Mice / Comparison

Redragon M817 vs ZOWIE U2

Mouse · Redragon

Redragon M817

37 g · SG 8960 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Lightness94
Sensor84
Polling rate66
Connection65
VS
Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE U2

60 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Lightness77
Sensor92
Polling rate66
Connection100
Recency77
Verdict

Redragon M817 and ZOWIE U2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Redragon M817 is 23 g lighter (37 g vs 60 g).
  • Max DPI: Redragon M817 leads (24,000 vs 3,200).
  • ZOWIE U2 is wireless; Redragon M817 is wired.
Pick this

Redragon M817

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Pick this

ZOWIE U2

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Redragon M817ZOWIE U2
81Gear score81
37 gWeight60 g
SG 8960SensorPAW3395
24,000Max DPI3,200
1000 HzPolling rate1000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
—Release year2023

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 Redragon M817 or ZOWIE U2 better?

Redragon M817 and ZOWIE U2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Redragon M817 is 23 g lighter (37 g vs 60 g). Max DPI: Redragon M817 leads (24,000 vs 3,200). ZOWIE U2 is wireless; Redragon M817 is wired.

Which one is lighter?

Redragon M817 is 23 g lighter (37 g vs 60 g).