BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW vs SteelSeries Rival 5
BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW
65 g · 3,200 DPI · WirelessSteelSeries Rival 5
85 g · TrueMove Air · Wired · 2021BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68.
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is 20 g lighter (65 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 3,200).
- Polling rate: BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
- BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is wireless; SteelSeries Rival 5 is wired.
BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW
If you care most about weight, polling rate, connection.
SteelSeries Rival 5
If you care most about max DPI.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW | SteelSeries Rival 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Gear score | 68 |
| 65 g | Weight | 85 g |
| — | Sensor | TrueMove Air |
| 3,200 | Max DPI | 18,000 |
| 4000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wireless | Connection | Wired |
| 80 h | Battery life | — |
| — | Release year | 2021 |
| ≈ $150 | Estimated price | ≈ $45 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW or SteelSeries Rival 5 better?
BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW and SteelSeries Rival 5 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 68 and 68. BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is 20 g lighter (65 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 leads (18,000 vs 3,200). Polling rate: BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW leads (4000 Hz vs 1000 Hz).
Which one is lighter?
BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW is 20 g lighter (65 g vs 85 g).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: BenQ Zowie ZA13-DW ≈ $150, SteelSeries Rival 5 ≈ $45. Current prices vary by store.