Zowie EC1-A vs Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum

The Avago 3310 sensor used by this mouse is exceptional. It delivers a true portrayal of mouse movement with no jitter, acceleration or prediction. The available DPI choices of 400/800/1600/3200 are all native and should ensure an equally good performance, regardless of which one is chosen.

Though it may look tame, the mouse’s shape is quite ergonomic. Its subtle curves help your fingers position themselves while also allowing various grip types. For the same reason, the bulge of the mouse is located strictly in the middle, making it accommodating for the most amount of people, and even more for gamers that have big hands. Nevertheless, it may be more suited for palm grips because of the subtle curve at the right side which provides support for the ring and pinky fingers.

The EC1-A delivers accurate mouse cursor movement that is essential to any gaming mouse. Virtually flawless, it has none of the precision-altering flaws that are apparent in other mice.

Although the buttons have Huano switches, which are more stiff, the shell of the mouse somehow negates this and makes them click easily, just like typical Omron switches.

The mouse comes with two mouse feet that are larger than normal and ensure smooth movement over the mousepad.

The EC1-A includes a set of thumb buttons which are standard for most mice.

The switches don’t randomly break down, no component excessively rattles and the scroll wheel doesn’t degrade easily. Although the mouse has a rubber cable which is quite vulnerable to bending and damage, the mouse as a whole is well built and can be expected to last.

The mouse has a smooth plastic coating that doesn’t feel slippery. You can easily hold the mouse with a comfortable grip even without the rubber sides.

The EC1-A has only a few customization options, all of which are sensor related. It is possible to change the lift off distance, polling rate and the DPI settings (400/800/1600/3200).

The G900’s transmitter performs well enough that it’s almost indistinguishable from other wired mice, in some cases even surpassing them in click latency tests. This, combined with its high quality sensor, makes it a great wireless option for a gaming mouse.

The Logitech G900 uses a PMW 3366, a virtually flawless sensor that doesn’t alter movement in any way. It is seen as a slight upgrade to the FK1’s sensor but the differences are so minor that any improvement is only marginal.

The metallic scroll wheel can be switched between free scrolling and click scrolling through the button right in front of it. You can also tilt the scroll wheel either way, and program them to a specific task.

You can still use it as you would any other wired mouse if you wish while it's charging, or you could use it as a wired mouse all the time if you prefer.

Logitech mice typically have above average build quality and the G900 is no exception. The body is made with a rubberized coating that doesn’t scratch easily and is pleasant to hold. The main buttons have a mechanical pivot design that contributes to its precise and tactile button clicks. The cable is braided, which prevents it from twisting and damaging the wires.

You can save your custom button bindings right on the mouse so that no matter which computer you use it with, your profiles are there.

The side buttons are removable, so even if you are left handed you can comfortably use this mouse.

Option tweaking is done via the Logitech Gaming Software (LGS). This includes sensor related options, the choice of side buttons, button remapping, macro creation and thorough lighting control. All of this is connected to the five available profiles. The LGS is available on Windows and Mac systems.

This mouse is rather flat, without any big humps ensuring that all grip types are welcome, as long as your hands are the right size.

You can also attach an included receiver adapter to the wire and dangle it close to the mouse to further improve reception.

Some wireless gadgets may become unreliable at times due to interference from high Wi-FI and Bluetooth traffic. Despite this, the G900 is superb at keeping its wireless connection flawless.

To charge the mouse, plug it into the included 6ft braided cable.

Aside from sensor and DPI adjustments, the G900 features extensive customization options. It has plenty of extra buttons that you can rebind with commands or macros. The scroll wheel can be changed to either free-rolling or notched scrolling. You can also choose to use it as a wired mouse, if you prefer. Full RGB lighting support lets you customize its look to suit your gaming rig.

The battery lasts between 24 to 32 hours, which is quite reasonable especially since charging it is easy. Simply connect its wire to the mouse and it will fully charge over the course of two hours, during which the mouse is usable.

The options for sensor customization include changing of polling rate and DPI steps. There are a lot of choices because the DPI steps range from 200 to 12,000 with steps of 50.

The main left and right buttons are built in an uncommon way, mainly to provide a more satisfying feel when they are clicked. Each uses a pivot bar to provide consistent clicking, regardless of where you press the button. In addition, there are metal springs under the main buttons for faster recovery after clicks.

Weighing 107 grams, this mouse is quite light for a wireless mouse. This is uncommon because the battery usually adds a lot of weight. A lighter mouse is useful since it’s easier to move and control.