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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless: Comparison

BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless weight compared

On weight the spread is 48%, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless 61 g, so HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless takes it. There is a split on sensor model as well, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus PixArt, up to 26,000 DPI on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless. There is a split on connectivity as well, Wired on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Wireless on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless. There is a split on switch type as well, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Optical on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless.

Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C or HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless?

The BenQ Zowie ZA13-C suits palm grip players with medium to large hands and competitive FPS players who prefer a driverless mouse, though it is not built for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. Take the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless for buyers who want HyperX's ultralight wireless mouse at a mid-range, accessible price. This mouse's honeycomb design and pricing target that value-conscious segment. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want a solid, non-honeycomb shell. A vented or solid-shell alternative like the Pulsar Xlite V3 Wireless, covered elsewhere on this site, better suits that preference. 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 and grip type read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    BenQ Zowie
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    HyperX
  • Connectivity

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Wired
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth)
  • Grip Type

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Ambidextrous
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    Ambidextrous
  • Model

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    ZA13-C
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
  • Shape

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Symmetrical
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    Symmetrical, Honeycomb Shell
  • Sensor Model

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    PixArt PMW3360
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    PixArt, up to 26,000 DPI
  • Polling Rate

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    1000 Hz
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    1000 Hz
  • Weight

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    90 g-48%
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    61 gBest
  • Switch Type

    BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
    Mechanical
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
    Optical

    Which one should you pick?

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

    Choose HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless if you want the lower weight (61 g vs 90 g).

    Price comparison

    RetailerBenQ Zowie ZA13-CHyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless
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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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