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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Razer Viper V3 Pro: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Razer Viper V3 Pro: the weight difference
Weight is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against Razer Viper V3 Pro 54 g, a 67% lead for Razer Viper V3 Pro. Shape is not the same on both, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Symmetrical, low profile on the Razer Viper V3 Pro. Switch type is not the same on both, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Optical Gen-3, rated 90 million clicks on the Razer Viper V3 Pro.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Razer Viper V3 Pro: 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 the wrong buy for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. The Razer Viper V3 Pro is the one to take for competitive FPS and battle royale players and claw and fingertip grip users wanting sub-55g weight, though it is not the pick for palm grip users wanting a filled-out ergonomic shape and buyers who want 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 Razer Viper V3 Pro (9/10): one of the best pure esports wireless mice on the market; the lack of RGB and side-grip texture are the only real trade-offs for the weight and latency it delivers.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Razer Viper V3 Pro differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Focus Pro 35K Optical Gen-2, up to 35,000 DPI on the Razer Viper V3 Pro.
Is the Buttons the same on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Razer Viper V3 Pro?
It is. Both are listed at 5, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Razer
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Wireless (2.4GHz HyperSpeed)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Viper V3 Pro
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Symmetrical, low profile
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Focus Pro 35K Optical Gen-2, up to 35,000 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Flagship
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- 8000Hz (HyperPolling dongle)Best
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-67%
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- 54 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Razer Viper V3 Pro
- Optical Gen-3, rated 90 million clicks
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5).
Choose Razer Viper V3 Pro if you want the higher polling rate (8000Hz (HyperPolling dongle) vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (54 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.
Razer Viper V3 Pro
9 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the best pure esports wireless mice on the market; the lack of RGB and side-grip texture are the only real trade-offs for the weight and latency it delivers.