Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
BenQ ZOWIE S2 vs Gigabyte AORUS M5
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
BenQ ZOWIE S2
Gigabyte AORUS M5
Tested using Methodology v1.2
Updated Aug 16, 2023 05:27 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comTested using Methodology v1.0
Updated May 29, 2023 03:11 PM
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- Zowie S2 (Black)
- Zowie S2 (DIVINA Blue)
- Zowie S2 (DIVINA Pink)
- AORUS M5 (Black)
Our Verdict
BenQ ZOWIE S2
Gigabyte AORUS M5
The BenQ ZOWIE S2 and the Gigabyte AORUS M5 are both wired gaming mice. The BenQ has a straightforward design, with no RGB or customization software, which some people may prefer. It has a lighter weight, a sturdier-feeling build, smoother-gliding mouse feet, and a lower click latency. You can only cycle between four CPI presets using a button on the underside. On the other hand, the Gigabyte has a wider CPI range, and you can adjust the CPI precisely in increments of 50. You can program all its buttons and customize the RGB lighting using the companion software available on Windows.
Check Price
Black
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comDIVINA Blue
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comDIVINA Pink
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEARCH
B&HBlack
AORUS M5
SEARCH
BestBuy.comMain Differences forOffice/Multimedia
Office/Multimedia
Threshold
Office/Multimedia
6.0
7.1
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
7
Comfort Of Use
8.0
8.5
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Type
Standard
Standard
Style Picture
Lighting Color
No Lighting
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.8" (122 mm)
4.9" (126 mm)
Height
1.5" (39 mm)
1.7" (42 mm)
Width
2.6" (66 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Grip Width
60 mm
68 mm
Portability
5.7
5.4
Portability picture
Volume
19.16 in³ (314 cm³)
22.76 in³ (373 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build quality picture
Weight
7.2
5.6
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
84.0 g
120 g
Default Weight
84.0 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
No
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
Yes
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
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
Yes
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
6.5
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
8.0
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
7.9
7.8
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
8.3 ms
Wired
8.3 ms
15.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.7
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.02%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
-0.08%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.14%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.37%
Worst Tracking Error
-2.56%
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
Quiet
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
Check Price
Black
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comDIVINA Blue
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEE PRICE
Walmart.comDIVINA Pink
Zowie S2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.comBlack
AORUS M5
SEARCH
B&HBlack
AORUS M5
SEARCH
BestBuy.com
You have 10/10 free reviews left
To access
and
Become an Insider
unlimited full product reviews,
product prices
other exclusive site features
BenQ ZOWIE S2
Gigabyte AORUS M5
Comments
BenQ ZOWIE S2 vs Gigabyte AORUS M5: Main Discussion
What do you think of these products? Let us know below.
Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.