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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless: Comparison
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless separate most on max dpi: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C at 3200, SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless at 18000, 82% in favour of SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. Weight splits them by another 32%, again favouring SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless. They match on 5 other specifications, including grip type, shape and sensor tier.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ Zowie | SteelSeries |
| Connectivity | Wired | Wireless 2.4G / Bluetooth |
| Grip Type | Ambidextrous | Ambidextrous |
| Model | ZA13-C | Aerox 3 Wireless |
| Shape | Symmetrical | Symmetrical |
| Sensor Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Max DPI | 3200-82% | 18000 |
| Buttons | 5-17% | 6 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| RGB Lighting | false | true |
| Weight | 90-32% | 68 |
| Switch Type | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Sensor | PixArt PMW3360 | TrueMove Air Optical |
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.




