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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Ninjutso Sora V2: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Ninjutso Sora V2 weight compared
Start with weight, because it is the widest measured gap between them: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against Ninjutso Sora V2 42 g, 114% in favour of Ninjutso Sora V2. Buttons runs the same way, 5 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 6 on the Ninjutso Sora V2, another win for Ninjutso Sora V2. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Symmetrical, honeycomb on the Ninjutso Sora V2. There is a split on switch type as well, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Optical on the Ninjutso Sora V2.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Ninjutso Sora V2: which one fits your build
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 the pick for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. The Ninjutso Sora V2 is the one to take for weight-obsessed competitive FPS players and fingertip grip users wanting the lightest possible shell, though it is not built for players who want a mainstream brand's warranty support and palm grip users wanting a filled-out shell. 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. Our rating of the Ninjutso Sora V2 (8/10): an excellent choice for gram-counters, provided you're comfortable with a boutique brand's smaller support network.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Ninjutso Sora V2 differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI on the Ninjutso Sora V2.
Is the Grip Type the same on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Ninjutso Sora V2?
It is. Both are listed at Ambidextrous, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Ninjutso
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Wireless (2.4GHz)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Sora V2
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Symmetrical, honeycomb
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- High
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5-17%
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- 1000Hz (4000Hz dongle available)
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-114%
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- 42 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Ninjutso Sora V2
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Ninjutso Sora V2 if you want the higher buttons (6 vs 5) and the lower weight (42 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.
Ninjutso Sora V2
8 / 10 Expert Rating
An excellent choice for gram-counters, provided you're comfortable with a boutique brand's smaller support network.