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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Xtrfy M42 Wireless: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Xtrfy M42 Wireless?
The gap that matters here is weight: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 90 g against Xtrfy M42 Wireless 59 g, which puts Xtrfy M42 Wireless 53% ahead. They differ on sensor model too, PixArt PMW3360 on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless. There is a split on connectivity as well, Wired on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Wireless on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless. Switch type is not the same on both, Mechanical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Optical on the Xtrfy M42 Wireless.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Xtrfy M42 Wireless: which one fits your build
Buy the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C 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. Take the Xtrfy M42 Wireless for Xtrfy fans who want the brand's design aesthetic with a genuine step up to wireless and a higher-tier sensor. This mouse extends Xtrfy's design into the competitive wireless ultralight tier. It is not the one for buyers on the tightest possible budget. The wired Xtrfy M4 RGB, covered elsewhere on this site, offers the brand's styling at a lower price. 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.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: polling rate, grip type and shape are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Xtrfy
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Wireless (2.4GHz + Bluetooth)
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- M42 Wireless
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Symmetrical
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- PAW3395, up to 26,000 DPI
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 Hz
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- 1000 Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-53%
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- 59 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Xtrfy M42 Wireless
- Optical
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Choose Xtrfy M42 Wireless if you want the lower weight (59 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.