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ZOWIE Gear is BenQ’s gaming division. It originally started as its own company, and Zowie’s mice rapidly became a large hit with competitive gamers. ZOWIE’s mice and mousepads are still massively popular with professional gamers.
The ZOWIE G-SR-SE has been a popular choice in the pro scene for many years now. Since we last reviewed a G-SR-SE (which was around three years ago), the pad has seen a number of small updates, and with the ‘II’ version now being available, we thought it was high time we took another […]
Written by Lars |
The ZOWIE EC2-DW is a fantastic ergonomic gaming mouse, and ZOWIE mice are well-liked in both the pro scene as well as with more casual players. With that said, there’s been one pretty noticeable omission from the brand’s lineup in the past couple of years: glossy mice. They’re not as popular as matte coatings […]
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With ZOWIE’s DW line, the brand is bringing all of their current models into the world of wireless gaming mice. The EC series had already made the wireless transition around two years ago, but it’s now getting the DW treatment and being updated with more modern specs. If you want to know whether this […]
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With the DW series, ZOWIE finally brought wireless functionality and 4000Hz support to their entire main lineup, which obviously includes the S2. Despite being a mouse that kind of flies under the radar in the pro scene, many fans have been waiting for the S2 to go wireless, and that day is finally here. […]
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When the ZOWIE U2 released around a year ago, our reviewer noted that it seemed to serve as a good testing platform for ZOWIE to implement more modern features in their mice. Now, the next iteration of the U2 is available. The new DW version introduces the implementation of a 4000Hz polling rate option […]
Written by Lars |
The year 2025 is almost over. Over the past 12 months, we’ve played some awesome new games, watched thrilling tournaments, and tested some amazing gear. And, as per usual, we like to reflect on that last part. What new products ended up on the desks of pro gamers? Did the old favorites survive, or […]
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We’re at the halfway point of the year, and many pro scenes are now having a break. With the competitive gaming world slowing down a bit over the summer, it’s an ideal time to reflect on current trends. Which brands have risen to the top of their respective categories? Did any new products make […]
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On June 26th 2025, ZOWIE unveiled the first European esports science lab in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It’s the third lab in ZOWIE’s global network of esports science labs, and with its location in the EU it will be strategically positioned to serve the European esports scene. High Tech Facility Jay Wu, President of BenQ Europe […]
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In fast-paced multiplayer games, reducing motion blur is something that can greatly increase a player’s performance. It’s the reason why pro gamers prefer framerates over anything else and why monitor manufacturers do everything they can to reduce motion blur. ZOWIE’s DyAc tech is one of those motion blur reduction technologies, and it has been […]
Written by Kai |
ZOWIE mousepads are a staple in the pro scene. The brand offers a variety of pads that are meant to suit a wide range of users, but it can get quite confusing to see the forest for the trees. At the time of writing, ZOWIE offers no less than 9 different pads. With names […]
Written by Lars |
