SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition vs ZOWIE ZA12-C
SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
85 g · TrueMove Air · WiredZOWIE ZA12-C
70 g · PixArt PMW3360 · WiredSteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition and ZOWIE ZA12-C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69.
- ZOWIE ZA12-C is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g).
- Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition leads (18,000 vs 3,200).
SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition
If you care most about max DPI.
ZOWIE ZA12-C
If you care most about weight.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition | ZOWIE ZA12-C | |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Gear score | 69 |
| 85 g | Weight | 70 g |
| TrueMove Air | Sensor | PixArt PMW3360 |
| 18,000 | Max DPI | 3,200 |
| 1000 Hz | Polling rate | 1000 Hz |
| Wired | Connection | Wired |
| ≈ $94 | 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 Rival 5 Destiny Edition or ZOWIE ZA12-C better?
SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition and ZOWIE ZA12-C are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 69 and 69. ZOWIE ZA12-C is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g). Max DPI: SteelSeries Rival 5 Destiny Edition leads (18,000 vs 3,200).
Which one is lighter?
ZOWIE ZA12-C is 15 g lighter (70 g vs 85 g).