BenQ Zowie U2 Gaming Mouse Review – Esports at Home – Is This the Fastest Mouse in Mexico?

Since my focus is on monitors right now, I unfortunately don’t have time for my favorite topic: latency. But then BenQ called me – and asked me to take a look at the new Zowie U2. BenQ and mice, I was surprised at first, because BenQ wasn’t even on my radar here. Did you know that BenQ sells mice?

Naturally, that piqued my interest, which brings us to today’s article. At the same time, I was so intrigued by the subject that I was sent another eSports mouse and matching keyboard from another manufacturer. But today the Zowie U2 is in the spotlight and that’s going to be interesting.

Packaging and delivery scope

I was quite surprised by everything that came out of the little box. A mouse, two USB-C to USB-A cables, a small dongle with adapter (USB-A to USB-C), a large dongle (an enhanced receiver) and the usual package inserts.

The little dongle is standard these days, but what is the big dongle supposed to do? I had to ask. My guess was directional radio, since many people will be playing wirelessly in tournaments, and if the frequencies overlap – have fun! Original answer from BenQ:

The ZOWIE U2 wireless mouse has a special antenna technology with distinct directional characteristics in the separate USB receiver. The receiver is designed to cover a large area (“sweet spot”) directly in front of the mouse, where a strong and stable signal is received. The antenna is optimized for direction towards the mouse.

In other words, the optimized receiver should be placed on the table below the monitor so that the mouse’s directional antenna is optimally aligned with the receiver. This makes perfect sense, even if I can’t measure the added value, but I understand the physics behind it. After all, I was already using VHF and HF directional radios when some of you were still running around the Christmas tree with a drum. I think it’s commendable that BenQ came up with something specifically for such applications. The community should appreciate it. Check out the BenQ Zowie homepage here: Click!

to set

Datasheet_BenQ ZOWIE_U2 Mouse

The datasheet is obviously very limited. Unfortunately, BenQ didn’t want to give me any information about the built-in buttons. Reason: internal company policy! So I had to at least take a look at the built-in sensor to see what the PAW-3395 can do.

IPS 650 is a great thing. Nobody needs 26,000 DPI, which is why BenQ is limiting the sensor. You can select the following levels: 400, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600 and 3200 DPI. A small colored LED indicates which level is active. (Read the insert)

If you are really concerned about latency, you should never go below 1200 DPI, I recommend 1200 or 1600 (depending on your screen size and resolution). If that is too much for you in the game, you should turn down Sens in the game. If you doubt that, watch the video here: Click!

My regards to Chris, who is unfortunately no longer active.