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Fantech Hive UX2 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:74 g

Fantech Hive UX2 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 55% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of mice
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 55% of models
Score components

36%

6.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

7.0

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 55%
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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~ £35
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Technical Specifications of mouse Fantech Hive UX2

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 55% of models
Score components:

36%

6.0

Performance & Sensor

22%

6.5

Controls

16%

7.9

Design

14%

7.0

Features

7%

1.1

Connectivity

5%

1.0

Battery & Charging

6.0
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Fantech Hive UX2 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
7.2/ 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 56% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
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
wired
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
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
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
?
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
74 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 74 g, which makes it lighter than 59.2% of mice and equal to 1.7% 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
1.6 m
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse has a cable length of 1.6 m, which is less than 83.6% of mice and equal to 3.1% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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Onboard memory profiles
2
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, which is more than 68.1% of mice and equal to 1.6% 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 Hive UX2 vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 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.
  • 1 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    2 vs 1
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    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
  • 9.8% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 74 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    74 g vs 82 g
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 20 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    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
  • 9.8% lower mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 74 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    74 g vs 82 g
  • 1 more onboard profiles
    This mouse stores 2 onboard profiles, while the average mouse stores 1 onboard profiles.
    2 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.
  • 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 Hive UX2 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.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs wireless
  • 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
  • 6.38x less popular
    Fantech Hive UX2 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 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.
  • Limited connectivity
    This mouse supports wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired.
    wired vs 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 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.
  • 0.2 m shorter cable
    This mouse has a cable length of 1.6 m, while the average mouse has a cable length of 1.8 m.
    1.6 m vs 1.8 m

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Expert reviews

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techbroll.com
07/04/2020
Summary of the review
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fantech Hive UX2

  • Lightweight 74g honeycomb design reduces wrist strain and palm sweat
  • Highly flexible paracord-style cable that performs well without a bungee
  • Comfortable ambidextrous shape similar to the premium Logitech G Pro Wireless
  • Includes a high-quality protective hard-shell carrying case
  • Great value for money compared to high-end competitors
  • Reliable PixArt PMW3360 sensor with adjustable Lift-Off Distance (LOD)
  • Crisp click feedback using Huano 50M switches
  • Mouse skates are compatible with popular third-party brands like Hyperglide

What customers don't like about Fantech Hive UX2

  • Build quality issues include occasional squeaking when the body is squeezed hard
  • Scroll wheel can produce an annoying audible squeaking or clicking sound
  • RGB lighting suffers from inaccurate color reproduction for non-primary colors
  • Side macro buttons are only located on the left, limiting utility for left-handed users
  • Software is functional but considered quite basic
  • Heavier than some honeycomb rivals due to a large internal LED diffuser

Verdict

The Fantech Hive UX2 is a lightweight, honeycomb-designed wired gaming mouse weighing 74g, featuring the high-performance PixArt PMW3360 optical sensor. It offers an adjustable resolution from 100 up to 12,000 DPI, 50G acceleration, and a 1000Hz polling rate to ensure precise tracking in fast-paced FPS games. Key pros include its durable Huano switches rated for 50 million clicks, a flexible 1.6m paracord cable for minimal drag, six programmable buttons, and vibrant RGB lighting with seven modes. However, it is a wired-only model, and while it has an ambidextrous shape, the side buttons are only located on the left, making them less accessible for left-handed users.

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