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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.

69.28% (1369 of 1976) players are currently using ZOWIE equipment

Top ZOWIE products used by pros (1369 players)

Reviews

  • ZOWIE U2-DW Review
    5 of 5
    Mouse, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE U2-DW Review

    Introduction 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...

  • ZOWIE XL2586X+ Review
    4.5 of 5
    Monitor, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE XL2586X+ Review

    Introduction ZOWIE monitors rule the competitive gaming market. Well over 50% of pros use a ZOWIE monitor to perform on. The reason for that? They’re, quite simply, really good. Their products are laser-focused on gaming and make no compromises on that front, and that’s exactly what you need if you...

  • ZOWIE G-SR III Review
    4.5 of 5
    Mousepad, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE G-SR III Review

    Introduction If you’re into gaming mousepads, you’ll probably know the ZOWIE G-SR. This control pad has a legendary status in the scene and has been used by countless professional gamers on the biggest stages in the world. As such, any updated versions will have to make sure that the essence...

  • ZOWIE G-TR Review
    5 of 5
    Mousepad, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE G-TR Review

    Introduction ZOWIE’s mousepads have been well-liked by professional gamers for years now. Their G-SR line is one of the foundational mousepads for the controlling ‘mud pad’ scene, and today we’re taking a look at a new evolution of that line. The TR line of mousepads offers everything that the SR...

  • ZOWIE FK2-DW Review
    4.5 of 5
    Mouse, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE FK2-DW Review

    Introduction The ZOWIE FK line of mice is one of their most beloved product lines. Ever since the release of ZOWIE’s first wireless mice, we’ve seen countless requests for the FK to go wireless, so when we first started listing pro players using wireless FK models fans were understandably excited...

  • ZOWIE ZA13-DW Review
    4.5 of 5
    Mouse, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE ZA13-DW Review

    Introduction Ever since ZOWIE debuted their first wireless line of mice in the form of the EC-C line, fans have been eagerly anticipating the release of their other wireless ‘legacy models’. Today, that day is finally here. With the DW line, ZOWIE’s entire mouse lineup went wireless. In our full...

  • ZOWIE XL2566X+ Review
    5 of 5
    Monitor, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE XL2566X+ Review

    Introduction For years now, ZOWIE has reigned over the professional monitor market. Well over 50% of our analyzed pros use a ZOWIE monitor. That’s because they are, quite simply, built from the ground up for gaming. Rather than going for a blend of visuals and performance like most monitors, ZOWIE...

  • ZOWIE U2 Review
    4 of 5
    Mouse, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE U2 Review

    Introduction When ZOWIE releases a new shape, heads in the gaming industry turn. Their mice have been featured on countless desks of (tactical) FPS professionals over the years, and the company is still a favorite in those scenes, so any new release from them is big news. We got a...

  • ZOWIE G-SR II Review
    4.5 of 5
    Mousepad, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE G-SR II Review

    Introduction The ZOWIE G-SR is a legendary control pad that’s primarily used in tactical shooters (see our best mousepad for CS:GO guide) and other games where stability is key, but it has been one of the default recommendations for players looking for a very controlling pad in general for many...

  • ZOWIE EC3-CW Review
    3.5 of 5
    Mouse, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE EC3-CW Review

    Introduction ZOWIE mice have always been very respected in the professional tactical shooter world for their focus on performance, durability, and stability without blindly going for the latest trends, but when most brands went wireless with their flagship models, ZOWIE remained silent. Until now, that is. The first line of...

Latest

  • DyAc 2: Why Pro Players Are Making the Switch
    CS2, Monitor, ZOWIE

    DyAc 2: Why Pro Players Are Making the Switch

    Introduction 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...

  • ZOWIE Mousepads Explained
    Mousepad, ZOWIE

    ZOWIE Mousepads Explained

    Introduction 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...

  • Pro Gaming Gear of the Year – 2024
    Mouse, Mousepad, Keyboard, Headset, Monitor, ZOWIE, RAZER, Wooting

    Pro Gaming Gear of the Year – 2024

    As we enter the final two weeks of the year 2024, it’s time to reflect and assess. It has been an interesting year in the professional gaming scene, as some extremely anticipated products finally saw the light of day. We saw old favorites being challenged, as well as new products...

  • Best ZOWIE Monitor Settings for CS2
    CS2, ZOWIE

    Best ZOWIE Monitor Settings for CS2

    One of the most obvious changes between CS:GO and CS2 can be seen in the graphics. Out of the box, CS2 is a lot more colorful and vibrant than CS:GO, which obviously means that using the old CS:GO monitor settings (which basically boiled down to ‘turn the color vibrance up’)...

  • Most Popular PC Gaming Gear – Q2 2023
    Logitech, ZOWIE, RAZER, Wooting

    Most Popular PC Gaming Gear – Q2 2023

    In our quarterly series on the most popular PC gaming gear, we take a deep look at the gear that the best players in the world are using and how those particular gear markets are evolving. In the second quarter of 2023, we’ve seen the rise of one particular Dutch...

  • Big Gear for Big Plays – The Gear of the Paris Major 2023 Winners

    Big Gear for Big Plays – The Gear of the Paris Major 2023 Winners

    The very last Major of our beloved CS:GO has come to an end and -spoiler alert- Vitality has written history by getting their hands on this iteration of Counter-Strike’s most prestigious trophy in Paris. It’s a win that was seemingly written in the stars: Vitality is a French team with...

  • Most Popular PC Gaming Gear – Q1 2023
    Logitech, ZOWIE, RAZER, NVIDIA, VAXEE

    Most Popular PC Gaming Gear – Q1 2023

    In a world that’s as fast-moving as the world of PC gaming gear, it can be hard to see the forest for the trees. Every single week, new gear gets announced, and it’s easy to get stuck in an everlasting loop of buying the newest piece of kit to enhance...

  • The Differences Between ZOWIE monitors
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    The Differences Between ZOWIE monitors

    When it comes to gaming monitors, ZOWIE is without a doubt one of the most important brands in the professional gaming scene. Everyone from tournament organizers to professionals playing in lower tier teams are using their monitors, and with ZOWIE monitors being among the most recommended for competitive gaming we’re...

  • How to use Zowie XL Setting to Share
    ZOWIE

    How to use Zowie XL Setting to Share

    When Zowie released their ‘K line’ of monitors they also released a neat feature called ‘Setting to Share’. This basically allows users of the K line of Zowie monitors (you can check to compatible monitors here) to export and import monitor settings profiles. This means that you can, for example, upload...

  • The Best ZOWIE Monitor Settings
    ZOWIE

    The Best ZOWIE Monitor Settings

    Grabbing a great monitor to game on is only half the battle. Most monitors come out of the factory with a drab and washed out color scheme, or the default setting might not be optimal for gaming, and then we haven’t even discussed all the extra features and functions that...