Fantech EOS PRO WGP15 Controller Review: Hall-Effect Triggers Under $50?

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If somebody had asked me about Fantech’s products some time back, I might have known nothing about them besides their mouse. Gamers worldwide seemed to be reacting well to their Aria series. Now, though, I am aware that Fantech manufactures a wide range of gaming peripherals and accessories. Therefore, today, I’m reviewing the EOS Pro WGP15 and talking about my experience with it.

That said, my views are entirely mine, even though Fantech was nice enough to send it to us for review. If you frequently play games that require you to have a controller or gamepad. Then, it could be a great option to make it your primary choice rather than the standard and typical types of controllers available in the market. Let’s find out if it’s worth to replace them. 

Key Takeaways

• The Fantech EOS Pro WGP15 is a versatile gaming controller that offers striking, cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics with advanced features. It offers drift-free hall-effect triggers and customizable components, while its multi-platform connectivity provides a well-rounded gaming experience.
• Buy the Fantech EOS Pro WGP15 if you value advanced customization, prioritize versatility and connectivity, appreciate striking design and comfort, and want premium features on a budget. 
• Don’t buy the Fantech EOS Pro WGP15 if you don’t like overly light triggers, demand ultra-responsive button feedback, and prefer minimalistic controllers.

Here are the specifications:

What Makes Fantech The EOS PRO WGP15 Different?

The Fantech EOS Pro WGP15 sets itself apart from its predecessors by offering previously absent features, such as wireless connectivity and a higher degree of customization through interchangeable thumbsticks and D-pad, hall-effect triggers, and analog sticks that eliminate drift. Unlike earlier models limited to wired connectivity, it offers tri-mode connectivity that provides Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired connections, broadening its compatibility across various gaming platforms.

Furthermore, compared to the broader competition from other manufacturers, it offers various advanced features that are not typically found in other budget controllers and is comparable to high-end controllers on the other end of the spectrum in terms of pricing at such an affordable price.

Packaging & Unboxing

Packaging & Unboxing

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The EOS Pro WGP15 arrives in a well-designed box with a different name and color that belongs to the specific gamepad model you have purchased. Upon unboxing, you’ll find that every component is neatly organized, and a set of accessories accompanies the controller. Fantech’s attention to detail is worth mentioning that they have added to this packaging.

Box Contents

You will find the following in the box:

1. EOS Pro
2. One Set of Replaceable Thumbsticks
3. One Set of Replaceable D-Pad
4. One Set Pro Aim O-Ring
5. USB Wireless Receiver
6. Type-C Charging Cable
7. User Manual
8. Warranty Card
9. Greeting Card

Design

Unsurprisingly, the EOS Pro isn’t designed to appear that way if you like a simple, clean appearance. It is available in five unique colors: Polaris, Epsilon, Solaris, Electra, and Orion. I have what Fantech describes as the ‘Electra’ variant. I want to start by focusing on the looks since they are electrifying, as the name indicates. On the front panel, we have some graphics inspired by cyberpunk printed above a semi-translucent white plastic shell that gives a very pleasant and smooth feel. 

The EOS Pro’s bottom features extra texture for improved grip, which becomes rougher around the handles. The controller features various elegant contours and curves to give users a pleasant and comfortable grip. Regarding the design itself, the Electra variant is my favourite. Nevertheless, any available color options could appeal to you if you enjoy fascinating patterns. Moreover, the tiny components used in the thumbsticks, triggers, buttons, and D-pad, as does the plastic, seem to be high-quality. Overall, it feels high-end.

RGB Lighting

There is also a backlight on the buttons and RGB lighting that surrounds the thumbsticks. When turned on, the RGB sticks light up a larger area than the Hall sticks, making a visually appealing bright impression. Onboard, you can customize the lighting and choose to turn off the lights fully. 

Comfort

The EOS Pro is a controller that excels at comfort. The front panel is smooth, but the grips are made of nice textured plastic, and the sticks, D-pad, and face buttons fit together perfectly. My only complaint is that the M1 and M2 buttons are a little far in, so if you have smaller hands, it could be a problem for you to reach them.

Fantech includes two longer stem options in the box, 1.3cm and 0.9cm for each thumbstick, and two additional directional pad options. It’s always wonderful to have choices since they add more variety to usage. Overall, I give the controller’s comfort and appearance a decent pass.

Rear Side

Rear Side

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Fantech refers to the triggers the EOS Pro adds to the controller’s rear as paddles. You can customize these paddles for carrying out macros using a maximum of 21 buttons because they are mappable. These paddles are helpful for games like Tekken and Street Fighter, which rely on combos for input. A single paddle press can execute a series of button presses.

It reduces the margin of error, which is something always preferable when playing competitive games. All you have to do is hold down the Turbo button and the back paddle to which you wish to assign a macro. Other than checking it in-game, no accompanying software allows you to review what you have assigned.

However, I enjoy that these customizations can be performed on the device and that no software needs to be installed. You can even unassign the macros from the paddles entirely if you don’t want any special actions. Furthermore, a physical mode selector on the rear makes choosing between the various connectivity platforms simple, which I truly appreciate. Lastly, a 3.5mm headphone jack on the bottom can be used with a wired connection.

Connectivity

The primary selling point of the EOS Pro is its ability to connect wirelessly, which includes a 2.4GHz USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.0. The 600mAh battery can run for 18 to 20 hours with a full charge. Using its USB-C connector, it takes around two and a half hours to charge completely. I find it strange that the gamepad only lets you leave it idle and put it in standby mode.

Since there is no option to shut it off completely, it would have been better if they had given us a separate power toggle button that might have increased the battery life. Having said that, the EOS Pro works with many different platforms, including PC/Steam, Switch, iOS, MacOS, tvOS, Android, Tesla Vehicles, and Cloud Gaming/Game Pass.

Performance

Although the Fantech EOS Pro WGP15 is compatible with various gaming platforms, I will share my experience through a Windows gaming perspective because I mostly play on Windows. Since Wooting introduced the 60HE to the keyboard market, the Hall effect has quickly gained popularity in gaming, and we are beginning to see a similar trend with gamepads and controllers. Therefore, the EOS Pro has hall-effect triggers and analog sticks, eliminating drift.

This indicates that additional input is only registered when you are near bottoming out. For instance, if you map your Hall effect triggers to the accelerator pedal, it is much easier to maintain the speed you’re trying to drive in racing games. It was particularly useful in racing games but not so much in other genres. Lastly, you can choose from four different vibration strength settings on the EOS Pro that range from 0%, 30%, 70%, and 100% to suit your preferences. 

Triggers

Regarding triggers, I have both positive and negative feelings about them. On the plus side, they’re really outstanding. They really perform well in racing games. However, my problem comes from the pressure required to press it down. The EOS Pro’s triggers are quite light, and going from 0-100 is effortless if you’re not careful. Although it is entirely up to the individual’s preference, it would be nice if they were a little heavier, and by doing so would have been one of my preferred controller triggers.

Moreover, the EOS Pro’s triggers also have an actual switch to activate what Fantech calls their “Quick-Trigger Lock.” After locking the trigger, this reduces the bottom-out length to nearly half. FPS games greatly benefit from this feature as it speeds up the time it takes to bottom out, enabling quicker firing and reaction times when pressing the gamepad’s trigger.

Thumbsticks

In comparison, I have absolutely no issues with the sticks. None of my four had any trouble gliding. Regarding thumbsticks, you can pick between two alternative heights to fit your requirements. Like other controllers, I discovered that playing with the higher stick on the left was more comfortable. It should also allow you to carry out more accurate movements.

Another option is to place O-rings in between the thumbsticks. Each of the three sizes that Fantech provides has progressively less stiffness. The O-rings offer some resistance to bottoming out the thumbsticks to accommodate different tastes. All things considered, the Hall Effect sticks are wonderful for what they are meant for.

Buttons

The appearance of the button’s stiffness seemed a little excessive to me. This means that the force required to press was more than I initially anticipated. However, you can quickly become used to it with enough time and practice. I believe the face and D-pad buttons are both excellent membrane choices and are more than adequate. They might need more tact and snappy, but some users prefer them over mechanical alternatives.

After bottoming out, I noticed the button’s rebound was slightly longer than usual. As a result, spam button combinations seemed a little awkward. Other than that, I don’t have anything noteworthy to say. If you have games that need a lot of D-pad usage, the basic dish-style D-pad would be the simplest to move around during 360 motion. If not, you can choose the last option, which sits somewhere in the center, or carry on with the standard “+” shaped one.

Should You Buy It or Not?

Buy it if

✅ You value advanced customization: The EOS Pro WGP15 lets you customize your gaming experience with hall-effect triggers and sticks, interchangeable thumbsticks and D-pad, plus mappable rear paddles.

✅ You prioritize versatility and connectivity: With tri-mode connectivity (Bluetooth 5.0, 2.4GHz wireless, and wired), this controller works across many platforms—from PC and Steam to Switch, iOS, MacOS, and even Tesla vehicles—making it an outstanding choice for multi-platform gamers.

✅ You appreciate striking design and comfort: Its cyberpunk-inspired aesthetics, semi-translucent shell, and ergonomic build deliver a premium feel and comfortable grip that stand out in the budget controller market.

Don’t Buy it if

❌ You don’t like overly light triggers: The sensitive, low-resistance triggers might lead to accidental full actuation, which can be a drawback in precision-based games. 

❌ You demand ultra-responsive button feedback: The membrane face and D-pad buttons may feel slightly sluggish with a slower rebound, potentially disturbing rapid input during competitive play.

Bottom Line

Is the EOS Pro WGP15 something I like? Oh, of course. Even though the triggers aren’t appealing to me a lot, they are unreasonably light, and even with the throw distance reduced, there was still excessive travel. However, if you don’t use them a lot in your games. The decent sticks and membrane face buttons are good enough to make it an outstanding controller. Honestly, you undercut several options with comparable features for $48.80. However, you also find yourself in a saturated market with many excellent choices.

Therefore, be careful when deciding if you require a clicky set of facial buttons. Otherwise, this could be the best option for you. You just only need to decide between one of the nice colorways. It is a good choice, particularly for users familiar with the XBOX controller’s shape. The EOS Pro offers a very comparable feel at a far lower cost. Even though it is currently one of the best controllers available from Fantech, there is one less expensive option to consider if money is tight: the simpler version of the EOS.

Before we continue, though, if you want a wireless controller, the EOS Pro is your only choice because the simple version is wired only. Notably, it provides extra features, including quick-trigger locks, gyro, rumble, rear paddles, hall effect triggers and thumbsticks, and many more. Overall, these features do provide you with a bit of an advantage and are helpful in some games. Having said that, I will continue to use the EOS Pro as my primary gaming controller for some time, even after testing, since I truly appreciate what it offers.

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After many years of exploiting various pieces of hardware, Abdul Hannan now serves as an editor at Tech4Gamers. He’s been in the PC hardware reviewing industry for almost a decade, and his staff of passionate geeks and reviewers is second to none.

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