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A4Tech FG11 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:125 HzMaximum DPI:2000 DPIWeight:67 g

A4Tech FG11 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

4.8/10

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 88% of mice
6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 88%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

36%

3.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

3.9

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 74%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £9
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Technical Specifications of mouse A4Tech FG11

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

36%

3.5

Performance & Sensor

22%

3.9

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

2.8

Features

7%

9.6

Connectivity

5%

6.0

Battery & Charging

4.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
A4Tech FG11 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 83.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

4.8

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.4
Brand name
A4tech
Maximum polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 75.8% of mice and equal to 23.9% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, which is lower than 71.1% of mice and equal to 28.8% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
2.4GHz only.
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Connectivity
wireless
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AA
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
4
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 4 buttons, which is less than 86.6% of mice and equal to 4.3% of mice.
N. of side buttons
0
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 0 side buttons, which is less than 85.3% of mice and equal to 14.7% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
4
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 4 programmable buttons, which is less than 78.1% of mice and equal to 1.3% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
67 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 67 g, which makes it lighter than 67.6% of mice and equal to 1.1% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, which is less than 52.2% of mice and equal to 47.8% of mice.
Onboard memory size
0 KB
Market range: <0 KB – >128 KB
This mouse has an onboard memory size of 0 KB, which is smaller than 12.6% of mice and equal to 87.4% of mice.
no onboard memory.
Software name
8-in-One
Firmware upgradable
?
Suitable for gaming
no
This mouse is not suitable for gaming. 76.2% of mice are suitable for gaming.

A4Tech FG11 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    A4Tech FG11 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 4.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 35 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    35 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    A4Tech FG11 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Removable battery
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Gesture support
    This mouse supports gesture controls, while the average mouse does not. 6.6% of mice support gesture controls.
  • 18.3% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 67 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    67 g vs 82 g
  • 4.7 mm lower mouse height
    This mouse is 35 mm tall, while the average mouse is 39.7 mm tall.
    35 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 2 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 4 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    4 vs 6
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 80% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.
  • 6.38x less popular
    A4Tech FG11 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 15% worse value for money
    A4Tech FG11 has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.36 vs 7.3).
    6.36 vs 7.31
  • 87.5% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 92.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 30 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    30 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 80% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 87.5% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 125 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    125 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 800 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 1,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    1,000 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • No angle snapping support
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • No battery level indicator
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 25 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 5 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    5 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 fewer programmable buttons
    This mouse has 4 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    4 vs 6
  • 2 fewer side buttons
    This mouse has 0 side buttons, while the average mouse has 2 side buttons.
    0 vs 2
  • 2 fewer buttons
    This mouse has 4 buttons, while the average mouse has 6 buttons.
    4 vs 6
  • No RGB lighting
    This mouse does not have RGB lighting, while the average mouse does. 56.3% of mice have RGB lighting.
  • 3 older release date
    This mouse has a release date of 2018, while the average mouse has a release date of 2021.
    2018 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • Not suitable for gaming
    This mouse is not suitable for gaming, while the average mouse is. 76.1% of mice are suitable for gaming.

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What customers like about A4Tech FG11

  • Affordable price point and solid value for budget-conscious users
  • Extremely long battery life (up to 12 months/8,760 hours of use)
  • Adjustable DPI settings (1000/1600/2000) with a dedicated switching button
  • Lightweight and compact design (approx. 67g), making it highly portable
  • Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connection with an anti-slippery side grip
  • Includes 8-in-one gesture support for selectable hotkey commands
  • Power-saving auto-sleep feature after 0.2s of inactivity

What customers don't like about A4Tech FG11

  • Lacks Bluetooth connectivity (requires the USB Nano receiver)
  • Non-rechargeable (uses a removable AA battery instead of internal USB charging)
  • Basic build quality; some users report color fading on the palm rest over time
  • No side buttons or RGB lighting for gaming aesthetics
  • Limited for high-end gaming due to a low polling rate (125 Hz)
  • Lacks a tilting or thumb scroll wheel for horizontal navigation

Verdict

The A4Tech FG11 is a lightweight 67g wireless optical mouse featuring a 2.4GHz connection with a range of up to 15m and an adjustable 3-level resolution of 1000, 1600, or 2000 DPI. Its primary characteristics include an ambidextrous symmetric design, anti-slippery side grips, and a 4-level auto power-saving mode that provides up to 12 months of battery life from a single AA battery. Key pros include high durability with a 5-million-click lifecycle, a dedicated DPI switching button, and support for '8-in-One' software gestures. However, it lacks a rechargeable battery and RGB lighting, and its relatively low 125Hz polling rate may not meet the demands of high-performance gaming.

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