drop vs mertz — CS2 Settings Comparison
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| Setting | drop | mertz |
|---|---|---|
| Team | RED Canids | Free Agent |
| Role | IGL | AWPer |
| DPI | 400 | 400 |
| In-Game Sens | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| eDPI | 920 | 920 |
| Zoom Sens | 1 | 1 |
| Resolution | 1280x960 | 1280x960 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Stretch | Stretched | Stretched |
| Crosshair Code | CSGO-fHW3J-5yaeO-bNL7m-NDd79-SRsFF | CSGO-i5arD-OPmxJ-kr4hb-UR2TL-zPFuA |
| Mouse | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black | Razer Viper V3 Pro Black |
| Polling Rate | 2000Hz | 8000Hz |
| Mousepad | ZOWIE H-SR III | Logitech G640 Original |
| Monitor | ZOWIE XL2546K | ZOWIE XL2546K |
| Keyboard | Logitech G Pro X TKL RAPID Black | Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL Black |
| Headset | Logitech G PRO X 2 Headset Magenta | Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Black |
Key Differences
- drop and mertz play at an identical 920 eDPI.
- Both run their mouse at 400 DPI.
- Both play 1280x960 stretched.
- Their crosshairs match on colour (cyan) and size (1).
- They share hardware: both use the ZOWIE XL2546K.
- Role-wise this is IGL · Rifler against AWPer.
- mertz is free agent — treat their settings as their last verified competitive setup.
Crosshair Comparison
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How do you compare? Compare your setup with drop or with mertz.
Loadout Comparison
| Slot | drop | mertz |
|---|---|---|
| Knife | Butterfly Knife | Doppler - Ruby | Stiletto Knife | Rust Coat |
| Gloves | Specialist Gloves | Crimson Kimono | — |
| Rifle Skin | AK-47 | Wild Lotus | — |
| Pistol Skin | Glock-18 | Vogue | — |
| AWP Skin | AWP | Asiimov | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who has higher sensitivity — drop or mertz?
- drop plays at 920 eDPI while mertz plays at 920 eDPI. Both use the same eDPI. The pro average is 846 eDPI.
- Do drop and mertz use the same resolution?
- drop plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched) while mertz plays on 1280x960 (4:3 Stretched). Both use the same resolution.
- What mouse does drop use vs mertz?
- drop uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black at 400 DPI, while mertz uses the Razer Viper V3 Pro Black at 400 DPI.
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