Fantech EOS Pro Review: Worth Exploring

If you had asked me about Fantech at the start of the year, I wouldn't have known anything about them besides their mouse. Two mice that received much positive feedback from smaller-brand mouse manufacturers are the Helios Go XD5 and the Aria. However, I am aware that Fantech manufactures a wide range of gaming accessories and equipment. I'm examining the EOS Pro WGP15 today.

At $40, it would have been under my controller's $40 piece, but the overall tone and appearance of this one compelled me to discuss it a bit more. Fantech graciously sent this to me for evaluation, but I wanted to share my experience with the Explorer of Stars Pro controller, and my opinions are entirely mine.

Fantech EOS Pro: Specs

The EOS Pro costs $40 and is now available on the Fantech website in five distinct colors. Orion, Solaris, Polaris, Electa, and Epsilon. The following list contains the remaining specifications:

  • Sticks and Triggers: Hall Effect, 2x Stick Height, 2x Trigger Distance Settings
  • Face Buttons: Membrane
  • D-pad: Membrane (3 Versions: Cross, Shield, Cross/Shield Combo)
  • Extra Features: M1/M2 on back, 3.5mm Jack, 3 Level Turbo Buttons, Gyro
  • Battery: 600mAh
  • Polling Rate: Up to 1000hz (Wired), 250hz (2.4ghz), 125hz (BT)
  • Connectivity: Wired/Bluetooth/2.4ghz
  • Compatibility: Switch/PC/iOS/Android/
  • Weight: 273 grams

Looks and Ergonomics

I want to start by talking about the appearances because, in my opinion, they are somewhat divisive. Compared to an Xbox controller, the controller itself has many more curves, but the semi-transparent front plate bothers me. When turned on, the RGB sticks illuminate a larger area than the Hall sticks alone, giving it a pleasingly bright appearance. Regarding the design itself, my Epsilon colorway is quite mediocre. The Solaris colorway is my favorite of the bunch. However, any of these appeal to you if you enjoy intriguing patterns.

Another controller that excels at the fundamentals of ergonomics is the EOS Pro. The grips are made of beautifully textured plastic. However, the front panel is smooth. The face buttons, D-pad, and sticks all fit perfectly. The M1 and M2 buttons are my only complaint. I had to stretch my fingers to reach them because they're deep in, but it might not be as much of a problem if your hands are more significant than mine.

Overall, I give the ergonomics and appearance a solid pass.

Control Testing

Triggers

I have advantages and disadvantages when it comes to triggers. Positively, they are quite kind when it comes to deciding how much gas to put in my automobile. That would be a really good trigger for games like Forza. However, the tension required to push it down worries me.

The EOS Pro's triggers are incredibly light, and if you're not careful, going from 0 to 100 is simple. Although this is entirely a matter of taste, they would be my favorite controller triggers this year if they were more in line with other options that cost less than $40.

D-pad and Face Buttons

Therefore, all three of my runs of the Celeste test went smoothly regarding the D-pad and face buttons: There were three runs, one for each of the D-pad modules that can be swapped out. The conventional shield D-pad came in third place, followed by the combo cross-dish and the traditional cross-styled D-pad, which gave me the best run out of the three.

Even though I finished with four deaths and a good time of 3:12, I thought the face buttons were a little too tight, which indicated that the pressure applied to them was greater than anticipated. You may, however, quickly become accustomed to them with enough time and practice. I believe the face and D-pad buttons are both excellent membrane choices and more than adequate. Additionally, I prefer them to the mechanical options.

Sticks

I have no issues with the sticks. During my runs of AK-lot, all four of mine glided with little to no trouble. Playing with the slightly taller stick on the left was much more comfortable than other controllers. But all in all, the Hall Effect sticks are ideal for their purpose and make me think I'm terrible at twin-stick shooters. Now, I can't hold the hardware responsible.

As an aside, I made the triggers for this game shorter. Even though it is better, the amount of travel is still a little too awkward for this game. Ultimately, I would have liked it to be a button instead of a short trigger.

Extra Features

There are a few extra features available. A physical mode selector on the back makes choosing between the various connectivity platforms simple. I truly appreciate this function. You can use the 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom when wired. Regretfully, I don't typically use my controller's headphone jack to play games, but it functioned well in audio testing.

The gyro and rumble performed really nicely. It wasn't quite as unpleasant as the Abxylute C6, which caused vibrations that hurt my right wrist. Compared to other $100-$150 options available, this $40 controller is powerful due to its additional capabilities, such as the turbo button.

Final Thoughts

Is the EOS Pro WGP15 something I like? Oh, of course. The triggers aren't my favorite; they're absurdly light, and even with the throw distance reduced, there is too much travel. However, the decent sticks and membrane face buttons make for a suitable controller if you don't use them often in your games.

You undercut several options with comparable functionality for $40. However, you also find yourself in a saturated market with many excellent choices. Consider whether you need a clicky set of facial buttons. Otherwise, this could be the one for you. Select a good colorway. Polaris still seems strange to me.