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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless max dpi compared
Max dpi is where these two genuinely part company, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 3200 DPI against SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless 18000 DPI, a 82% lead for SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless also leads on weight, 90 g on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 68 g on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. Add buttons to that, 5 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 6 on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless, and the pattern holds.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless: 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 built for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. The SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless is the one to take for players who sweat a lot or want spill protection and gram-counters who still want RGB and dual wireless modes, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who wants a flagship-tier sensor and large-hand palm grip players needing a bigger shell. It is the wrong buy for buyers who want the longest possible battery life with RGB left on. 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 SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless (8/10): one of the few lightweight wireless mice that backs up its honeycomb shell with genuine spill and sweat resistance.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus TrueMove Air Optical on the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless.
Is the Sensor Tier the same on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless?
It is. Both are listed at Mid-Range, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Wireless 2.4G / Bluetooth
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Aerox 3 Wireless
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- TrueMove Air Optical
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Mid-Range
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 3200 DPI-82%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 18000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5-17%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 6Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- No
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Yes
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-32%
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- 68 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
- Mechanical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless if you want the higher max DPI (18000 DPI vs 3200 DPI), the higher buttons (6 vs 5) and the lower weight (68 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.
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless
8 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the few lightweight wireless mice that backs up its honeycomb shell with genuine spill and sweat resistance.