Expert's Rating
Pros
- The solid top back is comfortable and stylish
- Its 26,000 DPI sensor can target at lightning speeds
- Bluetooth functionality makes it one of the most versatile esports mice you can get
Cons
- The compact buttons can feel a bit cramped at times
- There’s just the one RGB zone to play with
- It’s more expensive than its predecessor
Our Verdict
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless features a lighting-fast 26,000 DPI sensor, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connectivity, as well a dedicated DPI switcher, and still manages to be lighter and more affordable than some rivals. That makes it an outstanding choice for discerning gamers.
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The HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless really impressed me when it came out. Budget-conscious esports players could scarcely find a better mouse—with its pinpoint accuracy, ultra-light weight, and a price tag so reasonable you could barely believe the value, it was not only suitably primed to cross swords with performance goliaths in competitive matches but wouldn’t make much of a dint in your tournament winnings either.
Based on that history, it was with bated breath that I sized up the pros and cons of the HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless, HyperX’s successor. The verdict? While the price is a little bit heftier than before, it’s a very worthy sibling.
Further reading: See our roundup of the best wireless gaming mice to learn about competing products.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless features
So, what features are worth drooling over this time? At least three things get my attention immediately. First and most notably, it weighs exactly the same as the Haste 1 Wireless—a lofty 61 grams, so it feels as light as a feather in your hand. That’s despite the addition of an upgraded HyperX 26K sensor, and a new solid upper shell, which replaces the Haste 1 Wireless’s perforated one.
A mere 61 grams also puts it in good company—making it 2 grams lighter than premium pro-grade esports mice like Logitech’s G X Pro Superlight and the Razer’s DeathAdder V3 Pro, both of which cost upwards of $60 more.
I found I had all the speed and accuracy I needed to win out in most spontaneous firefights.
Suffice to say, that loftiness means the quick movement we achieved so easily in the Haste 1 Wireless is just as easily reproduced in the Haste 2 Wireless. Merely bump it and your curser will shoot across the screen like a falling star. Move it quickly for real and you’ll need bionic vision to see the curser—yes, it’s that quick.
Secondly, the Haste 2 Wireless adds Bluetooth connectivity to its super-speedy 2.4GHz connectivity, which is a feature that neither the Haste 1 Wireless nor a string of more expensive esports rivals have. So, in saying that, the Haste 2 Wireless is one of the more versatile esports mice you can currently buy.
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The third and most surprising thing to note about it is surely its price. Somehow HyperX has managed to keep it down to just $89.99—admittedly that’s a steep increase over the original’s $59.99 shipping price, but seems reasonable considering all the upgraded technology onboard, and when you compare it to the price of rivals like the $149.99 Razer DeathAddver V3 Pro.
Once again, esports players who give it a go will likely be more than satisfied with what they’re getting for their money.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Wireless design and build
The Haste 1 Wireless’s design is written all over the Haste 2 Wireless. In fact, from its symmetrical shape to its six compact programmable buttons, it looks very similar to before. But alas there are some refinements worth noting.
For example, while the button setup is identical, comprised of two main clicks, two buttons on the left-hand side, a single mouse-wheel click, and an unobtrusive DPI switcher—they feel much clickier and louder this time round. They’ve all been upgraded with custom HyperX Switches and are now rated for a whopping 100 million clicks—that’s 40 million more clicks than the Haste 1’s Golden Micro Switches.
Additionally, while there are no surprises in the dimensions—the depth, height, and width being virtually identical as before at 4.9 x 1.50 x 2.6 inches—the Haste 2 Wireless’s solid top makes it functionally superior. How so? For one, it won’t cause the dotty indentations claw grippers were prone to get on the tips of their fingers from pressing against the Haste 1’s perforated top.
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