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Pulsar ES HE 70 Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Layout size:?Connection type:USBSwitch type:hall effectPolling rate:8000 Hz

Pulsar ES HE 70 Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

Pulsar ES HE 70
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 52% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 52% of keyboards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 56%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.9

Switches

20%

9.7

Materials

12%

7.6

Features

6%

6.2

Design

â–²Better than 61%
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of keyboard Pulsar ES HE 70

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components:

34%

4.8

Connectivity & Power

28%

7.9

Switches

20%

9.7

Materials

12%

7.6

Features

6%

6.2

Design

7.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Pulsar ES HE 70 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 82.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.5

Price

7.8
Switch type
hall effect
Switch feel
linear
Switch name
?
Actuation force
28 g
Min actuation distance
0.05 mm
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 0.05 mm, which is shorter than 96.7% of keyboards and equal to 0.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
?
Layout standard
ANSI
N. of keys
79
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 79 keys, which is fewer than 73.6% of keyboards and equal to 0.9% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
?
RGB zones
79
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 79 RGB zones, which is fewer than 59% of keyboards and equal to 0.9% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
?
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
?
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
PBT
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Pulsar ES HE 70 vs the average keyboard

246810TotalDesignConnectivity & PowerSwitchesMaterialsFeatures
  • 1.65 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.05 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Built-in display
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • Volume control wheel
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • 45.3 mm narrower width
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (311 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    311 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 45.3 mm narrower width
    This keyboard is narrower than the average keyboard (311 mm vs 356.3 mm). The average keyboard width is 356.3 mm.
    311 mm vs 356.3 mm
  • 2 newer release date
    This keyboard is newer than the average keyboard (2025 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2023
  • 1.65 mm shorter actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (0.1 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    0.05 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 8x higher polling rate
    This keyboard has a higher polling rate than the average keyboard (8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz). The average keyboard has a polling rate of 1,000 Hz.
    8,000 Hz vs 1,000 Hz
  • Rapid trigger support
    This keyboard supports rapid trigger, the average keyboard does not. 18.6% of keyboards support rapid trigger.
  • Adjustable actuation
    This keyboard supports adjustable actuation, the average keyboard does not. 21.9% of keyboards offer adjustable actuation.
  • Dual actuation support
    This keyboard supports dual actuation, the average keyboard does not. 18.1% of keyboards support dual actuation.
  • Built-in display
    This keyboard has a built-in display, the average keyboard does not. 9.5% of keyboards have a built-in display.
  • Volume control wheel
    This keyboard includes a volume wheel, the average keyboard does not. 38.3% of keyboards include a volume wheel.
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm
  • 8 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (79 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    79 vs 87
  • 6.15x less popular
    Pulsar ES HE 70 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Pulsar ES HE 70 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£190 vs £130).
    £190 vs £130
  • 6.75 mm higher keyboard height
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (45 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    45 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 4 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (79 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    79 vs 83
  • 6.15x less popular
    Pulsar ES HE 70 is less popular than the average keyboard (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.15
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Pulsar ES HE 70 is more expensive than the average keyboard (£190 vs £130).
    £190 vs £130
  • 8 fewer keys
    This keyboard has fewer keys than the average keyboard (79 vs 87). The average keyboard has 87 keys.
    79 vs 87
  • 6.75 mm higher keyboard height
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (45 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    45 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • Less versatile connectivity
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • 2 mm longer actuation distance
    This keyboard has a shorter maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (4 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    4 mm vs 2 mm
  • 4 fewer RGB zones
    This keyboard has fewer RGB zones than the average keyboard (79 vs 83). The average keyboard has 83 RGB zones.
    79 vs 83

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

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prosettings.net
10/09/2025
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06/12/2025
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cowcotland.com
23/10/2025
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25/10/2025
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18/08/2025
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Pulsar ES HE 70

  • High-resolution LCD display and rotary knob for on-the-fly adjustments without software
  • Excellent build quality featuring a CNC-machined aluminum top plate for a premium, sturdy feel
  • Exceptional gaming performance with 8K polling/scanning rates and Rapid Trigger technology
  • Pleasing 'creamy' typing sound and smooth switch feel due to dual silicone dampening and pre-lubed stabilizers
  • Highly customizable actuation points ranging from 0.05mm to 4.0mm for tailored responsiveness
  • Compact 70% layout that balances space-saving with the inclusion of dedicated arrow keys

What customers don't like about Pulsar ES HE 70

  • Limited switch customization as the hot-swappable PCB is only compatible with Raesha-style magnetic switches
  • High price point compared to some competitors, making it a 'hard sell' for non-professional users
  • LCD screen lacks advanced cosmetic features like custom GIFs or reactive modes; currently limited to logo/settings
  • Very stiff typing experience with no flex due to the solid aluminum plate, which may not appeal to all users
  • Minor acoustic issues like noticeable case ping during heavy typing on central keys
  • Inconsistent software/firmware support compared to Pulsar's other web-based driver offerings

Verdict

The Pulsar eS HE 70 is a premium 70% layout gaming keyboard featuring Raesha magnetic Hall Effect switches and a blazing 8,000Hz polling/scan rate for ultra-low latency. Its standout characteristic is a built-in LCD display and control knob that allows for full configuration of actuation points (0.05mm–4.0mm), Rapid Trigger, and macros directly on the board without needing software. Main pros include its durable CNC aluminum top case, dual silicone dampening for refined acoustics, and PBT double-shot keycaps that ensure a high-end feel. However, notable cons include its limited switch compatibility due to a unique hot-swap PCB design that only fits specific magnetic switches, a relatively high price point, and occasional reports of case ping for heavy typists.

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