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BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie ZA13-C: Comparison
BenQ Zowie S2 vs Zowie ZA13-C: the sensor model difference
They are built to different briefs, and sensor model shows it, BenQ Zowie S2 PixArt PMW3360 against Zowie ZA13-C PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI. Sensor tier is not the same on both, Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Mid Tier on the Zowie ZA13-C. Weight is closer, 83 g on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 79 g on the Zowie ZA13-C. The polling rate figures are near enough to ignore, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus 125/500/1000Hz on the Zowie ZA13-C. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie S2 versus Symmetrical, taller front hump on the Zowie ZA13-C.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie S2 or Zowie ZA13-C?
Buy the BenQ Zowie S2 for competitive FPS players who want a driverless, no-RGB mouse and low to medium grip height players (fingertip/claw), though it is the wrong buy for players who want RGB or onboard profiles and buyers who want a high DPI ceiling for desktop use. The Zowie ZA13-C is the one to take for palm grip players with larger hands and fans of Zowie's driverless, no-frills philosophy, though it is not built for claw or fingertip grip players wanting a lower profile and buyers wanting RGB or onboard memory. Our rating of the BenQ Zowie S2 (8/10): A no-frills esports mouse built for consistency over features, and a legitimate favorite among competitive CS and Valorant players. Our rating of the Zowie ZA13-C (7/10): A comfortable palm-grip pick for loyal Zowie users, though dated sensor specs limit its appeal outside that shape preference.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: connectivity, buttons and grip type are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie S2
- BenQ Zowie
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Zowie (BenQ)
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Wired
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Ambidextrous
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- S2
- Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
Shape
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Symmetrical
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical, taller front hump
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie S2
- PixArt PMW3360
- Zowie ZA13-C
- PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mid-Range
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid Tier
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 5
- Zowie ZA13-C
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 1000 HzBest
- Zowie ZA13-C
- 125/500/1000Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie S2
- 83 g-5%
- Zowie ZA13-C
- 79 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie S2
- Mechanical
- Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical (Huano)
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie S2 if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5) and the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 125/500/1000Hz).
Choose Zowie ZA13-C if you want the lower weight (79 g vs 83 g).
Verdict
BenQ Zowie S2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A no-frills esports mouse built for consistency over features, and a legitimate favorite among competitive CS and Valorant players.
Zowie ZA13-C
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A comfortable palm-grip pick for loyal Zowie users, though dated sensor specs limit its appeal outside that shape preference.