HYPERX PULSEFIRE HASTE WIRELESS FOR PC GAMING.
Early last year, HyperX impressed me with its wired Pulsefire Haste lightweight gaming mouse, going as far as to earn an Editors’ Choice award. Ever since then, my partner nabbed the mouse and has been daily driving it for her setup, refusing to change to anything else. Now HyperX is back with the wireless version and, on paper at least, it’s looking pretty great. Let’s give it the full test in this HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless review.
All the goodies
HyperX offers a generous number of extras in the Pulsefire Haste Wireless box. In addition to the mouse, charger, and dongle, buyers enjoy a replacement set of PTFE feet and grip tape. The latter bonus is extremely appreciated as I often lean towards using grip tape with my mice and so would otherwise have had to purchase a third-party version instead.
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What’s changed?
When comparing the Pulsefire Haste Wireless with the Pulsefire Haste wired that I’ve reviewed before, there aren’t many wild differences to talk about. Obviously, there’s the wireless aspect, which is the main draw of the new model and the reason for the bump in price.
Wireless functionality comes with the need for a battery that can last up to 100 hours on a charge and is recharged using a USB-C cable. I found the 100-hour target to be accurate, especially when the minimal RGB lighting is disabled.
Only a 2 gram increase!
With wirelessness and the need for a battery often comes a weight increase. Now, while the Pulsefire Haste Wireless is indeed heavier, it’s only by two grams, which I think is an outstanding achievement. At 60 grams, this is a very lightweight mouse that feels almost effortless to move around.
For those who leave RGB lighting enabled and want to customize it and other mouse functions, HyperX’s NGenuity software is once again ready and waiting to be installed. This app has improved a lot in recent years. With that said, it can sometimes crash when trying to rebind the side buttons. Eventually it does get there, but it would be nice if those crashes could be fully ironed out.
The grip tape is appreciated
Like with the wired version, gaming with the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless was mostly flawless. However, without the tape, I did feel that it was a little too difficult to grip when lifting the mouse to reset positioning, but with the included tape it felt superb. Your mileage may vary on that one, depending on how grippy your hands naturally are!
The switches used for the mouse buttons and side buttons feel great with zero mushiness. This is fantastic to see on a more budget offering, as even premium mice can screw this up.
Sensor talk
When looking at the spec sheet, the only thing to jump out at me as potentially negative is the use of the Pixart PAW3335 sensor. While this is the same as the wired model, it pales in comparison to the 3370 sensor being used by competitors. In everyday use, I can’t say I noticed any issues with the sensor and I couldn’t get it to stop tracking properly or spin out, but I feel like it’s worth mentioning.
Hyperx Pulsefire Haste Wireless Review: The final verdict
Having recently dropped down to $59.99, the HyperX Pulsefire Haste Wireless is without a doubt the best bang for your buck wireless gaming mouse.
Getting a lightweight and wireless mouse you can trust at this price is fantastic to see. A lot of budget-conscious gamers who had been put off the premium price tag that wireless mice often come with will now be able to make the jump and ditch that cable for good!
Pulsefire Haste Wireless review unit was provided by HyperX.
