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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Logitech G303 Shroud Edition: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Logitech G303 Shroud Edition weight compared
On weight the spread is 45%, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against Logitech G303 Shroud Edition 62 g, so Logitech G303 Shroud Edition takes it. There is a split on sensor model as well, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus HERO 32K, up to 32,000 DPI on the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition. There is a split on connectivity as well, Wired on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Wireless on the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition. Switch type is not the same on both, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Hybrid Mechanical on the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition.
Which should you buy, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C or Logitech G303 Shroud Edition?
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 the wrong buy for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. Take the Logitech G303 Shroud Edition for FPS players who want Logitech's highest-DPI sensor paired with hybrid optical-mechanical switches. This mouse's sensor and switch combination is a specific step up from the standard Superlight lineup. Avoid it for buyers who don't need the absolute highest DPI ceiling. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight, covered elsewhere on this site, offers a lower-cost alternative with a still-capable sensor. 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
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- Logitech
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- Wireless (LIGHTSPEED)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- G303 Shroud Edition
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- HERO 32K, up to 32,000 DPI
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-45%
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- 62 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Logitech G303 Shroud Edition
- Hybrid Mechanical (LIGHTFORCE)
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose Logitech G303 Shroud Edition if you want the lower weight (62 g vs 90 g).
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.