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BenQ ZOWIE EC2 vs Gigabyte AORUS M5
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
BenQ ZOWIE EC2
Gigabyte AORUS M5
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- BenQ Zowie EC2 (Black)
- AORUS M5 (Black)
Our Verdict
BenQ ZOWIE EC2
Gigabyte AORUS M5
The BenQ ZOWIE EC2 and the Gigabyte AORUS M5 are both wired gaming mice. The BenQ has lower click latency and a more consistent sensor, and it weighs much less. On the other hand, the Gigabyte feels better built, and it comes with customization software, which some people may prefer. It has an adjustable CPI within a much wider range, programmable buttons, and five 2.5g weights to adjust the weight and its distribution. Both mice are suitable with any grip type for most hand sizes, but people with medium hands using a fingertip grip may feel more comfortable with the Gigabyte.
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Main Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
5.7
7.1
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
7
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Standard
Style Picture
Lighting Color
No Lighting
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (123 mm)
4.9" (126 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.7" (42 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
68 mm
Portability
5.5
5.4
Portability picture
Volume
21.05 in³ (345 cm³)
22.76 in³ (373 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.3
5.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
94.0 g
120 g
Default Weight
94.0 g
162 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
Yes
Maximum Weight Without Wire
132 g
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Right-handed
Yes
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
No
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
7.0
7.0
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Video
Cable Length
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Rubber
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
7.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Ok
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Buttons
4.2
6.9
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
7
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
7
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.8
7.8
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
8.5 ms
Wired
8.5 ms
15.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.6
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
1.13%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.29%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.42%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.42%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.44%
Worst Tracking Error
1.38%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
3,200 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
N/A
50 CPI
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3360
PixArt PMW3389
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
400 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
3,200 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
N/A
50 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
7%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
16 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
0.0
8.0
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
No software
Aorus Engine
Software Windows Compatibility
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
Account Needed
No Software
No
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
Yes
Profile Configuration
No
Yes
RGB On/Off
No
Yes
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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