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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Endgame Gear OP1we: Comparison

BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Endgame Gear OP1we weight compared

The gap that matters here is weight: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against Endgame Gear OP1we 61 g, which puts Endgame Gear OP1we 48% ahead. Sensor model is not the same on both, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI on the Endgame Gear OP1we. They differ on connectivity too, Wired on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Wireless on the Endgame Gear OP1we. There is a split on switch type as well, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Optical on the Endgame Gear OP1we.

Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C or Endgame Gear OP1we?

The BenQ Zowie ZA13-C is the one to take for palm grip players with medium to large hands and competitive FPS players who prefer a driverless mouse, though it is not the pick for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. Take the Endgame Gear OP1we for players who love the OP1 shape and want it wireless rather than wired. This mouse brings that acclaimed ergonomics to a cable-free format. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want the highest possible polling rate. The wired Endgame Gear OP1 8K v2, covered elsewhere on this site, reaches up to 8000Hz. Our rating of the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C (8/10): A tall, grippy esports mouse for palm grip players who want the Zowie no-frills philosophy in a larger shell.

Where the two are identical

Everything else lines up. Polling rate, grip type and shape read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    BenQ Zowie
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    Endgame Gear
  • Connectivity

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Wired
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    Wireless (2.4GHz)
  • Grip Type

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Ambidextrous
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    Ambidextrous
  • Model

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    ZA13-C
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    OP1we
  • Shape

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Symmetrical
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    Symmetrical
  • Sensor Model

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    PixArt PMW3360
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI
  • Polling Rate

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    1000 Hz
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    1000 Hz
  • Weight

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    90 g-48%
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    61 gBest
  • Switch Type

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Mechanical
    Endgame Gear OP1we
    Optical (Kailh GM 8.0)

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).

    Choose Endgame Gear OP1we if you want the lower weight (61 g vs 90 g).

    Price comparison

    RetailerBenQ Zowie ZA13-CEndgame Gear OP1we
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    Verdict

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C

    8 / 10 Expert Rating

    A tall, grippy esports mouse for palm grip players who want the Zowie no-frills philosophy in a larger shell.

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