The short version
They are the same shape and almost the same size (119 × 61 × 41 mm vs 118.4 × 61.3 × 41.1 mm). The BenQ Zowie EC3-DW is 17 g lighter (76 g vs 59 g). Both track to 3,200 DPI and the BenQ Zowie EC3-DW polls faster (1,000 Hz vs 4,000 Hz). The BenQ Zowie EC3-DW came out about 2 years later (February 2023 vs April 2025). In our rankings the BenQ Zowie EC3-CW is #95 overall and the BenQ Zowie EC3-DW is #87.
What actually separates them
| BenQ ZowieEC3-CW | VS | BenQ ZowieEC3-DW |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/02 | Release Date | 2025/04 |
| #95 | Overall Rank | #87 |
| #95 | FPS Rank | #87 |
| #95 | MOBA Rank | #87 |
| #95 | MMO Rank | #87 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 4000 +300% |
| 119 mm | Length | 118.4 mm |
| 61 mm | Width | 61.3 mm |
| 41 mm | Height | 41.1 mm |
| 76g | Weight | 59g -22.4% |
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
Every spec, side by side
| BenQ ZowieEC3-CW | VS | BenQ ZowieEC3-DW |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| BenQ Zowie | Brand | BenQ Zowie |
| 2023/02 | Release Date | 2025/04 |
| Rankings | ||
| #95 | Overall Rank | #87 |
| #95 | FPS Rank | #87 |
| #95 | MOBA Rank | #87 |
| #95 | MMO Rank | #87 |
| Performance | ||
| 3200 | Max DPI | 3200 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 400 |
| 1000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 4000 |
| 2.4 | Lift-off Distance | Unknown |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | Unknown |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Ergonomic | Shape | Ergonomic |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 119 mm | Length | 118.4 mm |
| 61 mm | Width | 61.3 mm |
| 41 mm | Height | 41.1 mm |
| 76g | Weight | 59g |
| No | Extra Weights | Unknown |
| Buttons | ||
| 7 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Notched | Scroll Wheel Type | Unknown |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Unknown |
| Unknown | Battery Life | 24 h at 4,000 Hz |
| Software Features | ||
| Unknown | Hardware Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Software Acceleration | Unknown |
| Unknown | Angle Snapping | Unknown |
| Unknown | Smoothing | Unknown |
| Unknown | Motion Sync | Optional |
Where to buy
BenQ Zowie EC3-CW
BenQ Zowie EC3-DW
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BenQ Zowie EC3-CW or the BenQ Zowie EC3-DW?
The BenQ Zowie EC3-DW is lighter: 76 g vs 59 g.
Are the BenQ Zowie EC3-CW and BenQ Zowie EC3-DW the same shape and size?
Yes, they are the same shape and almost the same size (119 × 61 × 41 mm vs 118.4 × 61.3 × 41.1 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the BenQ Zowie EC3-CW or the BenQ Zowie EC3-DW?
Neither — they match on paper: 3,200 vs 3,200 DPI.
Which is newer, the BenQ Zowie EC3-CW or the BenQ Zowie EC3-DW?
The BenQ Zowie EC3-DW, by about 2 years: February 2023 vs April 2025.
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