Mice / Comparison

VXE R1 Pro Max vs ZOWIE EC3-DW

Mouse · VXE

VXE R1 Pro Max

54 g · PAW3395 · Wireless · 2023
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness82
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Recency77
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Mouse · ZOWIE

ZOWIE EC3-DW

59 g · PAW3950 · Wireless · 2025
GEAR SCORE 88.0 / 100Top tier
Lightness77
Sensor92
Polling rate91
Connection100
Recency94
Verdict

VXE R1 Pro Max and ZOWIE EC3-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88.

  • VXE R1 Pro Max is 5 g lighter (54 g vs 59 g).
  • Max DPI: VXE R1 Pro Max leads (26,000 vs 3,200).
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VXE R1 Pro Max

If you care most about weight, max DPI.

Spec-by-spec comparison

VXE R1 Pro MaxZOWIE EC3-DW
88Gear score88
54 gWeight59 g
PAW3395SensorPAW3950
26,000Max DPI3,200
4000 HzPolling rate4000 Hz
WirelessConnectionWireless
2023Release year2025

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 VXE R1 Pro Max or ZOWIE EC3-DW better?

VXE R1 Pro Max and ZOWIE EC3-DW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 88 and 88. VXE R1 Pro Max is 5 g lighter (54 g vs 59 g). Max DPI: VXE R1 Pro Max leads (26,000 vs 3,200).

Which one is lighter?

VXE R1 Pro Max is 5 g lighter (54 g vs 59 g).