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Fantech Helios UX3 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£9Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:69 g

Fantech Helios UX3 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 57% of mice
6.3

Technical Score

Technical score
6.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 60% of models
Score components

36%

6.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 60% of mice
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 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
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â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 26 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 82% of mice
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Verdict

The Fantech Helios UX3 is a high-performance wired gaming mouse featuring an ambidextrous shape inspired by the Zowie S2, weighing in at a lightweight 69 grams. It is equipped with the top-tier PixArt PMW 3389 optical sensor, offering a resolution up to 16,000 DPI, 400 IPS tracking speed, and 50G acceleration, alongside a 1000Hz polling rate for precise control. Key pros include its solid build quality, tactile Huano 50M switches, and a flexible 1.8m paracord cable that minimizes drag. However, some users have noted cons such as a slightly stiff cable compared to DIY alternatives, side buttons that can feel somewhat cheap or mushy, and a scroll wheel that may feel too light for some preferences.

Technical Specifications of mouse Fantech Helios UX3

Technical Score
Technical score
6.3/ 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–² Better than 60% of models
Score components:

36%

6.4

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

8.3

Design

14%

7.9

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.3
Fantech Helios UX3 has a technical score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 59.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

3.9

Number of reviews

Based on 26 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Fantech Helios UX3 has a user score of 7.41 points, which is lower than that of 81.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
3.9/ 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 73% of models
Popularity:
Fantech Helios UX3 has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
3.9
Fantech Helios UX3 has a popularity score of 3.9 points, which is lower than that of 72.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.6
Fantech Helios UX3 has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than that of 57.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
Fantech
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
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
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
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
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
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.
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This mouse supports wired connectivity, which is less versatile than 65.1% of mice and equal to 34.9% of mice.
connection modes: wired.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This mouse does not support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 61.3% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
no
Receiver included
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
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
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
7
N. of buttons
7
â–² Better than 63% of models
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
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
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
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
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
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
69 g
Weight
69 g
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 69 g, which makes it lighter than 64.9% of mice and equal to 1.6% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
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
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
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
3
Onboard memory profiles
3
â–² Better than 70% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, which is more than 69.8% of mice and equal to 8.2% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
?
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Fantech Helios UX3 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Fantech Helios UX3 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • 3.89x cheaper
    Fantech Helios UX3 is cheaper than the average mouse (£9 vs £35).
    £9 vs £35
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    50 G
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <10 G – >50 G
    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
  • 2 more stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    7
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 7 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    7 vs 5
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    50 million clicks
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 50 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    50 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 15.9% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    69 g
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 69 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    69 g vs 82 g
  • 2 more RGB zones
    RGB zones
    3
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This mouse has 3 RGB zones, while the average mouse has 1 RGB zones.
    3 vs 1
  • 8 mm narrower mouse width
    Width
    58 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <60 mm – >78 mm
    This mouse is 58 mm wide, while the average mouse is 66 mm wide.
    58 mm vs 66 mm
  • 2 more onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    3
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This mouse stores 3 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    3 vs 1
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No receiver included
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 7.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
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    Fantech Helios UX3
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Fantech Helios UX3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.41 vs 8.000).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 62.2% less popular
    Fantech Helios UX3 is less popular than the average mouse (3.94 vs 6.4).
    3.94 vs 6.38
  • 7.9% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fantech Helios UX3
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Fantech Helios UX3 has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.41 vs 8.000).
    7.41 vs 8
  • 62.2% less popular
    Fantech Helios UX3 is less popular than the average mouse (3.94 vs 6.4).
    3.94 vs 6.38
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    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
    Receiver included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This mouse does not include a receiver, while the average mouse does. 62.3% of mice include a receiver.
  • Limited connectivity
    Connectivity
    wired
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • No automatic sleep mode
    Auto-sleep
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This mouse does not support auto-sleep, while the average mouse does. 60.5% of mice support auto-sleep.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 26 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about Fantech Helios UX3?

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as a 'steal' at its price point
  • Solid build quality with a sturdy, creak-free chassis
  • Comfortable Zowie S2-inspired shape, ideal for claw and fingertip grips
  • High-performance PixArt PMW3389 sensor with stable 1000Hz polling
  • Satisfying and spammable main button clicks (Huano switches)
  • Well-balanced weight distribution at approximately 69g
  • Includes high-quality 100% PTFE mouse feet with an extra set in the box
  • Lightweight and flexible paracord-style USB cable

What customers dislike about Fantech Helios UX3?

  • Noticeable issues with Lift-Off Distance (LOD) calibration, sometimes feeling higher than set
  • Side buttons can feel 'cheap', 'mushy', or 'hollow' compared to main buttons
  • Scroll wheel tensioning is light, leading to accidental middle clicks for some users
  • Standard matte coating can become slippery for users with sweaty hands
  • Basic software that may occasionally fail to recognise the device
  • Scroll wheel texture lacks sufficient grip

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