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Fantech UX1 HERO: Elite performance gaming mouse

In the past, when some of us heard of a gaming mouse, what came in mind was a bulky and uncomfortable mouse. But nowadays, the contest for developing the best gaming mouse has been heating up, while big brands like Razer, SteelSeries and Logitech have been dominating the industry, smaller brands like Glorious PC Gaming […]

In the past, when some of us heard of a gaming mouse, what came in mind was a bulky and uncomfortable mouse. But nowadays, the contest for developing the best gaming mouse has been heating up, while big brands like Razer, SteelSeries and Logitech have been dominating the industry, smaller brands like Glorious PC Gaming Race and Fantech have also been developing some lighter, comfortable gaming mice.

The latest UX1 HERO from Fantech is a lightweight and comfortable mouse made for high-performance play. The mouse is designed to provide you with the best speed and accuracy.

It is designed to boost the performance of games that uses high speed, such as Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. It weighs just 200 grams, and it uses high-end Pixart 3389 sensor capable of delivering up to 16000DPI.

The UX1 HERO is from the more expensive range of the brand, therefore you might want to consider buying their cheaper range if you are looking for a gaming mouse to play a single-player game. But if you are looking to enter into competitive gaming, this mouse might even give you an edge over your competitions.

Simple and practical design

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Image credit: Fantech

The UX1 HERO comes with a convincing design, and it is excellent for anyone, whether you use left or right hand. At least 90% of people in the world use their right hand, and most mice designers develop their products with that in mind.

It has three buttons on the side, which are easily accessible using either hand, in total, it has eight programmable buttons for you to customize your gameplay.

The mouse measures 130 by 70 by 40 mm (L*W*H) and weighs just 200 grams. That means it is slightly bigger than most gaming mice in the market. Despite this, the mouse feels comfortable, and the claw and fingertip grippers are impressive.

7 RGB color modes for the RGB fanatics

The Fantech UX1 HERO is impressive with its customizable RGB lighting. The gaming mouse provides RGB fanatics with 7 RGB color modes, which you can set it with any RGB colors that you like to enhance your gaming experience. The Fantech logo also provides a nice red glow that kisses the palm, when you conquer the gaming arena with this gaming mouse.

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Image credit: Fantech

Having said that, it is nothing compared to the Chroma lighting system used by Razer. But it certainly, is one of the most impressive gaming mice to step in the gaming industry.

Excellent performance with decent accuracy

One thing that Fantech is known for is developing high-quality gaming mice. The Fantech UX1 HERO is no different; it will provide you with both speed and accuracy with its next-gen precision and a ground-up architecture. Its design and build allows you to glide effortlessly across the mouse pad. 

It comes with a Pixart 3389 sensor, capable of up to 16000 DPI and up to 400 IPS with zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration. The button assignment, sensitivity, RGB lighting, click speeds, etc can be conveniently controlled through the Fantech’s customization software. The software itself is easy to use, although, it is not the best-looking software in the market, but that’s okay. You obviously will also get buttons to adjust the DPI to your liking on the gaming mouse itself.

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Image credit: Fantech

The optical switches are another thing that will make you love the UX1 HERO even more. These switches are made for durability, tested to last up to 50 millions click to ensure they stay quick and hyper-responsive even for extreme using condition. They also allow an almost instantaneous response once you click on the mouse.

The mouse is easy and satisfying to use. The side buttons are positioned in such a manner that you cannot accidentally hit them while playing, and they are very responsive and perfect for your gaming needs.

Final thoughts: Fantech UX1 HERO

The Fantech UX1 HERO is undoubtedly one of the best eSports mice, especially if you are looking for a mouse to play competitive multiplayer games. It is fast, and the switches make your work even easier.

Its design is impressive, although it might feel too big for people with small hands. The side buttons are fantastic and easy to use. However, on the negative side, its software might need a little upgrade.

All in all, the UX1 HERO is an excellent mouse for pro eSports players and ones who don’t want to bottleneck their performance. It is a mouse worth considering, even if you are not into professional eSports.

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