The short version
Both are symmetrical, but the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is 2 mm taller (121.7 × 60 × 40.2 mm vs 123.3 × 60 × 38.1 mm). The BenQ Zowie U2-DW is 5 g lighter (65 g vs 60 g). Both track to 3,200 DPI and both poll at up to 4,000 Hz. At 4,000 Hz, BenQ Zowie claims 24 hours for the ZA13-DW and 24 hours for the U2-DW. The BenQ Zowie U2-DW came out 1 month later (October 2024 vs November 2024). In our rankings the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is #91 overall and the BenQ Zowie U2-DW is #88.
What actually separates them
| BenQ ZowieZA13-DW | VS | BenQ ZowieU2-DW |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/10 | Release Date | 2024/11 |
| #91 | Overall Rank | #88 |
| #91 | FPS Rank | #88 |
| #91 | MOBA Rank | #88 |
| #91 | MMO Rank | #88 |
| 121.7 mm | Length | 123.3 mm |
| 40.2 mm | Height | 38.1 mm |
| 65g | Weight | 60g -7.7% |
Every spec, side by side
| BenQ ZowieZA13-DW | VS | BenQ ZowieU2-DW |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| BenQ Zowie | Brand | BenQ Zowie |
| 2024/10 | Release Date | 2024/11 |
| Rankings | ||
| #91 | Overall Rank | #88 |
| #91 | FPS Rank | #88 |
| #91 | MOBA Rank | #88 |
| #91 | MMO Rank | #88 |
| Performance | ||
| 3200 | Max DPI | 3200 |
| 400 | Min DPI | 400 |
| 4000 | Poll Rate (Hz) | 4000 |
| Optical | Sensor Type | Optical |
| PAW 3950 | Sensor | Unknown |
| Ergo & Design | ||
| No | RGB Lighting | No |
| Right | Handedness | Right |
| Symmetrical | Shape | Symmetrical |
| Solid | Shell Type | Solid |
| Colors | ||
| 121.7 mm | Length | 123.3 mm |
| 60 mm | Width | 60 mm |
| 40.2 mm | Height | 38.1 mm |
| 65g | Weight | 60g |
| No | Extra Weights | No |
| Buttons | ||
| 7 | Total Buttons | 7 |
| 2 | Buttons (Left) | 2 |
| 0 | Buttons (Right) | 0 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless, Wired | Connection | Wireless, Wired |
| Built In | Battery Type | Built In |
| 24 h at 4,000 Hz | 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 |
| Optional | Motion Sync | Optional |
Where to buy
BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW
BenQ Zowie U2-DW
Common questions
Which is lighter, the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW or the BenQ Zowie U2-DW?
The BenQ Zowie U2-DW is lighter: 65 g vs 60 g.
Are the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW and BenQ Zowie U2-DW the same shape and size?
No, both are symmetrical, but the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is 2 mm taller (121.7 × 60 × 40.2 mm vs 123.3 × 60 × 38.1 mm).
Which has the better sensor specs, the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW or the BenQ Zowie U2-DW?
Neither — they match on paper: 3,200 vs 3,200 DPI.
Which has longer battery life, the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW or the BenQ Zowie U2-DW?
Neither — both are claimed to last 24 hours at 4,000 Hz.
Which is newer, the BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW or the BenQ Zowie U2-DW?
The BenQ Zowie U2-DW, by 1 month: October 2024 vs November 2024.
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