Mouse
Products
In The Lab
Forums
Newsletters
 Insider access
Notice: Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.
Best
Gaming Wireless Gaming Wireless Mouse Ergonomic MMO MacBook Pro And Air Work Lightweight Logitech Wired Cheap And Budget Gaming FPS Razer Trackball Corsair Claw Grip SteelSeries
Tools
Compare 3D Compare Table Review List Review Index Graph Custom Ratings
Popular
Razer Viper V3 Pro Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 Scyrox V8 Logitech MX Master 3S Endgame Gear OP1 8k Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED Logitech G502 X PLUS Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition Keychron M6 Hitscan Hyperlight Razer Basilisk V3 LAMZU MAYA X Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2 DEX Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed Ninjutso Sora V2 Logitech G502 LIGHTSPEED Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT Logitech G502 HERO Logitech M720 Triathlon
357
Mice bought and tested
Supported by you via insider access, and when you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.
We are hiring!
  1. Home
  2. Mouse
  3. Compare
  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Shape
    3. Portability
    4. Weight
    5. Build Quality
    6. Comfort Of Use
    7. Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    8. Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    9. Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
    10. Wireless Versatility
    11. Cable
    12. Mouse Feet
    13. In The Box
  5. Control
    1. Sensor Specifications
    2. Buttons
    3. Mouse Wheel
    4. Noise
    5. Click Latency
  6. Operating System And Software
    1. Compatible Software Option
    2. Mouse Compatibility
  7. Comments

Dream Machines DM1 FPS vs BenQ ZOWIE S1

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dream Machines DM1 FPS
BenQ ZOWIE S1

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 29, 2023 03:11 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 29, 2023 03:10 PM

SEARCH
Amazon.com
Dream Machines DM1 FPS Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Picture
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard
ConnectivityWired
Type
Standard

Variants

  • DM1 FPS (Blizzard White)
  • DM1 FPS (Blood Red)
  • DM1 FPS (Noir)
  • DM1 FPS (Ocean Blue)
  • DM1 FPS (Onyx Black)
  • DM1 FPS (Pearl White)
  • DM1 FPS (Raven Black)
  • DM1 FPS (Smoke Grey)
  • ZOWIE S1 (Divina Glossy Blue)
  • ZOWIE S1 (Divina Glossy Pink)
  • ZOWIE S1 (Glossy White)
  • ZOWIE S1 (Matte Black)

Review

See Dream Machines DM1 FPS Review
See BenQ ZOWIE S1 Review
0 
0 

Our Verdict

Dream Machines DM1 FPS

BenQ ZOWIE S1

The BenQ ZOWIE S1 and the Dream Machines DM1 FPS are wired gaming mice with comparable performance. The BenQ feels sturdier and has better quality mouse feet. On the other hand, The Dream Machines is somewhat lighter and has a more flexible cable. It also has a wider CPI range and has customization software, which the BenQ lacks.

0 

Check Price

Blizzard White
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Divina Glossy Blue
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Blood Red
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Divina Glossy Pink
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Noir
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Glossy White
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Ocean Blue
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Matte Black
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Onyx Black
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Pearl White
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Raven Black
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Smoke Grey
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 

Main Differences for
Office/Multimedia

Threshold 

0.10

Office/Multimedia 

6.7
6.0

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

6
0

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style  

Type 
 

Standard
Standard

Style Picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Style Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Style Picture

Lighting Color  

RGB
No Lighting
Show Text 

Shape  

3D Model  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS 3D Model
BenQ ZOWIE S1 3D Model

Length  

5.0" (126 mm)
5.0" (126 mm)

Height  

1.5" (39 mm)
1.6" (40 mm)

Width  

2.7" (68 mm)
2.6" (66 mm)

Grip Width 
 

65 mm
63 mm
Show Text 

Portability 
 

5.6
5.6

Portability picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Portability picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Portability picture

Volume 
 

20.57 in³ (337 cm³)
20.26 in³ (332 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

No
No

Weight  

Maximum Weight With Wire 
 

111 g
137 g

Maximum Weight Without Wire 
 

83 g
97 g

Minimum Weight Without Wire 
 

83 g
97 g

Weight Distribution 
 

Centered
Centered

Extra Weights 
 

No
No

Build Quality 
 

7.0
8.0

Build quality picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Build quality picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Build quality picture
Show Text 

Comfort Of Use 
 

8.0
8.0

Right-handed 
 

No
No

Left-handed 
 

No
No

Ambidextrous 
 

Yes
Yes

Coating 
 

Matte
Matte

Finger Rest 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Palm Grip Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 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  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Claw Grip Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 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  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Fingertip Grip Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand  
 

No
No

Medium Hand 
 

No
No

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
Show Text 

Cable 
 

8.5
6.5

Connectivity  

Wired
Wired

Cable Video  

Cable Length  

5.9 ft (1.8 m)
6.9 ft (2.1 m)

Cable Type 
 

Paracord-like
Rubber

Permanent Kink 
 

Yes
Yes

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

No Port
No Port

Port Type: PC End 
 

USB
USB

Mouse Feet 
 

7.5
8.0

Mouse Feet picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Mouse Feet picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience 
 

Ok
Ok

Material 
 

PTFE
PTFE

Extra Included 
 

Yes
Yes

In The Box 
 

In the box picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS In the box picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 In the box picture
Show Text 
Control

Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)

Sensor Model 
 

PixArt PMW3389
PixArt PMW3360

Works On Glass 
 

No
No

Minimum CPI (DPI) 
 

200 CPI
400 CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI) 
 

16,000 CPI
3,200 CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps 
 

200 CPI
N/A

CPI (DPI) Variation 
 

9%
-5%

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

2.4 mm
2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Show Text 

Buttons 
 

6.7
4.2

Buttons Picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Buttons Picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation 
 

Mechanical
Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

6
7

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

2
2

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

6
0

Profile Switching Button 
 

No
No

CPI (DPI) Switching Button 
 

Yes
Yes

Gesture Support 
 

No
No
Show Text 

Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Mouse wheel picture
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel 
 

Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

24 Steps
16 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

Click Latency 
 

7.8
7.9

Click Latency: Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Click Latency: Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

Click Latency: Wired 
 

16 ms
15 ms
Operating System And Software

Compatible Software Option 
 

7.0
0.0

Software settings screenshot  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS Software settings screenshot
BenQ ZOWIE S1 Software settings screenshot

Software Name  

Dream Machines DM1 FPS
No software

Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Yes
No

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

No
No

Account Needed 
 

No
No Software

On-Board Memory 
 

Yes
No

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Yes
No

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Yes
No

Profile Configuration 
 

No
No

RGB On/Off 
 

Yes
No
Show Text 

Mouse Compatibility 
 

10
10

Windows Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

macOS Compatibility  

Fully
Fully

Check Price

Blizzard White
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Divina Glossy Blue
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Blood Red
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Divina Glossy Pink
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Noir
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Glossy White
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Ocean Blue
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
Matte Black
ZOWIE S1
Searching
Finding store
Onyx Black
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Pearl White
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Raven Black
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Smoke Grey
DM1 FPS
Searching
Finding store
 
Back to Top

Dream Machines DM1 FPS

BenQ ZOWIE S1

Comments

  1. Comparison
 • Posted 1 year ago

Dream Machines DM1 FPS vs BenQ ZOWIE S1: 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.

Follow Discussion0 followingSee All Computer Peripherals DiscussionsCopy link
0 
PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones
We make money directly from you via insider access (which gives you access to extra features) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work.
We buy our own products, just like you, mostly from the United States. When a product is discontinued or no longer popular, we sell the review units locally. You can see what products we currently have for sale here.
© 2025 9298-5266 Quebec Inc. All Rights Reserved. Visit our corporate site.