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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Sensei Ten: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and SteelSeries Sensei Ten?
The gap that matters here is max dpi: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 3200 DPI against SteelSeries Sensei Ten 18000 DPI, which puts SteelSeries Sensei Ten 82% ahead. Add buttons to that, 5 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 8 on the SteelSeries Sensei Ten, and the pattern holds. They differ on rgb lighting too, No on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Yes on the SteelSeries Sensei Ten.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs SteelSeries Sensei Ten: 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. Buy the SteelSeries Sensei Ten for ambidextrous and left-handed players wanting a flagship sensor and buyers who prefer wired reliability over wireless convenience, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who specifically wants wireless connectivity and ergonomic-shape loyalists. The same goes for palm and claw grip users who like a medium-size symmetrical 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 SteelSeries Sensei Ten (8/10): A dependable, well-built ambidextrous mouse that suits players who don't want to commit to an ergonomic-only shape.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Connectivity, polling rate, grip type, shape and switch type read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing.
Frequently asked questions
Do the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and SteelSeries Sensei Ten differ on sensor model?
Yes. Sensor Model reads PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus TrueMove Pro Optical on the SteelSeries Sensei Ten.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- SteelSeries
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Sensei Ten
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- TrueMove Pro Optical
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Flagship
Max DPI
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 3200 DPI-82%
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- 18000 DPIBest
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5-37%
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- 8Best
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- 1000 Hz
RGB Lighting
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- No
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Yes
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 gBest
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- 92 g-2%
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- SteelSeries Sensei Ten
- Mechanical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz) and the lower weight (90 g vs 92 g).
Choose SteelSeries Sensei Ten if you want the higher max DPI (18000 DPI vs 3200 DPI) and the higher buttons (8 vs 5).
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 Sensei Ten
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable, well-built ambidextrous mouse that suits players who don't want to commit to an ergonomic-only shape.