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HyperX Pulsefire Fuse Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Connectivity:wirelessMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:64 g

HyperX Pulsefire Fuse Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the mouse's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best mice on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 50% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical Score

20%

7.4

User score

â–²Better than 50% of mice
5.9

Technical Score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

5.4

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 53% of mice
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 161 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 82% of mice
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Verdict

The HyperX Pulsefire Fuse is a lightweight wireless gaming mouse featuring a symmetrical, ambidextrous design with a 75g total weight (including battery) and textured Microline side grips. It is equipped with a PixArt PAW3311 optical sensor offering up to 12,000 DPI, 300 IPS tracking speed, and 35G acceleration, alongside durable Kailh switches rated for 20 million clicks. Main pros include its versatile dual wireless connectivity (2.4GHz and Bluetooth), high power efficiency of up to 85 hours on a single AAA battery, and compatibility with HyperX NGENUITY software for RGB and button customization. Notable cons include its reliance on disposable batteries rather than being rechargeable, the placement of the DPI button on the underside which hinders on-the-fly adjustments, and side buttons located only on the left side, which may limit true ambidextrous utility.

Technical Specifications of mouse HyperX Pulsefire Fuse

Technical Score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Mice category across these key areas: Performance & Sensor, Connectivity, Battery & Charging, Controls, Design, Features.
When it matters
When you want to compare mice based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

36%

4.7

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.5

Controls

16%

8.7

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

5.4

Battery & Charging

5.9
HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a technical score of 5.9 points, which is higher than that of 53% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.1

Number of reviews

Based on 161 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a user score of 7.4 points, which is lower than that of 82.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the mouse.
When it matters
When you prefer a mouse 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 63% of models
Popularity:
HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 62.5% of products in this category.
5.1
HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a popularity score of 5.1 points, which is lower than that of 62.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the mouse's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a mouse 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 52% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a value-for-money score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 48% of products in this category.
Brand name
Hyperx
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
Maximum polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 28% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a maximum polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 27.8% of mice and equal to 55% of mice.
Wired polling rate
N/A
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
2.4 GHz polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 33% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >8k Hz
This mouse has a 2.4 GHz polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 33.4% of mice and equal to 46.9% of mice.
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
125 Hz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 125 Hz, which is higher than 67.8% of mice and equal to 30.7% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This mouse supports wireless connectivity, which is more versatile than 35% of mice and equal to 21.7% of mice.
connection modes: Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
yes
Bluetooth support
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This mouse supports Bluetooth. 64.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
â–² Better than 86% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.1, which is newer than 86.3% of mice and equal to 6.1% of mice.
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
Proprietary 2.4 GHz support
yes
â–² Better than 39% of models
This mouse supports proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless. 38.8% of mice support proprietary 2.4 GHz wireless.
Receiver included
yes
Receiver included
yes
â–² Better than 38% of models
This mouse includes a receiver. 37.8% of mice include a receiver.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery capacity
N/A
Battery form factor
AAA
Rechargeable battery
no
Rechargeable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 46% of models
This mouse does not use a rechargeable battery. 46% of mice use a rechargeable battery.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
â–² Better than 78% of models
This mouse uses a removable battery. 77.8% of mice use a removable battery.
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N. of buttons
6
N. of buttons
6
â–¼ Worse than 37% of models
Market range: <4 – >9
This mouse has 6 buttons, which is more than 23.2% of mice and equal to 40% of mice.
N. of side buttons
2
N. of side buttons
2
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This mouse has 2 side buttons, which is more than 15% of mice and equal to 68.6% of mice.
N. of programmable buttons
5
N. of programmable buttons
5
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, which is less than 64.5% of mice and equal to 13.4% of mice.
DPI switching button
yes
DPI switching button
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This mouse includes a DPI switching button. 14.7% of mice include a DPI switching button.
Profile switching button
no
Profile switching button
no
â–¼ Worse than 16% of models
This mouse does not include a profile switching button. 16% of mice include a profile switching button.
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Orientation
ambidextrous
Weight
64 g
Weight
64 g
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 64 g, which makes it lighter than 71.7% of mice and equal to 0.4% of mice.
Extra weights
0 g
Extra weights
0 g
â–¼ Worse than 5% of models
Market range: <0 g – >25 g
This mouse comes with 0 g extra weights, which is less than 4.6% of mice and equal to 95.4% of mice.
Cable length
N/A
Cable type
N/A
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Onboard memory profiles
1
Onboard memory profiles
1
â–² Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0 – >5
This mouse stores 1 onboard profiles, which is more than 48% of mice and equal to 20% of mice.
Onboard memory size
?
Software name
HyperX NGENUITY
Firmware upgradable
yes
Firmware upgradable
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This mouse supports firmware updates. 22.5% of mice support firmware updates.
Suitable for gaming
yes
Suitable for gaming
yes
â–² Better than 24% of models
This mouse is suitable for gaming. 23.9% of mice are suitable for gaming.

HyperX Pulsefire Fuse vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 22% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    64 g
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 64 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    64 g vs 82 g
  • Charging dock included
    Charging dock included
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Bluetooth support
    Bluetooth support
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This mouse supports Bluetooth, while the average mouse does not. 35.5% of mice support Bluetooth.
  • Receiver storage inside mouse
    Receiver storage in mouse
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse has receiver storage inside the mouse, while the average mouse does not. 45.9% of mice have receiver storage inside the mouse.
  • Charging dock included
    Charging dock included
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This mouse includes a charging dock, while the average mouse does not. 5.4% of mice include a charging dock.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This mouse uses a removable battery, while the average mouse does not. 22.3% of mice use a removable battery.
  • Adjustable debounce time
    Debounce time adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable debounce time, while the average mouse does not. 28.2% of mice support adjustable debounce time.
  • 22% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    64 g
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 64 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    64 g vs 82 g
  • 4 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2025, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    March 2025
    2025 vs 2021
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    300 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.40 vs 8.000).
    7.4 vs 8
  • 57.1% more expensive
    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 8% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the mouse.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a mouse performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of comfort, button feel, tracking accuracy, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse
    the average mouse
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse has a lower user score than the average mouse (7.40 vs 8.000).
    7.4 vs 8
  • 57.1% more expensive
    HyperX Pulsefire Fuse is more expensive than the average mouse (£55 vs £35).
    £55 vs £35
  • 25% lower tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    300 IPS
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 300 IPS, while the average mouse has a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    300 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • No angle snapping support
    Angle snapping
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This mouse does not support angle snapping, while the average mouse does. 54.4% of mice support angle snapping.
  • 200 DPI higher minimum setting
    Minimum DPI
    400 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <50 DPI – >1k DPI
    This mouse has a minimum DPI of 400 DPI, while the average mouse has a minimum DPI of 200 DPI.
    400 DPI vs 200 DPI
  • 1 fewer programmable buttons
    N. of programmable buttons
    5
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >9
    This mouse has 5 programmable buttons, while the average mouse has 6 programmable buttons.
    5 vs 6
  • 10 million clicks shorter switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    20 million clicks
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse has a switch durability of 20 million clicks, while the average mouse has a switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    20 million clicks vs 30 million clicks

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Third-party reviews

Based on 161 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about HyperX Pulsefire Fuse?

  • Lightweight design (75g with battery) providing good maneuverability without a honeycomb shell
  • Dual wireless connectivity with both high-speed 2.4GHz and Bluetooth modes
  • Long battery life of up to 85 hours using a single, easily replaceable AAA battery
  • Reliable and consistent tracking performance from the Pixart PAW3311 sensor
  • Tactile and satisfying clicks from the Kailh switches
  • Convenient internal storage for the USB wireless dongle
  • Great value for money as a budget-friendly wireless gaming option

What customers dislike about HyperX Pulsefire Fuse?

  • Low-profile shape may feel too flat for users with larger hands or a full palm grip
  • DPI switch is located on the underside of the mouse, making on-the-fly changes difficult
  • Build materials and coating can feel slightly cheap compared to premium alternatives
  • Kailh switches are relatively loud, which may not be ideal for quiet office environments
  • NGENUITY software is only compatible with Windows and offers limited customization profiles
  • Buttons are positioned only on the left side, making it less than truly ambidextrous for left-handed users
  • Stock mouse skates (feet) may not glide as smoothly as those on higher-end models like the Haste series

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