution modes4
Plug and Playyes
Linux operating systems supportedY
Mac compatibility
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • White
Form factorRight-hand
Surface colorationMonotone
Cable length2
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Power
Power sourceCable
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Technical details
Operating resolution3200.0 dpi
Max polling rate1000Hz/1ms
Buttons typePressed buttons
Number of buttons5
Scroll wheelyes
Number of wheels1
Scroll typeWheel
Scrolling directionsVertical
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Connectivity
ConnectionWired
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Dimensions
Width2.52 in
Height1.65 in
Depth4.84 in
Weight3.07 oz

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