SteelSeries Prime vs ZOWIE EC3-CW
SteelSeries Prime
71 g · TrueMove Pro · Wired · 2021ZOWIE EC3-CW
76 g · PAW3370 · Wireless · 2023SteelSeries Prime and ZOWIE EC3-CW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.
- SteelSeries Prime is 5 g lighter (71 g vs 76 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime leads (18,000 vs 3,200).
- ZOWIE EC3-CW is wireless; SteelSeries Prime is wired.
SteelSeries Prime
If you care most about weight, max DPI.
ZOWIE EC3-CW
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Prime | ZOWIE EC3-CW | |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Gear score | 72 |
| 71 g | Weight | 76 g |
| TrueMove Pro | Sensor | PAW3370 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 3,200 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 2021 | Release year | 2023 |
| ≈ $18 | Estimated 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 SteelSeries Prime or ZOWIE EC3-CW better?
SteelSeries Prime and ZOWIE EC3-CW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. SteelSeries Prime is 5 g lighter (71 g vs 76 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Prime leads (18,000 vs 3,200). ZOWIE EC3-CW is wireless; SteelSeries Prime is wired.
Which one is lighter?
SteelSeries Prime is 5 g lighter (71 g vs 76 g).