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Fantech Venom WGC1 Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:250 HzMaximum DPI:2400 DPIWeight:107 g

Fantech Venom WGC1 Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

4.1/10

Overall score

Score
4.1/ 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 97% of models
Score components

80%

4.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of mice
5.9

Value for money

Value for money
5.9/ 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 97% of models
Score components

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 97%
4.1

Technical score

Technical score
4.1/ 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 89% of models
Score components

36%

2.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.2

Design

14%

1.9

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

5.7

Battery & Charging

â–¼Worse than 89%
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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
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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~ £20
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Technical Specifications of mouse Fantech Venom WGC1

Technical score
Technical score
4.1/ 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 89% of models
Score components:

36%

2.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

5.2

Design

14%

1.9

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

5.7

Battery & Charging

4.1
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 Venom WGC1 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
5.9/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

4.1

Overall score

30%

10

Price

5.9
Brand name
Fantech
Maximum polling rate
250 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, which is lower than 73.8% of mice and equal to 1.8% of mice.
Wired polling rate
250 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 250 Hz, which is lower than 88.5% of mice and equal to 0.6% of mice.
2.4 GHz polling rate
250 Hz
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 250 Hz, which is lower than 68% of mice and equal to 2.9% 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.
no Bluetooth mode.
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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 / 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
50 hours
Market range: <50 hours – >500 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 50 hours, which is less than 86.5% of mice and equal to 4% of mice.
Battery capacity
400 mAh
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, which is smaller than 57.8% of mice and equal to 6% 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
107 g
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 107 g, which is heavier than 78.5% of mice and equal to 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
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
rubber
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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
?
Firmware upgradable
no
This mouse does not support firmware upgrades. 77.7% of mice support firmware upgrades.
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Fantech Venom WGC1 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.
  • 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.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 75% cheaper
    Fantech Venom WGC1 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 75% cheaper
    Fantech Venom WGC1 is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 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.
  • Versatile connectivity
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Detachable cable
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 30.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 107 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    107 g vs 82 g
  • 75% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    250 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
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 75% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 76% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 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
  • 24.6% worse value for money
    Fantech Venom WGC1 has worse value for money than the average mouse (5.87 vs 7.3).
    5.87 vs 7.31
  • 6.38x less popular
    Fantech Venom WGC1 is less popular than the average mouse (1 vs 6.4).
    1 vs 6.38
  • 75% lower maximum polling rate
    This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    250 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
  • 75% lower wired polling rate
    This mouse has a wired polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 76% lower maximum DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 2,400 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10,000 DPI.
    2,400 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 75% lower 2.4 GHz polling rate
    This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 250 Hz, while the average mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    250 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • 75% lower maximum acceleration
    This mouse has a maximum acceleration of 10 G, while the average mouse has a maximum acceleration of 40 G.
    10 G vs 40 G
  • 705 DPI coarser step size
    This mouse has a DPI step size of 800 DPI, while the average mouse has a DPI step size of 95 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 95 DPI
  • 2 fewer stored DPI steps
    This mouse stores 3 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    3 vs 5
  • 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
  • 35 hours shorter battery life
    This mouse has a battery life of 50 hours, while the average mouse has a battery life of 85 hours.
    50 hours vs 85 hours
  • 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
  • 30.5% higher mouse weight
    This mouse weighs 107 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    107 g vs 82 g
  • 12 mm wider mouse width
    This mouse has a width of 78 mm, while the average mouse has a width of 66 mm.
    78 mm vs 66 mm
  • No firmware upgrades
    This mouse does not support firmware upgrades, while the average mouse does. 77.6% of mice support firmware upgrades.
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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What customers like about Fantech Venom WGC1

  • Affordable budget-friendly price point
  • Comfortable ergonomic grip suitable for palm and claw styles
  • Solid build quality with no noticeable rattling
  • Long-lasting battery life for its class (up to 30-50 hours)
  • Rechargeable via USB and can be used while charging
  • Attractive aesthetics with RGB lighting
  • Dedicated buttons for DPI and profile switching

What customers don't like about Fantech Venom WGC1

  • Entry-level PixArt 3212 sensor can be jittery
  • Low tracking speed (30 IPS) and acceleration (10G) not ideal for competitive gaming
  • Fixed RGB lighting that cannot be customized or synced
  • Lack of dedicated software for button mapping or fine-tuning
  • Noticeable lift-off distance (over 3mm)
  • Relatively heavy (103g-107g) compared to modern lightweight gaming mice
  • Huano switches can feel stiff and tiring for some users

Verdict

The Fantech Venom WGC1 is a budget-friendly wireless gaming mouse featuring a PixArt 3212 optical sensor with a maximum on-the-fly adjustable DPI of 2,400 and a 250Hz polling rate. It utilizes 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and includes a 400mAh rechargeable lithium battery that provides up to 30–50 hours of use per charge via its dual-power mode. Its 107g ambidextrous-style body is equipped with six buttons, tactile Huano switches rated for 20 million clicks, and non-customizable RGB Chroma lighting. Main pros include its highly affordable price point, the convenience of being able to use the device while charging, and its solid, textured build suitable for palm or claw grips. However, it is hindered by a relatively low polling rate and tracking speed (30 IPS/10G acceleration) compared to mainstream gaming mice, as well as a lack of dedicated software for custom macro mapping or fine DPI tuning.

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