BenQ Zowie EC1 Ergonomic Gaming Mouse for Esports - Professional Grade Performance, Driverless, FPS Matte Black Non-Slip Coating - Large Size Review

I hate optical tracking for FPS games to the bottom of my heart. The laser is much better and once you really experience the quality, everything changes. Unfortunately, a few ignorant fans keep yelling that looks are better. Mainly because they've never tried a Razer Naga Hex or any other good laser tracker. These same idiots usually tape the optical mouse to prevent tearing. This BenQ mouse can't be glued, but its lift-off distance is great for optics, but still nothing compared to a laser…

I love almost everything about the EC1 - it's a comfortable, ergonomic, unobtrusive gaming mouse with driverless controls/adjustments and exceptional accuracy. I've used it for both work and competitive FPS - it doesn't look out of place in the office, it lacks the ubiquitous "gaming" aesthetic that can't be avoided these days, but it works better than the glitzy ones other brands of peripherals. There's just one problem: the side button actuation mechanism is inherently unreliable. This is a…

The EC2 is a relatively comfortable mouse, although the surface could feel better if it were a bit matte rather than glossier/matte. The mouse buttons have a good feel, although the cushy grooves feel like they're pressing my index finger with my palm/claw closer to the wheel on the left mouse button. Coming from the Deathadder Elite, the shape doesn't feel as comfortable to me, and it doesn't feel like an extension of my hand like the Deathadder Elite does. The side mouse buttons 4 and 5 are…