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Razer DeathAdder V3 vs ZOWIE ZA13-DW

Mouse · Razer

Razer DeathAdder V3

59 g · Focus Pro 30K · Wired · 2023
GEAR SCORE 85.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness77
Sensor92
Polling rate100
Connection65
Recency77
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE ZA13-DW

65 g · PAW3950 · Wireless · 2024
GEAR SCORE 86.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness72
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Recency86
Verdict

Razer DeathAdder V3 and ZOWIE ZA13-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86.

  • Razer DeathAdder V3 is 6 g lighter (59 g vs 65 g).
  • Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (30,000 vs 3,200).
  • Polling rate: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).
  • ZOWIE ZA13-DW is wireless; Razer DeathAdder V3 is wired.
Pick this

Razer DeathAdder V3

If you care most about weight, max DPI, polling rate.

Pick this

ZOWIE ZA13-DW

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Razer DeathAdder V3ZOWIE ZA13-DW
85Gear score86
59 gWeight65 g
Focus Pro 30KSensorPAW3950
30,000Max DPI3,200
8000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless
2023Release year2024
≈ $55Estimated price—

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 Razer DeathAdder V3 or ZOWIE ZA13-DW better?

Razer DeathAdder V3 and ZOWIE ZA13-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 85 and 86. Razer DeathAdder V3 is 6 g lighter (59 g vs 65 g). Max DPI: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (30,000 vs 3,200). Polling rate: Razer DeathAdder V3 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Razer DeathAdder V3 is 6 g lighter (59 g vs 65 g).