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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Pwnage Ultra Custom: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Pwnage Ultra Custom max dpi compared
Max dpi is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 3200 DPI against Pwnage Ultra Custom 26000 DPI, a 88% lead for Pwnage Ultra Custom. Add weight to that, 90 g on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 51 g on the Pwnage Ultra Custom, and the pattern holds. Pwnage Ultra Custom also leads on polling rate, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 4000 Hz on the Pwnage Ultra Custom.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Pwnage Ultra Custom: which one fits your build
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. Buy the Pwnage Ultra Custom for enthusiasts who want a customizable, modular shell shape and competitive players wanting magnetic switches and 4000Hz polling, though it is not the pick for budget buyers, since boutique pricing applies and anyone who wants RGB lighting. 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 Pwnage Ultra Custom (8/10): A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.
What BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Pwnage Ultra Custom have in common
Everything else lines up. Buttons, grip type, shape and rgb lighting read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Pwnage Ultra Custom differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus PixArt PAW3395 on the Pwnage Ultra Custom.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Pwnage
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Wireless 2.4G
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Ultra Custom
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- PixArt PAW3395
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Flagship
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 3200 DPI-88%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 26000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz-75%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 4000 HzBest
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- No
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- No
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-76%
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- 51 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Pwnage Ultra Custom
- Magnetic
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5).
Choose Pwnage Ultra Custom if you want the higher max DPI (26000 DPI vs 3200 DPI), the higher polling rate (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (51 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.
Pwnage Ultra Custom
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A niche but genuinely impressive modular mouse for enthusiasts who want to fine-tune shape and weight beyond what any factory shell offers.