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BenQ ZOWIE EC2 vs Pulsar Xlite V2
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
BenQ ZOWIE EC2
Pulsar Xlite V2
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight94.0 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWireless
TypeStandard
Default Weight60.4 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- BenQ Zowie EC2 (Black)
- Xlite V2 (Black)
- Xlite V2 (Blue)
- Xlite V2 (Red)
- Xlite V2 (White)
Our Verdict
BenQ ZOWIE EC2
Pulsar Xlite V2
The Pulsar Xlite V2 and the BenQ ZOWIE EC2 are gaming mice with very similar shapes but are otherwise quite different. The Pulsar is a wireless model that's much lighter with significantly better sensor performance and click latency. It also feels sturdier overall. Its body has perforated pill-shaped cutouts and a very minimal baseplate design to reduce overall weight. On the other hand, the BenQ has a solid plastic shell.
Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Work
5.7
7.1
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
5
Wireless Versatility
0.0
7.2
Buttons
4.2
6.8
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
No Lighting
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (123 mm)
4.8" (123 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.6" (66 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.7" (43 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
62 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
No
Portability
5.5
5.6
Portability picture
Box Volume
21.05 in³ (345 cm³)
20.87 in³ (342 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.3
9.0
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
94.0 g
60.4 g
Default Weight
94.0 g
60.4 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Wireless Versatility
0.0
7.2
Maximum Of Paired Devices
1
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
Yes
Battery Type
No Batteries
Rechargeable
Use When Charging
No
Yes
On/Off Activation
None
Auto Off And On/Off Switch
Receiver Extender
No
Yes
Battery Indicator
No
Yes
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Cable
7.0
9.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wireless
Cable Length
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
USB-C
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
No
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Mouse Feet
7.5
9.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Very Good
Material
PTFE
Virgin Grade PTFE
Extra Included
Yes
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Main Button
Actuation Graph
Force/Distances Graph
Switch Type
Mechanical
Switch Model
Kailh GM 8.0
Additional Buttons
4.2
6.8
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
5
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
5
Profile Switching Button
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.8
8.6
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
8.5 ms
5.7 ms
Wired
8.5 ms
4.2 ms
Receiver
N/A
5.7 ms
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
8.6
9.5
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
1.13%
-0.27%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.29%
-0.42%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.42%
-0.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.42%
0.32%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.44%
0.34%
Worst Tracking Error
1.38%
1.00%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
50 CPI
Maximum CPI
3,200 CPI
20,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
N/A
50 CPI
Sensor Latency
9.2
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
11.4 ms
Delay At Half Movement
3.0 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
3.7 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3360
PixArt PAW3370
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
1.2 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel Type
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
16 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel Type
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Loud
Loud
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
No software
Pulsar Xlite
Software Windows Compatibility
No
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
No
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
Yes
Profile Configuration
No
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
No
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
No
Yes
Account Needed
No Software
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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