The Fantech Tanto S is one of the three gaming mice in Fantech’s latest Tanto series. There are three mice to choose from in the Tanto series – (1) Tanto S, (2) Tanto, and (3) Tanto E. The unit I have is the Tanto S which is the premium of the lot as it packs a PixArt 3395 sensor and supports up to 8K wireless polling rate. The Fantech Tanto S still comes in at an affordable price of ~USD$52.80, and you can use discount code ‘TECHJIO‘ to enjoy 10% off!
Unboxing
In the box, you’ll find the following:
- TANTO S Wireless Gaming Mouse
- Quick Start Guide
- Strikespeed Pro 8000Hz Polling Rate Charging Dock
- 1 Set Grip Tape
- Warranty Card
- USB-C Data Cable
- 1 Set PTFE Skates
Tech specs
| Dimensions | Length: 122mm Height: 36.5mm Width: 64mm |
| Weight | 58 grams |
| Sensor | PixArt 3395 – Polling rate: 125/250/500/1000/2000/4000Hz/8000Hz |
| Buttons | 1. Left click 2. Right click 3. Back button 4. Forward button 5. Scroll click 6. DPI button |
| Switches | Huano Transparent Green Shell White Dot |
| Feet/Skates | PTFE |
| Battery life | Up to 44 hours |
| Charging port | USB-C |
Build quality and weight
Fantech Tanto S is available in three colours – (1) black, (2) white, and (3) pink. The unit I have is the black colour variant. The overall design is kept clean and simple, with just the scroll wheel and side buttons have a grey accent colour. Build quality of the Fantech Tanto S feels pretty good, with construction quality that reminds me of the Helios II Pro S. There is no creaking or flex observed when pressing hard into the shell of the mouse.
As for weight, the Tanto S weighs in at 58 grams which lands itself in the lightweight category of gaming mice. For my personal use, I found the 58 grams light enough for playing Valorant, and Marvel Rivals. Also, the weight of the mouse feels nicely distributed in the middle. The stock skates have slightly rounded edges and offer smooth and consistent glide. It is nice that Fantech offers a spare set of skates in the box .
The coating on the Tanto S is okay, feeling like a typical PBT plastic. It can feel slippery if your hand tends to sweat while gaming. I’d recommend pasting the set of grip tapes that Fantech kindly included in the box.
Buttons & Scroll Wheel
Fantech Tanto S uses Huano Transparent Green Shell White Dot switches on the main buttons. The feel of these switches are quick similar to the Huano Transparent Green Shell White Dot switches found on the Helios II Pro S. They feel lighter and slightly faster, while still offering a crispy sounding click to them. I really like these switches the more I use them. They are very spammable. There are subtle comfort grooves on the main buttons as well which I appreciate.
Side buttons are generously sized and are well positioned where my thumb is usually resting. The buttons are snappy, with the front button having a more crisp actuation than the back button. The scroll wheel has slightly defined steps and has a medium-low force for actuation, and is generally a quiet scroll wheel when it comes to the scrolls and clicks.
You can check out a quick sound demo below:
8KHz Ultrapolling Dock
The S version of the Fantech Tanto comes with the special charging dock that doubles as a 8K wireless dongle. The dock has RGB lights surrounding the base, and you can cycle through settings via the button on the back.
Charging the Fantech Tanto S becomes more convenient and straightforward as you can simply put the mouse on the dock, The magnet on the dock is not that strong so you do kind of have to align it with the direction of the charging pins when charging it on the dock.
Shape and fit
The Fantech Tanto S is a symmetrical shaped mouse that works well for medium to large sized hands. My hand size measure 18cm * 8.5cm, and I use a relaxed claw grip. I found the shape to work well for me.
Fantech Tanto S has a slight hourglass shape where the middle part is the slimmest at 53mm, which then flares out at the back for palm support. This also creates a curvature that allows my thumb to rest naturally. Tanto S has safe shape with a largely flat profile, which reminds me of a slightly larger Razer Viper Mini.
There isn’t any obvious hump at the back of the mouse. The tallest part of the Tanto S is somewhere between the middle. Those that prefer a more aggressive hump at the back of the mouse to have a locked-in feel may find this airy at the back, but also give more room to really pull the mouse back into your palm.
Performance
Fantech Tanto S is equipped with the Pixart 3395 sensor. Without any configuration, the default DPI steps are 400, 800, 1600, and 3200. Performance of the sensor was reliable, and I did not experience any hiccups or issues while playing. Honestly, I really couldn’t feel the difference when playing at 4K or 8K polling rate. I’ve always found 2K polling rate to be the most ideal balance in terms of performance and battery life. The stock mouse skates are also okay. If you prefer more speed you should probably swap them out.
As for software, it exists in Fantech’s classic fashion – a whole new software just for the mice. Fantech should start developing a single software that works across all their mice or explore a web-based approach. After installing the software, you can then change settings such as LOD, debounce time, and customise buttons, DPI or macros, and more.
Conclusion
If you are familiar with the shape of the Razer Viper mouse, then the Fantech Tanto S could be a mouse that you can get along with quickly. The main buttons using Huano Transparent Green Shell White Dot switches feel crisp and tactile, and 8KHz Ultrapolling Dock provides a convenient way to charge and better responsiveness.
TECHJIO
Use code for 10% off
Available for just ~USD$53, the Fantech Tanto S offers an incredible value for money for the features and performance you get which are usually seen on more premium priced mice.