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Fantech Blake X17 Pro Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:91 g

Fantech Blake X17 Pro Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 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 75% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 75% of mice
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
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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 60% of models
Score components

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

6.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 60%
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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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Technical Specifications of mouse Fantech Blake X17 Pro

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

36%

5.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

5.7

Controls

16%

6.9

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

1.3

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

5.3
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:
Fantech Blake X17 Pro 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
6.7/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
Brand name
Fantech
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
N/A
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.
wired only.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 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
no
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
This mouse does not include a receiver. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
N/A
Rechargeable battery
no
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 7 buttons, which is more than 63.3% of mice and equal to 15.1% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
8
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, which is more than 79.8% of mice and equal to 8.7% 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
91 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 91 g, which is heavier than 60.3% of mice and equal to 0.3% 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
1.8 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Fantech Blake X17 Pro vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • 3 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 4 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    4 vs 1
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 75% cheaper
    Fantech Blake X17 Pro is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 75% cheaper
    Fantech Blake X17 Pro is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 50 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    50 G vs 40 G
  • 100 DPI lower minimum setting
    This mouse goes as low as 100 DPI, while the average mouse goes as low as 200 DPI.
    100 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 2 more programmable buttons
    This mouse has 8 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    8 vs 6
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 3 more RGB zones
    This mouse has 4 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    4 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 11% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 91 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    91 g vs 82 g
  • 37.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 250 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    250 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 6.38x less popular
    Fantech Blake X17 Pro is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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.
  • 6.38x less popular
    Fantech Blake X17 Pro is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 8.9% worse value for money
    Fantech Blake X17 Pro has worse value for money than the average mouse (6.71 vs 7.3).
    6.71 vs 7.31
  • 37.5% lower tracking speed
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 250 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    250 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1,000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless, while the average mouse does. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
  • No receiver included
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No automatic sleep mode
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • 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.
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 11% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 91 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    91 g vs 82 g
  • 2.3 mm taller mouse height
    This mouse has a height of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a height of 39.7 mm.
    42 mm vs 39.7 mm
  • 2 mm longer mouse length
    This mouse has a length of 42 mm, while the average mouse has a length of 40 mm.
    42 mm vs 40 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Estechmedia
≈ estimated
18/06/2020
Hands-on review · multi-day test and comparison
Verdict
Fantech Blake X17 Pro is recommended for precision-focused FPS players, though its smooth surface can feel slippery.
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fantech Blake X17 Pro

  • High-performance PixArt 3360 sensor provides world-class tracking accuracy
  • Lightweight design (91g) reduces hand fatigue during long gaming sessions
  • Great value for money with high-end specs at an affordable price point
  • Durable Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks provide a crisp feel
  • Flexible 1.8-meter paracord/braided cable offers a wireless-like experience
  • Highly customizable RGB lighting with multiple modes and zones
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape that fits well for various grip styles

What customers don't like about Fantech Blake X17 Pro

  • Non-adjustable Lift-Off Distance (LOD) fixed at approximately 3mm
  • Software is often described as unintuitive or clunky by some users
  • Lack of native Mac software limits customization for Apple users
  • May be too small for users with very large hands who prefer a palm grip
  • Some users report the mouse is not ideal for specialized techniques like 'drag clicking'
  • RGB lighting effects can sometimes be tied to DPI profiles, which some find restrictive

Verdict

The Fantech Blake X17 Pro is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring a high-tier PixArt PMW3360 optical sensor, offering up to 12,000 DPI, 250 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration for competitive precision. Its lightweight 91g ambidextrous design includes 7 to 8 programmable buttons, 20-million-click Omron switches, and customizable 16.8 million color RGB lighting across multiple zones. Main pros include its responsive paracord-like 1.8m cable, onboard memory for profile switching, and exceptional sensor accuracy for its price point. However, some users may find the non-adjustable 3mm lift-off distance (LOD) relatively high, and its 91g weight, while balanced, is heavier than modern ultra-lightweight alternatives.

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