Mice / Comparison

ZOWIE S2 vs ZOWIE ZA12-DW

Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE S2

PMW3360 · Wired · 2017
—Not enough specs for a score
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

55 g · PAW3950 · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness81
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Verdict

On the known specs, ZOWIE ZA12-DW comes out ahead: better in 2 specs, versus 0 for ZOWIE S2.

  • Polling rate: ZOWIE ZA12-DW leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
  • ZOWIE ZA12-DW is wireless; ZOWIE S2 is wired.
Pick this

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

If you care most about polling rate, connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ZOWIE S2ZOWIE ZA12-DW
—Gear score89
—Weight55 g
PMW3360SensorPAW3950
3,200Max DPI3,200
1000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
2017Release year—

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 ZOWIE S2 or ZOWIE ZA12-DW better?

On the known specs, ZOWIE ZA12-DW comes out ahead: better in 2 specs, versus 0 for ZOWIE S2. Polling rate: ZOWIE ZA12-DW leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz). ZOWIE ZA12-DW is wireless; ZOWIE S2 is wired.