Zaopin Z2

[pzogel]

Weighing 66 g, the right-handed ergonomic Z2 comes with PixArt's PAW3395 sensor and 4000 Hz wireless polling. Since the main button switches are hot-swappable, the default TTC Gold switches may be swapped. Aside from 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth connectivity is also on board.

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[eidairaman1]

The design is akin to the MS Intellimouse in the 2000s

 

[Onasi]

@eidairaman1
I think it’s closer to the WMO than the Intellimouse, though it’s kinda a mix. IM direct successors are ye Zowie EC series, DeathAdders and the like. Interesting shape nonetheless.

@pzogel
No issues with oil leakages on your sample this time since they went for a different wheel encoder, I assume? Also, wonder why they decided to switch from Huanos to TTCs, most people I talked to seemed to prefer pink dots.

 

[pzogel]

@pzogel
No issues with oil leakages on your sample this time since they went for a different wheel encoder, I assume? Also, wonder why they decided to switch from Huanos to TTCs, most people I talked to seemed to prefer pink dots.

Same encoder type, but different height. I chalk it up to QC/unit-to-unit variation.

 

[SubGX]

I have been using this model for six months now, but the biggest drawback is that the battery is too small. The operable content of the driver is unexpectedly richThe replaceable micro switch design is highly praised. Unlike ROG's latest mouse, it is soldered to the ground.

 

[Chrispy_]

Yet another 4000Hz mouse that's unstable at 4000Hz.
Thanks for the review, it's cementing my growing opinion that 4000Hz is utterly pointless and unlikely to even work properly even if you (for some insane reason) think you want it.

 

[NoneRain]

Yet another 4000Hz mouse that's unstable at 4000Hz.
Thanks for the review, it's cementing my growing opinion that 4000Hz is utterly pointless and unlikely to even work properly even if you (for some insane reason) think you want it.

4000hz does work properly with mice.
But it's indeed unnecessary/useless, unless you have that quantum reflexes with your 500hz monitor with your 500fps+ compatible game.

 

[Chrispy_]

4000hz does work properly with mice.
But it's indeed unnecessary/useless, unless you have that quantum reflexes with your 500hz monitor with your 500fps+ compatible game.

I think just about every 4000Hz mouse pzogel has reviewed here has instability at 4000Hz.

The competitive edge it provides is - like you say - "unnecessary/useless" but the jitters and inconsistent input caused by polling instability is a very real and very noticeable drawback that will absolutely, 100% cause you to miss your shot, lose the match, and get pissed off with the stupid hardware that cannot do what it claims.

Most people who want high-refresh gaming have 240Hz displays or slower. 144-180Hz appears to be the sweet spot. The 300/360/500Hz panels are ludicriously niche and come with a mountain of significant drawbacks, but even on a 300Hz panel, you're getting at least 3 samples per frame at 1000Hz polling which is already overkill by at least a factor of 2!

 

[yslee]

Thanks for the review. Just curious, how well does this work in palm grip, with your 19x10 hands?

 

[pzogel]

Thanks for the review. Just curious, how well does this work in palm grip, with your 19x10 hands?

Reasonably well as far as size and the ability to comfortably reach all buttons/scroll goes, but I'm not a palm gripper by trade, so can't really comment on any further intricacies.