Aerial vs Zero — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | Aerial | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Retired | Retired |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 400 | 800 |
| In-Game Sens | 1.9 | 0.95 |
| eDPI | 760 | 760 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1920x1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Stretch | Black Bars | Native |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-Z3thZ-YV5Eb-4tEwh-tpCOu-T3kwG | CSGO-YPvxA-9Bmbn-wdjjZ-O3Chw-pevvE |
| Mouse | ZOWIE EC2-A | ZOWIE S1 |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | Custom Mousepad | Artisan Ninja FX Zero Soft Black |
| Monitor | ASUS ROG SWIFT PG259QN | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G513 | Custom Keyboard |
| Headset | Logitech G Pro X Headset | beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X |
Key Differences
- Aerial and Zero play at an identical 760 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: Aerial at 400, Zero at 800.
- Aerial plays 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars); Zero plays 1920x1080 (16:9 Native).
- Both use a green crosshair, at different sizes (3 vs 2).
- Both are ZOWIE mouse users (ZOWIE EC2-A vs ZOWIE S1).
- Role-wise this is Rifler · Entry against Rifler.
- Aerial is retired; Zero is retired — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
Previews are representative, not pixel-exact — copy the code to see the real thing in-game.
How do you compare? Compare your setup with Aerial or with Zero.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | Aerial | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Bayonet | Case Hardened | M9 Bayonet | Lore |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Vulcan | AK-47 | Redline |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Water Elemental | USP-S | Blood Tiger |
| AWP Skin | AWP | BOOM | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — Aerial or Zero?
- Aerial plays at 760 eDPI while Zero plays at 760 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do Aerial and Zero use the same resolution?
- Aerial plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Black Bars) while Zero plays on 1920x1080 (16:9 Native).
- What mouse does Aerial use vs Zero?
- Aerial uses the ZOWIE EC2-A at 400 DPI, while Zero uses the ZOWIE S1 at 800 DPI.

