Mchose M7 Ultra corners Zowie U2 like there’s no tomorrow — a Comparison Review
Today, we dive into the world of the Mchose M7 Ultra gaming mouse — a device that’s turning heads in the gaming community. Hailing from one of China’s most dynamic and inventive tech startups, Mchose has made a name for itself by reimagining classic designs and pushing the boundaries of what gamers expect from their peripherals. Let’s see how it stacks up against Zowie’s U2, a rival that is closest to it when it comes to shape.
Here is my Zowie U2 extensive review for reference, please take a look.
Disclaimer: this unit was sent out to me by Mchose, however, they had no influence on the review.
Testing Scenarios
Hand size: 21 x 12 cm
Grip: hybrid relaxed claw/finger tip
Testing duration: three weeks
Humidity: 50–65%
Mousepads used: EspTiger Liu Li v2, Qpad GP48F Glass, OwePowe Summer Camp Bear, Artisan Hien Soft.
Skates: original stock skates for a week, then TJExclusives’ Plastix dots.
Specs and Dimensions
Bottom line? M7 Ultra is only 1mm wider and taller, shape-wise it’s almost the same. M7 features top specs with PixArt PAW3950, while U2 has the PixArt PAW3395 sensor, a well-regarded choice for wireless gaming mice but already behind the 3950 which is the go-to-sensor these days.
In the box
- Mchose M7 Ultra
- braided USB-A to USB-C cable
- manual
- 1k dongle
- dongle adapter
- grip tapes
- alcohol pad
- 8k dongle
Bottom line? Zowie adds a pair of spare skates, additional cable to charge up the mouse (I’m not sure what for), and the 4k Enhanced Received/Charging Dock. Mchose adds grips tapes and 8k dongle is sold separately. I’d say Zowie slightly edges Mchose in this category.
Shape, Grip and Weight
M7 Ultra is not a new shape in broader ecosystem of gaming mice designed for competitive gaming and esports. The shape is very similar to Zowie U2 with very small yet quite important differences. You could refer to it as an inward-curved design, which is said to be best suited for a claw grip and designed for agility and stability when lifting and resetting the mouse. However, I wouldn’t say it’s unique — one of my main mice, Rapoo VT1 Max, feel surprisingly familiar to M7 Ultra in hand, even though the specs comparison shows different. Mchose mouse has a deeper thumb placement position and is slightly harder to move up/down with your fingers (because it’s longer and locks a bit better in your palm).
The Mchose M7 Ultra is 1 mm wider where you grip it and 1 mm higher where the hump is. That makes a difference to me — U2 is a bit too thin and narrow for my hands, making my hand a bit cramped in the longer gaming sessions. This is where M7 Ultra comes in and makes my grip more comfortable and stable. Also, M7 Ultra feels a bit bigger and more locked in hand, even though it’s just 1 mm difference in two parameters.
Compare to 61 grams from Zowie U2 and a bit bigger dimensions, M7 Ultra feels really lighter in hand, less dense as well. U2 feels like a brick where the whole weight is packed in, as if all void spaces inside were filled to the last atom. M7 Ultra’s weight is not only smaller but also you really feel the difference, even though it’s just 5–6 grams. How come? The weight in M7 Ultra is distributed better, making it feel way lighter that it actually is. That makes a difference. The mouse is also well-balanced, so no complaints here.
Bottom line? Mchose edges Zowie in this category.
Build Quality and Coating
The Mchose M7 Ultra presents a subtle, understated design with a matte orange plastic body. There are black accents on the mouse hump and right side indicating the Mchose logo, on/off switch and DPI button underneath, alongside a dongle compartment (very handy but you won’t have to use it because you will probably get the 8k receiver) and a LED to indicate the DPI level (top middle hump). The side buttons are matte black plastic, and the scroll wheel has a black/white plastic build with a rubberized coating for better grip.
Mchose build quality is good overall — usually, there’s no rattling, no wobbling, and no side play anywhere — this mouse also feels as solid as a tank. When you hold it and squeeze it in the middle though, you might experience some creaking though — that’s what I had in my copy. Nothing major though but must be noted here.
Everything else from the cable to the receiver to the packaging screams good quality — even the 8k dongle has a rubberized foot to prevent some sliding on your desk. Zowie has really nailed it on making the U2 feel like a high-end, durable product. However, and I have to say this, Zowie quality here is unmatched.
The coating on the M7 Ultra is very good in terms of grip. After a few minutes, once your hand warms up, it really locks in and becomes one of the grippiest surfaces out there. Honestly, it’s probably one of my favorite coatings across all peripheral brands. And it’s not a fingerprint magnet like Zowie’s and any dirt/mud residues are very easily removed.
Bottom line? Coating in both mice is good yet different, but Zowie edges Mchose in terms of build quality, to no surprise
Buttons and Clicks
The primary buttons on the M7 Ultra are really good, with almost no pre or post-travel — super light, snappy, and perfect for spamming clicks. Mchose opted for mechanical Omron Optical switches, which feel dependable and consistent, however, they sound metallic and have a very specific feel, not my favorite. But they are well implemented here, however, there’s some small side-play on the main buttons on my copy.
The side buttons have stepped up compared to earlier models, where pre-travel was a major annoyance. They’re less spongy now, but still not quite on par with the crispness of Razer’s side buttons in terms of overall feel.
The scroll wheel seems very solid too — it’s smoother and has very well-defined steps, it’s easy to spam, plus it’s quiet. No more accidentally waking up your girlfriend during those late-night grind sessions.
Bottom line? I’d say it’s a tie between preferences: some prefer mechanical Huanos from Zowie, some prefer optical Omrons from Mchose, even though the latter have smaller latency.
Sensor and Polling Rate
The Zowie U2 features the PixArt PAW3395 sensor, a well-regarded choice for wireless gaming mice. It’s still a good one but Mchose didn’t go the easy way here. They feature the best-to-date PixArt 3950 that is capable of doing 8k in both wired and wireless modes without breaking a sweat.
The implementation of this sensor in the M7 Ultra appears to be really good, showcasing all the expected advantages without any noticeable drawbacks. In my experience, there have been no issues with spin-outs, sensor tracking, or any form of skipping, indicating that the sensor performs reliably under various conditions. The responsiveness of the mouse is also commendable, providing gamers with the precision and speed they require.
Not to bash U2 here — their implementation of PixArt 3395 was also commendable even though capped at 4k polling rate and 3200 DPI, but when you have a choice, I’d recommend going with 3950, because it just gives you more options and has higher potential software-wise.
Battery life on M7 Ultra lasts around 1 week on 4k polling, U2 lasts around 12 days but on 1k. The only good thing here is that Zowie features the Enhanced Received that also works as a charging dock, but it’s not worth paying more than twice for U2 when you compare it to M7 Ultra.
Bottom line? M7 Ultra features better tech inside and better battery life management.
Software and Battery Life
Software? What software? Zowie has never meant their mice to have software, it was always designed for plug-and-play. I always liked that but I feel this is 2025 and some things perhaps should change. And that’s where Mchose slightly edges over Zowie.
Lightweight driver from Mchose offer customization to most of the potential that 3950 sensor has. It’s not on the RAWM software (which is fantastic) but you can take control over features like Motion Sync, Angle Snapping, Ripple Effect, LOD, macros, DPI levels and polling rate adjustment, double-click speed or e-sports mode (where the power consumption increases but latency decreases) or key debounce time. But it has some bugs and UI glitches, so I urge Mchose to keep working on improving it.
Some translations are missing, like in LOD section where we should be allowed to choose 0.7 mm as lift-Off distance because that’s what this sensor is capable of. I know this needs more work because when I selected this option in the software, the sensor didn’t cut off where it should have.
Bottom line? Even though not perfect, Mchose software offers more than Zowie’s solution, especially in 2025.
Skates
Both M7 Ultra and U2 feature those black and slow teflon skates. Over some time, the ones on Zowie speed up a little, but it’s still not the best option when it comes to glide. Mchose chose similar skates and I’m not a fan of those either. Pretty muddy on slower pads, glide leaves a lot to be desired too. Zowie just recently started adding pure PTFE into to box and I wish Mchose did the same.
Bottom line? Zowie, but only because they now add white PTFE skates in the boxes, something Mchose should do as well.
Pricing
Price is the biggest differentiator between the Zowie U2 and Mchose M7 Ultra. At more than twice the cost, the Zowie U2 clearly targets the premium gaming audience, offering good performance, great build quality, and nice features. On the other hand, M7 Ultra has carved out its niche as the leader in budget-friendly gaming mice, delivering impressive performance at a much more affordable price point, all wothout sacrificing most of the quality Zowie offers.
When it comes to “price-to-value,” Mchose remains the undisputed champion and gamers looking for great performance without breaking the bank should clearly see the better choice in Mchose M7 Ultra.
Bottom line? No contest here, Mchose wins by a longshot.
Gaming Performance
I remember that using the Zowie U2 for gaming was generally okay, but I had noticed some drawbacks at times. The higher latency (8 ms in normal mode and 5.5ms in fast mode) and restricted polling rate made my tracking and fine adjustments feel slightly off at first — not awful, but definitely not seamless. Over time, I adapted to it, and my performance became decent, though it was still nowhere near exceptional.
Mchose M7 Ultra towered over U2 in terms of gaming performance, in all games played. Stability in hand was much increased due to slightly bigger shell and my tracking was way better, nearing 50% LG vs decent opponents in pov duels (I had around 40% with U2). The grip stability (wider shell where you grip the mouse) also played an important role. Also, the optical switches + 4k polling rate added to overall very snappy and responsive feeling that I had during my gametime. I could also count on battery because I didn’t have to recharge it every other day.
Mchose M7 Ultra has been one of the best-performing mice in the last year that I have tested, beating Zowie U2 with ease.
Bottom line? M7 Ultra performs just better.
Summary
The Zowie U2 gaming mouse didn’t meet my expectations. It lacks higher polling rates without an additional 4K enhanced dongle, has a capped DPI which seems behind the times, and there’s no software to optimize the 3395 sensor. Given it’s 2024, we should expect more from this tech. Also, the default skates are really subpar. Moreover, I couldn’t get my 4k Enhanced Receiver from Zowie, even though I filled all forms and was admitted one — it just never reached me and Zowie seemed to stop caring. Terrible customer support Zowie.
Mchose M7 ultra fixes and improves a lot over U2 though — much better shape, better performance, better sensor, higher polling rate, better battery… to name just a few. Zowie leads only in build quality and skates department (if we take the white Zowie skates into account ofc).
I always though U2 was for me until I found M7 Ultra — it’s just superior to Zowie. And I tell this as a former Zowie fan.
Bullet Points
- M7 Ultra is much better offer when it comes to price, why pay almost 2x more when M7 Ultra tops Zowie’s U2?
- solid build quality (worse than Zowie though) with only some small creaking on my copy
- good and grippy coating
- perfected U2 shape
- lower weight and better weight distribution than in U2
- nice color options and different versions to choose from
- 8k dongle is purchased separately
- average stock skates
- very good battery life on M7 Ultra
- software good enough but should see some upgrade
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Disclaimer
This review is not a paid endorsement. I want to ensure transparency and let you know that I am not receiving any compensation, monetary or otherwise, for evaluating or discussing this tech product.
