Razer Viper Mini vs BenQ ZOWIE ZA13-B: Which Mouse Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated May 29, 2023 03:10 PM

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ConnectivityWired

Type Standard

Default Weight 58.7 g

Ambidextrous Shape Only

ConnectivityWired

Type Standard

Default Weight 124 g

Ambidextrous Yes

Our Verdict

Razer Viper Mini

BenQ ZOWIE ZA13-B

The Razer Viper Mini and the BenQ ZOWIE ZA13-B are similar mice, but the Razer performs better. Both have an ambidextrous shape with two buttons on their left side, but the Razer is much smaller and lighter, making it a better choice if you like lightweight mice. Also, it has much lower click latency and a wider and adjustable CPI range, unlike the BenQ that only has four CPI presets to choose. However, if you prefer using a claw or palm grip, the BenQ's larger size makes it a better choice.

Variants

Viper Mini (Black)

ZOWIE ZA13-B (Glossy White)
ZOWIE ZA13-B (Matte Black)

Review

See BenQ ZOWIE ZA13-B Review

Check Price

Black

Viper Mini

Glossy White

ZOWIE ZA13-B

Black

Viper Mini

B&H

Matte Black

ZOWIE ZA13-B

Black

Viper Mini

BestBuy.com

Black

Viper Mini

Walmart.com

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our mice test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Work

6.1

6.0

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Additional Buttons

7.4

4.2

Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Full Comparison

Work

6.1

6.0

Video Games (FPS)

8.9

7.7

Video Games (MMO)

7.9

6.0

Ultra-Light Gaming

8.2

Travel

5.1

Raw Performance

9.1

Design

Style

Style Picture

Type

Standard

Coating

Matte

Lighting Color

RGB

No Lighting

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Shape

3D Model

Length

4.6" (117 mm)

4.9" (124 mm)

Width

2.4" (61 mm)

2.5" (63 mm)

Height

1.5" (39 mm)

1.6" (40 mm)

Grip Width

60 mm

61 mm

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Yes

Left-Handed Friendly

Yes

Finger Rest

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Build Quality

8.5

8.0

Build quality picture

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Weight

9.1

6.4

Minimum Weight Picture

Lowest Weight

58.7 g

80 g

Default Weight

58.7 g

124 g

Weight Distribution

Centered

Extra Weights

Maximum Weight Without Wire

80 g

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Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Hand Recommendation

Claw Grip Hand Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation

Right-handed

Left-handed

Yes

Ambidextrous

Shape Only

Yes

Coating

Matte

Finger Rest

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Wireless Versatility

0.0

Maximum Of Paired Devices

Wired

Bluetooth

Receiver

Battery Type

No Batteries

Use When Charging

On/Off Activation

None

Receiver Extender

Receiver Storing

Battery Indicator

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Cable

Connectivity

Wired

Cable Length

6.1 ft (1.9 m)

6.9 ft (2.1 m)

Cable Video

Cable Type

Paracord-like

Rubber

Permanent Kink

Yes

Port Type: Mouse End

No Port

Port Type: PC End

USB-A

USB

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Mouse Feet

9.0

8.0

Mouse Feet picture

Gliding Experience

Good

Material

Virgin Grade PTFE

PTFE

Extra Included

Yes

In The Box

In the box picture

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Portability

5.7

Portability picture

Volume

19.34 in³ (317 cm³)

Cable/Receiver Storing

Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Palm Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Claw Grip Picture

Small Hand

Yes

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation

Fingertip Grip Picture

Small Hand

Medium Hand

Yes

Large Hand

Yes

X.Large Hand

Yes

Control

Main Button

Actuation Graph

Force/Distances Graph

Switch Type

Optical

Switch Model

Razer Optical Mouse Switch Gen 2

Additional Buttons

7.4

4.2

Buttons Picture

Buttons Activation

Mechanical

Total Number Of Buttons

Number Of Side Buttons

Number Of Programmable Inputs

Profile Switching Button

Yes

CPI (DPI) Switching Button

Yes

Gesture Support

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Click Latency

9.5

8.0

Latency Data

Expected Connection

2.3 ms

Wired

2.3 ms

14 ms

Receiver

N/A

Bluetooth

N/A

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CPI

8.3

CPI Graph

SRAV Close-Up

SRAV @ 1600 CPI

-1.27%

SRAV @ 800 CPI

-1.75%

SRAV @ 400 CPI

-1.25%

SRAV @ Fixed CPI

N/A

Precision Error Between Speeds

0.71%

Precision Error Between CPI

2.34%

Worst Tracking Error

4.50%

Minimum CPI

200 CPI

400 CPI

Maximum CPI

8,500 CPI

3,200 CPI

CPI Adjustment Steps

100 CPI

N/A

Sensor Latency

9.1

Sensor Latency Transition Graph

Delay To Start Of Movement

10.9 ms

Delay At Half Movement

3.3 ms

Delay To End Of Movement

4.2 ms

Sensor Specifications

Sensor Technology

Optical (LED)

Sensor Model

PixArt PMW3359

PixArt PMW3360

Works On Glass

Minimum CPI (DPI)

200 CPI

400 CPI

Maximum CPI (DPI)

8,500 CPI

3,200 CPI

CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps

100 CPI

N/A

CPI (DPI) Variation

Minimum Lift Off Distance

2.4 mm

Maximum Polling Rate

1000 Hz

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Mouse Wheel

Mouse wheel picture

Scroll Wheel Type

Notched Wheel

Scroll Wheel Steps

16 Steps

Scroll Wheel Tilt

Thumb Wheel Type

Thumb Wheel Steps

No Thumb Wheel

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Noise

Noise Video

Click Noise

Quiet

Operating System And Software

Configuration Software

Software Tour

Software Name

Razer Synapse 3

No software

Software Windows Compatibility

Yes

Software macOS Compatibility

On-Board Memory

Yes

CPI (DPI) Adjustment

Yes

Polling Rate Adjustment

Yes

Profile Configuration

Yes

Profile Auto-Switching

Yes

Software settings screenshot

RGB On/Off

Yes

Account Needed

No Software

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Mouse Compatibility

8.3

Windows Compatibility

Fully

macOS Compatibility

Partially

Fully

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Check Price

Black

Viper Mini

Glossy White

ZOWIE ZA13-B

Black

Viper Mini

B&H

Matte Black

ZOWIE ZA13-B