Mice / Comparison

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X vs ZOWIE ZA12-DW

Mouse · Pulsar

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X

61 g · Pulsar XS-1 · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness76
Sensor92
Polling rate100
Connection100
VS
Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

55 g · PAW3950 · Wireless
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness81
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Verdict

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X and ZOWIE ZA12-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89.

  • ZOWIE ZA12-DW is 6 g lighter (55 g vs 61 g).
  • Max DPI: Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X leads (32,000 vs 3,200).
  • Polling rate: Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).
Pick this

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X

If you care most about max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

If you care most about weight.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-XZOWIE ZA12-DW
89Gear score89
61 gWeight55 g
Pulsar XS-1SensorPAW3950
32,000Max DPI3,200
8000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless

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 Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X or ZOWIE ZA12-DW better?

Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X and ZOWIE ZA12-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89. ZOWIE ZA12-DW is 6 g lighter (55 g vs 61 g). Max DPI: Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X leads (32,000 vs 3,200). Polling rate: Pulsar Pro Series BUZZ-X leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

ZOWIE ZA12-DW is 6 g lighter (55 g vs 61 g).