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Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 vs ZOWIE EC2-DW

Mouse · Endgame Gear

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2

51.5 g · PAW3950 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness84
Sensor92
Polling rate100
Connection65
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE EC2-DW

60 g · PAW3950 · Wireless · 2025
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness77
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Recency94
Verdict

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 and ZOWIE EC2-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 is 8.5 g lighter (51.5 g vs 60 g).
  • Max DPI: Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 leads (30,000 vs 3,200).
  • Polling rate: Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).
  • ZOWIE EC2-DW is wireless; Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 is wired.
Pick this

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2

If you care most about weight, max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

ZOWIE EC2-DW

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2ZOWIE EC2-DW
88Gear score88
51.5 gWeight60 g
PAW3950SensorPAW3950
30,000Max DPI3,200
8000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Release year2025

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 or ZOWIE EC2-DW better?

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 and ZOWIE EC2-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 is 8.5 g lighter (51.5 g vs 60 g). Max DPI: Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 leads (30,000 vs 3,200). Polling rate: Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Endgame Gear XM2 8k v2 is 8.5 g lighter (51.5 g vs 60 g).