Quality: not flashy things like RGB LED, modern designs, or dozens of buttons that can be set up with macros… but simply features that are practical – Comfortable – Accurate – Effective.
Zowie – the gaming gear brand that seems a bit “quirky” as all its products go against new trends, yet is loved by professional gamers and hardcore fans, because Zowie always brings the “core values” of a pure gaming product. And the Zowie EC2 mouse – the latest version of the legendary EC series – continues to affirm that the company’s philosophy is correct.
With a minimalist style, the packaging of the Zowie EC2 shows that this mouse is for those who do not care about the somewhat “superficial” specifications like the DPI reaching a terrifying number of 16,000… or a self-proclaimed title like “Ultimate” or “Elite”…
The shell is just a single color black, the name EC2 – truly could not be simpler.
The accompanying accessories of the Zowie EC2 are very high quality, exactly what gamers need: a user manual, a warranty card from the company, and the best is the extremely high-quality Teflon feet for replacement. If we are not mistaken, besides Zowie, there is no other brand that gives feet to gamers, why? Well, the feet wear out, then just buy a new mouse!
Not delving into specifications because the company truly doesn’t care about it. What needs to be focused on is the grip design, the shape and size of the Zowie EC2 are said to be the best.
This is an ergonomic design specifically for right-handed users, with completely smooth curves, no straight lines, no sharp edges, or angles, allowing users to choose comfortable and safe positions for their palms and fingers.
This design has been maintained by Zowie since previous versions like Zowie EC2A, Zowie EC2B… And in the future, perhaps Zowie will remain loyal to this form without any modifications. Simply put, it is perfection.
With a size suitable for most Vietnamese hands, holding the Zowie EC2 feels just right, the palm and fingers are very natural and comfortable, very easy to get used to.
The outer shell of the Zowie EC2 does not have an outer coating, so it will not peel during use. The weight of the mouse is also very light, lighter than most mice of similar size. Zowie’s philosophy is to provide gamers with the utmost comfort and minimal effort during gameplay.
Regarding the buttons, everyone will surely be surprised to see Zowie using Huano buttons instead of the more common Omron. During usage, we found the buttons on the Zowie EC2 to be excellent; we are not sure if Zowie has calibrated or customized the buttons, but we believe that 99% of users or even professional gamers will rate the buttons of the Zowie EC2 as outstanding: sensitive, extremely fast response, and very good feel.
Compared to the old version EC2B, the buttons of the Zowie EC2 are quieter and lighter to press.
The “famous” scroll wheel of Zowie continues to be used for the EC2, which can also be considered “notorious”. The scroll wheel on the Zowie EC2 has far fewer steps compared to other mice, aiming to ensure that in the game, gamers never experience “over-scrolling”, however, in office tasks, this is indeed a problem; scrolling text or browsing the web can be quite tiring and it makes annoying noises.
On the side, there are still two large auxiliary buttons positioned at an “optimal” location, very easy to use but very hard to accidentally press
The sensor used on the Zowie EC2 is the Pixart PMW3360 – the best sensor in the world, with no defects, which Zowie has calibrated (regarding lenses and techniques) for LOD at 1.5mm as mentioned above. We found that the accuracy and mouse movement feel of the Zowie EC2 are the best, asserting that there are no competitors. Especially for FPS gamers, accuracy is prioritized above all; Zowie EC2 is probably the number 1 choice.
The mouse cable does not have a braided cover, it is thin and very light:
With a market price of around 1.7 – 1.8 million VND, this mouse is in the high-end segment – No LED – No software – Simple packaging.
HOWEVER: The Zowie EC2 brings gamers using it the most “core” values of a high-end gaming mouse: Accuracy – Comfort – Convenience – Effectiveness. The Zowie EC2 is not for the majority, but anyone who has tried it will surely love it.
If you’re interested in this mouse, you can check it out HERE