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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Zowie EC2-C: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Zowie EC2-C?
The first real difference is sensor model: BenQ Zowie ZA13-C PixArt PMW3360 against Zowie EC2-C PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI. They differ on sensor tier too, Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Mid Tier on the Zowie EC2-C. The polling rate figures are near enough to ignore, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 125/500/1000Hz on the Zowie EC2-C. Grip type is not the same on both, Ambidextrous on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Right-Handed on the Zowie EC2-C. They differ on shape too, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Asymmetrical ergonomic, palm-claw on the Zowie EC2-C.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Zowie EC2-C: 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 not the pick for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. The Zowie EC2-C suits right-handed palm-claw grip esports players and fans of the classic EC2 shape wanting a coated finish, though it is not built for left-handed users and buyers wanting RGB or onboard memory profiles. 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 Zowie EC2-C (8/10): A trusted esports shape with no gimmicks, buy it for the coating preference, not for new features.
What BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Zowie EC2-C have in common
The common ground is wider than the gap: weight, connectivity and buttons are identical here.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Zowie EC2-C
- Zowie (BenQ)
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Zowie EC2-C
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Zowie EC2-C
- Right-Handed
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Zowie EC2-C
- EC2-C
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Zowie EC2-C
- Asymmetrical ergonomic, palm-claw
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Zowie EC2-C
- PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- Zowie EC2-C
- Mid Tier
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5
- Zowie EC2-C
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 HzBest
- Zowie EC2-C
- 125/500/1000Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g
- Zowie EC2-C
- 90 g
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Zowie EC2-C
- Mechanical (Huano)
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5), the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 125/500/1000Hz) and the lower weight (90 g vs 90 g).
Choose Zowie EC2-C if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
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.
Zowie EC2-C
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A trusted esports shape with no gimmicks, buy it for the coating preference, not for new features.