Swiftpoint
Z2
AUTHOR:Onie T.
TESTED BY:Antoine L., and Ariel W.
Published:

The Swiftpoint Z2 offers an impressive array of customization options, making it an ideal choice for MMO gamers and those seeking extreme productivity. One of its standout features is its high degree of customizability - the mouse can be converted into a joystick and includes numerous customizable buttons with interchangeable button caps. It boasts very low latency, and its high-precision sensor with adjustable DPI settings ensures precise control.

However, the Swiftpoint Z2 comes with a few drawbacks. Its premium pricing, listed at $229.00 USD MSRP as of the time of publication, may deter some potential buyers. Additionally, the mouse is wired only, which might not appeal to users looking for a wireless option.

Overall, the Swiftpoint Z2 is a large yet lightweight mouse designed with mechanical switches for gaming. While its extensive customization options may be, at first, overwhelming for those unfamiliar with such features, they provide significant flexibility for those willing to explore them.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE GOOD

  • Customizable

    The mouse is highly customizable, capable of being converted into a joystick, and features numerous customizable buttons with interchangeable button caps.

  • Latency

    It boasts very low latency.

  • Sensor

    It has a high-precision sensor with customizable DPI settings.

THE BAD

  • Price

    The mouse comes with premium pricing.

  • Connectivity

    It only supports a wired connection, although good for maintaining low latency.

THE REST

  • Overall

    The Swiftpoint Z2 is a highly customizable and high-performance mouse that caters to gamers and productivity enthusiasts who appreciate extensive customization options and ergonomic design.

Hardware
HardwareNotes

The physical customization options are abundant, including various feet and button caps for the programmable switches. In the Box, it includes the mouse, adjustable tilt feet, tilt lockout feet, large and small fingertip button caps, tall and short trigger button caps, a joystick extender base, and a quick start guide. The mouse is equipped with a 2.1 meter braided cable.

In the Box

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Front of the box.

Connectivity
The mouse is connected by a non-detachable USB Type-A braided cable.

The mouse is connected by a non-detachable USB Type-A braided cable.

Cable Type
Computer Side Connector
Detachable Cable
Mouse Side Connector
Cable Length
Bluetooth
Receiver
Bluetooth Multi-Device Pairing
Construction

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Birds eye view of the mouse.

Battery Type
Chassis Material
Chassis Coating
Feet Materials
Extra Feet Included
Features & Software
Features & SoftwareNotes

The Swiftpoint Z2 features a mini OLED display on the mouse, which can show configuration modes, game preset selections, DPI settings, or custom messages. The logo lights up with RGB, adding a touch of style.

The X1 Control Panel software, compatible with Windows and MacOS, allows users to customize game and design profiles, update firmware, and store up to 20+ profiles directly on the mouse thanks to its large onboard memory.

Software & Firmware
Software Name
Mandatory Registration
Number of Profiles
Onboard Memory
Cloud Sync
Macro Programming
Windows Version
MacOS Version
Performance
PerformanceNotes

The mouse supports a DPI range from 50 to 26,000, using a 5G Pixart PAW3395 sensor. It has 13 physical buttons with deep clicks, and built-in accelerometer and gyroscope functions enable it to be used like a joystick with the snap-on joystick extender making it useful for games like Microsoft Flight Simulator.

It features Omron Mechanical Switches, although the switches cannot be swapped out. Some buttons offer push and pull functionality, and the mouse achieves an impressive average latency of 4.89 ms.

Click Tactility
Switch Brand
Switch Type
Hot Swappable
Latency
Sensor
Sound
Productivity & Efficiency
Productivity & EfficiencyNotes

It features a thumb and pinky rest for ergonomic support, although it is not ambidextrous.

Ergonomics

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Left side of the mouse with thumb rest.

Length
Width
Height
Grip Width
Min Weight
Max Weight
Ambidextrous
Left Hand Variant
Thumb Rest
Pinky Rest
Total Number of Buttons
Number of Side Buttons
Dedicated DPI Buttons
Macro Programmable Buttons
Scroll Wheel Type
Scroll Wheel Tilt
Test Configuration
Tested Settings

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