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ZOWIE U2-DW

Released December 2024.4Press releasex.com/ZOWIEbyBenQUSA/status/1863982246199218229Read 23 October 2026Maker availability update on 3 December 2024 says U2-DW available now in the US. Month is approximate first availability. It is earlier than the May 2025 review and Japanese availability. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Mouse weight (claimed)
60g
Marketed sensor name
PAW3950
Maximum configurable DPI
3,200DPI
Max polling rate
4,000Hz

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General

Series
U Series1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026U SERIES navigation.
Model numbers
U2-DW, U2-DW-D, 9H.N4PBE.A2E1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Marketed U2-DW. Regulatory model and EU part number are corroborated by the manual and datasheet.
GTIN / EAN
47187550944463Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn-media.playox.de/product-management/products/assets/n2008274050/datasheets/Datenblatt_BenQZOWIE_Maus__bersicht_2025_1.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 2 U2-DW column identifies EU part 9H.N4PBE.A2E and EAN 4718755094446. Other generalized specification rows conflict with the current manual and are excluded.
Announced
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered US page has Amazon, Adorama and B&H retailer links. Hidden generic stock and discontinuation template strings are excluded.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Black1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black matte reference model. Glossy White special edition is excluded.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Mouse type
Standard1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Conventional scroll-wheel mouse in the maker gallery.

Shape

Body shape
Symmetrical body1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Maker calls it symmetrical right-handed. Side buttons are on the left.
Maker size class
Medium1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Recommended grips
Claw1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026For claw grippers.
Recommended hand size
Not available
Hump position
Back6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026U2-DW column: Back - minimal.
Thumb rest
No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says no thumb rest.
Ring or pinky finger rest
No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says no ring finger rest.
Upper shell
Solid1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Closed hand-contact shell in the exact-model gallery.
Swappable parts
Not available
Adjustable weight
Not available
Maximum added weight
Not available
Vertical angle
Not available
Trackball diameter
Not available
Trackball position
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Mouse body dimensions
Length123.3Maximum width64.3Maximum height38.1mm(4.9 × 2.5 × 1.5 in)7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 2026Maker measurement drawing. Rear width is the widest width. Front width 60 mm and front height 31.8 mm are separate dimensions.
Grip width
58.4mm7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 202658.4 mm width marked across the grip section.
Mouse weight (claimed)
60g(2.1 oz)7Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/07-u2dw-measurement-1Read 23 October 2026
Box dimensions
Width177Height95Depth246mm(7 × 3.7 × 9.7 in)8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/benq-wireless-mouse-u2-dw-wireless-mouse-54386445Read 23 October 2026Package dimensions 24.60 x 17.70 x 9.50 cm. Converted exactly to mm. Retail package, not mouse body.
Packed weight
536g(1.2 lb)8Retailer pagegalaxus.at/en/s1/product/benq-wireless-mouse-u2-dw-wireless-mouse-54386445Read 23 October 2026Package weight 536 g.

Sensor

Marketed sensor name
PAW39509Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026
Published sensor brand
PixArt6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 20269Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026
Physical sensor part number
PAW39509Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Exact DW review specifies PAW3950. Original U2 has a different sensor.
Sensor type
Optical2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Product overview page 10 labels the optical sensor.
Maximum configurable DPI
3,200DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 gives six fixed settings with 3200 highest.
Minimum configurable DPI
400DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 gives 400 as the lowest fixed setting. No software-customized DPI.
DPI adjustment step
Not available
Maximum DPI stages
62Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 cycles six fixed settings.
Default DPI presets
400, 800, 1,000, 1,200, 1,600, 3,200DPI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 fixed selectable values.
Separate X and Y DPI
Not available
Tracking speed (claimed)
750IPS6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW product table, not a measurement.
Tracking acceleration (claimed)
50G6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW product table.
Lift-off distance settings
Not available
Separate lift and landing distance
Not available
Surface calibration
Not available
Motion Sync
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 32-33 give on and off button combinations. Default state is not specified here.
Angle snapping
Not available
Ripple control
Not available
Tracks on glass
Not available
Sensor position
Centred6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW table says centered at 52 percent.

Performance

Documented polling rates by connection
Data connectionPolling rate (Hz)Receiver requirement
2.4 GHz125Included USB receiver or 4K enhanced receiver
2.4 GHz500Included USB receiver or 4K enhanced receiver
2.4 GHz1,000Included USB receiver or 4K enhanced receiver
2.4 GHz2,000Included 4K enhanced receiver only
2.4 GHz4,000Included 4K enhanced receiver only
Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 24. The 2000 and 4000 Hz settings require the enhanced receiver. The manual does not establish wired polling rates.
Max polling rate
4,000Hz
Polling rate (wired)
Not available
Polling rate (2.4 GHz)
4,000Hz
Polling rate (Bluetooth)
Not available
Claimed click latency
Not available
Adjustable debounce
Not available
Minimum debounce
Not available

Measured

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Latency per connection (measured)
Not available
DPI deviation (measured)
Not available
Lift-off distance (measured)
Not available
Main click force (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Hand size fit
Not available

Switches

Main switch type
Mechanical9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Buttons section identifies mechanical Huano switches.
Published main-switch brand
Huano9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026
Main switch model
Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW column names Huano Transparent Blue Shell Pink Dot Mechanical 80M.
Main switch rated life
80million6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026
Hot-swap main switches
No6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact model table says hot-swap switches: no.
Adjustable click actuation
Not available
Separate main buttons
No1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact-model gallery shows main buttons continuous with the top shell.13Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Maker gallery shows main buttons continuous with the upper shell.
Side switch model
Not available
Middle click switch
Not available
Scroll encoder type
Optical1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specification: 24-step optical scroll wheel.
Scroll encoder
ZOWIE Optical (24 steps)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026

Buttons and scroll wheel

Physical button inputs
72Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 9-10: left, right, wheel click, backward and forward side buttons, DPI button and polling-rate button. Mode slider is excluded.
Programmable buttons
09Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section explicitly says keys cannot be rebound. Zero remappable physical controls.
Side buttons
22Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Side buttons on
Left2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
DPI button
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
DPI button position
Bottom2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Profile button
No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated profile button.
Dedicated DPI-shift button
No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated DPI-shift button.
Dedicated gesture button
No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has no dedicated gesture button.
Scroll wheel
Notched2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 202624 discrete steps stated on the maker page.
Scroll mode switch
Not available
Separate thumb wheel
No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete control diagram has one central wheel.
Scroll wheel material
Rubber9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Rubberized wheel surface stated in the scroll-wheel section.

Build

Shell material
Plastic, polymer unspecified6Spec databaseeloshapes.com/mouse/compareRead 23 October 2026Exact product table says plastic. Polymer is unspecified.
Surface finish
Matte1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/mouse/u2-dw.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered product selector labels the reference MATTE.
Installed feet material
PTFE14Reviewggl-jp.com/review-benq-u2dwRead 23 October 2026Exact U2-DW review, Mouse soles and gliding performance section, states factory white PTFE soles and explicitly says they are not pure PTFE.
Installed skate pieces
213Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Maker bottom photo shows two installed broad skate pads. Sensor surround is moulded plastic.
Feet shape
Pads13Maker product pageimage.benq.com/is/image/benqco/U2-DW_BottomRead 23 October 2026Front and rear pads. No separate sensor-ring skate is depicted.
Feet thickness
0.5mm10Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/faq.htmlRead 23 October 2026DW-series replacement-skates FAQ on the U2-DW support page states approximately 0.5 mm original skates.

Cable

Cable
Not available
Cable length
2m2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 38: USB-A to USB-C, 2 meters.
Detachable cable
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 17 and 35 instruct connecting and removing the supplied USB cable from the external mouse socket.
Port on mouse
USB-C2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Cable host plug
USB-A2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Connectivity

Connections
USB (wired), 2.4 GHz2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 12-17 document two wireless receiver modes and wired USB operation.
Wireless technology
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Saved Bluetooth pairing slots
Not available
Switchable host devices
22Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 12 and 15 select the two supplied receivers through the bottom mode slider. Each receiver can remain attached to a separate host.
Device switching
Switch2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Bottom slider chooses USB receiver or enhanced receiver.
Receiver host connector
USB-A2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 15 shows the small USB-A receiver. Enhanced receiver is connected through the supplied USB cable.
Receiver storage in mouse
Not available
Receiver extender included
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 15 says the supplied USB adapter and cable extend the receiver distance.
Receiver pairing shared
Not available
Wireless range
Not available
Basic mouse OS support
Not available
Consoles
Not available

Battery

Battery type
Li-ion11Regulatory filingesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/RS_G_260811170717.pdfRead 23 October 2026Battery declaration identifies rechargeable Li-ion cells. Document is linked from exact U2-DW support page.
Disposable battery count
Not available
Battery capacity
300mAh11Regulatory filingesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/RS_G_260811170717.pdfRead 23 October 2026Rating information states battery 3.7 V, 300 mAh. Supplier declaration also lists a 306 mAh alternative without assigning it to U2-DW. Stored value is the product rating, not the alternative cell rating.
User-replaceable battery
Not available
Battery life by mode (claimed)
ConnectionPolling rate (Hz)Claimed runtime (h)
2.4 GHz1,00080
2.4 GHz2,00030
2.4 GHz4,00024
Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 21: up to 80, 30 and 24 hours with constant wireless movement and performance mode disabled. With performance mode enabled on current firmware: up to 30, 26 and 21 hours at 1000, 2000 and 4000 Hz. The table has no performance-mode column, so these alternatives are retained here. Lighting condition is not specified.
Battery life (up to)
Not available
Battery life (normal use)
Not available
Longest battery life
80h
Battery life at 1000 Hz
80h
Battery life on Bluetooth
Not available
Charging port
USB-C2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Full charge time
120min2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 21: approximately two hours to fully charge.
Quick charge
Not available
Use while charging
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 17: USB connection starts wired operation and charging.
Charging system compatibility
Included ZOWIE 4K enhanced receiver contact charging dock2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 20: pogo-pin contact charging. It is not an inductive charging pad.
Charging dock included
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Battery indicator
LED2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Lighting

Decorative RGB lighting
No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Exact-model review explicitly states there is no RGB.
Decorative lighting zones
Not available
Lighting sync
Not available
DPI indicator
LED2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 23 gives LED colors for the six DPI settings.

Software

Software
Not available
Configuration software platforms
Not available
Onboard memory
Yes9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section says plugging the mouse into another system preserves preferred settings without software.
Onboard profiles
Not available
Macros
No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Software section says no software and proposes macros as a feature that a future tool could add.
Macros stored onboard
No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Configuration section explicitly says macros cannot be created.
Button remapping
No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Software section says everything is configured on the mouse. It explicitly lacks customization software. Only the manual-listed functions are adjustable.
Per-app profiles
No9Reviewprosettings.net/reviews/zowie-u2-dwRead 23 October 2026Driverless model with no configuration app or application-profile system.
User firmware updates
Yes12Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/download.htmlRead 23 October 2026Rendered exact-model download page lists DW firmware updater for Windows, v2526/v8511, dated 29 May 2026.

In the box

In the box
Mouse, 4K enhanced receiver, USB adapter, USB receiver, Spare skatez, USB cable, Quick start guide, Regulatory statements, Warranty card2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package list on pages 7-8.
Cables included
TypeCable count
USB-A to USB-C1
Source2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Extra skates included
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Grip tape
No2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/GAMING%20GEAR%20PRODUCT/UserManual/EC1-DW/UM_EN_260612083307.pdfRead 23 October 2026Complete package list and exact review unboxing list contain no grip tape.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/support/products/mouse/u2-dw/warranty.htmlRead 23 October 2026One year for original retail purchases from BenQ or an authorized dealer in the US.

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