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HyperX Pulsefire Haste Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:16000 DPIWeight:59 g

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

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 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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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

â–²Better than 77% of mice
7.0

Technical Score

Technical score
7.0/ 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 72% of models
Score components

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.9

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 72% of mice
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 15,818 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.
★Better than 92% of mice
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Verdict

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste is an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse featuring a distinctive honeycomb hex shell design that brings its weight down to just 59 grams. It is equipped with a high-performance Pixart 3335 optical sensor offering up to 16,000 DPI, 450 IPS tracking speed, and 40G acceleration, alongside durable TTC Golden micro dustproof switches rated for 60 million clicks. Main characteristics include its flexible HyperFlex USB paracord cable, 100% virgin-grade PTFE skates for smooth gliding, and a symmetrical shape suitable for multiple grip styles. Its primary pros are the exceptional out-of-the-box value, inclusion of replacement skates and grip tape, and an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. Notable cons include limited RGB lighting restricted to the scroll wheel, software that only supports a single onboard memory profile, and a sensor that can exhibit slight DPI deviation.

Technical Specifications of mouse HyperX Pulsefire Haste

Technical Score
Technical score
7.0/ 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 72% of models
Score components:

36%

5.6

Performance & Sensor

22%

7.0

Controls

16%

9.1

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.7

Connectivity

5%

8.9

Battery & Charging

7.0
HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a technical score of 7 points, which is higher than that of 72.4% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

9.4

Number of reviews

Based on 15,818 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
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.
9.2
HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a user score of 9.24 points, which is higher than that of 92.2% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
9.4/ 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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â–² Better than 87% of models
Popularity:
HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
9.4
HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a popularity score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 86.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.2/ 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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â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a value-for-money score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 75.1% 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
1,000 Hz
Wired polling rate
1,000 Hz
â–² Better than 13% of models
Market range: <125 Hz – >1k Hz
This mouse has a wired polling rate of 1,000 Hz, which is higher than 13.2% of mice and equal to 77.4% of mice.
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
0 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
0 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 0 Hz, which is lower than 36% of mice and equal to 64% of mice.
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Connectivity
wireless+wired
Connectivity
wireless+wired
â–² Better than 57% of models
This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, which is more versatile than 56.8% of mice and equal to 43.3% of mice.
connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
Bluetooth support
no
Bluetooth support
no
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This mouse does not support Bluetooth. 35.6% of mice support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
N/A
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
370 mAh
Battery capacity
370 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
This mouse has a battery capacity of 370 mAh, which is smaller than 65.7% of mice and equal to 2.2% of mice.
Battery form factor
integrated
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
no
Removable battery
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This mouse does not use a removable battery. 22.3% 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
6
N. of programmable buttons
6
â–² Better than 36% of models
Market range: <0 – >9
This mouse has 6 programmable buttons, which is more than 35.6% of mice and equal to 31.2% 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
59 g
Weight
59 g
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 59 g, which makes it lighter than 78% of mice and equal to 2.7% 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
1.8 m
Cable length
1.8 m
â–² Better than 18% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >2 m
This mouse comes with a 1.8 m cable, which is longer than 18.4% of mice and equal to 65.2% of mice.
Cable type
paracord
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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 Haste vs the average mouse

246810TotalPerformance & SensorConnectivityBattery & ChargingControlsDesignFeatures
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP55
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP55, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • 15.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.24 vs 8.000).
    9.24 vs 8
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 15.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste
    the average mouse
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste has a higher user score than the average mouse (9.24 vs 8.000).
    9.24 vs 8
  • 46.5% more popular
    HyperX Pulsefire Haste is more popular than the average mouse (9.35 vs 6.4).
    9.35 vs 6.38
  • 60% higher maximum DPI
    Maximum DPI
    16,000 DPI
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.6k DPI – >26k DPI
    This mouse has a maximum DPI of 16000 DPI, while the average mouse has a maximum DPI of 10000 DPI.
    16,000 DPI vs 10,000 DPI
  • 12.5% higher tracking speed
    Maximum tracking speed
    450 IPS
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <30 IPS – >650 IPS
    This mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 450 IPS, while the average mouse offers a maximum tracking speed of 400 IPS.
    450 IPS vs 400 IPS
  • Versatile connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless+wired
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse supports wireless+wired connectivity, while the average mouse supports wireless connectivity.
    connection modes: wired / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • Usable while charging
    Use while charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This mouse can be used while charging, while the average mouse cannot. 47.5% of mice can be used while charging.
  • 30 million clicks longer switch lifespan
    Switch durability
    60 million clicks
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <5 million clicks – >90 million clicks
    This mouse offers switch durability of 60 million clicks, while the average mouse offers switch durability of 30 million clicks.
    60 million clicks vs 30 million clicks
  • 28% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    59 g
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 59 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    59 g vs 82 g
  • Protective IP rating
    IP Rating
    IP55
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This mouse has an IP rating of IP55, while the average mouse has an IP rating of not rated.
    IP55 vs not rated
  • 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.
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • 26% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    370 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 370 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    370 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm
  • 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.
  • Poor default DPI tuning
    Default DPI
    800 DPI
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This mouse uses a default DPI of 800 DPI, while the average mouse uses a default DPI of 1000 DPI.
    800 DPI vs 1,000 DPI
  • No battery level indicator
    Battery level indicator
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This mouse does not include a battery level indicator, while the average mouse does. 59.4% of mice include a battery level indicator.
  • 26% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    370 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <300 mAh – >800 mAh
    This mouse has a battery capacity of 370 mAh, while the average mouse has a battery capacity of 500 mAh.
    370 mAh vs 500 mAh
  • Thin glide feet
    Feet thickness
    0.75 mm
    â–² Better than 45% of models
    This mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet, while the average mouse uses 0.8 mm thick mouse feet.
    0.75 mm vs 0.8 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 15,818 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: May 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about HyperX Pulsefire Haste?

  • Extremely lightweight design (approx. 59g for wired, 61-62g for wireless)
  • High-quality TTC Golden micro dustproof switches provide satisfying, tactile clicks
  • Excellent 'HyperFlex' paracord-style cable that feels nearly weightless
  • Smooth gliding experience thanks to pure virgin-grade PTFE skates
  • Generous inclusion of extras like replacement skates and high-quality grip tape
  • Great value for money, often undercutting competitors in the ultralight category
  • Safe, neutral ambidextrous shape suitable for most grip styles (claw and fingertip)

What customers dislike about HyperX Pulsefire Haste?

  • Limited RGB lighting, mostly confined to the scroll wheel
  • HyperX NGENUITY software is often described as basic or 'barebones'
  • Onboard memory is limited to saving only one profile at a time
  • The honeycomb shell design may not appeal to users who prefer a solid surface
  • Some users reported a slight front-heavy balance or minor side-button post-travel
  • Not fully ambidextrous as side buttons are only located on the left (right-hand biased)
  • Software is primarily compatible with Windows, lacking full macOS support

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