Aerial vs apEX — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | Aerial | apEX |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Team Vitality |
| Role | Rifler | IGL |
| DPI | 400 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.9 | 1.91 |
| eDPI | 760 | 764 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Black Bars | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-Z3thZ-YV5Eb-4tEwh-tpCOu-T3kwG | CSGO-b2QRn-F4vKp-w6UTh-A9MeJ-cXj3L |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC2-A | ZOWIE EC2-DW Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Custom Mousepad | ZOWIE G-TR |
| Monitor | ASUS ROG SWIFT PG259QN | ZOWIE XL2586X+ |
| Keyboard | Logitech G513 | ASUS ROG Falchion Ace HFX Black |
| Headset | Logitech G Pro X Headset | ASUS ROG Delta II |
Key Differences
- apEX's 764 eDPI is 1% higher than Aerial's 760 — a full turn takes apEX 54.4cm of mousepad against Aerial's 54.7cm.
- Both run their mouse at 400 DPI, so the difference is entirely in-game sensitivity (1.9 vs 1.91).
- Aerial plays 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars); apEX plays 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched).
- Aerial runs a green crosshair at size 3; apEX a yellow one at size 2.5.
- Both are ZOWIE mouse users (ZOWIE EC2-A vs ZOWIE EC2-DW Black).
- Role-wise this is Rifler · Entry against IGL.
- Aerial is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with Aerial or with apEX.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | Aerial | apEX |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | — | Survival Knife | Fade |
| Gloves | — | Specialist Gloves | Fade |
| Rifle Skin | — | AK-47 | Fuel Injector |
| Pistol Skin | — | Glock-18 | Vogue |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Phobos |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — Aerial or apEX?
- Aerial plays at 760 eDPI while apEX plays at 764 eDPI. apEX uses a higher sensitivity (Medium). The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do Aerial and apEX use the same resolution?
- Aerial plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars) while apEX plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does Aerial use vs apEX?
- Aerial uses the ZOWIE EC2-A at 400 DPI, while apEX uses the ZOWIE EC2-DW Black at 400 DPI.
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