We often hear discussions about esports players using special devices that give them an advantage. Today, the CS.MONEY Blog will tell you about the peripherals professional players use. (Spoiler: These devices are available to many of us.)
All the data comes from the portal prosettings.net, which provides a complete list of devices used by various professional players and streamers.
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How Do Pro Players Choose Their Devices?
Most of the devices in our list come from well-known brands, often the latest models with the fewest flaws. These devices are designed for comfort, and top companies provide convenient software for customization. Additionally, if you play with a device from a popular brand, it’s much easier to find a replacement for a broken or lost mouse/keyboard while traveling.
As for brand and model selection, some players choose based on personal comfort. However, some may have to use a certain brand due to sponsorship obligations — this happens too. Keep in mind that flagship models from popular brands are not significantly different from each other in terms of specs.
The Most Popular Gaming Mice Among Pro Players in CS2
- ZOWIE EC2-CW
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2
For a long time, ZOWIE mice were considered the best, with a significant gap between them and their competitors, and the vast majority of players used them. ZOWIE remains at the top today, with many using the EC2-CW model, but other models (S2, U2-DW, FK2) are also commonly seen.
At the same time, Razer and Logitech have closed the gap, and we’re seeing more players using the Razer V3 Viper Pro and Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 — the flagship mice from these brands. Some players still use earlier generations of these models, but it’s safe to say that these three brands attract the majority of professional players in CS2.
The Most Popular Monitors Among Pro Players in CS2
The choice here is clear. The overwhelming majority of esports players use ZOWIE monitors. This is considered the tournament standard, and the monitors of top players only differ in model: some have newer ones, while others use slightly older versions. In all cases, the refresh rate is at least 240 Hz.
Are there better monitors? Possibly, but players prefer the consistency of traveling from tournament to tournament, knowing their settings inside and out. They know exactly which setting to tweak, and the familiar picture is always in front of them. It doesn’t look like this situation will change anytime soon.
The Most Popular Gaming Keyboards Among Pro Players in CS2
- Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL
- Logitech G Pro X TKL
- Wooting 80HE Black
Gaming keyboards in CS2 aren’t as crucial as they might seem… until Wooting keyboards came along. The Rapid Trigger feature caused a lot of buzz, with many players rushing to buy them for an edge. However, Valve has since banned this feature. Despite the killer feature becoming unavailable, the keyboards themselves still offer good quality and took their share among pro players.
As competitors to Wooting, we highlight the Logitech G Pro X and Razer Huntsman V3 Pro. Most players prefer TKL versions — without the numpad. A more compact keyboard is much easier to transport to tournaments.
Overall, keyboards have leveled out again and no longer have a decisive impact. So, choose your model based on your personal preferences.
The Most Popular Mousepads Among Pro Players in CS2
- Steelseries QcK Heavy
- Razer Gigantus V2
- Zowie G-SR
A long time ago, Steelseries was one of the most popular brands among esports players. While the brand lost the competition for keyboards and mice, their Steelseries QcK Heavy mousepads are still very beloved. It’s a classic of esports, and many players remain loyal to it.
We also note mousepads from Zowie and Razer — considering the popularity of the mice from these brands, it’s no surprise to see them in the top rankings for mousepads.
The Most Popular Headsets Among Pro Players in CS2
- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
- Logitech G Pro X 2
- HyperX Cloud II
While the presence of Razer and Logitech in the top makes sense due to the overall popularity of these brands, the appearance of HyperX in the top 3 is due to the fact that their Cloud II headset set the standard for sound quality in esports headsets. Since then, a third model in the series and the worthy HyperX Cloud Alpha have been released, but many players remain loyal to the second model because it sounds great, is simple, comfortable, and reliable.
Conclusion
Many esports players use a full set of devices from one brand: for example, Aleksib uses an entire set from Logitech, while Spinx prefers Razer. This is convenient simply because of the software: the fewer programs installed, the better.
However, don’t think that professional players’ devices give them a decisive advantage. After all, they became masters not because of their peripherals.
