The short version
They are the same shape and the same size (130 × 64 × 42 mm). The BenQ Zowie EC1-CW is 1 g lighter (80 g vs 79 g). Both track to 3,200 DPI and both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. The BenQ Zowie EC1-CW came out 16 months later (October 2021 vs February 2023). In our rankings the BenQ Zowie EC1-C is #73 overall and the BenQ Zowie EC1-CW is #97.
What actually separates them
| BenQ ZowieEC1-C | VS | BenQ ZowieEC1-CW |
|---|---|---|
| 2021/10 | Release Date | 2023/02 |
| #73 | Overall Rank | #97 |
| #70 | FPS Rank | #97 |
| #72 | MOBA Rank | #97 |
| #74 | MMO Rank | #97 |
| 80g | Weight | 79g -1.3% |
| 5 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
Every spec, side by side
| BenQ ZowieEC1-C | VS | BenQ ZowieEC1-CW |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| BenQ Zowie | Brand | BenQ Zowie |
| 2021/10 | Release Date | 2023/02 |
| Rankings | ||
| #73 | Overall Rank | #97 |
| #70 | FPS Rank | #97 |
| #72 | MOBA Rank | #97 |
| #74 | MMO Rank | #97 |
| Performance | ||
| 3200 | Max DPI | 3200 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 400 |
| 50 G | Acceleration | Unknown |
| 250 | IPS | Unknown |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 2.4 | Lift-off Distance | 2.4 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Unknown |
| Pixart PMW 3360 | Sensor | Unknown |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 130 mm | Length | 130 mm |
| 64 mm | Width | 64 mm |
| 42 mm | Height | 42 mm |
| 80g | Weight | 79g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 5 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| None | Battery Type | Built In |
Where to buy
BenQ Zowie EC1-C
BenQ Zowie EC1-CW
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC1-CW?
The BenQ Zowie EC1-CW is lighter: 80 g vs 79 g.
Are the BenQ Zowie EC1-C and BenQ Zowie EC1-CW the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and the same size (130 × 64 × 42 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC1-CW?
Neither — they match on paper: 3,200 vs 3,200 DPI.
Which is newer, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC1-CW?
The BenQ Zowie EC1-CW, by 16 months: October 2021 vs February 2023.
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