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HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Connectivity:wireless+wiredMaximum polling rate:1000 HzMaximum DPI:12000 DPIWeight:60 g

HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Mice category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
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 69% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical Score

20%

8.6

User score

â–²Better than 69% of mice
6.6

Technical Score

Technical score
6.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components

36%

6.2

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

9.0

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

â–²Better than 66% of mice
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,678 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–²Better than 74% of mice
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Verdict

The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core is a lightweight, symmetrical wireless gaming mouse weighing 70g and featuring a solid-shell design. It is equipped with a HyperX Custom Core Sensor providing up to 12,000 DPI, a 1,000Hz polling rate, and 300 IPS tracking speed, paired with tactile TTC Gold switches rated for 20 million clicks. Its dual-mode connectivity offers up to 100 hours of battery life via a high-speed 2.4GHz connection or up to 200 hours through Bluetooth 5.2, all powered by a single replaceable AAA battery. Main pros include its highly competitive value, NVIDIA Reflex validation for low latency, and smooth glide from low-friction PTFE skates. Notable cons are the reliance on a non-rechargeable battery and lower technical specifications, such as a lower max DPI and switch durability, compared to the standard Pulsefire Haste 2 models.

Technical Specifications of mouse HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core

Technical Score
Technical score
6.6/ 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 66% of models
Score components:

36%

6.2

Performance & Sensor

22%

4.9

Controls

16%

9.0

Design

14%

6.1

Features

7%

9.8

Connectivity

5%

6.6

Battery & Charging

6.6
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core has a technical score of 6.6 points, which is higher than that of 66.1% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.6/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.2

Number of reviews

Based on 2,678 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.
8.6
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core has a user score of 8.62 points, which is higher than that of 74.1% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.2/ 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–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
8.2
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core has a popularity score of 8.2 points, which is higher than that of 74% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core has a value-for-money score of 7.9 points, which is higher than that of 66.8% 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
250 Hz
Bluetooth polling rate
250 Hz
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <0 Hz – >125 Hz
This mouse has a Bluetooth polling rate of 250 Hz, which is higher than 99.5% of mice and equal to 0.2% 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 / 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
5.2
Bluetooth version
5.2
★ Better than 93% of models
This mouse uses Bluetooth 5.2, which is newer than 92.5% of mice and equal to 4.6% 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
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
right-handed
Weight
60 g
Weight
60 g
â–² Better than 76% of models
Market range: <52 g – >125 g
This mouse weighs 60 g, which makes it lighter than 75.7% of mice and equal to 2.2% 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 2 Core vs the average mouse

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  • 26.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    60 g
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 60 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    60 g vs 82 g
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 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.
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 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 / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    June 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • Adjustable lift-off distance
    Lift-off distance adjustable
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This mouse supports adjustable lift-off distance, while the average mouse does not. 46.5% of mice support adjustable lift-off distance.
  • 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 / Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz.
    wireless+wired vs wireless
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 26.8% lower mouse weight
    Weight
    60 g
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <52 g – >125 g
    This mouse weighs 60 g, while the average mouse weighs 82 g.
    60 g vs 82 g
  • Detachable cable
    Detachable cable
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This mouse comes with a detachable cable, while the average mouse does not. 43% of mice come with a detachable cable.
  • 3 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This mouse was released in 2024, while the average mouse was released in 2021.
    June 2024
    2024 vs 2021
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 1 fewer stored DPI steps
    DPI steps stored
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <3 – >6
    This mouse stores 4 DPI steps, while the average mouse stores 5 DPI steps.
    4 vs 5
  • 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
  • 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 2,678 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 2 Core?

  • Extremely lightweight (70g) for an entry-level wireless mouse
  • Impressive battery life of up to 100 hours on a single AAA battery
  • Versatile symmetrical shape suitable for multiple grip styles
  • Dual connectivity options including 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth
  • Solid build quality with no noticeable creaking or flexing
  • Great value for budget-conscious or casual gamers

What customers dislike about HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Core?

  • Uses replaceable AAA batteries instead of being rechargeable via USB
  • HyperX NGENUITY software can be inconsistent with device detection
  • Limited RGB lighting restricted only to the scroll wheel
  • Stock plastic finish can feel somewhat slippery without the included grip tape
  • Lacks advanced features like a free-scrolling wheel or L/R tilt inputs
  • Some reports of random DPI shifts or sensor lag in specific units

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