AW vs niko — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | AW | niko |
|---|---|---|
| Team | magic | TSM |
| Role | Rifler | Rifler |
| DPI | 800 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 0.65 | 1.3 |
| eDPI | 520 | 520 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1920x1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Native |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-Ku6qp-eqfXh-7cjp2-ejcZL-A4BYN | CSGO-F6YEm-qFMPG-UCH2S-hMcZo-uQzfF |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black | Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 1000Hz | 1000Hz |
| Mousepad | SteelSeries QcK Heavy | SteelSeries QcK Heavy |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2540K | ZOWIE XL2546 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G Pro X TKL Keyboard Black | Wooting 80HE Black |
| Headset | Logitech G Pro X Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Pro |
Key Differences
- AW and niko play at an identical 520 eDPI.
- They take different DPI approaches: AW at 800, niko at 400.
- AW plays 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched); niko plays 1920x1080 (16:9 Native).
- AW runs a yellow crosshair at size 1; niko a green one at size 2.
- They share hardware: both use the SteelSeries QcK Heavy.
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 AW or with niko.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | AW | niko |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Karambit | Doppler - Sapphire | Butterfly Knife | Doppler - Phase 4 |
| Gloves | Sport Gloves | Pandora's Box | Sport Gloves | Vice |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Vulcan | AK-47 | Fire Serpent |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Fade | Glock-18 | Vogue |
| AWP Skin | — | AWP | Hyper Beast |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — AW or niko?
- AW plays at 520 eDPI while niko plays at 520 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do AW and niko use the same resolution?
- AW plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while niko plays on 1920x1080 (16:9 Native).
- What mouse does AW use vs niko?
- AW uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black at 800 DPI, while niko uses the Razer Deathadder V3 Pro Black at 400 DPI.