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BenQ ZOWIE EC1 vs BenQ ZOWIE EC3-C
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BenQ ZOWIE EC1
BenQ ZOWIE EC3-C
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Variants
- ZOWIE EC1 (Glossy White)
- ZOWIE EC1 (Matte Black)
- ZOWIE EC3-C (Black)
Our Verdict
BenQ ZOWIE EC1
BenQ ZOWIE EC3-C
The BenQ ZOWIE EC3-C is a new, smaller-sized mouse in the ZOWIE EC series and part of its C-version update. Compared to the EC1, the EC3-C is much lighter, feels much better built, and is better suited for small hands using a palm or claw grip. It has a flexible, paracord-like cable instead of the rubber cable on the EC1, and the mouse end of the cable is angled upwards to prevent drag. Also, its click latency is lower. Comparatively, the EC2 is better suited for extra-large hands using a palm grip. Otherwise, both mice use the same sensor and are both limited to four preset CPI settings.
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Threshold
Office/Multimedia
6.1
6.2
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Comfort Of Use
8.5
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Lighting Color
No Lighting
No Lighting
Shape
3D Model
Length
5.1" (129 mm)
4.7" (120 mm)
Height
1.7" (43 mm)
1.6" (42 mm)
Width
2.7" (70 mm)
2.6" (66 mm)
Grip Width
67 mm
63 mm
Portability
5.4
5.6
Portability picture
Volume
23.31 in³ (382 cm³)
20.14 in³ (330 cm³)
Cable/Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
6.5
8.0
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
92.0 g
73.2 g
Default Weight
92.0 g
73.2 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
No
No
Comfort Of Use
8.5
8.0
Right-handed
Yes
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
No
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
No
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
No
Medium Hand
No
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Yes
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Bluetooth
No
No
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
6.5
8.5
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.9 ft (2.1 m)
7.1 ft (2.2 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Paracord-like
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
8.0
8.0
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Good
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
Yes
Yes
In The Box
In the box picture
Control
Additional Buttons
4.3
4.2
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
7
Number Of Side Buttons
2
2
Number Of Programmable Inputs
0
0
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.8
8.0
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
8.8 ms
7.7 ms
Wired
8.8 ms
7.7 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.3
9.5
CPI Video
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
0.07%
0.19%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.08%
-0.04%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.08%
-0.25%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.26%
0.17%
Precision Error Between CPI
1.67%
0.35%
Worst Tracking Error
-5.50%
-6.00%
Minimum CPI
400 CPI
400 CPI
Maximum CPI
3,200 CPI
3,200 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
N/A
N/A
Sensor Latency
8.9
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
14.2 ms
Delay At Half Movement
3.8 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
4.6 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3360
PixArt PMW3360
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
16 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Compatible Software Option
0.3
0.0
Software settings screenshot
Software Name
No software
No software
Software Windows Compatibility
No
No
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
Account Needed
No Software
No Software
On-Board Memory
No
No
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
No
No
Polling Rate Adjustment
No
No
Profile Configuration
No
No
RGB On/Off
No RGB
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
10
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Fully
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