BenQ ZOWIE EC2 vs ZOWIE EC3-C

Which Mouse Is Better?

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BenQ ZOWIE EC2
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Our Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE EC2

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 EC2, the EC3-C is slightly shorter and much lighter, and it feels significantly better built. It has a flexible, paracord-like cable instead of the rubber cable on the EC2, and the mouse end of the cable is angled upwards to prevent drag. Its smaller size is better suited for small hands using a claw grip. On the other hand, the EC2's larger size accommodates extra-large hands better for a palm grip. Also, its click latency is lower. Otherwise, both mice use the same sensor and are both limited to four preset CPI settings.

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Variants

  • BenQ Zowie EC2 (Black)
  • ZOWIE EC3-C (Black)

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Design

Style  

Type 
 

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Style Picture  

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Lighting Color  

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Shape  

3D Model  

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Length  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Height  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock mm)
Lock" (Lock mm)

Grip Width 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Portability picture  

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Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing 
 

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Locked
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

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Weight 
 

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N/A

Minimum Weight Picture  

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Lowest Weight 
 

Lock g
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Default Weight 
 

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Weight Distribution 
 

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Extra Weights 
 

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Comfort Of Use 
 

N/A
N/A

Right-handed 
 

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Left-handed 
 

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Ambidextrous 
 

Locked
Locked

Coating 
 

Locked
Locked

Finger Rest 
 

Locked
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Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Palm Grip Picture  

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Small Hand 
 

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Medium Hand 
 

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Large Hand 
 

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Locked

X.Large Hand 
 

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Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation 
 

Claw Grip Picture  

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Small Hand 
 

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Medium Hand 
 

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Large Hand 
 

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X.Large Hand 
 

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Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation  
 

Fingertip Grip Picture  

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Small Hand  
 

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Medium Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

Large Hand 
 

Locked
Locked

X.Large Hand  
 

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Wireless Versatility 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Use When Charging 
 

Locked
Locked

On/Off Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Receiver Extender 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Indicator  

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Cable 
 

N/A
N/A

Connectivity  

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Cable Video  

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Cable Length  

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Cable Type 
 

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Locked

Permanent Kink 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: Mouse End 
 

Locked
Locked

Port Type: PC End 
 

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Mouse Feet 
 

N/A
N/A

Mouse Feet picture  

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Gliding Experience 
 

Locked
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Material 
 

Locked
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Extra Included 
 

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In The Box 
 

In the box picture  

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Control

Buttons 
 

N/A
N/A

Buttons Picture  

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Buttons Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Total Number Of Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Side Buttons 
 

Lock
Lock

Number Of Programmable Inputs  
 

Lock
Lock

Profile Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Switching Button 
 

Locked
Locked

Gesture Support 
 

Locked
Locked
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Click Latency 
 

N/A
N/A

Latency Testing While Gaming  

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Latency Data  

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Expected Connection 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Wired 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Receiver 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A
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CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

CPI Video  

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CPI Graph  

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SRAV Close-Up  

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SRAV @ 1600 CPI 
 

Lock%
Lock%

SRAV @ 800 CPI 
 

Lock%
Lock%

SRAV @ 400 CPI 
 

Lock%
Lock%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI 
 

N/A
N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Precision Error Between CPI 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Worst Tracking Error 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Minimum CPI 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

Maximum CPI 
 

Lock CPI
Lock CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps 
 

N/A
N/A

Sensor Specifications 
 

Sensor Technology 
 

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Locked

Sensor Model 
 

Locked
Locked

Works On Glass 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Lift Off Distance 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Maximum Polling Rate 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mouse Wheel 
 

Mouse wheel picture  

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Scroll Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked

Scroll Wheel Tilt 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel 
 

Locked
Locked

Thumb Wheel Steps 
 

Locked
Locked
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Noise  

Noise Video  

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Click Noise 
 

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Operating System And Software

Compatible Software Option 
 

N/A
N/A

Software settings screenshot  

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Software Name  

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Software Windows Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Software macOS Compatibility 
 

Locked
Locked

Account Needed 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Memory 
 

Locked
Locked

CPI (DPI) Adjustment  
 

Locked
Locked

Polling Rate Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Profile Configuration 
 

Locked
Locked

RGB On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mouse Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Windows Compatibility  

Locked
Locked

macOS Compatibility  

Locked
Locked
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