The short version
Both are ergonomic, but the BenQ Zowie EC1-C is 7 mm longer and 3 mm wider (130 × 64 × 42 mm vs 123 × 61 × 42 mm). By length that is large against medium-sized. The BenQ Zowie EC2-C is 7 g lighter (80 g vs 73 g). They share the Pixart PMW 3360 sensor, both track to 3,200 DPI, and both poll at up to 1,000 Hz. Both came out in October 2021. In our rankings the BenQ Zowie EC1-C is #73 overall and the BenQ Zowie EC2-C is #70.
What actually separates them
| BenQ ZowieEC1-C | VS | BenQ ZowieEC2-C |
|---|---|---|
| #73 | Overall Rank | #70 |
| #70 | FPS Rank | #65 |
| #72 | MOBA Rank | #68 |
| #74 | MMO Rank | #71 |
| 130 mm | Length | 123 mm |
| 64 mm | Width | 61 mm |
| 80g | Weight | 73g -8.8% |
Every spec, side by side
| BenQ ZowieEC1-C | VS | BenQ ZowieEC2-C |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| BenQ Zowie | Brand | BenQ Zowie |
| 2021/10 | Release Date | 2021/10 |
| Rankings | ||
| #73 | Overall Rank | #70 |
| #70 | FPS Rank | #65 |
| #72 | MOBA Rank | #68 |
| #74 | MMO Rank | #71 |
| Performance | ||
| 3200 | Max DPI | 3200 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 400 |
| 50 G | Acceleration | 50 G |
| 250 | IPS | 250 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 1000 |
| 2.4 | Lift-off Distance | 2.4 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| Pixart PMW 3360 | Sensor | Pixart PMW 3360 |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 130 mm | Length | 123 mm |
| 64 mm | Width | 61 mm |
| 42 mm | Height | 42 mm |
| 80g | Weight | 73g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 5 | Total Buttons | 5 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Notched |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| None | Battery Type | None |
Where to buy
BenQ Zowie EC1-C
BenQ Zowie EC2-C
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC2-C?
The BenQ Zowie EC2-C is lighter: 80 g vs 73 g.
Are the BenQ Zowie EC1-C and BenQ Zowie EC2-C the same shape and size?
No, both are ergonomic, but the BenQ Zowie EC1-C is 7 mm longer and 3 mm wider (130 × 64 × 42 mm vs 123 × 61 × 42 mm). By length that is large against medium-sized.
Which has the better sensor specs, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC2-C?
Neither — they match on paper: 3,200 vs 3,200 DPI and 250 vs 250 IPS.
Which is newer, the BenQ Zowie EC1-C or the BenQ Zowie EC2-C?
Neither — both came out in October 2021.
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