Swiftpoint Z2 review: The most customizable gaming mouse ever made
At a glance
Expert's Rating
Pros
Converts to a joystick
The button layout and button customization is excellent
Pressure sensors and haptic feedback give you a deeper level of functionality
Has a powerful accurate sensor
Cons
Only one small RGB zone
The joystick conversion provides only a small lift from a tabletop
Wired connectivity only
Our Verdict
The Swiftpoint Z2 is a truly amazing mouse that provides a level of functionality and customization far and above what most gaming mice can offer. It’s an absolute game changer for those willing to put in the time and effort to learn how to use it.
The Kickstarter-funded Swiftpoint Z2 can be a bit intimidating for minimalist gamers used to a simple six-button FPS mouse.
The successor to the Swiftpoint Z is stacked with so many features and functionality that it can be simply overwhelming. But for enthusiasts looking for an edge it’s just the ticket. There are 13 customizable buttons, drag-minimizing wings, a gyroscope, haptic feedback, and even a mini-OLED display — and that’s just for starters.
With just about everything a gamer could possibly want onboard, you could say the Z2 is like the mouse equivalent of “The Homer,” the car that Homer Simpson built. But don’t let that comparison diminish what it can do for your gaming…
Indeed, the Z2’s makers have gone to great pains to produce a mouse that is blatantly superior to the majority of multi-button gaming mice on the market. It’s a tinkerers dream, a mouse that once you get your head around, is an extremely powerful gaming device well worth your time and effort.
Further reading: See our roundup of the best gaming mice to learn about competing products.
Swiftpoint Z2 design and build
The Z2 is a large, right-handed mouse with dimensions of 5.12 x 3.54 x 1.57 inches, so it’s ideal for big hands. It sports a tethered design and aesthetic dominated by two drag-minimizing side rests — one that cups your thumb and another on the right that cradles your little finger.
The Z2 weighs 4.125 ounces not including the cable, which is remarkably light considering the mouse’s size. It sports a high back that’s tallest on the left, then tapers to the right so that you get the most support beneath the heel of your hand.
The button configuration is the most unique I’ve seen in a gaming mouse. It’s also stacked with extra technology including five pressure sensors and haptic feedback (but more on that later).
Like the Logitech G 502, it has two main clicks, a pair on the left-hand side vertical and two set into the top, also on the left. Four buttons sit behind the main clicks. These consist of a pair of horizontal levers and two with longer caps in front.
The remaining three clicks can be found in the mouse wheel. The buttons contain Omron mechanical Switches. An RGB Swiftpoint logo illuminates the mouse’s back in the default setting, which seems like a lackluster attempt at adding some gamer-centric flair.