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BenQ Zowie ZA13-C vs Zowie FK2-B: Comparison
What is the difference between BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Zowie FK2-B?
They are built to different briefs, and sensor model shows it, BenQ Zowie ZA13-C PixArt PMW3360 against Zowie FK2-B PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI. There is a split on sensor tier as well, Mid-Range on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Mid Tier on the Zowie FK2-B. The weight figures are near enough to ignore, 90 g on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 85 g on the Zowie FK2-B. Polling rate is closer, 1000 Hz on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus 125/500/1000Hz on the Zowie FK2-B. They differ on shape too, Symmetrical on the BenQ Zowie ZA13-C versus Symmetrical, flat, low front hump on the Zowie FK2-B.
Who each one is for
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 the wrong buy for fingertip or claw grip players wanting a smaller shell and buyers who want RGB or onboard memory. The Zowie FK2-B is the one to take for ambidextrous and claw-grip players and fans of low-profile, flat mouse shapes, though it is not the pick for palm grip players wanting a filled-out ergonomic hump and buyers wanting RGB lighting or onboard 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 FK2-B (8/10): A dependable flat-shape esports mouse for players who've decided the EC hump isn't for them.
What BenQ Zowie ZA13-C and Zowie FK2-B have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, connectivity, buttons and grip type included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- BenQ Zowie
- Zowie FK2-B
- Zowie (BenQ)
Connectivity
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Wired
- Zowie FK2-B
- Wired
Grip Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Ambidextrous
- Zowie FK2-B
- Ambidextrous
Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- ZA13-C
- Zowie FK2-B
- FK2-B
Shape
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Symmetrical
- Zowie FK2-B
- Symmetrical, flat, low front hump
Sensor Model
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- PixArt PMW3360
- Zowie FK2-B
- PMW3360, native resolutions to 3,200 DPI
Sensor Tier
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mid-Range
- Zowie FK2-B
- Mid Tier
Buttons
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 5
- Zowie FK2-B
- 5
Polling Rate
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 1000 HzBest
- Zowie FK2-B
- 125/500/1000Hz
Weight
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- 90 g-6%
- Zowie FK2-B
- 85 gBest
Switch Type
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-C
- Mechanical
- Zowie FK2-B
- Mechanical (Huano)
Which one should you pick?
Choose BenQ Zowie ZA13-C if you want the higher buttons (5 vs 5) and the higher polling rate (1000 Hz vs 125/500/1000Hz).
Choose Zowie FK2-B if you want the lower weight (85 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.
Zowie FK2-B
8 / 10 Expert Rating
A dependable flat-shape esports mouse for players who've decided the EC hump isn't for them.