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For a mouse that has not changed its look since the original was released back in 2010, the Tt eSports Black FP holds up rather well. It is still a comfortable, ergonomic design that may lack a few features here and there, but for the most part offers a solid all round package at its price point.
Ergonomically it is not my favourite design in the world – personally I prefer ambidextrous, lower profile layouts – but the Black FP works well with all grip types and is certainly comfortable over long periods. I feel like a couple of rubber patches for finger and thumb rests would be nice – like the original – but maybe that is just me.
The AVAGO 9500 sensor was an excellent choice, with the laser proving to be fast and accurate across a variety of surfaces. It also lets you adjust the DPI in steps of 100, so you can really customise it up to the maximum 5,700 DPI.
The button layout is decent and there are remapping options for those who would rather customise what does what, or you can load in or record a macro of your choice for more complicated commands. Although the back end software has a few quirks and takes a while to download, that is also where you can adjust sensitivity, tweak the basic lighting options and even link profiles with specific applications.
The real unique feature with the Black FP though is its fingerprint sensor and it works really, really well. Although I'm sure it's not expensive, it's a neat little feature that I'd like to see in other mice or peripherals.
Overall the Tt eSport Black FP is a solid little gaming mouse that might have some mildly irritating button rattle, but is a good all round package. However it has stiff competition at this price point, especially the likes of my favourite gaming mouse, the Ozone Ocelote, so consider well before buying.
No UK release has been announced for the Black FP, but we can estimate its price based on the $60 U.S. tag. With a direct dollar conversion and 20 per cent added on top for VAT, we are looking at around £60.
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Pros
- Great sensor – AVAGO 9500 laser.
- Built in fingerprint sensor with Windows Hello compatibility works really well.
- Adjustable weights, sensitivity.
- Remappable buttons and macro recording functionality.
- Comfortable over long periods.
Cons
- Some button rattle on release.
- Lighting is basic.
- Back end functionality is a little bit finicky.
- At this price point is has stiff competition.
KitGuru Says: While a decent all round package, the price point this mouse sits in is so competitive, you would need to be a real fan of the fingerprint sensor to pick it over many of its more well rounded contemporaries.
