Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:4800 DPIWeight:75 g

Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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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80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 65% of mice
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 64% of mice
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 764 buyer reviews from online shops.
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–²Better than 59% of mice
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Verdict

The Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox is a right-handed, ultra-lightweight wireless mouse weighing 75g, designed with a honeycomb shell to facilitate swift movements and 2.4 GHz low-latency connectivity via a micro-USB receiver. It features an optical sensor with adjustable sensitivity ranging from 800 to 4800 DPI, a 1000 Hz polling rate, and a rechargeable battery providing up to 80 hours of playtime. Key advantages include its highly responsive 50G acceleration, 650 IPS tracking speed, and the ability to continue gaming while charging via the included 1m USB-C cable. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of dedicated software for customising its breathing RGB rainbow lighting, non-programmable buttons for some users, and a lighting system that reportedly turns off automatically during movement to conserve battery.

Technical Specifications of mouse Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 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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Score components:

36%

5.8

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.2

Controls

16%

7.8

Design

14%

4.2

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

6.5
Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 64% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.2/ 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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Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on 764 buyer reviews from online shops.
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.
8.2
Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox has a user score of 8.16 points, which is higher than that of 59.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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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Popularity:
Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 60% of products in this category.
7.1
Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 60% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.8/ 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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Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.8
Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox has a value-for-money score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 63.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
Trust
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 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
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
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 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
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 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
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
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
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
Receiver included
yes
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
80 hours
Battery life
80 hours
This mouse has a battery life of 80 hours, which is less than 51.4% of mice and equal to 5.5% of mice.
Battery capacity
?
Battery form factor
integrated
Rechargeable battery
yes
Rechargeable battery
yes
This mouse uses a rechargeable battery. 54.2% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
no
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
N. of buttons
6
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
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
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
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
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
right-handed
Weight
75 g
Weight
75 g
This mouse weighs 75 g, which makes it lighter than 57.1% of mice and equal to 2% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 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
?
Cable type
?
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Onboard memory profiles
0
Onboard memory profiles
0
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
Onboard memory size
0 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
Trust GXT Helox Software
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    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
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 0.5 hours shorter full charge time
    Full charge time
    1.5 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 1.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 8.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    75 g
    This mouse weighs 75 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75 g vs 82 g
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 25% higher maximum acceleration
    Maximum acceleration
    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
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 75% cheaper
    Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox is cheaper than the average mouse (£20 vs £35).
    £20 vs £35
  • 62.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    650 IPS
    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
    Maximum acceleration
    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
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    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
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    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
    Use while charging
    yes
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 0.5 hours shorter full charge time
    Full charge time
    1.5 hours
    This mouse reaches a full charge in 1.5 hours, while the average mouse reaches a full charge in 2 hours.
    1.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • Rechargeable battery
    Rechargeable battery
    yes
    This mouse uses a rechargeable battery, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
  • 8.5% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    75 g
    This mouse weighs 75 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    75 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    August 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1
  • 52% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    4,800 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4800 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    4,800 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    800 DPI
    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
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 52% lower maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    4,800 DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 4800 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    4,800 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 600 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    800 DPI
    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
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 1 fewer onboard profiles
    Onboard memory profiles
    0
    This mouse supports 0 onboard memory profiles, while the average mouse supports 1 onboard memory profiles.
    0 vs 1

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Third-party reviews

Based on 764 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox?

  • Ultra-lightweight (75g) design makes it easy to move quickly
  • Excellent value for money, often described as a great budget option
  • Long battery life (up to 80 hours) for a wireless mouse in this price range
  • Comfortable ergonomic shape that fits well in the hand
  • Attractive honeycomb shell design with vibrant RGB lighting
  • Reliable 2.4GHz wireless connectivity when used close to the receiver

What customers dislike about Trust Gaming GXT 929 Helox?

  • Sensor 'spin out' issues reported during very fast movements (especially by low-DPI players)
  • Build quality feels like 'cheap plastic' to some users compared to premium brands
  • RGB lighting behavior can be inconsistent (some units turn off lights during movement)
  • Lack of advanced software controls for programming specific RGB modes
  • Connection drops have been noted when the mouse is more than 1.5m to 3m from the receiver
  • Waking from sleep mode requires a physical click rather than just movement

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