Endgame Gear XM2 8k vs Zowie U2-DW - Mouse Comparison - EloShapes
The Zowie U2-DW is slightly larger than the Endgame Gear XM2 8k. The Endgame Gear XM2 8k weighs 13% less than the Zowie U2-DW. The Zowie U2-DW has a slightly better sensor (PixArt PAW3950) than the Endgame Gear XM2 8k (PixArt PAW3395). The Endgame Gear XM2 8k has the highest max DPI of 26000, while Zowie U2-DW has a max DPI of 3200. The Endgame Gear XM2 8k uses the Kailh GX mechanical switches rated for 80 million clicks, while the Zowie U2-DW uses the Huano Black Shell Blue Dot mechanical switches rated for 10 million clicks. The Endgame Gear XM2 8k uses the TTC Silver mechanical encoder, while the Zowie U2-DW uses the Zowie Optical (24 steps) encoder. The Endgame Gear XM2 8k has the highest polling rate of 8000 Hz, while the Zowie U2-DW has a polling rate of 4000 Hz. The Zowie U2-DW is wireless, while the Endgame Gear XM2 8k is wired.
Endgame Gear XM2 8k | Zowie U2-DW | |
|---|---|---|
Category | Medium | Medium |
Length mm | 122.0 | 123.3 |
Width mm | 66.0 | 64.3 |
Height mm | 38.5 | 38.1 |
Weight grams | 52.0 | 60.0 |
Category | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
Hand compatibility | Right | Right |
Hump placement | Back - moderate | Back - minimal |
Front flare | Outward - slight | Outward - slight |
Side curvature | Inward - aggressive | Inward |
Thumb rest | No | No |
Ring finger rest | No | No |
Name | ||
Type | Optical | Optical |
Position | Forward (56%) | Forward (56%) |
DPI | 26000 | 3200 |
Polling rate Hz | 8000 | 4000 |
Tracking speed IPS | 650 | 750 |
Acceleration G | 50 | 50 |
Side buttons | 2 | 2 |
Middle buttons | 0 | 0 |
Hot-swap switches | No | No |
Switches | Kailh GX Mechanical 80M | Huano Black Shell Blue Dot Mechanical 10M |
Encoder | TTC Silver | Zowie Optical (24 steps) |
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless |
Material | Plastic | Plastic |