Mice / Comparison

Redragon M996 vs ZOWIE ZA12-DW

Mouse · Redragon

Redragon M996

42 g · PAW3327 · Wired
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness91
Sensor86
Polling rate100
Connection65
VS
Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

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

Redragon M996 and ZOWIE ZA12-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89.

  • Redragon M996 is 13 g lighter (42 g vs 55 g).
  • Max DPI: Redragon M996 leads (26,000 vs 3,200).
  • Polling rate: Redragon M996 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).
  • ZOWIE ZA12-DW is wireless; Redragon M996 is wired.
Pick this

Redragon M996

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

Pick this

ZOWIE ZA12-DW

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Redragon M996ZOWIE ZA12-DW
89Gear score89
42 gWeight55 g
PAW3327SensorPAW3950
26,000Max DPI3,200
8000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WiredConnectionWireless

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 Redragon M996 or ZOWIE ZA12-DW better?

Redragon M996 and ZOWIE ZA12-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 89. Redragon M996 is 13 g lighter (42 g vs 55 g). Max DPI: Redragon M996 leads (26,000 vs 3,200). Polling rate: Redragon M996 leads (8000 Hz vs 4000 Hz).

Which one is lighter?

Redragon M996 is 13 g lighter (42 g vs 55 g).