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Fantech Helios II XD3V3 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:26000 DPIWeight:55 g

Fantech Helios II XD3V3 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

Fantech Helios II XD3V3
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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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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â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components

80%

8.0

Technical score

20%

6.3

User score

â–²Better than 81% of mice
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 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–² Better than 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 85%
6.3

User score

User score
6.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

2.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 96%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £70
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Technical Specifications of mouse Fantech Helios II XD3V3

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 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–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

36%

6.9

Performance & Sensor

22%

8.1

Controls

16%

9.4

Design

14%

8.8

Features

7%

9.9

Connectivity

5%

5.5

Battery & Charging

8.0
User score
User score
6.3/ 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 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

2.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.3
Popularity
Popularity
2.3/ 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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â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Popularity:
Fantech Helios II XD3V3 has a popularity score of 2.3 points, which is lower than that of 80.2% of products in this category.
2.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
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
1,000 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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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
yes
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5, which is newer than 73.9% of mice and equal to 12.3% of mice.
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
60 hours
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, which is less than 78.2% of mice and equal to 6.9% of mice.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, which is smaller than 70.3% of mice and equal to 19.9% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% 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
6
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% 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
6
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% 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
55 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 55 g, which makes it lighter than 84.6% of mice and equal to 1.8% 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
4
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, which is more than 78.1% of mice and equal to 3.2% 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 Helios II XD3V3 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 32.9% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 55 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    55 g vs 82 g
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 2 more paired devices
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • 2.6x higher maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 26,000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    26,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 650 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    650 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • 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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 2 more paired devices
    This mouse pairs with 3 devices, while the average mouse pairs with 1 devices.
    3 vs 1
  • Multi-device pairing
    This mouse supports multi-device pairing, while the average mouse does not. 20.3% of mice support multi-device pairing.
  • 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
  • Bluetooth support
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Usable while charging
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 70 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    This mouse offers switch durability of 100 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    100 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 32.9% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 55 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    55 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 3 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 4 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    4 vs 1
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • 27.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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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    Fantech Helios II XD3V3
    the average mouse
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.28 vs 8).
    6.28 vs 8
  • 2.8x less popular
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 is less popular than the average mouse (2.28 vs 6.4).
    2.28 vs 6.38
  • 2x more expensive
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • 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
  • 27.3% lower user score
    User score
    6.3/ 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
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3
    the average mouse
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (6.28 vs 8).
    6.28 vs 8
  • 2.8x less popular
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 is less popular than the average mouse (2.28 vs 6.4).
    2.28 vs 6.38
  • 2x more expensive
    Fantech Helios II XD3V3 is more expensive than the average mouse (£70 vs £35).
    £70 vs £35
  • 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
  • 25 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 60 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    60 hours vs 85 hours
  • 40% smaller battery capacity
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 500 mAh

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Fantech Helios II XD3V3

  • Safe, comfortable shape inspired by the Zowie S2, excellent for claw grip
  • Very lightweight at approximately 55g without needing external holes
  • Premium internal components, including the PixArt 3395 sensor and Nordic MCU
  • Includes a generous amount of accessories like extra skates, dot skates, and grip tape
  • Supports high polling rates (up to 4K wireless with separate dongle)
  • Crisp and responsive TTC Gold optical switches that prevent double-clicking
  • High-quality stock PTFE skates provide a smooth glide right out of the box

What customers don't like about Fantech Helios II XD3V3

  • Reports of quality control issues, such as shell creaking or rattling switches
  • Software lacks a numerical battery percentage and has some unclear setting labels
  • UV matte coating can feel slippery before the user's hands warm up
  • Charging cable is relatively stiff compared to competitors
  • Optical switches can have a louder, more hollow sound than traditional mechanical ones
  • Side buttons may feel slightly mushier with more post-travel than main buttons

Verdict

The Fantech Helios II XD3V3 is a high-performance, ultra-lightweight gaming mouse weighing just 55g and featuring an ambidextrous shape inspired by the popular Zowie S2. It is equipped with the top-tier PixArt 3395 optical sensor, offering up to 26,000 DPI, 650 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration for pinpoint accuracy. Key characteristics include TTC Gold optical switches rated for 100 million clicks, tri-mode connectivity (StrikeSpeed wireless, Bluetooth, and wired), and support for a 4K polling rate via a separate dongle. Main pros include its exceptional build quality, smooth PTFE skates, and versatile connectivity options that ensure low-latency performance across different platforms. However, some users have noted cons such as a somewhat slippery stock coating when hands are dry and occasional reports of minor shell creaking or inconsistent click sounds between the left and right buttons.

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